Ezard Charles Wins Weary Heavyweight Clash at Yankee Stadium
Ezard Charles defeats Gus Lesnevich in seven rounds at Yankee Stadium as heat and nerves test both boxers. Charles dominates most rounds while absorbing Lesnevich’s challenges. crowd of 16 680 and gate details noted. Eddie Eagan faces next steps for state approval.
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New York
Cardinals sweep Reds as Musial shines in 4-0 win
St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 4-0 to complete a three game series sweep. Alpha Brazeau earned his fifth straight win while Joe Garagiola collected three hits and Stan Musial contributed a double and a triple as the Cardinals stayed close to the Dodgers atop the NL. Herm Wehmeier lasted until the third inning before relief, and Frank Fanovich struggled in the fourth.
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Syracuse Favored To Beat Point Pleasant In OVA Tilt
Syracuse expected to beat Point Pleasant as the Ohio Valley Association race tightens with a 2 1/2 game lead. Syracuse crushed the Pointers twice in the second half and aims to sweep Gallipolis Bees in a key upcoming doubleheader at Gallipolis Park.
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Mangrum Snead Renew Golf Rivalry In Chicago Event
Mangrum and Snead lead 66 pros in the Tom O Shanter world championship first round chasing a 35 000 purse in 72 hole medal play. Mangrum won the All American title with 276 12 under par while Snead finished second after a missed three foot putt. Also note Ranger left wing Tony Leswick has played 156 straight hockey games since 1946.
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Lloyd Mangrum
Sam Snead
Tom O'Shanter
Mangrum
Snead
Tony Leswick
Ranger
Demons, Tigers, and Tennis: A Quick Look Back
A sports digest recalling past era milestones. Demon Hanover won the Hambletonian trot in straight heats a year ago. Don Mc Neill defeated Gardnar Mulloy in a 1940 Eastern grass court finale. The Yankees beat the Browns 6-1 to end a 10-game streak, and Del Baker became Detroit’s manager with Oscar Vitt taking over Cleveland.
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Don McNeill
Gardnar Mulloy
New York Yankees
St. Louis
Browns
del Baker
Detroit Tigers
Oscar Vitt
Cleveland Indians
Tribe Changes Lineup For Tonight’s Indians Game
Cleveland manager Lou Boudreau moved Joe Gordon to second and Johnny Berardino to third with Ken Keltner out, after Berardino’s strong two doubles and a single in seven at bats over two games. Mike Garcia to start against the White Sox. Bob Lemon will likely start midweek. Kokos hit a 19th homer as Cleveland trails the Yankees by 1.5 games. Browns win adds curfew time and praise for manager Zack Taylor.
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Joe Gordon
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Groom Gets Credit For Miss Tillys Win
GOSHEN NY A veteran trainer driver and a patient groom were praised as Miss Tilly won the 24th Hambletonian at Good Time park. Fred Egan credited his groom Frank Wallace, 69, with much of the victory while owner Charles W Phellis of Greenwich Conn celebrated with his stable staff.
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Fred Egan
Lexington
Good Time Park
Frank Wallace
Charles W. Phellis
Greenwich, Conn
Blaetmar Buicks Edge Hobson 5-1 in Softball Tilt
POMEROY The Blaetmar Buick softball team defeated Hobson 5-1 on Tuesday. Bob Stivers steady in the box limited Hobson to five scattered hits while Blaetmar collected ten safeties. Key rallies came in the second and third innings with hits from Hawley Murray Kloes and Evans. Evans belted a homer in the fifth for Blaetmar's final run. Manley and F Milford pitched for Hobson.
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Bob” Stivers
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Baltimore Colts Rout Bills in All-America Conference Exhibition
In Wilmington Park Baltimore Colts defeated Buffalo Bills 25-12 despite heat with Y A Tittle connecting with Billy Stone for a 77 yard score and Jake Leicht adding a 80 yard TD run. Crowd numbered 2953 as Johnstown Dodger team claimed Class C Mid Atlantic first half title.
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Fate lifts Gordon Glisson to top of horse racing
NEA special correspondent reports Gordon Glisson a Dixie born jockey who has risen to prominence in 13 months. He leads with 178 wins 149 seconds and 115 thirds in 848 starts through early Saratoga week. Rival Logan Batchellor has 155 wins. Glisson's flair and judgment draw comparisons to Eddie Arcaro as trainers move him with Movers Stables.
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Churchill Downs
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Earl Sande
Lack of 'Joe Page' Shoves Red Sox Into Third Place
In a season where Ted Williams and Mel Parnell lead the Red Sox, Boston sits third as Joe Page’s bullpen mastery powers the Yankees to another win. The article notes Page’s 36th relief appearance and 20th save in a 3-2 Yankee victory, while Indians drop a 5-4 decision to the Browns.
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New York Yankees
Ted Williams
Mel Parnell
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Vern Stephens
Murry Dickson Targets Former Cardinal Teammates
Murry Dickson of the Pirates has developed a habit of challenging his former Cardinal teammates. With the season half finished, he has secured three wins and two came at the expense of the Cardinals.
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Braves Bow To Reds In Extra On Glaviano Heroics
In a tense baseball clash, Cincinnati hosts St Louis with scoring from Musial Slaughter and Glaviano. Brazie earns a win as Wehmeier struggles, final 8-2. Attendance hits 12,789.
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