Burkemo Faces Torza in PGA Final Showdown
Walter Burkemo, a 34 year old Detroit golfer, meets Felice Torza of St. Charles in the 36 hole final of the 35th PGA Championship in Birmingham. Burkemo, who rallied past Claude Harmon, aims for a third PGA title while Torza seeks his first major victory after defeating Jack Isaacs.
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Langley Field
Sam Snead
Dawmont
Cubs Clout Past Reds To Take 3rd Straight Series Win
In Cincinnati, Ted Kluszewski hit his 25th homer for the Reds driving in two as Chicago Cubs won 7-6 to clinch the series two games to one. Bill Serena and Randy Jackson also homered for the Cubs, while Bud Podbielan took the loss. Cincinnati stranded 13 runners and faces St. Louis next at Crosley Field.
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Standings and Schedule from the American League
The American League table shows New York leading with 82 wins and 24 losses, Cleveland at 45-30, and Boston at 42-87. Upcoming games include Detroit at Chicago and Cleveland at St Louis with night schedule times. Results from past games list New York 10 Philadelphia 5, Detroit 8 St Louis 11, Cleveland 6 Chicago, and Boston 2 Washington 1.
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Stalnaker Named President of Ohio Valley Softball League
Cliff Stalnaker of Point Pleasant is elected new president of the Ohio Valley Softball League after Russel resigns. The league plans two all-star games at Pleasant and Pomeroy with West Virginia vs Ohio. First half champion Ches hire Pilots to meet second half winner. second half action starts tonight with Middleport Edwards versus Holsum Bread and other matchups.
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Middleport
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Holsum Bread
Lakin
Blaetmar
Buicks
Cheshire
Somerville
Appalachian
Sore-Arm Blackwell Retired by Yankees
Ewell Blackwell, a former Cincinnati star, was placed on the voluntary retired list by the New York Yankees. The 30-year-old right-hander has a sore shoulder, worked 79 innings with two wins and no losses, and will return to Tampa, Florida, to attempt a comeback in spring training with New York.
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Debut Victory for Worthington as Giants Blank Phil lies
Allan Worthington made his major league debut for the New York Giants with a two hit shutout win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Dale Mitchell extended his hitting streak to 16 games with a double and two singles in Cleveland's 6-8 win over Chicago.
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Brooklyn Pirates and Phillies Clash in Evening Pro Games
Schedule lists Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at New York with key pitchers Roe Erskine Konstanty Drews Kissom Hearn or Corwin. Monday results show New York 6 Philadelphia 0, Chicago 7 Cincinnati 6, Brooklyn 14 Pittsburgh 2, and other league standings and postponed games.
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Indians Turn To Friend As Garcia Wins 10th
Owen Friend, newly arrived utility infielder from Detroit, delivered a first Indian hit as Cleveland defeated Chicago 6-3 before 21 457 fans. Mike Garcia's six hitter gave the Indians sole possession of second in the pennant chase as Avila and Mitchell contributed key hits and injuries sidelined Simpson and Avila.
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Indianapolis Upsets Toledo in 8-6 Home Run Clash
Indianapolis beat Toledo 8-6 to extend its lead in the American Association. Lloyd Gearhart hit a pinch homer for three with Joe Macko and Al Smith adding clouts as Hank Ertman and Sam Jethroe also homered for Toledo. The Indians led 5-2 after six and benefited from a five run burst in the sixth.
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Comings and Goings in Sports and Baseball History
A glance at past sports milestones: Today a year ago Kid Gavilan stopped undefeated Gil Turner in the 11th round to defend his welterweight title. Five years ago Satchel Paige signed with the Cleveland Indians. Ten years ago Whitlow Wyatte was sidelined by a shoulder ailment with the Dodgers. Twenty years ago Craig Wood and Denny Shute tied for the British Open.
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1942 Cards Surge Gave Southworth Greatest Thrill
Southworth recalls taking over the St. Louis Cardinals in 1940 and guiding a young, ambitious club to a 106-win pennant in 1942. The surge included defeating the New York Yankees in four straight after a tense opener, with Beazley, White, Kurkoski, and Musial starring.
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Rochester
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Boston
Cardinals
Locke and Hogan Battle Through Qualifying at Carnoustie
Ben Hogan shot 70 and Bobby Locke 65 on Burnside to lead the British Open qualifying. Hogan recovered from a bunker and rough to stay in contention as the field narrows to 1100 players advancing to Carnoustie. Mangrum and Stranahan also posted scores amid a tough test faced by the two rivals.
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Majors Pace National Track Spotlight
Majors showcases speed as Pace and national contenders compete for sprint supremacy. Rising stars from Pace sprint to podiums while veterans fine tune form ahead of upcoming championships.
Baseball League Standings and Leaders Snapshot
Batting leaders show Schoendienst of St. Louis with 351 runs and 112 hits, Bell of Cincinnati with 69 RBIs, and Kluszewski also of Cincinnati with 25 home runs. Pitching leaders include Burdette of Milwaukee at 7 0 with a 1.000 ERA and Roberts of Philadelphia with 94 strikeouts.
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McMillen's String Hits 16 at Hilliards Raceway
William Doc McMillen of London led the meeting with a 16th straight win at Hilliards Raceway last night. He captured the first race in a photo finish with Noble Pick beating Parmitta L. Scott, then guided Juggernaut to win the fifth. Lou's Lady also won a photo finish, nosing out Scamp's Will in the final race.
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Doc) McMillen
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Casanova Victor Wins Tauk Pace at Roosevelt Raceway
Casanova Victor, owned by Craig's Cimarron Ranch of Lemore California, overtook pace-setter Taylor Direct in the stretch to win the Montauk Pace by a length at Roosevelt Raceway. Mighty Grattan finished third. Driven by Dana Cameron, Casanova covered the mile in 2 04.1 and paid $5.80 on a $2 wager.
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Ohio Amateur Starts Today at Pine Ridge Country Club
FRITZ HOWELL reports the 47th Ohio Amateur begins at Pine Ridge with 147 competitors. Defending champion Francis Cardi, 20, OSU sophomore, leads as 36-hole qualifier unfolds over treacherous 6,125-yard layout. The field will be halved by single rounds Thursday and Friday, with match play to Sunday.
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Pine Ridge Country Club
Francis Cardi
Ohio State
Kiwanis Nine Win On Four-Run Fourth In Little League
Kyle and Brent Cornwell fueled a 4 3 Kiwanis Club victory with a four run fourth inning. Kyle pitched two hit ball for the win as Coursey took the loss. Nye Chevrolet scored two in the fifth on Buckle triple but left two runners stranded.
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Renew Old Golf Balls With Aerosol Paint
The American Chemical Society announces a new aerosol paint that renews old golf balls. Wash and dry the ball, place it in a wire holder, press the can button, and a spray coats the ball. The finish dries in minutes and a 12 ounce can reconditions about 75 balls.
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Owl All Star Ballot Ballot Submission Note
Instructions to fill out the Owl All Star ballot and mail it to the Messenger Sports Editor in Athens Ohio. Do not name pitchers. Ballot must be mailed to The Messenger Athens Ohio.
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Browns Face 19th Straight Home Loss in Narrow 8 7 Defeat
The St. Louis Browns extended their home losing streak to 19 with an 8-7 extra inning defeat to the Detroit Tigers. Ray Boone hit a 11th inning homer, while owner Bill Veeck contemplated relocation and the club's attendance woes persisted. Cleveland won to pull within a half game of the Yankees in the AL standings as Brooklyn moved atop the NL with a 14-2 win over Pittsburgh.
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Worthington Debuts With Two-Hit 6-0 Shutout for Giants
Giants rookie Alan Worthington fired a two-hit 6-0 victory over the Phillies in his major league debut after Freddie Fitzsimmons warned against calling him up. The Alabama product struck out six, walked four, and impressed managers ONeill and Durocher with his poise and fastball slider mix.
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Challenge Trophy Run Heads Card at Historic Goshen
In Goshen New York the 10000 dollar FE H Harriman Challenge Trophy headlines a Grand Circuit program at Historic Track. Rain yesterday canceled remaining openers while today presents heats of the Coaching Club Trotting Oaks Debutante Acorn and Ladyship races. Bewitch owns the Coaching Club heat while Goose Chimes and Phantom Lady win Debutante eliminations.
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Bewitch
David R. Johnston
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Casey Stengel Needed Platoon Plan in Hub
Charles Dillon Stengel recalls managing the Boston Nationals from 1938 to 1942 and facing an infield he called among the worst. He blamed flawed defense for many losses and said changing pitchers often would have helped more if he could have changed the infield.
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Boston Nationals
Strickland Assumes Indians Hit Chores
Cleveland shortstop George Strickland increases his batting average to .278 after 11 hits in 22 at bats. He went 3-for-4 in Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox, showcasing improved run production for the Indians.
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Tribe
Strickland
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Wyoming Star Sets 880 Record at Skyline Meet
Paul Carstin of Wyoming erased a 23 year old mark by running the 880 in 1:54.8 at the Skyline Conference meet. The previous record of 1:55.2 was set by Jack Squires of Utah in 1930.
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Wyo
Wyoming
Paul Carstin
Jack Squires
Utah
Thompson 77 Breeder of Champion Pacing Horses Dies
Crawfordsville Indiana tributes announce funeral services for William A Thompson age 77. He died Sunday in Anderson after a career as a breeder of champion pacing horses. Services scheduled at nearby New Ross today.
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Ind
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Fights Last Night Outpoint By AP Report
Turo Portuguez defeated Char ley Red Williams by points in a Brooklyn bout reported by Associated Press. The match featured Portuguese in the 161 pound class against Williams at 158 3 4 pounds in Newark New Jersey.
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Graham Gilom Sign Cleveland Browns
Quarterback Otto Graham and end Horace Gilom sign for another professional season with the Cleveland Browns.
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