Injuries Hit St Louis Cardinals Amid Plethora of Setbacks
The Cardinals beat the Phillies 3-2 in ten innings as third baseman Jimmy Brown broke a finger and will be out about three weeks. Catcher Walker Cooper has a broken bone and dislocated collarbone, with Johnny Mize and Frank (Creepy)respi also nursing injuries. Mize may return soon. Cooper faces at least a month. The win moved St Louis two games ahead of the Dodgers, who lost 8-1 to the Pirates.
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Creepy) Respi
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Riska Faces Draft Bar on Notre Dame Basketball Career
Eddie Riska Notre Dame basketball captain and three year leading scorer likely barred from pro career by the selective service act. The Irish star previously led scoring for three seasons and faces service obligations.
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Rematch Proposed After Wisconsin Draw Reversal
Joseph Tuiner president of the National Boxing Association recommends a rematch between Petey Scalzo and Phil Zwick after the Milwaukee bout was originally ruled Scalzo but later reversed by the Wisconsin commission to a draw.
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Conn Promises New Test For Louis At Polo Grounds
Billy Conn predicts a novel challenge for Joe Louis in a June 18 bout at the Polo Grounds. The challenger claims Louis’s reflexes have slipped and vows to beat him to the punch with side-to-side movement and a corkscrew left. Conn weighs about 182 pounds with 72 inch reach and plans to fight at 180.
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Billy Evans Returns as Rams General Manager in Cleveland
Billy Evans to direct a Rams promotional drive after 40 years away from football. The former Indians GM and umpire will lead efforts as Dan Reeves and Fred Levy Jr take control of the Cleveland National Professional League club. Evans played high school ball at Raven Local in Youngstown. Paul Jones, later a federal judge, was a teammate. The new owners vow to keep the Rams in Cleveland. Hal Schumacher provides a Giants update on his pitching return.
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Billy) Evans
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Eastern AA Codes Turn Into Western Tests After Home Stint
Eastern clubs of the American Association, buoyed by wins during a home stretch, head west to challenge rivals on their turf. Columbus Redbirds swept Minneapolis 9 to 6 as Louisville beat Milwaukee 8 to 1 to pull into a near second with Kansas City. Toledo shut out St Paul 4 to 0 while Kansas City’s game at Indianapolis was rained out.
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McNeill Advances To Third Round In Local Tennis Meet
National tennis champion Don McNeill moved into the third round of the triple invitational tournament with a 7-5 7-5 victory over Ray Wiese of St. Louis. McNeill, a Kenyon College staff member, is based in Gambier Ohio.
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Marion Miley Promotes Oil Brand Traveling 35000 Miles Annually
Amateur golf star Marion Miley tours nationwide for an oil company, logging about 35000 miles each year by car while handling promotional appearances and events.
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