Charles Walcott Clash Promises Even Heavyweight Title Bout
Joe Louis era crown clashes end as Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott prepare for a 15 round heavyweight title fight. Odds favor a close contest with youth and pace as key factors. Charles argues for close quarters work while Walcott vows to press the attack.
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Red Schoendienst Leads Cards Past Giants 7-2 In Batting Duel
Red Schoendienst singled three times and hit a double, driving in two as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Yankees 7-2. Dick Fowler pitched for the Athletics, limiting the Cleveland Indians to four hits in a 4-2 win for his fifth straight victory.
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Bruins Gain On Pueblo In Western League Series
Des Moines Bruins, defending champions, move within one game of first place as they sweep Denver 16 in a 16 to 6 win. Pueblo Dodgers collapse late as Lincoln defeats them 17 to 7. Omaha Sioux City game postponed due to wet grounds. Des Moines seizes a full game advantage with a 16 to 1 triumph over Denver while Walt Linden hits a grand slam for Denver in a losing effort.
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Jacksonville Wins From Walnut in Eleven Innings
Jacksonville defeated Walnut 7 to 5 in eleven innings in a postponed Iowa Western league game. Findley delivered the winning run after Riener tied it in the eighth as Allen, Andersen, and Hansen played for Walnut and Pietsonville’s pitchers were 9 Pidey and Heilig.
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Red Oak blanked Elliott 8 to 0 in opening night win
Red Oak's Red Sox defeated Elliott 8 to 0 in a Pall Corn league contest at Elliott's new lighted field. Pitcher Red Bishop threw a four hit gem and struck out several. Don Beeson collected a triple and two singles to pace the Red Oak offense as over a thousand fans watched the dedication game.
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Rucky Graziano Returns to Face Bobby Claus in Wilmington
Rucky Graziano comes back tonight after a year away as he seeks the middleweight crown. He meets Buffalo’s Bobby Claus at Wilmington's Bull Park in a key bout shaping up as a major boxing event.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
National League results featured Boston edging Chicago 3 2 and St Louis defeating New York 7 2, with Philadelphia routing Pittsburgh 7 1 at night. American League action saw New York 4 2 and Boston 6 1 Detroit with Boston 6 1 Detroit also noted.
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Columbus Defeats Toledo 14-4 In Four-Game Sweep
Columbus hammered Toledo 14-4 to complete a four-game series sweep and close within two games of Minneapolis in the American Association first division race. Only one game was played last night as a full slate was set for tonight. Highway signs warn drivers to slow down and obey speed limits for safety.
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Staley Delivers As Cards Down Giants In Tight Win
Gerald Staley the Giant killer leads the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-2 victory over the New York Giants. The 25 year old from Brush Prairie Washington notches his fifth win as he shuts down the Giants over 18 2/3 innings before they break through in the sixth. Red Schoendienst Nippy Jones and Enos Slaughter pace the offense with doubles and a triple.
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Rep Jensen Opposes Brannan Hog Plan Test
Washington CT Rep Jensen opposes testing Brannan farm plan on Iowa hogs. He argues farmers would lose value and wait months for federal support while Congress debates funding. Brannan sought authority to test the plan on hogs this year, allowing prices to drop to natural levels with treasury payments to cover differences.
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Pastor's Son Delivers Father's Day Sermon in Anita
Anita Congregational church hears 16 year old Bill Orcutt son of Rev C M Orcutt speak on In My Father's House. He is grandson of the late Rev O G Orcutt a former Des Moines pastor and state Sunday schools superintendent. The elder Orcutt's desk and sermons were found in Anita after his gift to the church.
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Night Driving Warning Urges Slower Speeds at Dusk
A public safety advisory urges motorists to cut speed as dusk falls to reduce crash risk. Officials warn visibility and reaction times decline at twilight, calling for cautious driving and increased vigilance.
Western Open Kicks Off With Star Ladies in Match Play
Oklahoma City reports the Western Open begins with top female golfers in first round match play. Patty Berg faces 16 year old Nancy Reed while Babe Didrikson Zaharias meets Mary Louise Cordingley. Grace Lenczyk, defending amateur champion from Newington Conn., aims to halt Berg as medalist after a 66 in qualifying.
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