Doyle Slain by Sugar Robinson In World Title Bout
Welterweight challenger Jimmy Doyle collapsed after a left hook from Sugar Robinson in the eighth round at Cleveland’s arena. He remains unconscious with a brain blood clot removed, in critical condition at Charity Hospital.
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Sugar) Robinson
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Arthur Hagedor
Cleveland Boxing Commission
Artie Levine
Jimmy
Sioux City Soos Rally Past Des Moines Bruins 7-4
Don Wheeler homered in the eighth to spark a three run rally and seal the win for Sioux City as the Soos topped the Des Moines Bruins. Pueblo dropped an 8-7 decision to Lincoln Athletics after a late Pueblo rally. Omaha could not reach Denver due to Nebraska floods and washouts.
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Sam Calderone
Joe Yurkovich
Turk Lown
Wiota School Gym Flood Recedes. Floor Damaged
Water seepage in the Wiota consolidated school gym caused eight inches of flooding overnight. Sump pumps are active as officials seek the source likely from a spring on the hill. Floor damage may require partial replacement after wet weather opened the spring.
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Koch Paces Iowa Amateur Tourney On Par 71 Golf
Davenport Iowa June 25 4P A double bar rell ed sudden death threat faced 64 Iowa amateur golfers as they began match play after two rounds. Art Koch led the 64 with 71 while Don Palmer stood one stroke back at 72 from Davenport and Cedar Rapids star Johnny Jacobs surged with 64 in qualifying.
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Ferrier Dominates with Killer Chip Shots and Putts
Detroit notes Jim Ferrier amazed Byron Nelson with superb chip shots and precise putting. Nelson, who refereed the match, exclaimed he never saw such technique in 21 years. Ferrier’s bold recovery on the third hole drew gasps as the Australia native displayed power and finesse from down under.
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Byron
Nelson
Jim Terrier
Jim
Ferrier
Road signs offer true guidance for safer driving
The text urges trusting road signs for enjoyable driving and avoiding accidents, highlighting clear signals as essential guidance for drivers.
Giants shine as Tott blanks Cubs for debut win
Clarence Hooks Tott started for New York and blanked the Cubs 11-0, allowing two hits while fanning eight. Vernon Stephens fueled the Browns to a 12-3 win over the Athletics with a grand slam and two singles. Johnny Mize drove in two for the Giants with multiple hits, and Dodgers star Jackie Robinson scored across, while Stan Musial homered and scored in St. Louis’ win.
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Stan Musial
Cardinals
Joe Medwick
Spahn Wins Eleventh as Braves Stay in NL Lead
Pitcher Warren Spahn earned his 11th victory as the Boston Braves beat the St Louis Cardinals 6 to 1 in St Louis. The win kept Atlanta one game ahead of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the pennant race while the Dodgers beat Pittsburgh 4 to 2. Giants swamped the Cubs 11 to 0 in Chicago. Reds beat Philadelphia 4 to 2 in Cincinnati. White Sox toppled Washington 8 to 0. Browns defeated Philadelphia 12 to 3. Rain halted Detroit vs Red Sox and Cleveland vs Yankees.
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Babe Ruth Returns to Hospital for Rest
Babe Ruth is back in the hospital on doctors orders to rest and regain strength for several weeks. He told friends he tires easily and plans to take things easy, even while walking around the living room. Pedestrian safety note urges white clothing at night.
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Ferrier Wins PGA Final With Dominant Putter Play
Australian-born Jim Ferrier defeated Melvin Harbert 2 and 1 at Plum Hollow to claim the American PGA championship. Ferrier used stellar putting including a 60-foot sinker on the 36th to force extra holes and win on the 37th, finishing with 64 putts for 35 holes. Harbert, nine miles from Meadow Brook, struggled with eight putts from seven feet or less and was unable to overcome Ferrier’s hot putting on a crowded, tense day before about 6,000 spectators.
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Chick) Harbert
Northville
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Plum Hollow Golf Club
Claude Harmon
Harbert
Chick
Meadowbrook
Plum Hollow
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Lindell's .327 Power Boosts Yankees Over Keller Gap
Buck Harris benches Keller after back injury as Lindell surges to .327 and helps the Yankees jump to first place. Lindell, bumped in left field, heats the lineup with 11 wins in 16 games since his hot stretch. Keller returns to duty after his prolonged rest, Harris saying Keller can’t be kept off when ready.
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Linden at Exira in clash of ex Simpson college stars
The Linden Merchants meet the Extra Raiders Thursday evening in a game featuring several former Simpson College stars. Ken Johnson will pitch for Extra and Lee Gilmore will start on the mound for Linden.
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Hooks Lott Shuts Out Cubs In Giants Debut
Clarence Hooks Lott, a castoff of the St. Louis Browns, starred for the New York Giants in his first major league start, beating the Chicago Cubs 11 to 0. Ott praised the lefthander who limited the Cubs to two hits while Giants pounded 13, with eight strikeouts and five walks. Ott needed a southpaw with Monte Kennedy sidelined by a fractured skull.
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Haugstad Wins 9th for Saints Over Brewers
Saint rookie Phil Haugstad pitched the St Paul Saints to a 9-5 win over Milwaukee as he improved to 9-1. The 23 year old from Grand Forks North Dakota previously went 15- ??? last season in the Northern League. Louis ville moved up to second place by defeating Toledo 3-2 and 2-1 while Indianapolis split with Columbus. Kansas City Blues beat Minneapolis 4-2 before a season high crowd of 17 146 at Kan sas City.
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17 Year Licenses Suggested for Radio Stations
Washington reports Richard W. Hubbell of New York told a Senate subcommittee that radio stations should be licensed for 17 years to spur television growth. He noted current three year renewals deter investment and compared 17-year terms to patent rights.
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Richard W. Hubbell
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U S May Speed Italy Rebuilding with 31 Ships
Secretary of State Marshall announced the United States plans to transfer 31 merchant vessels to non Communist Italy to aid reconstruction. He noted 18 surplus Liberty ships would replace Italy’s wartime losses and that about 15 million dollars of Italian property now under American control would be returned to Italy.
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Train Time at Crossing Reminder
A brief public safety note emphasizes stopping and looking both ways before crossing rails. It urges vigilance at railroad crossings and reminds pedestrians and drivers to follow signals.
Executrix Named in Iowa Estate Case
In Cass County Iowa the District Court probate file announces Ellen W Relyer as executrix of the estate of C S Relyea deceased. Creditors must file claims by law and debtors should pay the estate promptly, with Whitmore Whitmore as attorneys. Dated June 11 1947.
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