Keller Seeks Yankee Return From Newark Recovery
The 33-year-old Newark Bears outfielder Charlie Keller, sidelined by hip and rib injuries, battles back in an International League series with the Baltimore Orioles. He hopes to rejoin the Yankees soon, saying he will quit only if unable to return. He was sent to Newark to regain fitness after seasons with the Yankees and Newark. Keller also notes farming studies at Maryland and dismisses any coaching plans.
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Metz to Quit Tour to Start Kansas Golf School
Dick Metz, 41, announced plans to retire from the tour and launch a golf school on his 2000 acre Ground Creek Ranch near Arkansas City Kansas. He will host about 20 boys aged eight to 15 each summer under his direct supervision starting around June 1.
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Colts Plan Exhibition Game With Yankees
The Baltimore Colts announced an exhibition game with the New York Yankees at Allentown on Friday night Aug 19. The pre season game pairs Colts with Yankees from the All America Football Conference and is the second such arrangement.
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Cubs End Five Game Slide With 8 2 Victory Over Giants
Lefty Bob Chipman earning his first start of the season scattered five hits as the Cubs beat the New York Giants 8 2 to snap a five game skid. Al Walker added a second homer, Hank Edwards and Andy Pafko contributed timely hits, and a sixth inning error by Bobby Hofman helped Chicago push four runs.
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al Walker
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Black Pioneers to Tangle with Kelly Field Clippers
Austin’s Black Pioneers host the Kelly Field Clippers at Disch Field in a benefit game for Jaycee-Civitan youth funds. Roy White, 21, will start after striking out eight in three innings against the Indians. Dish Field prices apply.
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Flying Missel Wins Third Straight Handicap at Belmont
Robert Kleberg's Flying Missel captured the Altern Classified Handicap at Belmont Park in a mile and a furlong race on Memorial Day week, rallying in the final quarter to win by a length after a late charge by Chains. Doubtless, the favored entry from J H Whitney finished last amid a five-race U S drought after an earlier strong start.
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Jock) Whitney
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American Aces Win in Ireland at Portmarnock
In Portmarnock Ireland May 24 1947 an American team led by Willie Turnesa and Frank Stranahan advances to the British amateur golf championship third round after gusty winds test players. Turnesa defeats David Choyce 4 and 3 while Stranahan ousts Brigadier Alfred Critchley 2 up. Ohioan Stranahan then edges Willis Johnson on the second extra hole as his father Robert Stranahan cheers. Other Americans advancing include J Ellis Knowles Eddie Lowery and Bill Campbell who all win their matches.
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TCU Awards 35 Varsity Letters in Spring Sports
Texas Christian University announced spring sport awards with 35 varsity letters in spring sports and 39 freshman numerals. The presentation occurred in Fort Worth on May 24.
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Doerr's 10th inning hit gives Red Sox 8 7 victory
Bobby Doerr delivered a two run single with the bases loaded in the 10th to lift Boston over Detroit 8 to 7. The win capped a 4th straight victory for the Red Sox, their longest streak of the season, while Detroit extended its losing skid to five games.
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Yankees Crush Browns in 13-3 Victory
New York Yankees routed the St. Louis Browns 13 to 3 led by Little Phil Rizzuto with a bases loaded triple and Yogi Berra three run homer. Raschi earned his sixth win as the Yanks built a ten run rally aided by errors from Priddy, Dillinger and Graham.
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Zaharias Favored In Eastern Open Golf Championship
The first Women's Eastern Open at Essex Fells Country Club starts Friday for 54 holes over a 6 367 yard course. Led by Mildred Babe Zaharias, pro women and amateur entrants tackle dog-legs and hill holes in a 3 day event with par totals of 71 for men and 75 for women.
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Babe) Zaharias
LaMotta Cerdan Title Bout Priced at 16 Dollars
Detroit fight fans will pay a 16 dollar top plus tax to see Marcel Cerdan defend his middleweight title against Jake LaMotta of the Bronx in a 15 round outdoor bout at Briggs Stadium on June 15. The price scale ranges from 2 dollars general admission to 16 dollars ringside, announced by Matchmaker Nick Lodes for Joe Louis International Boxing Club.
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PGA tournament opens at Hermitage with Snead favored
The PGA tournament starts at Hermitage Course in Richmond with 64 players advancing from medal play to a grueling match play format. Sammy Snead, a gallery favorite, enters as a leading contender after recent wins and his strong putting, while Lew Worsham tied the course record in warmups.
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Parker Reaches Paris Open Semifinals in French Championships
Frankie Parker, Pancho Gonzales, Budge Patty reach the Paris French International semi finals with Parker defeating Dragutin Mitic 6 0 6 2 6 4 and Gonzales beating Marcel Bernard 6 1 7 5 5 7 6 1. Patty outlasted Gianni Cuccelli 7 5 10 12 6 3 8 6. Sturgess beats Robert Andesselam 6 1 6 4 6 2.
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DiMag Skips Workout Due to Heel Pain
New York May 24 Joe DiMaggio Yankee outfielder skipped a scheduled workout before Tuesday's game with St Louis saying his heel hurt too much. He did not wear a uniform.
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Cubs Bosses Meet Grim Charley Grimm Over Slump
Chicago May 24 Cubs owner P K Wrigley and manager Charley Grimm planned talks Wednesday with GM Jim Gallagher and players to discuss a skid that dropped the club to the National League cellar. Grimm vowed he will not quit despite fan ire and a rough stretch.
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