Speed Sacrificed by Chicago Sox for More Punch
New York—The 1952 Chicago White Sox trade speed for power, rallying past the New York Yankees 8-5 to pull within three games of the leaders. Sam Mele’s three run homer in the 11th seals the victory as Minnie Minoso and Nelson Fox spark late offense. Bob Lemon shines for Cleveland with a 6th win as the pennant race tightens across the American League with Boston, Detroit, and Washington also in the mix.
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New York
Chicago White Sox
Paul Richards
Richards
Sox
New York Yankees
Chicago
Sam Mele
Bobby Hogue
Yanks
Vic Raschi
Chase Raschi
Joe Ostrowski
Nelson Fox
Hogue
Ostrowski
Minnie Minoso
Robinson
Fox
Minoso
Mele
Dodgers Nip Pirates and Hold on Lead
New York Dodgers cling to five game NL lead as they beat Pirates 5-4 on George Shuba two run ninth inning homer. Giants edge Cubs 4-3 in 10 under lights. Pollet started for Pirates, faded in eighth. Kiner hit his 12th. Minner went all for Cubs. Whitey Lockman drove in decisive run in 10th. Braves rout Cardinals 12-7. Phillies top Reds 3-1 in other NL games.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Washington Senators
St. Louis Browns
St. Louis
Satchel Paige
Paige
Dave Madison
Browns
Senators
Washington
New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
George Shuba
Giants
Chicago Cubs
Pirates
Howie Pollet
Ted Wilks
Shuba
Ralph Kiner
Whitey Lockman
Max Lanier
Cubs
Chicago
Paul Minner
Boston Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
Davis and Bowers Boost Albert Lea Pitching Staff
Davis, a former Austin Packer righty, joins Albert Lea after a season split between Mankato and Springfield. Ray Bowers returns to Albert Lea as reliever and utility outfielder, expanding the roster to 16 with five pitchers.
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Bill Davis
Austin Packer
Ray Bowers
Albert Lea
Babe Jensen
Davis
Austin
Mankato
Springfield
Bowers
Jensen
Johnny Hill
Mason City
Carmen Ferullo
Lee Roy
Stumpy) Jones
Rollie Marquardt
Hugh Orphan
Winona
Rollie Chalifoux
Chalifoux
Rochester
Walt Menke
Les Studener
Western Junior Golf Crown for Nichols
Don Nichols of Auburn Kansas won the Western Junior golf crown at the University of Minnesota course by defeating Sam Sadler of Wichita Kansas 4 and 3 in the 36 hole finals. Sadler faltered with tee shots and putting on the second nine of the morning round, slipping from a two down deficit to a larger gap as Nichols built a steady lead. Nichols led by three holes at one point before Sadler rallied briefly.
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ST. Paul
Don Nichols
Auburn
Kan
Sam Sadler
Wichita
Sadler
Nichols
Tre
University of Minnesota
Legion Team Battles Mason City in Sunday Doubleheader
Nat Goudys two time winner American Legion Junior baseball team travels to Mason City Sunday for a doubleheader at Roosevelt Field. The reserves start at 1 30 p m and the main game follows at 3 p m This is their second meeting after Austin won 2 1 last Sunday The Austin club also holds a 14 8 edge over Albert Lea Monday night the Legionnaires host Albert Lea at Marcusen Park at 8 p m
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Nat Goudy
American Legion
Mason City
Roosevelt Field
Austin
Albert Lea
Legionnaires
Marcusen Park
Packers Eye Weekend Sweep in Southern Minnesota League
The Packers host Waseca at Marcusen Park then travel to Mayo Field for a 8 p m Sunday night clash with Rochester as Austin seeks a first win against Waseca and to close the gap on league leader Albert Lea. Scheid relies on Ray Rosenbaum and Arleigh Kraupa as new and familiar arms while Carl DeRose starts in Rochester against Don Schumblach. Owatonna visits Waseca, Mankato plays Faribault, and Winona meets Albert Lea in other night games.
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Albert Lea
Packers
Marcusen Park
Waseca
Rochester
Mayo Field
Braves
Winona
Emil Scheid
Chiefs
Faribault
Owatonna
Aces
Scheid
Ray Rosenbaum
Purdue University
Rosenbaum
DeRose
Carl DeRose
American Association
Don Schumblach
Royals
Mankatoaten
Albert A
Arrangements Call for Pro Game Here
Fred Miles of Austin is named to the board of Minnesota Sports Inc which promotes Minnesota as a summer training ground for major pro football teams The New York Giants and Green Bay Packers will train in Minnesota this summer and one of four exhibition games is planned to be played in Austin
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Austin
Minnesota Sports, Inc
Minnesota
New York Giants
Green Bay Packers
Kansas City Blues Rally Past Indianapolis for 8-4 Victory
The Kansas City Blues moved within a half game of the American Association lead after an 8-4 win over Indianapolis. With only four regulars, KC trailed until the eighth inning when they rallied for four runs. Bob Lennon drove in the go ahead run in the second game of a doubleheader win. Ray Baldwin supplied the late run in the first game and Ray Moore pitched a five‑hit shutout in the nightcap. Columbus and Minneapolis split a doubleheader while St Paul swept Toledo.
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Associated Press
Kansas City Blues
American Association
Indianpolis
Blues
Milwaukee Brewers
Louisville
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Indians
Minneapolis
Columbus
Bob Lennon
St. Paul
Toledo Mud Hens
Ray Baldwin
Ray Moore
Davey Vejar Winner to Meet Martinez in Detroit
New York dispatch notes Vinnie Martinez of Paterson New Jersey, a leading young flyweight prospect, will be matched with the winner of the Chuck Davey Chico Vejar bout in Detroit after Martinez scored a unanimous ten round decision over Sammy Giuliani of Stamford Connecticut at Madison Square Garden. Martinez weighed 151 pounds to Giuliani's 154 1/2.
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New York
Vinnie Martinez
Paterson
N. J
Chuck Davey
Chico Vejar
Detroit
Martinez
Westinghouse
Sammy Giuliani
Stamford
Old Pros Favor Maxim In Robinson Bout At Yankee Stadium
Boxing insiders and trainers predict Joey Maxim will defeat Ray Robinson in the light heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium with most managers favoring Maxim. Weight gap cited. promoters expect about 35,000 fans and $400,000 in gate. No home TV or radio broadcast planned.
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Ray Robinson
Joey Maxim
Yankee Stadium
Robinson
Maxim
New York State Athletic Commission
Felix Bocchicchio
Joe
Bill Daly
Lee Savold
Joe Vella
Gus Lesnevich
Tex Pelke
Vinnie Martinez
Andy Niederreiter
Nat Rogers
Garden
Jimmy Deangelo
Roland la Starza
Harry Markson
International Boxing Club
Rawls Seeks First Western Open Title In Texas Show
Betsy Rawls, the Phi Beta Kappa golfer from Texas, faces Betty Jameson in a 36 hole final at Skokie Country Club for the Western Open crown. Rawls defeated Louise Suggs 2 and 1 in the quarterfinals after beating Peggy Kirk. Jameson beat Barbara Romack 4 and 3 and Patty Berg 5 and 3 to reach the final.
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Chicago
Elizabeth Earle Rawls
Phi Beta Kappa
Betsy
Jinx
Betty Jameson
Miss Rawls
Lone Star State
Skokie Country Club
Miss Jameson
Betty
Rawls
Louise Suggs
Peggy Kirk
San Antonio
Barbara Romack
Sacramento
Calif
Patty Berg
Heller Hired as Playing Coach for Dutchmen
Kitchener Ontario Friday signing names former NHL star Heller as playing coach of the Kitchener Water loo Dutchmen senior Ontario Hockey Association club. He previously coached with the Indianapolis Capitals of the American Hockey League and will assume duties with the Dutchmen this season.
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Ott Heller
National Hockey League
Indianapolis Capitals
American Hockey League
Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen
Ontario Hockey Association
Rawlings to face Miceli in June 30 Brooklyn bout
Chicago lightweight Luther Rawlings agreed Friday to meet New York’s Joe Miceli in a 10 round boxing match set for June 30 at Eastern Parkway Arena in Brooklyn.
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Luther Rawlings
Chicago
Joe Miceli
East Side
Eastern Parkway Arena
Brooklyn
Star Studded Field to Bid for Prep Title
The state high school baseball tournament at Dartt Park in Owatonna next week will feature a star studded field. Austin and Melrose return, but six new teams like Bricelyn New Ulm St Paul Monroe St Louis Park Eveleth and Halstad join the field as Redwood Falls exits after last year's title. Opening games Wednesday at 2 pm and 7:30 9 pm showcase top athletes including Anderson Hastings Plath Meyer Modec and the Rasmussen twins as contenders eye the crown and the potential Austins and Melroes meeting in the final.
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Dick Seltz
Owatonna
Bricelyn
Packer Preps
Melrose
Roland Thomson
Mgr
Dick Warfield
Bryce Wheeler
Don Rasmussen
Dayle Rasmussen
Dick Anderson
Ronald Plath
Bob Arnold
Dave Roach
Gordon Lonning
Don Schillinger
Darrell Schumacher
Marvin Lenz
Bob Hastings
Bob McKay
Roger Kral
David Meyer
Dale Slupe
Seltz
Dartt’s Park
Redwood Falls
Monroe
St. Louis Park
Don and
Doyle
Ron Plath
Edgar Meyer
Tom Modec
Eveleth
Duluth Denfield
Fans to Select All Star Teams in SM League Game
Southern Minnesota League fans will choose the eight players per side for the annual All Star game in Winona on July 17. Voting runs July 1–10, with balloting in league papers three times. Eastern and Western divisions include eight towns each, managers pick pitchers and starters, aiming for the biggest, best 1952 game.
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Minnesota
Winona
Manterville
Austin
Rochester
Owatonna
Faribault
Waseca
Albert Lea
Mankato
Tom Koeck
The
Austin Herald
Steve Steele
Faribault Daily News
First Sucker Out of Work Faribault First Baseman
Hal Stretch Jackson is out of work after manager Shanty Dolan released him to install Carl Miller at first base. Jackson excels at fielding but lacks Miller’s power, batting .183 in 14 games with two doubles and a home run in 49 at bats. Miller, who also plays outfield, hit .270 before an injury at Rochester on June 8.
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Faribault
Hal
Jackson
Shanty Dolan
Dolan
Carl Miller
Miller
Rochester
Lawyer Calls Saigh Tax Charge Unjust
In St Louis Fred M Saigh, owner of the St Louis Cardinals, faced federal charges of income tax evasion for 1946 through 1949. His attorney labeled the indictment unfair, illegal and untrue as motions for dismissal and a bill of particulars were argued in federal court before Judge Roy W Harper who took the motions under advisement.
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ST. Louis
Fred M. Saigh
St. Louis Cardinals
Saigh
Roy W. Harper
Badgers to Defend Crew Crown Today
Syracuse notes Navy aims for a grand sweep as weather forecasts warn of lateday storms for the Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta to mark its golden anniversary at Lake Onondaga. Wisconsin enters as defending champions and second choice behind California and other blue chips like Cornell Princeton and MIT.
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Navy
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
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Marietta
IRA
Onondaga
Wisconsin
California
Cornell
Princeton
Washington
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Stanford
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Big Names in Golf Fall in PGA Test
Louisville report on the PGA Championship where heavy rain turned the Big Spring course into a lake delaying play. Surviving pros include Cary Middlecoff Vic Ghezzi Bob Hamilton Jim Turnesa Roberto de Vicenzo Fred Haas Jr and Chick Harbert. Worsham and several former champions are eliminated as unknown club pros like Walter Burkemo and Henry Williams Jr advance.
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PGA
Cary Middlecoff
Lodge
Vic Ghezzi
Bob Hamilton
Jim Turnesa
Roberto de Vicenzo
Fred Haas Jr
Chick Harbert
Psig Rone Nay
Horton Lew Worsham
Snead
Worsham
Walter Burkemo
Detroit
Elimina Douglas
Big
Placid
Henry Williams Jr
Kutztown
Harper
New Shotput Mark Sparks AAU Meet
Four new champions helped ignite the 64th annual AAU meet in Long Beach California as it closes with 12 events. Highlights included Mal Whitfield's 400 meters upset in 46.4 and Curtis Stone’s 30 33.4 American record in the 10 000 meters. Parry O'Brien defended the shot put title with 57 feet 4 1 2 inches, besting Jack Fuchs who threw 56 7 1 2 inches.
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Calif
America
George Rhoden
Mal Whitfield
Fuch
Kell Dark Pick Up Votes In All Star Poll Race
Chicago reports a surge for George Kell of the Red Sox and Alvin Dark of the Giants in the All Star poll. Kell leads American League third base with 252,742 votes, while Dark edges Gran Hamner for NL shortstop with 249,986 to 241,303.
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George Kell
Boston Red Sox
Alvin Dark
New York Giants
Kell
al Rosen
Cleveland Indians
Dark
Gran Hamner
Philadelphia Phillies
Hemner
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