Larsen Leads U S Hope in Eastern Grass Court Tennis
Southpaw Art Larsen of San Leandro Calif advanced to the quarter-finals of the Eastern Grass Court championships at South Orange N J by defeating Allen Morris 6 4 6 2. Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables Fla joined him in the quarters with a 10 8 6 victory over Roger Becker of England as Australian stars dominated the round.
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United States
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U.S
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Gardnar Mulloy
Coral Gables
Fla
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Don Frye
England
Roger Becker
Boxing Hall of Fame picks honor Louis Armstrong
Joe Louis and Henry Armstrong lead the moderns class in boxing’s new Hall of Fame after top ballots cast by 111 experts. Old-timers vote crowned Ketchel, Fitzsimmons, Gans, Johnson, Jeffries and Corbett among the era’s greats. Ketchel led the old-timer group with 27 points as the selection honors the sport’s long history.
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New York
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United States
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Ketchel
Grand Rapids
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Joe Gans
Jack, Johnson
James J. Jeffries
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Indians Slug Buffs With 13 Base Blows
Bonneau Peters night was celebrated at Shreveport as fans watched the Indians overwhelm the Fort Worth Cats 9 to 2. Bob Smith earned his first win on the road, while Ernie Groth powered Oklahoma City past Houston 13 hits and six extra-base hits. Earl York and Jay Van Noy paced the Indians, and Les Fleming and Buzz Clarkson contributed for the Dallas club. Friday games featured Oklahoma City at Houston, Tulsa at San Antonio, Dallas at Beaumont and Fort Worth at Shreveport.
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Still Fisherman Spouts Off Seeks Converts To Lazy Bones Way
Outdoor columnist J. Fred Eder argues that the core of angling is personal preference in method. He extols still fishing as relaxed and productive using natural baits, cane poles, and simple gear, recounting a trip where leisure and simple tactics yielded results and camaraderie.
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Stan Musial Keys Cardinals Win and 100 RBI Pace
Stan Musial powered the St Louis Cardinals to a 13 4 victory over the Dodgers, launching a three run homer off Preacher Roe and adding a sacrifice fly as he drove in his 100th run of the year. The star, in his 13th season, moved within two years of the NL record and extended his 100 RBI streak to seven times in his career. Baseball roundups note Ernie Banks homered for the Cubs as Chicago beat New York, while the Yankees trimmed Cleveland to narrow the gap in the American League.
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Chicago
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Mivin ‘Dark
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Yankees
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Joe Collins
Bob Grim
Johnny Sai
Larry Doby
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Red Sox
Phil Cavarretta
Bob Keegan
Tom Brewer
Bob Porterfield
Senators
Detroit
Mickey Vernon
Washington
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Steve Gromek
Pete Runnels
Roy Sievers
Littler Faces Tough Defense In Amateur Title Defense
Oscar Fraley notes Gene Littler, rising star and 1959 U S Amateur champion, barnstorming into defense Aug 23 25 at Detroit Country Club. He faces daunting odds as defending champions rarely reach finals amid sudden death match play and tougher amateurs, with past winners often eliminated early.
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New York
Gene Littler
Bobby Jones
Gene Sarazer
Littler
Detroit
Michigan State Pittsburgh Rivalry Renewed in East Lansing
Michigan State and Pittsburgh renewed their football rivalry in East Lansing, Michigan on October 11. The matchup featured eager fans, with both teams seeking bragging rights in a long-standing series.
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East Lansing
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