Hurricane Jackson Clippings Stirring Syracuse Bout
Heavyweight Tommy Harri Jackson, nicknamed the Hurricane, fought Jimmy Slade in Syracuse. Jackson won his sixth straight, claiming a controversial decision over Slade despite a gash on Slade’s brow and Slade’s late-life booking bursts. The crowd of 3,400 at St Nick’s paid $2,178 as Jackson rose in state contention.
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Sin
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Farway
Bvek
Hazzard
Slade
St.as
Shart
Jackson
Little Slade
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Jackson-Slade
Jimmy
Barney Felix
Bert Grant
Leo Birnbaum
Hurricane
St. Nick's
Memorial King Leads Baytown Clash For Third
Memorial King sparked a Baytown church game with a 17-7 surge, Hughes three eight, and a tough defense that held the opponent to 12 hits. Ademak and Haney contributed key hits including a homer as Memorials edged their foe. A later forfeit change and a Wooster lead set up a Thursday matchup against St. Maris on Lee diamond.
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Dodgers Recall 1951 Lead Loss as Giants Loom
Brooklyn owner Walter OMalley cautions against overconfidence after a 12 1/2 game lead, recalling the 1951 collapse. Dodgers face a pivotal series with the Giants at Ebbetts Field as Leo Durocher’s job rumors mount and the Cubs and Braves contend for second place.
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Durotier
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Braves
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pitts
Death shocks Boston as Agganis dies at 25
Tributes pour in for Red Sox first baseman Harry Agganis who died after pneumonia complications. A funeral is planned in Lynn with a player delegation. The team postponed a charity game, bands wore on sleeves, and Agganis had batted .318 this season. He was hailed as a premier all around athlete from Boston area.
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Joe Cronin
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World of Sport
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Baosto
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Georgetown
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Cleveland Indians
Boston University
Lynn Classicat High School
Christian A. Herter
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Santa Maria Hospital
Cambbridge
Bunt
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Agganis
Babe Zaharias not retiring from golf says hospital briefing
Galveston Texas Babe Didrikson Zaharias told reporters at her hospital bedside she has no plans to retire from golf while recuperating from spinal disc surgery. She recalled injuring her back May 2 near Port Aransas while helping free a stuck car during a fishing trip and said doctors cannot predict when she will return but expect a full comeback. Zaharias plans to stay in Galveston for physical therapy until fully recuperated.
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Hustling Charles Wilson Tops JC Golf Qualifiers
Versatile Charles Wilson led qualifiers for the state Jaycee tournament at Abilene after shooting 37 38 in nine holes during the Houston Lakeside Country Club event. He topped a field that included Christie Flanagan Homera Blancas Dave Hall and Barton Gillman as Gordon Wilson also qualified for the championship flight.
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Lee
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Chile
Abilenie
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Bayshore Yankees
Fred Huey
Wilson
Houston Jaycee
Christie Flanagan
Port Arthur
Homera Blancas
Dave Hall
Barton Gillman
Harris Greenwood
Gordon Wilson
Charles
Joel Broussard
Major League Leaders From United Press Averages And Runs
National League top hitters include Ashburn Mueller Campanella Kluszewski and Virdon with high batting averages and RBI totals. American League leaders feature Kaline Fox Queen Smith Baby and Mantle with strong run production and home run tallies. Pitcher and fielding leaders not fully listed.
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Seventh Manager May Face Suspension In Boxing Probe
NEW YORK up to the New York State Athletic Commission to decide if Irving Cohen who mentors Rocky Graziano in the middleweight bout will testify at Tuesday’s final inquiry session. Refusal could trigger indefinite suspension. Four pilots were suspended indefinitely for defying attorney Wrank’s instruction to refuse questions. The probe, led by Julius Helfand, aims to purge corruption from boxing. the Guild argues the commission lacks jurisdiction over their labor organization.
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Tex Pelte
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