Sam Snead Wins PGA as Open Quest Looms at Medinah
Sam Snead clinched the PGA Championship at Richmond's Hermitage after a superb final stretch against Johnny Palmer. The 1949 season already featured the Masters title, while Snead eyeing the U S Open at Medinah vowed to complete the calendar-year major set. The piece notes Hogan's triple win last year and hints Snead could surpass him with Open and Western, while praising Snead's putting and steady play despite early rounds.
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Major Leagues Welcome Their Missed Ball Players
Baseball officials plan a 24 player limit adjustment to help returning players after the war. A statement from Chandler indicates league leaders will work with club owners to integrate veterans and create space for them during a special benefit period.
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Cardinals eye Lanier Martin reinstatement in push to boost lineup
The article details Cardinal hopes to reinstate Max Lanier and Pred Martin amid a broader debate on the reserve clause and player mobility. It notes critics warn reintegration would help only a fragment of the club and mentions other ex-St. Louis players and management comments on potential impact.
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Red Sox Rally Past Tigers 10 9 In High Scoring Affair
Boston tops Detroit 10 to 9 in a free hitting game as the Red Sox collect 12 hits, including a homer and two triples, aided by 10 walks. Detroit finishes with 11 hits and eight walks, while Washington moves within two games of the Tigers in the pennant chase.
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Pirates Trade Higbe and Muncrief for Rhawn Poat
The Pittsburgh Pirates moved veteran right handers Kirby Higbe and Bob Muncrief to New York Giants and Chicago Cubs respectively to clear payroll and rebuild. Higbe went to the Giants for infielder Bob Rhawn and pitcher Ray Poat in a straight deal, while Muncrief sold to Cubs for a $10,000 waiver price.
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National League Games Tonight Highlight Matchups
Tonight's NL slate features Brooklyn Leonard leading off against Lowie in New York with Brecheen facing Kennedy as Cincinnati heads to Boston. AlsoBrautt faces Philadelphia while Lombard opposes Simmons in St Louis. Yesterday results show Cincinnati 4 New York 3 and Brooklyn 2 Pittsburgh 1 with St Louis 7 Boston.
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Baseball Scoreboard Notes From A Turbulent Night
In Major League action the Detroit at New York and Cleveland at Philadelphia games ran deep into the night. Pitcher Lopat faced Newhouser as Reston and Kinder battled Embree while Brissie opposed Judson and a flurry of late runs shaped the standings.
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Cardinals Hammer Braves 7 3 To Sharpen NL Pace
The St Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Braves 7 3 as Enos Slaughter hit a sixth inning homer and three runs scored with two Boston misplays. The win moves St Louis to third place within a half game of the Giants and Dodgers, while Boston slips to fourth.
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Elizabethton Manager Munday Suspended for Season
Elizabethton Tenn June 6 Charles Munday manager of the Elizabethton locals of the Appalachian league was suspended for the remainder of the season following a meeting chaired by league president Chauncey Devault. He struck umpire John McGeary in Saturday night’s Johnson City Elizabethton game as the Red Birds won 9 to 4. Andy Belcik will take over as acting manager.
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Jockey Molbert Killed In Stumble At Sunsfolkk Downs
Jockey Joe Molbert aged 29 from New Iberia La died when his mount Carolina Star stumbled at the start of race seven. Officials call it the first fatal racing accident in New England in 16 years. Molbert had substituted for ill jockey George Hettinger.
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Chicago to blackout radio fight telecast in Chicago area
The Chicago area will be blacked out any possible telecast of the Bazard Charles Jersey Joe Walcott heavyweight title bout at Comiskey Park on June 22. The International Boxing Club sponsoring the bout said negotiations are underway for a radio broadcast but the fight will be blacked out if televised in the Chicago area.
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Appalachian League Tonight Matches and Last Night Results
The Bluefield League lists Welch at Pulaski Elizabethton at Bristol Kingsport at Johnson City and New River at Bluefield tonight. Last night Elizabethton beat Bristol 5 to 3 Pulaski beat Bristol 12 to 5 Bluefield tied with New River 11 to 11 Kingsport beat Johnson City 3 to 2. Central League results show Draft Rapids 4 Piet 3 Segine 5 Charleston 3 Dayton 5 Muskegon 3.
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Con Davis Named W and L Cage Head
Lexington Virginia June 4 Con Davis named head basketball coach and freshman football coach at Washington and Lee University by athletic director R A Capn Dick Smith Davis formerly led McCallie School basketball for three seasons with a 48 6 8 record He succeeds Bob Spessard who resigns to practice law in Roanoke after the 1940 cage season
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Kentucky All Stars Defeat West Virginia Cagers 53 to 38
Kentucky all stars edged West Virginia despite a strong first half, with Frank Ramsay leading the winners and Morgan Bowr’s University high scorer for the Mountaineers contributing nine points. George Visisto of Palmont West held in check, the Kentucky squad pulled away in the second period to secure the win.
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State Golfer To Play In England Tourney
Lewes Krahn and Jute Clare of Pontington are listed as entrants in an England golf tournament this week. The article notes a state golfer will compete abroad, with details on schedule and venue to follow.
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