Public interest soars as baseball fans cheer transfers
The article surveys fan passion for team moves and coach roles, noting Bucky Harris’s Washington triumph and Rogers Hornsby’s Cards surge. It argues fans clash with player symbolism, mocks coaches’ influence on base running, and urges clearer in-park broadcasting of plays and lineup changes.
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Cardinals Take NL Lead With 4 3 Win Over Braves
St. Louis wins 4-3 over Boston to seize first place in the National League as Pittsburgh loses to New York. Johnson saved Sherdel in the ninth with bases loaded and none out after a rain delay for the key relief, while Douthit and Belden contributed in other positions.
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Charleston Man Wins Golf Cup for Second Time
Ed Hess of Charleston defeated L A Hooper in a handicap meet at Bluefield Country Club to win the Bankers state golf tournament for the second straight year. Hess, member of Southmoor Country Club of Charleston, now holds two legs of the silver cup with Kenneth A. Sarber holding one. The event capped the 36th annual convention with praise for the Bluefield course and a gala dinner and dance to close.
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Bluefield
George Lott in Fine Condition for Battle
George Lott is described in prime form after a diet of tennis and baseball. He breezed through a decisive match to lead the Davis Cup team and push toward victory, aided by his 20 racquets in play.
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New York
Lott
Giants win 7 2 as Pirates stranded in series
Pittsburgh June 14 Benton held Pirates to seven hits while the Giants won 7 to 2 in the three game set. Petty lasted less than an inning as New York pushed three runs across. Kremer and Fus sell finished. Pittsburgh added two runs in the seventh on triples by Traynor and.
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Davis Cup hopes fueled by Lott remarks
In remarks linked to his baggage, Lott, ranked third nationally, boards the Homeric tonight. He jokes about balancing sports to stay grounded and notes only an outside chance to regain the Davis Cup this year despite his confidence.
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Giants Trade Welsh to Boston for Farrell
The New York Nationals traded outfielder Jimmy Welsh to the Boston Braves for infielder Eddie Farrell, announced by John McGraw. Farrell previously played for New York. Welsh for Boston. Andy Reese is out with an infected foot, replaced by Andy Cohen.
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Tolley and Smith to Play in the Finals
Tolley and John Nelson Smith advance to the British amateur final after dramatic semifinals. Tolley edged Rex Hartley 1 up at the 18th while Smith, a Fife carpenter, defeated Young John Dawson after Dawson squandered a late lead.
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Scotland
Transportation routs Roundhouse in key league clash
In the Norfolk and Western Railway I D league near Norfolk the Transportation outfit beat Roundhouse 12 to 4 at Weller field. Bill Sturgiss earned a second win of the week for the Offices while Kitchen shuffled pitchers Ellis Williamson Floyd. Doc Smiley’s Carmen meet Roundhouse Monday at 4 p.m. at Wellerfield.
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Abramowitz Wins Lap in Pyle's Corn Race
Harry Abramowitz of New York won the seventy sixth lap of the transcontinental bunion derby into San Juan Capistrano California timing ten hours 18 minutes 20 seconds for the day's sprint. Johnny Salo of Passaic New Jersey cut ten minutes from Pete Gavuzzi's lead leaving Gavuzzi nine minutes 56 seconds behind at the finish.
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Derby draw stars three year olds for American Derby
A field of top three year olds was named for the 50 000 American Derby at Washington Park with Clyde Van Dusen the favorite on a sloppy track. African and Karl Eitel are strong contenders. Blue Larkspur is absent amid doubtful entries War Buddy Paul Bunyan Roy Gibson Grand Prince and Bowler among the doubtful starters.
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Ran McKinney Named Coach for Webster Springs High
Elkins West Virginia June 14 Ran dall McKinney Davis and Elkins college athlete signed as Webster Springs high school athletic coach. McKinney a three letter man led the Davis and Elkins eleven to victories over Navy and West Virginia on two consecutive Saturdays last year. He graduates this year.
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Washington Wins Two Varsity and Junior Eights
The University of Washington varsity and junior varsity crews defeated Wisconsin eights in two two mile races at Madison. The varsity finished in 11 02 with a margin of one length and two feet. the junior race was one second slower with a four length win for Washington.
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