Two Managerial Shifts Hit Appalachian Baseball Loop
Blue Grays release Clancy w ith Harris taking over Welch duties as Smiley steps aside at Welch to manage Miners Eli Harris will lead Welch while Clancy’s firing shocks club and Smith contemplates a player manager. Pulaski defeats Bluefield twice 23 runs in one night as teams swap wins.
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Bristol Twins defeat Elizabethton in eight inning thriller
Bristol, Virginia June 17 Speedy Sal Zunno stole home with two out in the eighth to lift the Bristol Twins to a 7 6 victory over Elizabethton in a thriller. Additional play notes and line scores referenced.RHE WELCH 103 001 201 8 16 3 1 NEW RIVER. BRISTOL 002 200 43x-11 123 1 RHE WELCH 103 001 201-8 16 3 1 NEW RIVER. ELIZABETHTON 004 BRISTOL 200 ie Flamm aud Luke and Kingsport Tenn-Rallying for three big runs in the top of the ninth, the Johnson City Cardinals defeated the Kingsport Cherokees 5-3 tonight to take the first game of a two game series. J0% CITY 15 gee eed 83 Kikogront 003 000-392 ooney, wd Gihan, Bio end sullivan
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Boxing Prices Spark Fan Backlash in New York
APRESS BOX A RECENT column by Harry Grayson on rising admission costs for major fights draws ire from Billy Roche. Roche argues boxing is a poor man’s game and calls for price limits, noting the New York boxing commission has no authority over gate prices. He urges promoters and fighters to heed fans and cut prices or risk fan boycotts.
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Riff on boxing crowds and local sports notes
The column rails at fight fans who favor show over science, laments club fighters, and calls to restore boxing to the poor man. It notes George Smiley's Miner duties, Pulaski's 31 10 win over Welch, Earl Gawthorpe’s golf ace, and Bluefield’s Sunday schedule woes with Virginia Siders opposing high park charges and blue laws.
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Tony Galento Nabbed In Orange Gamble Raid
Orange New Jersey June 17 Two-Ton Tony Galento former heavyweight title contender was nabbed in a gamble raid at a candy store on Lincoln Avenue and charged with gambling. He was knocked out seven years ago this month in a title bout.
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Teen-Agers Tee Off In Junior Tourney
Sixty six teenage golfers from eight states gather at Iowa State College course for the postwar western junior amateur championship qualifying to 32 nations.
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Browns Push Past Red Sox 7 to 1 in Nine Hits
Browns defeat Boston 7 to 1 as Heath stars in new role for Cleveland. Metkovich, Stevens and Berardino drive runs while Doerr and Laabs struggle for Boston. Harris takes the loss with Heath limiting Red Sox to nine hits.
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Whitey Platt Emerges as Prize for White Sox
Chicago's Whitey Platt, claimed off waivers from the Cubs for 7500 dollars, surged to lead the White Sox in a four-game Red Sox series. He collected nine hits in 12 at bats and drove in ten runs as Chicago won three of four, lifting his season impact after a slow spring.
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Murphy Withdraws Unfair Labor Charge
Boston reports Robert A. Murphy labor relations director of the American Guild says he withdrew unfair labor practice charges filed against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The guild plans to file a petition with the NLRB seeking an election to determine a bargaining unit for the Pirates. The decision notes the board does not wish to hold formal hearings on professional baseball club cases at this time.
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Much Feared Yanks Overpower English
In London on grass, Jack Kramer of Los Angeles the second seed defeated Hedley Baxter 6-3 6-2 in his British debut as four army players were eliminated. Pat Todd of Lafayette California beat Mrs. Couper 6-0 6-0 in the women’s singles. The Wightman cup girls also won in straight sets.
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Southern Association Scores Report
Regional baseball results list Atlanta Castrencems 1, Birmingham 8, Nashville 7, Mobile 3, Little Rock 0, Memphis 7, New Orleans 5 with brief tallies across teams in the Southern Association standings.
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Walker And Vernon Hang To Bat Leads In Major Leagues
New York report highlights Walker and Vernon atop batting and hitting charts. Vernon rises to .372 after week, Williams climbs to .358 with 12 hits, while Vinson leads two-baggers and Case steals 13 bases. Pesky tops in hits and Ferriss holds pitching edge at 10-1.
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Florida Heavy Rayes Escoe Wins In Ten Round Headliner
Rayes Escoe from Tampa knocks Toron Escoe with a sharp two handed rally in the third round to take the 10 round bout. Leo Matricciani of Baltimore outpoints Johnny Crawford in the six round semi final. Draws and wins fill the prelims as receipts reach 6610 from 2683 paid.
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Weichman Wins Pro-Am at Easewood Country Club
Larry Weichman, assistant pro at Kanawha Country Club, teamed with Charleston's top amateurs to win first in the season’s second pro am at Easewood. Weichman posted 64 eight under par in best-ball with Gay Carpenter and earned second with John Chenoweth on 69.
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Baseball Standings and Night Games Across The League
The American League standings are listed with tonight's games featuring Boston at St Louis and New York at Chicago. Winning pitchers and losses are shown for several matchups, including Philadelphia at rest and Cleveland at home.
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Cards Annex Double Bill
Boston set a doubleheader sweep Friday with a 6 6 win in the opener and 1 0 in the nightcap. Howie Pollet held the Braves to six hits as Boston built a five run lead in game one then relied on an unearned run in the final frame to seal the win.
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National League Standings and Tonight's Schedule
National League standings noted with club records and key pitchers. Chicago at Philadelphia highlights Kish facing Jurisich in a night game. other schedule items include Heintzelman versus Barney and Wal against Schumacher for the night games.
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Appalachian League Results Show Mixed Night for Teams
In a rough summary of scores from the Appalachian League a few games produced notable results. Bluefield moved to 17 and six, while Pulaski posted a 1 and 6 line and Bristol won 7. Welch faced New Silver in a cited matchup with unclear details.
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Baseball scoreboard scan shows mixed league results
The clip lists scores from American Association and Piedmont League games with teams such as Indianapolis Toledo Kansas City Milwaukee Columbus Baltimore Rochester Toronto Newark Portsmouth Lynchburg Newport News Norfolk Roanoke Richmond and others. Scores range from 0 to 8 with several 6 to 8 point results.
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Fight Faithful Pile Into New York For Title Scrap
Louis and Conn arrive in New York amid huge fan turnout for the heavyweight title rematch set at Yankee Stadium Wednesday night. discussion centers on the referee with Eddie Rose favored by insiders, while Beany Leonard and Frank Pullman draw mentions. Both fighters wrap up light training ahead of the near 3 million dollar bout as city crowds form outside the arena.
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Mangrum Wins U S Open Title Amid Storm Big Prize
Lloyd Mangrum, Texas born golfer, won the United States open after a playoff with Vic Ghezzi and Byron Nelson in a heavy thunderstorm. He earned 20000 with potential to 30000 more through endorsements and appearances. Mangrum will represent the Chicagoan’s O Shanter club and may gain further lucrative deals as his fame grows. The crowd of 4000 stayed through the soggy finish. Nelson and Hogan also draw large money from exhibitions, about 3000 for early weekday shows and 500 for weekend appearances.
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Ring setup for Madison Square Garden boxing event described
The article details the ring construction crew at Madison Square Garden including Danny and Walter who rig lighting and electrical wiring for a 28 fight event. Workmen unload nails and equipment as iron workers prepare a six by four foot hole. vision cameras and seating demarcations are installed for the venue. A front-row spectator is noted in line with the ring.
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