Freeman Faces Last Shot to Regain Title in Alvarado Clash
Ace Freeman vows he will quit wrestling if he fails to defeat Alvarado the Mad Mexican tonight. Freeman, a former champion, seeks another title run after earlier losses and a brutal cut, while Alvarado taunts that Freeman’s career ends with a loss. Mountaineer vs Martinez and Belkas vs Madrid also join the card in a volatile bill.
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Attractive Lineup On Tap For Virginia All-Star Football
Norfolk scene announces a 22 player East squad led by Norview star Johnny Watkins to meet the West in the Virginia High School All-Star game on August 10. The charity event fields top 22 from state and Eastern stars with two teams chosen by the Virginia Sports Writers and Broadcasters Assn. Tickets cost 2.50.
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Red Men Cup First Half Of City Play
The Redmen lead city play with Steve as standout pitcher winning seven games. Bourne's injury limited their losses as the team sits atop the standings, with records showing Redmen seven wins one loss and a few ties.
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Steve Meilinger Signs for Second Season with Redskins
Steve Meilinger, 27, longtime Kentucky star from Sermon University, signed for his second season with the Washington Redskins of the National Professional Football League. The move confirms Meilinger will continue with the NFL team in 1950.
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Alfred Lond watches offer no money down sale ad
Alfred Lond, jeweler, promotes trade watches for old pieces and showcases new 1957 Bulova Elgin Gruen Benrus or Omega models. Customers can wear a new watch with no money down and a year to pay.
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Walloping Bids At State Track Auction Sparks Courtroom Drama
A chaotic public auction for a Philadelphia track draws heavy bids from Charlies Meltzer and others as judge Watkins weighs higher offers. Bay State Raceway of Boston signals interest while a pending 33 million dollar tax judgment hangs over the proceeds and parties await courtroom decisions.
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Rosburg Extends Lead in Flint Oven Gol Tourney
Bob Rosburg widened his advantage to four strokes at the halfway mark of the Flint Oven Gol Tournament with a two under par 69. A brisk wind made the greens fast as the 3 year old Californian with an unorthodox grip continued to power ahead.
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Phils Rout Tribe Pitt Clips Reds
The St Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4 0 and the Cincinnati Reds 7 2 as Danny McDevitt and Don Bessent led a strong relief effort in a seven inning start. Stan Musial extended his hitting streak while Brooks Robinson limited the Dodgers to two hits. McDevitt, just recalled from St Paul, pitched seven innings with 11 strikeouts as the Cardinals stayed atop the National League standings.
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Yankees Refuse to Refund Player Fines After Melee
The Yankees said they will not refund fines after Dan Topping announced a league rule forbidding refunds. Three Yankees, Billy Martin Enos Slaughter and Art Ditmar, were fined 400 collectively for the Comiskey Park melee with the White Sox on June 13. Tom Sturdivant’s 100 fine for a separate incident with Ray Boone was also not refunded.
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Joey Giambra Rallies To Win Over Calhoun
In Syracuse on June 21 Joey Giambra of San Francisco staged a strong final round rally to draw with Rory Calhoun of White Plains in a 10 round nationally televised bout. Calhoun weighed 159 and Giambra 157½ pounds as Giambra unleashed a decisive flurry late, forcing Calhoun to cling to survive.
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Sox Lose Lollar For More Than A Week
New York reports Sherm Lollar, White Sox catcher and first-string backstop, has an incomplete fracture in the knob of his right wrist. He will be out a week to 10 days after being struck by a pitch from Billy Lees in the seventh inning against Baltimore. The injury was confirmed by X rays taken in New York after the club arrived for a four-game tie with the Yankees.
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Skowron Streak Faces White Sox In Crucial Yanks Series
Bill Skowron, hot for the Yankees, carries a 618 slump busting score over a 9 game hitting streak into a key four game set at Yankee Stadium. Chicago trails by 1.5 games as Art Ditmar faces White Sox ace and the Yankees seek to extend home dominance.
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Blue Grays Rally to Edge Ashland in Nine Innings
Bluefield Blue Grays came from behind to beat Ashland 6-5 at Bowen Field in a nine inning exhibition. George Casson delivered the winning run with Leo Demm and Jim Satterfield sparking a late rally to erase a 5-3 deficit.
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White Sox Sign Jim Eaves From Hobbs
CHICAGO June 21 The White Sox purchased the contract of pitcher Jim Eaves from Hobbs affiliate in the Class D Midwest League. Eaves, who pitched for Waite Bes in 1900 20, joins the club as a height handed hurler.
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Braves Sign Young UNC Freshman for State League
MILWAUKEE June 21 The Milwaukee Braves announced they signed 19 year old UNC freshman star Clayton to join the State League. He will report to McCook on June 27.
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Feeble Echo Of Old Big Klu Shows Signs Of Being Washed Up
New York reports Ted Kluszewski of the Cincinnati Redlegs showing obvious distress at first base. The powerhouse, famed for strength, appears hampered by injuries as fans debate why a muscular star can’t stay in the lineup while lighter players like Marty Marion endure more.
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Standings and matchups in the baseball league standings
Standings show New York leading with 37 wins, 22 losses, Cleveland at 25 64, Detroit 32 29, Boston 3 492. Upcoming games include Detroit at Baltimore night, Foytack vs O Dell, Cleveland at Washington Mossi or Lemon against Abernathy or Pascual, and Kansas City at Boston Burnette or Portocarrero versus Pornieles.
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Hartnett Joined Hall After 1,990 Games Caught
Consistent performer Gabby Hartnett played 1,990 major league games as a catcher and posted a .298 batting average in a Hall of Fame career.
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Yankees Top White Sox in Late Inning Victory
New York Yankees beat Chicago White Sox 4 2 after breaking a 1 1 tie with two runs in the seventh. Bucks earned his fourth win in 10 decisions as Grim shut out the Sox in relief. Mantle Slaughter and Richardson led the offense with multiple hits and an RBI apiece.
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Tigers Rally for 6 5 Victory Over Detroit
In a nine inning comeback the Baltimore Orioles earn a 6 to 5 win over Detroit as Hal Brown and Bob Hale drive in tying runs. Ken Lehman notches his first win of the season while Jim Bunning suffers the loss ending a six game unbeaten streak. Gardner contributes a two run single and a late insurance run helps Baltimore hold off Detroit 6 5.
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Bauer faces $250000 damages suit after Copacabana brawl
Yan kee outfielder Hank Bauer appears in court on a charge of feloniously assaulting Edwin Jones a 42 year old delicatessen operator at the Copacabana during a birthday party for Billy Martin. Bauer waived a hearing and elected to present the case to a grand jury. Jones seeks damages of $250000 from Bauer and the Copacabana.
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Senators Triumph Over Omaha 7-3 In Rainy Meeting
The Senators beat Omaha 7-3 as a rain delay interrupted play in the seventh inning. Hal Woodeshick pitched seven innings for Charleston, allowing only two hits through five frames, while Omaha left runners aboard before the delay with bases loaded and one run in in the eighth.
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