Ted Williams and Mullin homer spark late rally
In a nine inning key clash Ted Williams and Hank Greenberg each hit their 17th homers with two out in the ninth to tie the game. Detroit tied 5-5 before Williams and Mullin homered in the late innings to lift their team.
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Phillies Fever Grips City as Winners Rally
Philadelphia fans buzz as the Phillies win 17 of 23 and ride a Memorial Day pace to .743. More than 38,000 watch a June 16 game vs the Pirates, marking an all time team record. GM Herd credits team spirit and Manager Ben for the hot stretch.
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Byers Takes Lead In State Open At Logan
Julian L. Byers a new U S army veteran tied for the lead in the opening round of the West Virginia Open at Logan Country Club. He posted 33 37 170 to lead a field of 90 pros and amateurs vying for 2000 in the 14th annual event.
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Pete) Byers
Aew U. S. Army
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Charleston
Andy Brawley
George Hoffer
Wheeling
Earl Jones
Dave Cunningham
Oak Hill
Frank Johnson
Freddie Vaughan
Lewisburg
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Barboursville
Ernie Hoffer
Rocky Schorr
Boxing at Yankee Stadium Shows High Price Turnoff
A New York boxing recap blames the $100 ticket era for weak turnout at the Louis Conn rematch. Promoter Mike Jacobs faced criticism as attendance, at about 45,266, lagged behind estimates due to tariffs and travel costs. Suggestions include boxing law changes to cap admission prices.
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Mike Jacobs
Jacobs
Louis-Conn
Dodge
Louis and Jacobs Clash Over Prizefighting Prices
A critique argues that boxing has become too expensive for the common fans and warns against moving control to elite interests. It notes Joe Louis’s history with Conn and Schmeling’s bid for leverage, alleging promoters push for lucrative terms and favorites. The piece claims fighters help shape a sport once rooted in the people and questions the fairness of major gatekeeping.
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Park Avenue
Wall Street
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Pirates Owner Says Open to Bids If Offered
Pittsburgh June 24 President William E Benswanger said no purchase offers have been made for the Pittsburgh Pirates but he will listen if a bid arrives He noted 10 to 12 calls inquiring about sale talks and denied any deal at this stage Reports connected attorney Charles J Margiotti to possible purchase drew his comment and Margiotti declined to speak Margiotti had earlier questioned whether a sale was underway as reported by Peebles Erie Dispatch Herald sports editor
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Peebles
Americans Dominate Play In Wimbledon Tennis Tourney
Wimbledon opening day sees Jack Kramer, second seed, defeat Ireland's R J Sandys 6 0 6 2 6 0 in a rapid first round match. Rain delays affect remaining fixtures as Americans led by Pails Brown Harper Hopman push for postwar Grand Slam. Pancho Segura debuts with a 6 1 6 1 6 1 win amid weather holdups. Pauline Betz leads the women's singles as play continues tomorrow.
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United States
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Australia
Geoff Brown
Jack Harper
Harry Hopman
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Saids
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H. Clark
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Pauline Betz
Severna
Southern League Clarifies Rules About Athletes
Raleigh N C June 24 The Southern Conference clarifies eligibility for student athletes. A registered athlete at a member school may not transfer registration to another conference school. Summer term work is allowed to make up credits if intercollegiate play is avoided and courses are not offered for credit at the first school. Merchant marine service extends the five year participation limit, and active play must end within five years plus military time.
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Merchant Marine
Berg And Suggs Share Western Medal Honors
Red-haired Patty Berg of Minneapolis and Louise Sages of Lithia Springs Georgia shared medalist honors with 79s in the 17th Women's Western Open at Wakonda. Defending champion Babe Didrikson Zaharias struggled, posting 84 to finish seven over par and seventh among 32 qualifiers for match play beginning tomorrow.
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William and Mary Tennifers Lose in NCAA Tennis Finals
William and Mary enters Northwestern University event with four players in the NCAA singles. Gardner Larned, second seed, defeats Rice’s Ken McCarthy to reach the third round while Bernard Bartzen falls to John Shea in three sets. Brendan Macken loses to Bob Falkenburg and Jim Macken to Harry Likas as the Mackens exit. Larned advances to face Art Leighton in Kalamazoo in the next round.
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Harry Likas
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Kalamazoo
Dodgers beat Reds in 13 inning marathon at Ebbets Field
Brooklyn Dodgers win 6-5 over the Cincinnati Reds in 13 innings at Ebbets Field before 18,422. Carl Furillo drives in the winning run in the fourth extra frame after Dixie Walker advances on a wild pitch. Brooklyn trails early but ties and takes the lead with Cincinnati errors and a late scoring push.
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Fight Fans Will See Title Bout For $17
New York reports that world championship challenger Allie Stolz will face champion Bob Montgomery in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Promoter Mike Jacobs sets admission at 17 dollars with a projected gate near 60 thousand dollars.
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Billy Conn
Priday
Bob Montgomery
Pennsylvania
Allie Stolz
Madison Square Garden
Mike Jacobs
McCarthy Retained as Talent Scout for New York Yankees
Cleveland report says McCarthy, who resigned as manager of the New York Yankees on May 24, will serve as a talent scout for the club. President Larry MacPhail announced the decision tonight and said McCarthy will operate in the specified scouting area.
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Ilness
Boston Nationals Pick Clancy for Wisconsin Indiana Scout
John Bud Clancy former Blue Gray manager and major league first baseman is assigned as scout for the Wisconsin Indiana territory by the Boston Nationals. He transformed Bluefield during a tough season and will leave soon to begin scouting duties for Boston, with Zikmund rising as a top prospect under his tutelage.
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Bud) Clancy
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Bud
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Tennessee
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Chicago White Sox
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Zikmund
Welch Nudges Blue Gray Lads After Elizabethton Loss
Welch edged Blue Gray 87 in a game against Bluefield where a homer by Drenning followed by solid pitching sealed the win. Gariepy was ejected for arguing, and Bluefield errors hindered their chances as Welch climbed back from two losses in three.
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Panaccio
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Jones
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del Torres
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Gefick
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Toni
Yesterday's Results and Tonight's MLB Schedule Brief
Yesterday Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 13 to 5 while Chicago won 5 0. Tonight Cincinnati visits Brooklyn Meusser with Burkhardt Phaeceisnis and New York Etrincevic facing Behr Schumacher. Passeau and Theese mark notable pitching lineups.
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Umpires Quit After Fight With Louisville Manager
Forrest Peters and Mil ton 8 fe resign from the American Association umpiring staff saying the league failed to back them in a dispute with Louisville Colonels manager Nemo Liebold. Peters says he was struck by Liebold and Liebold received a $100 fine and five day suspension. The umpires appealed to President Bramham of the association of minor leagues.
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Frosty” Peters
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Association
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Nemo Liebold
Steengrafe
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Meo Liebold
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Baseball results from yesterday in American League games
Scores show Boston over Detroit 8 to 1, New York defeated Cleveland 1 to 0, and other listed games include Washington at Chicago, Philadelphia at St. Louis, with pitchers Mughson Hutchinson Byrne Peller Newsom Dietrich Christopher and Zoldsk or Kley. Details are partially legible from the Strom notes.
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Chic Newsom
Ve Dietrich
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St. Louis
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Ve Zoldsk
Kley
RESULTS NIGHT AND SUNDAY HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Elizabethton beat Bristol 6 2 while Welch lost to Bluefield and New River dominated. Kingsport edged Welch and Johnson City defeated New River in Sunday action. Tonight Johnson City visits Bristol and several regional matchups follow.
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Kingsport
Johnson City
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Narrows
Sun Boys Welch
New River Revels Rout Pulaski In Appalachian League Tilt
New River handed Pulaski a 16 to 2 defeat before about 1 200 fans in Narrows Virginia. Gray and Taylor homered and Mayer debuted as Rebel pitcher delivering strong relief while Graybill and Daniel led the hitting with multiple hits apiece.
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Flint
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Peck Maher
Marais T . Pe
Bite
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Maatiote's & Biechiteher
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Tnoens
Price
Cubs at Cubs 6 Chiefs 2 in Elizabethton summary
Bob Borkowski earned the mound win for the Cubs as they surged early to beat the Kingsport Cherokees 6 to 2 in Elizabethton Tennessee. The Cubs exploded for runs in the first two innings to secure the victory.
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Esaeel Ved Robichaua
Bristol doubles up Johnston City in 10-3 win in Bristol
Bristol built an early lead and rode a string of extra-base hits to defeat Johnston City 10-3 in Bristol. The Twins connected for seven hits while Bristol pitchers kept Johnston City off balance in the two-game series finale.
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