Wimbledon Upsets Hit Seeded Mens Doubles Packs
Two seeded mens doubles teams fell in thrill packed Wimbledon matches. John Bromwich and Frank Sedeman, second seeds, lost to Budge Patty and Eric Sturgess 6-8 6-3 7-5 3-6 6-3. Fourth seeds Falkenburg and Drobný were upset by Geoff Brown and Bill Sidwell 6-3 3-6 7-5 6-8 8-6. Pancho Gonzales and Frankie Parker advanced by defeating Gianni Cuccelli and Marcello Del Bello 6-3 6-1 6-3.
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London
John Bromwich
Frank Sedeman
Australia
Budge
Patty
Los Angeles
Eric Sturgess
South Africa
Bob Falkenburg
Beverly Hills
Calif
Jaroslav Drobny
Czechoslovakia
Geoff Brown
Bill Sidwell
Pancho Gonzales
Frankie Parker
Falkenburg
Pat Todd
la Jolla
Helen Pedersen Rihbany
Boston
Todd
Jean Walker-Smith
Rihbany
Peggy Dawson- Scott
Louise Brough
Margaret Osborne DuPont
Bellevue
Del
Gane Schroeder
la Crescenta
Gardnar Saullay
Miami
Tony Mottram
Geoff Paish
Schroeder
Mulloy
Brown
Sidwell
Sturgess
Gonzales
Parker
Local tennis scene and Beaver star Oaka to WVU
The piece discusses city court tennis, upcoming Virginia tournaments, and reports Beaver high football star Oaka finally choosing West Virginia University for the fall term. It notes WVU’s pursuit by Coach Dan DeGrott and Director Legs Hawley and suggests the choice reflects advantages of attending one’s home state college.
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Oaka
West Virginia University
State University
Dan DeGrott
Big Beaver
Legs Hawley
Oaha
WVII
Dike Eddleman Announces Inability to Play
Dike Eddleman told the Lions in Wetter today he could not play football for Uhewteret as written. The all around University of Dlamegs athlete cited unspecified reasons.
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Dwichtfeee
Peitieman
University of Dlamegs
Tetrvess Lions
Uhewteret
American Association Scores Prompt Rain Delay
Bowlers and baseball style standings appear with several scores listed including St. Peal beating Lowlaville 7 1 and Kansas City 6 Toledo 3. Minnesota 7 Columbus 0 and Milwaukee at Indianapolis noted as weather rain affects play.
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St. Peal
Lowlaville
Kansas City
Toledo
Minneepeke
Columbus
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
All Star voting tight as selections near Brooklyn game
Three starters in each league remained doubtful as nationwide voting nears end for the all star game in Brooklyn on July 12. Ballots topped 3 million. leaders include Cass Michaels and Joe Gordon for AL second base, Eddie Joost and Vern Stephens for shortstop, and Birdie Tebbetts and Yogi Berra as catchers. Stan Musial surged to top NL outfielders ahead of Ralph Kiner as late returns shift the race.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Cass Michaels
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
Joe Gordon
Eddie Joost
Athletics
Vern Stephens
Red Sox
Birdie Tebbetts
Yogi Berra
Yankees
Giants
Johnny Mize
Eddie Waitkus
Philly
Gil Hodges
Eddie Kazak
Cardinals
Sid Gordon
Andy Seminick
Phils
Roy Campanella
Stan Musial
Pittsburgh
Ralph Kiner
Billy Southworth
Braves
Lou Boudreau
Indians
Welch Triumphs Over Bluefield Legion 3 1
Welch defeated the Bluefield American Legion team 3 to 1 in a tightly played game at Welch. Bluefield scored in the second on a Beccrest double and a wild throw, then Welch used walks and a Bluefield error to plate three in the fourth. Bennett fanned 15 for Welch while Brown had ten strikeouts for Bluefield. The Legionnaires host Princeton Friday at 10:30 AM.
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Welch
Bluefield American Legion
Bluefield
Beccrest
Sluff
Gills
Phillips
Bennett
Brown
Legionnaires
Princeton
Bowman
National League Game Lineup Highlights for Today
The schedule features Boston at New York with Bickford facing Jansen, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh with Pax opposing Chesnes, and Chicago at St Louis with Hacker facing Brazile. Evening games labeled night.
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Boston
New York
Bickford
Jansen
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Hatten
Barney
Heintzgelman
Cincinnati
Pittshburgh
Pet
St Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Results Last Night in Major League Baseball Scores
Results show St. Louis 7 Chicago 6 Cleveland 4 Detroit 2 Philadelphia 6 Washington 1 New York 5 Boston 4. Detroit at Cleveland featured Gray and Newhouser against Bear den and Feller. New York at Boston had Byrne vs Kinder. Philadelphia at Washington listed Scheib and Scarborough. St. Louis at Chicago matched Garver against Pierce.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Boston
Gray
Newhouser
Bearden
Feller
Byrne
Kinder
Scheib
Scarborough
Garver
Pierce
Hurls Shutout as CardinaIs Beat Cubs 6 to 5 in Slugfest
Pollet pitched a second shutout year for St Louis, but the Cardinals fell 6 5 to Chicago in a high scoring tilt at Wrigley. Del Rice and Chuck Diering drove in runs, while Marty Marion scored twice and Hank Edwards fumbled the plate in a chaotic seventh inning.
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CARDS
CUBS
St. Louis
Howls Pollet
Cardina
Pollet
Redbirds
Bob Chipman
Red Schoendienst
del Rice
Chuck Diering
Nippy Jones
Marty Marion
Marion
Om Rice
Diering
Hank Edwards
Rice
Man's Park
Chicago
St. Howl
Abrhow
Erhoe Mauch
Dring
Reich
Sauer
Kazek
Pafko
I Wenter
Marton
Notney
Ray Robinson Aims To Stay Welterweight Champion
Ray Robinson said he intends to remain a fighting champion after the July 11 title bout with Kid Gavilan in Philadelphia. Manager George Gainsford and Attell stressed Robinson can make 147 pounds, reject middleweight challenges, and would defend the title quickly if Gavilan is defeated. The plan includes a possible September rematch and potential TV decisions depending on fighters.
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New York
King Ray (Sugar) Robinson
Kid Gavilan
Cubai
Philadelphia
Municipal Stadium
Harlem Flash
George Gainsford
Gainsford
Jake la Motta
Ray
Gavilan
Attell
Robinson
NBA
New York Commission
Boxer’s death spurs $150,000 damage suit in San Jose
The widow of boxer Billy Cornwell files suit in San Jose alleging city negligence over ring facilities after Cornwell died from brain injuries from a March fight with Pete Martines. The claim cites too-thin padding and a canvas impact.
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San Jose
Calif
Bomne Cornwell
Des Moines
Iowa
Billy Cornwell
Cornwell
Pete Martines
Stockton
Miners Edge Johnason City In Rally At Cardinale Park
June 28 Johnason City defeated Welch tonmtt 5 to 2 as Lee Lindkier pitched a strong game for the Cardinale team. A ninth inning surge sealed the win, lifting Jonasonm Kreehtalf and teammates to the victory despite early challenges from Welch tonmtt.
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Johnason
Lee Lindkier
Johnson City Cardinale
Welch Tonmtt
Cardienal Park
Triumph
Jonasonm
Lwikom
State Sports Writers to Meet at Greenbrier
The annual meeting of the State Sports Writers Association takes place Sunday and Monday in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Jack Bradley of WSAZ Huntington will head the event with a three tournament slate starting Sunday afternoon.
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Greenbrier
Auieeen
Dane
State Sports Writers Association
White
Jack Bradley
WSAZ
Huntington
Kotel
Akita
Graziano Emerges as Sought After Prize in Boxing Circuit
New York June 22 Graziano the longtime star is becoming a sought after prize in boxing as promoters target him for Madison Square Garden. The boxing league and Century Sporting press reported strong interest after his standout performances and a possible title contention. Roosevelt Stadium in New Jersey is mentioned as a potential venue for future bouts.
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Graziane
Moet
Madison Square Garden
Truggie . Com
Tre “Ion
Champiana
T of C
Boote
Sporting Seh
Susines
Greediano
Tony Zaie
NM J
Grazione
Star Bowt
Chae Pusari
Vince
Roosevelt Stadium
Jereey
Toronto Youeace b Sexe Pree
Incomplete clipping shows an International League item involving Toronto with unclear names and event details. The readable bits reference teams and locations but lack a clear outcome or date to form a full report.
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International League
Toronto
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