Reports on Brooks Injuries Bear Red Patterson Label
Brooklyn Dodgers return from a Western trip with seven wins in twelve games. Red Patterson, ex Yankee technician now at Ebbets Field, catalogs injuries and ailments within the team. The article notes a 72 item tally of injuries and shows Chicago Cubs closing the gap as Brooklyn gains a slim lead in the National League.
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Higgins Sullivan To Attend Agganis Rites
Lynn Mass June 28 Managers Mike Higgins and Franklin Sullivan will represent the Boston Red Sox at the funeral of former teammate Harry Agganis. The service is set for 2 PM EDT at St George Greek Orthodox Church. Agganis, Red Sox first baseman and ex BU football star, died yesterday from a blood clot after pneumonia. Del Baker will manage in Higgins absence as the team could not delay Thursday's game in Washington.
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Iran Welcomes Six-Man U S Weightlifting Team
At Mehrabad Airport in Tehran on June 23 the Iranian weightlifting champions greeted the six American athletes with flowers before their competition, marking a cordial welcome ahead of events between the teams.
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Americans Rally To Lead Wimbledon Quarterfinals
American women Hart Brough Baker Preitz and Darlene straight set quarterfinal wins secure a 12th straight US presence in the final, as Hart defeats Knodt and Brough over Penrose while Baker Preitz and Koermereczky fall earlier. Men’s doubles see Davis Cup pair Seixas and Trabert advance alongside Fraser and Rosewall in the late session.
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Snead Heads British Columbia Open Entries In Vancouver
Slamming Sammy Snead tops 100 entrants for the $15,000 British Columbia Open at Shaughnessy Golf Course. The 72-hole event runs through Saturday with a 60-man cut after two rounds. heavy rain threatens play as conditions roughen the par 72 layout.
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Fans Open Bid To Keep Senators In Charleston
The Senators Board and the Senator Stalwarts launch a bid to keep the team in Charleston as 100 businessmen are approached for funding. Donny Menendez says the American Association club is for sale amid season losses totaling 26 600 dollars.
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The Four Estates and Radio as a Fifth Estate
A traditional lineup places the nouility clergy laity and press as the four estates while noting radio is often called the fifth estate highlighting a growing media influence.
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Waterford Track Bets Five Per Cent Over Last Year
Waterford Downs in Chester West Virginia reports wagering up five per cent from last year during the current meeting attendance roughly matches 1954 levels. The meet will conclude with a July Fourth program at the mile track run by Waterford management.
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Carter Faces Smith in Boston Garden Title Bout
Odds for Jimmy Carter rose to 4 to 1 on the eve of his 15 round lightweight title bid against Wallace Smith at Boston Garden. Carter, 70-16-9 with 28 knockouts, seeks to reclaim the crown from past foes Laura Salas and Paddy DeMarco. Smith, 31-11-4 with 18 KOs, is a dangerous challenger in a high profile ABC telecast at 9 p.m. BST. Carter downplays a knockout, aiming for opportunity while acknowledging Smith’s strength.
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Bud) Smith
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Fox Gains Name Of Little Poison As Batter For White Sox
Nellie Fox of the Chicago White Sox earns the nickname Little Poison as he posts a .330 batting average into a game with Detroit at Comiskey Park. The 27 year old from St. Thomas Pa. Connie lies behind the Pale Hose in the standings with Major League leading hitters like Minnie Minoso and Jim Rivera nearby. Fox has 5 homers 5 triples and 14 runs batted in this season and previously led the league last year with a .319 mark tying Harvey Kuenn for the league lead.
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Smith Reflects After Loss in Home Town Rematch
Smith, who previously lost an all round decision to Carter in his hometown five years ago, appeared quiet and pensive after the fight. The brief exchange suggested resolve to continue toward future challenges.
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