Francis Eyes Pro Baseball With Reds And Dodgers
Francis, a South Charleston pitcher, is invited by the Brooklyn Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds for a weekend workout in Cincinnati. Reds scout suggests placing him in Class D at Middletown in the Ohio State League if he signs. Francis plans to try pro baseball. mentors stress starting low, then rising with effort and learning the game.
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Ruth Ruths Mexico Stopover and Parkersburg Win Reported
Ruth says no baseball business in Mexico this season and enjoyed Acapulco sun, while Parkersburg eliminates Weirton 6 to 3 to reach the semifinals. Fairmont and Williamson also win, setting up a 7:30 p.m. final night as Williamson faces the winner of the unfinished William son Eaton game.
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Dowel
Assault Is Heavy Choice in Belmont
The Belmont field features Assault as the standout in a crowded finish, with expectations of the 76th Belmont Stakes and a potential seventh Triple Crown victory. Racing figures discuss the field, public interest, and the purse as main bets swirl around Assault and rivals.
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New York
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Mahout
Lord of Maine Chance Farm
Sweeny set for Amateur finals as Bruen fights on
Bob Sweeny Jr. will duel Jimmy Bruen for the British Amateur title after Sweeny defeated Gerald Micklem in rain shortened semi finals. Bruen eliminated Harry Walker in the other semifinal.
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Bob Sweeny, Jr
England
Jimmy Bruen
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Gerald Micklem
London
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Olris
Harry Walker
Royal Air Force
U. S
Charlie Yates
Cronin Signs 47 Contract With Red Sox
Boston May 1 Cronin ends 21 year playing career to focus on managing duties with the Red Sox under owner Tom Yawkey. He signs a long term manager contract including a salary increase and steps away from active playing after 1947, with prior stints as third base coach and shortstop.
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Joe Cronin
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Tom Yawkey
Washington Senators
Lyn Lary
Owher
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Red Sox
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Walter Johnson
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Gene Hilton Victor In GMS Net Tourney
Gene Hilton of Greenbrier Military School in Tazewell Virginia defeated Dave Knowlton of Oklahoma City Oklahoma in a Cadet Tennis trophy final at GMS. Hilton won the title after dropping the first set then taking the next two sets with scores 4-6 8-6 2-8 6-3. Hilton will receive the trophy at the 144th final exercises on Monday June 3.
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Gene Hilton
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Greenbrier Military School
Dave Knowlton
College Department
Alahoma City
Oklo
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Baseball scores and matchups from a dense scoreboard
In a Masterton league update, Rapala and Detroit face Wain in a 3-1 outcome. Cleverned encounters Embree in Philadelphia as Embree runs to 1-9 while Christopher contends for New York Patrec at 1-7 against an unspecified opponent.
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Illinois Trackmen Open Big Ten Meet With Strong Start
Illinois track men led by Hinds advanced 14 sprinters to finals after preliminaries in eight events at Memorial Stadium. Finals for discus and other events set for 2 p.m. CDT tomorrow. Minnesota led with eight finalists followed by Wisconsin and Michigan with seven each.
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Five Cities Seek Outdoor Writers Meet 1947
Chattanooga May 31. Five cities invite the Outdoor Writers Association of America to hold its 1947 convention next summer to honor J. N. Darling. Invitations come from Reby Allyn and Howard Kerm with requests from Knoxville and Denver. The association may pick the convention site and grant honorary membership to Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker.
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Register and Tribune
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St. Petersburg
Flat Times
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Rochester
N. Y
Democrat and Chronicle
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Tenn
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Calo
Bob Witgon
Washington Times Herald
Eddie Rickenbacker
Eastern Airlines
Good Trout Fishing Conditions Forecast Across Counties
The conservation commission reports generally good conditions for trout fishing this weekend. Stream reports from game protectors in several counties show high, cloudy streams in Barbour and Grant, with fair to good outlooks in Nicho las Webster Tucker Randolph Preston and others. Up shur Morgan Monroe Logan Jefferson Greenbrier and Boone counties show good to excellent prospects.
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WVU and Put In Double Bill Set After Belmont Stakes
WVU faces Pittsburgh in a doubleheader to close the season as the Mountaineers host Pitt in a 1:30 p.m. DST twin bill before commencement weekend. Ray Richards starts for Pitt in game one against Ira Redgers, with West Virginia's Okey Ryan set for the opener and Howard Beverly and Cob Casey featured in the second game.
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Ray
Tex) Richards
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Pittsburgh
Cgosek Ira Redgers
Mountaineers
Okey Ryan
Tir al ‘Gihthander
Howard Beverly
West Virginia
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Sheherd
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Cally
Hogan Extends Lead In Goodall Round Robin Golf
Ben Hogan built on a large lead in the $10,000 Goodall Round-Robin at Winged Foot, firing a 73 to beat Lawson Little and Bob Hamilton, then carding a 72 in the afternoon. Hogan holds a 23 point total with four rounds to go, while Nelson and Mangrum trailed as contenders in this star-filled event.
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Dodgers Injunction Against Mexicans Dismissed
Court erases temporary restraining order against agents alleged to lure Brooklyn players to Mexico. Judge Rubey M. Hulen finds no conspiracy and limits ruling to those named, while noting counterclaims and jurisdiction issues.
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St. Louis State Times
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Protests Dismissed In 500 Mile Speedway Race
Indianapolis May 31 J H Mehan chief steward announced protests against George Robson of Los Angeles in the 500 mile memorial race were disallowed. The technical committee found Robson violated a rule about leaving cars during refueling and that protests over yellow flag positions did not affect the outcome. Robson held victory with Jackson second, Brisko and Andres also noted.
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Lord Nelson Faces Possible Open Career Ending Surgery
Golf star Byron Nelson may end his career after a major operation as doctors plan to remove a gall bladder. The National Open hangs in the balance as Nelson weighs health risks and potential long recovery, while peers note his changing temperament and uncertain future.
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Bluege Sees Red Sox as Not Serious Pennant Threat
Ossie Bluege, after two losses to the Senators, says the Boston Red Sox are playing over their heads and will slump. He predicts a four club pennant race with the Yankees and Tigers close behind. Boston holds a six and a half game lead over New York, with Washington and Detroit in a virtual tie for third.
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Beau Jack Wins in New York Bout with Johnny Green
Beau Jack defeated Johnny Green by a ten round decision in a Madison Square Garden card. The former Lightweight Champion weighed in against Green at 141 pounds with Greco listed at 146.
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East All Stars Picked For First East Midwestern Game
New York May 31 five players joined the East squad for the First East Midwestern all star college baseball game to be held at Boston Fenway Park. June 14 Fordham chairman Jack Coffey announced the eastern selection committee named Charley Trippi Georgia Glenn Davis Army Dan Boothe Maryland Joe Fox West Virginia J G McKie Navy Bil Schack Columbia Frank Quien Yale Sanford Silverstein NYU as pitchers and infield/outfield names.
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Army
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Yale
Sanford Silverstein
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Yankees Hammer Athletics 8-1 in Night Game
New York batter Philadelphia 8-1 as Charlie Keller belts a three run homer in the first inning. The win chips away at Boston's lead in the American League race while Fowler Savage and Rosar deliver for the Yankees.
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Charlie Keller
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
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Philadelphia
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Rosar
Page
Robinson
Town Tops Booked For Twin Bill In Clothier
The Town Tops softball team of Charleston travels to Clothier Sunday for a twin bill against the Chambers Bar B Q team as they aim to extend their 14 game win streak.
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Clothier Sundsy
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