Ez Favored to Regain Crown Lopat Hurls Yankees to Win
The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 6 to 2 behind Ed die Lopat as he earned his second win. Lopat limited Chicago to seven hits in his first start since May 38 and moved New York within a game and a half of the Red Sox, who beat Cleveland. Lopat and the Yankees combined for 13 hits while Dobson took the loss after being roughed up in the sixth.
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Former Champ Is 2 1 Choice In Philly Bout
In Philadelphia two days before the Walcott Charles title fight promoter Harman Taylor expects 35000 fans and a $425,600 gate including TV rights. Charles, 30, 192 pounds, seeks to become the first former heavyweight champ to regain the crown as Walcott defends the title he won last July. Charles favored to win by knockout inside nine rounds. Walcott known for comebacks despite long odds.
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Seth Triumphs With McCormick Three Baggers In 5 2 Win
Seth tops Handley C&O 5 2 in Industrial League as Whitey McCormick belts two triples and drives in two runs. McCormick led Seth with a first inning three-bagger and another in the ninth to spark the comeback and offensive surge. B Kegler and E Adkins rapped three hits for Seth while Rutledge pitched shutout innings, preserving the win.
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Outsider Renew wins Belmont Top Flight at 20-1
King Ranch mare Renew upset in the Top Flight Handicap at Belmont Park charging from fourth at the stretch start to claim victory by three quarters of a length over Valadium. Blue Moon was third with Jub ling fourth as Renew clocked 1 1 16 miles in 1 48.0. Valadium paid $4.10 and $2.90, Blue Moon $6.40.
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Walcott Charles Heavyweight Title Fight Facts Card
Facts and figures for the heavyweight title bout at Municipal Stadium Philadelphia. Jersey Joe Walcott from Camden New Jersey battles Ezzard Charles of Cincinnati for the world championship in a 15 round format. Attendance is estimated at 27000 with a gate near 256000. Charles favored 2 to 1. Referee and two judges will be named ringside by the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission. Television by NBC and radio via CBS network. Rain date set for Friday June 6. Weather forecast fair. Also Morgantown report notes WVU football lettermen half of a 1952 squad with seven veteran halfbacks.
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Ex Tigers Help Red Sox to 13 11 Victory Over Indians
The Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 13 to 11 in a five for four trade influenced contest. Dizzy Trout earned the win as Lefty Mel Parnell faltered in the fifth. Larry Doby hit for the cycle for Cleveland, while George Kell debuted for Boston at third base homering in the fifth to break a 9-9 tie.
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Non-Pro Tournament Set for Seth July 19
The National Baseball Congress announced its 14th annual West Virginia non pro state tournament will be held at Seth starting July 19 under NBC West Virginia commissioner Dr A C Lewis. A 16 team double elimination bracket leads to a regional winner advancing to the 18th national tournament in Wichita starting Aug 15.
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