Walters Seeks Rube Marquard’s consecutive win record
New York June 5. Bucky Walters aims to break Rube Marquard’s 19 straight season-opening wins. If he stays healthy he could reach the target in roughly mid July, needing 12 more wins in a 19 win run. Walters, a nine inning pitcher, has shown consistency and mixed tactics, edging toward the record while juggling a career spent adapting positions.
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St. Luke's Victor Beats Salvation Army in Church League
St. Luke's Victor St. Luke's defeated Salvation Army 19 to 9 yesterday at Humphreys Field in a Church League softball game. Corey led with strong hitting, while Fletcher earned the win on the mound.
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Lonoconus death noted and Jim Londos boxing career
Lonoconus, a guard, died in February. Jim Londos, nearing 42, has earned over one million dollars from wrestling and plans to continue for years. He works independently avoiding circuits and supports charity. Charleston fans plan to travel to Cincinnati for Reds vs Brooklyn doubleheader, with sellout status cited by Reds' Gabriel Paul and remaining tickets to be sold Sunday morning.
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Fleet Wing Victor in Tight 2-1 Softball Victory
The Fleet Wing softball team beat Crescent road 2 to 1 with Patton earning the win and Medley taking the loss. Mohair production in the United States is 85 percent sourced from Texas goats.
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Medley
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Battle of Slaggers Seen As National Open Begins
ARRENSVILLE June 5 The 44th National Open opens with star golfers bidding for the $1 000 top prize. Notables like Sam Snead Ben Hogan and Dick Metz compete at Canterbury Golf Course with wind pressures and a 14 18 hole program across three days. Hogan and Snead named favorites as the field tee off.
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Bytron Nelson
Canterbury Golf Course
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Sam Snead
West Virginia
Little Ben Hogan
Texas
Ce Pep Ae
Nelson
Jimmy Demaret
Lawson Little
Craig Wood
Ralph Guldahl
Henry Picard
Bud Ward
Dick Mets
Harry Cooper
Gene Savazen
Jimmy Thomson
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Revolta
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Niles
Ted Turner
Clementon
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Harold McSpaden
Gan
Lighthouse Harry Cooper
Waldo Crowder
Tony Joy
Youngstown
Ollie
Melvin Lowery
Birmingham
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Baseball Leaders Tie in Exch Leagues Digest
AP summary lists batting and pitching leaders with names like Danning Giants Walker Dodgers and Lombard Giants. It shows home run totals, runs batted in, and assorted stats across American and National Leagues, highlighting players from Red Sox Giants Indians Cubs Reds and White Sox with terse figures.
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Ant Cramer
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Walker
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Indians Release Broaca Unconditional Release
Cleveland June 5. John ny Broaca a right handed pitcher was unconditionally released by the team.
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Emmanuel Baptist B Team Edges A Team on Virginia Street Field
Emmanuel Baptist B Team defeated A team 4 7 at Virginia Street field in a church league softball game. Junior Jorden earned the win as pitcher.
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Gam
Virginia Street Field
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Charleston Bicycle Safety Parade Entry Form
A participant expresses intent to join the Charleston Bicycle Safety Parade on Friday June 14 and related events. The form notes rules, readiness, and arrival time, and mentions submission to the sports department at Montgomery Ward in the Daniel Boone hotel building.
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Sports Department
Montgomery Ward
Daniel Boone Hotel
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