Count Turf wins Polynesian Purse at Belmont Park
Count Turf, the Kentucky Derby winner, edged Combat Boots by a neck in the $5,000 Polynesian Purse at Belmont Park. Bold the Preakness champion faded to finish eight lengths back after drifting wide. Count Turf clocked 1:42 3-5 for the mile and a furlong, paying $6.40 for a $2 win.
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Hurricane Baseball Seeks Sunday Games
Hurricane wants to schedule Sunday games for the season. Interested persons should write C. R. Roach at Hurricane Box 221 or call 2351.
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Midget Racing Back Tonight At Dunbar Speedway
The season opener at Dunbar Speedway features seven quarter mile dirt races led by Harris who fields a V-8 midget. Qualifying starts at 7 with a 30 lap feature headlining Gere Comstock of Chesapeake and Doc Folden of Charleston as top rivals.
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Louis Eyes World Title If He Defeats Savold at Polo Grounds
Joe Louis said he would claim British recognition as world heavyweight champion if he defeats Lee Savold in the Polo Grounds on June 13. Savold is recognized by the British Board of Boxing Control. Louis plans to challenge the title and may take the matter to the United Nations. Louis also eyed a bout with Ezzard Charles in Detroit in September if he beats Savold, and hinted at a possible six round defense. He weighs under 210 pounds and feels 75 percent better after his comeback.
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Tuesday's Results in Baseball Leagues and Teams
National League games saw Brooklyn, St. Louis, and New York each win. Cincinnati lost at 2. Pittsburgh beat Chicago 3 2 and Philadelphia 2 3. American League New York defeated Cleveland 4 2. Chicago Ty Boston 2. St. Ghouls defeated Philadelphia 10 2. Detroit beat Washington 4 1. Central League results include Saginawai Charleston rain, Dayton 14 Muskegen 7, Flint 6, Grand Rapids first game.
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Browns send Cliff Fannin to Toronto on recall basis
The St. Louis Browns announced they are sending pitcher Cliff Fannin to Toronto of the International League on a 24 hour recall basis. The move creates room for infielder Kermit Wahl and outfielder Paul Lehner, acquired from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Don Endhardt and an undisclosed sum. A further roster shift was expected to reach the 25 player limit after Lehner arrived.
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Mantle on Bench as World Champs Shake Up Lineup
Cleveland June 5 Mickey Mantle benched for the second straight game as Casey Stengel reshuffled the New York Yankees lineup. CHEE Mapes started in right field then left in the fourth after injuring his right ankle. Hank Bauer, Joe Collins, and Bill Martin entered as replacements while Jerry Coleman filled in at short. Coleman sustained a two inch spike wound in his right forearm last night.
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Pirates Face Manager Shakeup Rumors Over Meyer
Pittsburgh rumors swirl about firing Billy Meyer as the Pirates struggle, with General Manager Branch Rickey denying plans while fans and writers push for action. Possible replacements include Danny Murtaugh and several other names. Meyer’s $40,000-year contract runs through year end as a directors meeting looms.
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Yankees dominate with Reynolds five hitter and 113 hits
Allie Reynolds pitched a five hit game as the Yankees backed him with a 113 hit attack. Yogi Berra and Hobby Brown hit homers and three doubles aided the barrage. New York broke a three game skid and narrowed the gap to 3 1 2 games behind the White Sox who pummeled Heston 10 2. Berra homered in the second and Brown hit a four bagger in the sixth to put the Yankees ahead 2 1 after six innings.
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Vitalis 60-Second Workout for healthier scalp hair
An advertisement touts Vitalis as a solution to scalp dryness and dandruff. A 60 second scalp massage with Vitalis followed by a 10 second combing claim revives the scalp and makes hair look healthier, shinier, and neatly groomed.
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