Reds Second Place Return After East Road Trip
The Cincinnati Reds return home in second place after a strong Eastern road swing, seven wins in nine games. Manager Luke Sewell notes optimism despite injuries to Adcock Barry McCocky and others, with relief shining as Frank Smith and a trio of starters propelled late rallies.
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Glaziers
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Ken Raffensberger
Peterson
Bud Byerly
East
Ine Adcock
Barry McCocky
Adcock
Howard Fox
Minor league membership spread across major league cities
The report notes that every major league city except New York and Cincinnati has hosted a minor league membership. This illustrates the broad reach of minor league baseball into major market areas while acknowledging two exceptions.
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Huskies favored in regatta as Cornell dominance endures
Local interest runs high as Washington bids for the 49th International Rowing Association regatta on the Ohio banks. Cornell still holds 21 titles, yet western teams have narrowed the gap with nine for Washington and six for California and Navy.
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English Race Course To Try Daily Treble At Ascot
Ascot England opening day of Royal Ascot will test a daily treble at the meeting. The treble combines three races like the daily double and pari mutuel tickets will sell for five shillings. The track will also keep the daily double.
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Huffman Leads Medals In Kanawha County Women Golf Meet
D H Ruby Huffman of Meadow Brook shoots 81 to win medalist honors in qualifying for the 22nd Kanawha County women’s golf tournament. Defending champion Mrs V C Des Smith shot 87 to earn a place in the top bracket, as play opens with first round pairings and daily starts through Friday.
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Des) Smith
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White Sox face crucial swing of interleague tests
New York June 11. The White Sox ride a 14 game win streak into a two week stretch of interleague play starting in Washington and Philadelphia. They aim to solidify pennant contention as they clash with the Yankees and Red Sox in key road and home series. The Dodgers loom in the West as Brooklyn seeks to extend their lead with Roe and Branca handling the mound.
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al Lopez
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Fox Leads AL Batting Race With 2-Point Gain
Nelson Fox of the Chicago White Sox held a slim one point edge over Ferris Fain of the Philadelphia Athletics as the AL batting leaders for the week. Fox added 12 hits in 32 trips, while Fain went 12 for 34. Ray Coleman climbed to third with .355, and other top names like Minoso, DiMaggio, Kryhoski, Easter, Robinson, Stephens, and Busby remained in the elite list. Minoso topped runs and triples with 47 runs and eight triples. Busby swiped four bases to reach 14. On the mound, Randy Gumpert posted 5-0 and Eddie Lopat 4-1 as the league’s best win leaders.
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Nellie) Fox
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Eddie Lopat
New York
Three Pirates Lose Regulars Indefinitely in Setback
Pittsburgh manager Billy Meyer said three regulars are out indefinitely with injuries. Shortstop George Strickland was hit on the right wrist in Boston and may miss extended time with Pete Castiglione stepping in. Pitcher Vernon Law faces tonsil surgery, possibly contributing to a two month stretch of rough outings. Cliff Chambers, ineffective in recent Boston game, heads to Jonas Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for examination as arm pain lingers.
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Ace Gives Fairmont Golfer Big Windfall
Fairmont golfer Catfish Linger earned 206 dollars after making a hole in one at Elkins country club. The 167 yard No 3 hole was aced yesterday using a No 4 iron under a paid up hole in one policy.
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Elkins Country Club
Rochester Baseball Update Fails To Score In Late Innings
Eshibitiva baseball at Rochester ends with a lopsided 20 to 3 score as Rochester International seals the win with a late innings rally. Royer and Slaughter drive the offense with multiple hits while Rice, Garegios, and Leblanc contribute. Stars include Bt Ly 7 and Slaughter in a standout performance.
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Charleston Huntington Pro Am ends in tie for first
Delbert Beasley and Jerry Whit tied for top honors in the Pro Am at Meadow Brook. Campbell led low gross with 233 and 68, aided by birdies on 1 4 5 6 8 9 and 12 18, while Whittington and Hutchinson followed with 235 35 68s in the 43-golfer field.
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Musial Near Batting Lead In Tight National League Race
New York reports a close two man duel between Musial and Jackie Robinson with Musial closing the gap in pace. Robinson’s average dipped to .970 for the week ending Sunday while Musial moved toward a .366 pace. Hodges and Kiner threaten for second, Ashburn leads in hits, and Roe links for Brooklyn with an 8-0 mark as Spain and Jansen vie for strikeout supremacy.
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Zeiser Hurler Sent To Charleston By Reds
Cincinnati Reds optioned pitcher Clar aioe Bud Zeiser to the Charleston club of the Central League. He is expected to report to Grand Rapids after a two month stint with Tulsa in the Texas League where he went 3 5. In 1950 Zeiser posted a 16 7 record with a 2.99 ERA at Columbia and threw 16 complete games with 101 strikeouts. Hunter did not name which player would be cut to clear space.
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Thieves Hit Comiskey Park Steal 70000 in Safe Breakin
In Chicago on June 11 a group forced a concrete wall at Comiskey Park and dragged a one ton safe containing more than 70000 in receipts from two days of games. Donald Mackay of Illinois Sportservice says six men carried the three foot square safe into the office and out again while a watchman was on duty until 2 am.
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Woodrum vs Tar Galyean Tilt Set for Today at Little League Park
The Woodrums meet Tar Galyean in a Little League makeup game at Kanawha City Little League Park at 6 p.m. today. Rain washed out Saturday, with Woodrum starting strong in the top of the first inning and two runs scoring before showers halted play.
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Frisky Louis Aims for Charles in Polo Grounds Bout
New York June 11 Louis, after 65 rounds of sparring at his Comp ton Lakes camp, says he would rather fight Ezzard Charles for the title. A 15-round bout with Lee Savold at the Polo Grounds on Wednesday could lead to a September title clash with Charles. Ringtime is 9:00 p.m. Louis weighs 211 pounds. Savold hasn’t fought since June 6, 1950. International Boxing Club targets 15,000 to 100,000 in gate. advance sales are slow.
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Tigers Ask Waivers On Earl Johnson
Detroit, June 11 171 The Detroit Tigers asked waivers today on pitcher Earl Johnson cutting him to make room for catcher Bob Swift returning from the sick list. Swift left with the Tigers on their eastern road trip tonight as Detroit kept the maximum 25 on active list when Swift came back.
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Rookie Costs Phils 80,000 for Ted Kazanski
Detroit teen Ted Kazanski signs with the Philadelphia Phillies for a reported bonus over 80,000 after graduation from St. Ladislaus High. Scout Eddie Krajnik touts him as the best Detroit signee in a decade and notes his speed, power, and all around ability. He will report to Terre Haute in the Three Eye League with Skeeter Newsome’s Class B team at 300 a month.
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35 000 Fans Attend South American Bout
New York dispatch reports a boxing boom in South America as Charley Johnston promotes Featherweight Charley Saddler and Light Heavyweight Archie Moore. Saddler defeated Alfred Prada in Buenos Aires in front of about 35,000, a claimed new record. Johnston stays in Argentina until mid July to bring Saddler to New York.
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