Holmes Inks Name To Brooklyn Pad
Tommy Holmes former Braves manager signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers as a pinch hitter and utility outfielder for the balance of the season. He says he has several playing years left and aims to stay in baseball while remaining near his television business. Dodgers plan to use him in relief and in doubleheaders.
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Hal Gregg Signed by Giants After Oakland Trade
New York Giants purchase pitcher Hal Gregg from Oakland and sign him after a talk with manager Leo Durocher. The 30 year old right hander, former Brooklyn and Pittsburgh player, will debut versus the Pirates tomorrow night.
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Slade to Box Sands in Australia in August
New York light heavyweight Jimmy Slade, recently back from England, will box Dave Sands the British Empire Middleweight champion in Australia this August. Slade’s manager Al Joyner said the agreement was made in London. Slade drew with Holman Pompeo in London June 10 and knocked out Don Cockell in four rounds last December.
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Robinson Takes Day Off From Training
POMPTON LAKES New Jersey June 16 Widdleweight Champion Ray Robinson took a day off from training to visit New York and see a show. He plans light work until Wednesday to avoid getting too fine. He weighs about 159 pounds and will box Wednesday Thursday and Friday after traveling tomorrow morning for gym work in the afternoon.
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Robinson sets sights on third boxing crown against Maxim
New York report notes Ray Robinson regarded as among the sport’s greatest. He meets Joey Maxim next Monday in a 15 round title bout, chasing a three-division crown while Maxim’s punch and defense are debated. Robinson acknowledges aging and heavier challengers, yet his history against Jer sey Joe Walcott and Ezzard Charles underlines his grit.
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Bobby Shantz Named Athlete of Month for May
New York June 16 The Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Bobby Shantz was named the May athlete of the month in the Hickok pro athlete of the year poll. He edged jockey Eddie Arcaro who won the Kentucky Derby aboard Hill Gail with 104 points to Shantz's 109. Arcaro had 22 first place votes. Virgil Trucks of Detroit was third with 61 points, followed by Troy Ruttman, Hank Sauer, Sal Maglie, and Lauro Salas.
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Seixas Wins Hard Fought First Round in London Tennis
Vic Seixas, America's top ranking player, beat Owen Williams of South Africa in straight sets 6-3 8-6 at the London Grass Courts tournament as Wimbledon prep continues. Williams pressured Seixas in the second set, but Seixas edged clear and finished strong. Australians led day one with Sedgman, McGregor, Rose, Rosewell, and Hoad advancing in convincing fashion.
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Florida Gators Clinch Seventh SEC Baseball Title
The University of Florida captured its seventh SEC baseball championship since the conference formed in 1933, marking a historic milestone for the Gators this season.
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Angler Has Luck, So Does Line Thief
In Dawson Nebraska on June 16, Earl Simmons found four catfish heads and skeletons on his lines in the Nemaha River, with the line fish likely eaten by a raccoon. The scene suggests a raccoon pulled the lines and feasted as Simmons checked his catch.
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Bobo Newsom Signs With Philadelphia Athletics
Louis Bobo Newsom, a veteran ballplayer, signs with the Philadelphia Athletics after a 1-1 record with the Washington Senators. Manager Arthur Ehlers says Newsom will join the A's in Chicago, ending his earlier stint with Clark Griffith and a 1952 visit overstay.
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Managers Fired Ump Fined and Players Fight Seafson Progressing
Major league baseball sees a volatile season with two managers fired, an umpire fined for pushing a manager, and suspensions amid heated clashes. Cardinals Dodgers feud, fist fights at Fenway, and loving cup incident highlight a turbulent year while Cubs Dodgers Tigers Red Sox battle for position.
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Belgium Drops Two Davis Cup Singles Versus Sweden
Belgium's tennis team, after winning the first three matches against Sweden to reach the European zone Davis Cup semifinals, lost the final two singles matches on Sunday in Brussels.
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