New York Fight Fans Flock In For Louis Conn Rematch
New York buzzes as 1941 era rivals Joe Louis and Billy Conn train for a Wednesday Yankee Stadium showdown. Referee speculation centers on veteran ex-fighters. Ruby Goldstein and Frank Fullam are among top candidates, with Eddie Eagan weighing fairness. City commerce surges as hotels, clubs, and betting rooms run at full tilt, with outsized advance wagers and over two million dollars already in play.
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New York
Psa Knickerbocker
Joe Louis
Bill
Conn
Yankee Stadium
Doveph
Louis
Rett
Athletic Commission
Eddie Eagan
Ruby Goldstein
the Ghetto
Joseph
Benny Leonard
Frank Fullam
Mee Behing Biery May Huira
Eagan
Goldstein
Ruby
Army Athletic
Alaska
Fillam
fHia
Sweet William
Joe the Joker
Tod
Billy
Sammy Schipani
Pittsburgh
Jon
Joe
Manhattan
Harry Markson
Mike Jacobs
Mike
Walloping
49Th St
Braves Lose Double Bill To Cardinals
Cardinals sweep a June 17 doubleheader over the Braves by 9-8 and 1-0. Howie Pollet limited Boston to six hits in game one, while the nightcap produced the unearned run on an error. Stan Musial home run accounted for multiple Cards runs as Ernie White struggled. Phil Masi hit his third homer for the Braves in the seventh.
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Boston
St. Louis Cardinals
Braves
Howie Pollet
Tatts
Bil Lee
Pollet
Jeti Cross
Billy Herman
Connie Ryan
Ryatt
Tominy Hopp
Crags
Ernie Wile
Ernie Dusak
Mike McCormick
Tmn
Ernie White
Cardinals
Steve Rozer
White
iStan Musial
Arcond
Phil Masi
Magner
Sly Southworth
Injuries Hit the Hamover Bruins in Stride
A battered Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals report cannon injuries as Adams, Rowell, and Grim take knocks. Catcher Clyde McCullough and others suffer bruises and ankle injuries while Skaggs and Be Burkhart miss games. Dodgers edge Cubs 4-2 as teams shuffle lineups and expect healthier rosters soon.
Baseball Results National League St Louis and Chicago Lead
National League standings show St Louis and Chicago leading. Pirates, Giants, and Phillies close behind. American League notes Boston and New York atop their division with Detroit and Cleveland mid pack. detailed box scores include pitchers Burkhart and Lee and players Musial, Wagner, and Pollett contributing runs and RBIs.
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York
St. Louis
Aetteres
Pittsburgh
New York
Schumacher
Chirake
Fhladelphia
Kosh
Rader
Chicago
Marien
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Caristopher
Washington
Cream
Mesa
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Willie L. Roser
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Pro Amateur Golf Showdown At Edgewood Center
Larry Wiechman ex GI and Kanawha Country Club pro teamed with top city amateurs to win second pro-amateur event at Edgewood Country Club. Carper, Chenoweth and Vaughan Jr. shared top finishes with rounds around par for a field of pros and amateurs. prize included 40 dollars to Wiechman and a 50 dollar golf bag for Carper.
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Larry Wiechman
Kanawha Country Club
Edgewood Country Club
Vernon Threatened by Williams in American League Batting Race
Chicago June 17. Ted Williams of Boston rose to within 14 points of Washington’s Mickey Vernon for the AL batting lead as Williams hit 2-for-26 last week to raise his average to .498. Vernon still leads with .372 and tops in runs with 56. Williams holds home runs with 15 and is second in hits with 73.
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Chicago
Mickey Vernon
Washington
Ted Williams
Boston
Lanky Williams
Vernon
Vern Stephens
St. Louis
Brownie Beller
Dominic DiMaggio
Pinky Higgins
Detroit
Johnny Bernardino
George Keller
New York
Johnny Pesky
Hank Edwards
Cleveland
Luke Appling
Williams
Bomers Williams
Keller
Bobby Doerr
George Case
Pesky
Edwards
Chicago White Sox
Dave Ferriss
Bobby Feller
Sgt Spence Wins Spokane Stake at Park Opening
Sgt Spence ridden by Lanry Hansmann upset field at Arlington Park opening 36 day meeting. In 1 mile 1 furlong 1:40 1-5 time the Lexington, Ky owned horse paid $22.40 $4.40 and $2.20, Richmond Jac second, Jo Kentuck third in a $10,000 added race.
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Chicago
Sepjeant
J.C. Howe
Lexington
Spokane
Vich Aclington Park
Richmond Jac
Jo Kentuck
Sgt. Spence
Lanry Hansmann
Old Kentuck
Dodgers Acquire Hofforth in Swap for Herman
Brooklyn manager Leo Dureche says the Dodgers strengthen their lineup by trading veteran Billy Herman to Boston for catcher Stu Hofforth. Hofforth, 31, is batting .218, while Herman hits .296 and remains a key reason for Brooklyn’s strong standing. Dureche cites Hofforth’s experience and catching ability as necessary despite not matching Walker Cooper or Phil Masi.
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Brooklyn
Leo Dureche
Dodgers
Stu Hofforth
Boston Braves
Billy Herman
Brooks
Boston
Tatcher
Duracher
Ming
Herman
Cooky Lavagetta
Bob Ramazo
Stan Rojek
Hofferth
Samuel Nicholas
U. S. Marines
Brooklyn Dodgers
Stew Hofferth
Billy Her
Harold Parrett
Tropics
Conn Expected To Challenge Louis In Heavyweight Bout
LondonTimes correspondent George Harrison predicts Billy Conn will use a swift left and move often to win on points if he meets Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. He doubts Conn can upset Louis who will press and finish strongly. Harrison notes Conn plans a London defense against Bruce Woodcock if victorious.
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A. L. Hardman
Spore
York
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Yankee Stadium
George Harrison
London Times
Cleveland
Dick Burton
Conn
Joe
George
Harrison
Lewis
Louis
Billy
Connor
London
Bruce Woodcock
Jack Solomons
Mike Jacobs
New York
Woodcock
United States
Bruce
Cleveland Browns
McBride Taxis Company
Browns
Lou Boudreau
Hank Edwards
Boston
Charleston
Ken Keltner
Nabl
Philadelphia
Mackmen
Barney Mc ‘Cosby
4'S
Keltner
Lincoln Hotel
Louis Schmeling
Mangrum Wins Open Title in Thunderstorm Drama at Los Angeles
Lloyd Mangrum, a Texas born golfer, captured the U S Open in a double playoff with Vic Ghezzi and Byron Nelson as a thunderstorm delayed the finish. He earned about 20000 dollars with potential further income from endorsements and exhibition appearances. Mangrum, now signing with George S May, faces a lucrative run of events and a possible match with the 1948 champion in Portland. President Truman may later honor the new champion.
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Sveland
Lloyd Mangram
Vic Ghezzi
Byron Nelson
Tada
Mangrum
George S. May
Los Angeles
Nelson
Len Zi
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Mararum
Mangtum
Portland
Qre
Ghezzi
Presidentt Truman
Wiechman and Carper Lead Edgewood Tourney
Pro Larry Wiechman of Kanawha Country Club and Gay Carper shot a 64 at Edgewood to lead the second amateur golf tournament of the season. Other low scores included Clem Wiechman and Sid Davis with a 70 in best-ball, while Johnny Javvis-Sohn Woodrum and others remained on the course.
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Larry Wiechman
Gay Carper
Edgewood Country Club
Gazette
Kanawha Country Club
Clem Wiechman
Sid Davis
Tohnny Javvis-Sohn Woodrum
Iey
Baseball Standings and Player Highlights Across Leagues
The clipping lists players and teams from the Big Six and National leagues, noting Walker and Dodgers, Happ and Braves, Musial and Cardinals, Dibtaggio and Regee, Langue and Bisughter, plus Red Sox, Giants, Tigers, and Cardinals figures. Team lineups show Batting Averages and game stats such as AB and H with assorted scores and positions.
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Associated Proms
Walker
Dodgers
Willams
Red Sox
Happ
Braves Musial
Cardinals
Dibtaggio
Regee National Langue Bisughter
P Walker
Mustal
Hattea
Balarnaw
Minyar
G. AB
Yernan
Seater
Vas
Amerie Eeagur Oorr
Wince Hes Weil Jar Teague
Red Blattner
Giants
Lgeveatty Tigers
Budge Wins Southern Owen Tennis Crown Over Riggs
Donald Budge defeated Riggs in a five set final to claim the Southern Owen tennis title, after a lengthy pro tour match. The scoreline reflected Budge's decisive sets and Riggs' difficult resistance in the extended bout.
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Budge
Riggs
Memphis
Tenn
Donald Budge
Bobby Riggs
Walker Holds NL Batting Lead As Slugging Race Heats Up
New York June 17 Dixie Walker of the Brooklyn Dodgers extends his lead in the National League batting race with a .91 average after a strong week including Sunday games. Johnny Mize edges Del Ennis for fourth with .930, Stan Musial climbs to second in runs and hits, Ennis leads in doubles, and Pete Reiser steals 32 bases to pace the field. Slaughter tops RBI while Musial also leads in runs and runs batted in.
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New York
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Johnny Hopp
Boston
Norn
Walker
Stan Musial
St. Louis
Johnny Mize
del Ennis
Philadelphia
Slaughter
RBI
Musial
Enos Slaughter
Walker and Musial
Phil Cavartetta
Chicago
Ennis
Mize
Pete Reiser
Brooklyn
Higbe
Emil Kush
Highe
White Sox Rookie Whitey Platt Sparks Red Sox Series Sweep
Chicago outfielder Whitey Platt from West Palm Beach boosted his batting average to .320 with 18 RBIs after nine hits in 18 at bats across a four game set against Boston. He contributed a three run homer and multiple hits in key wins, while filling center and left field duties.
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Cbrcaco
Mizell
Whitey) Platt
Chicago White Sox
Floridan
Boston Red Sox
Platt
Pale Hose
Red Sox
White Sox
Chicago Cubs
Bruins
West Palm Beach
Fla
Navy
Whitey
Philadelphia
Ath. Tics
Bostonians
RBI
Sox
Tex Hughson
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