Method of firing Grimm is criticized in Milwaukee
Milwaukee sports editor Russ Lynch condemned owner Lou Perini for replacing Charlie Grimm with Fred Haney as Milwaukee Braves manager. He argued a change was needed but accused Perini of presenting Milwaukee as a city of poor sports and of blaming boos and catcalls for Grimm's resignation rather than admitting his own decision.
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Milwaukee
Russ Lynch
Milwaukee Journal
Lou Perini
Milwaukee Braves
Charlie Grimm
Fred Haney
Grimm
Perini
U S Captures Wightman Cup at Wimbledon
The United States won the Wightman Cup 3-6 6-3 6-4 in a rain delayed finish led by Captain Louise Brough who defeated Angela Buxton. Brough and Shirley Fry then won doubles 6-2 6-2 as Britain’s Angela Buxton nearly forced a comeback in the final sets.
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Britain
Louise Brough
Beverley Hills
Calif
Angela Buxton
Miss Brough
Shirley Fry
Akron
Ohio
Miss Buxton
Angela Mortimer
Shirley Bloomer
Dorothy Head Knode
Miss Mortimer
Miss
Americans Win In London Play in Queen's Club Tourney
United States Davis Cup player Ham Richardson led an American contingent into the second round at the Queen's Club Tournament in London as several compatriots and defending champion Ken Rosewall of Australia advanced. Richardson beat Britain’s P Prenn 6-3 6-3 while Davis Cup partner Copper defeated Allen Morris of Clinton South Carolina 7 5 6 4. Other Americans Sammy Giammalva Gil Shea Bob Perry and Pablo Eisenberg progressed alongside women’s leader Darlene Hard Barbara Davidson Betty Rosenquist Pratt and others with varying scores.
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London
iHam Richardson
Jed
Richardson
Ken Rosewall
Australia
P. Prenn
Britain
Davis Copper
Allen Morris
Clinton
S.C
Sammy
Giammalva
Houston
GA. Crass
G. Ar Cass
Los Angeles
Gil Shea
Canada
Philley
Bob Perry
Colin Hannam
New Jersey
Jennifer Head
Betty Rosenquist Pratt
Jamaica
South Orange
N. J
France
F. Lemal
Tennis results show comebacks and slips in late sets
Players battled to deuce after leading 40-15 as Miss Brough and Miss Bloomer fought through tight games. Miss Mortimer pressed Miss Fry with steady play, while an American spectator’s fall and a shot from a sitting position drew laughter as the crowd enjoyed the lighter moment.
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Deuce
Miss Bloomer
Mrs. Snode
Mrs. Knode
Miss _ Mortimer
Miss Fry
Miss Mortimer
Bailey and Berra Lead Major Batting Race Progress
New York June 18 Ed Bailey of Cincinnati and Yogi Berra of the Yankees are advancing in major league batting races. Long of Pittsburgh and Mickey Mantle slip. Bailey rises to .352 as Long holds .359. Mantle dips to .383 with 24 homers and 59 RBIs top AL. Berra moves into a tie for second in RBIs with 45 while batting .344 with 17 homers. Kenny Boyer climbs to NL third with .338 and 50 RBIs. Clemente drops to .333 as Wally Moon sits fifth at .?
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Ben Olan
New York
Ed Bailey
Cincinnati
Yogi Berra
New York Yankees
Dale Long
Pittsburgh
Yanks
Mickey Mantle
Bailey
Long
Pirates
Mantle
Berra
Bob Nieman
Baltimore
RBI
Vic Wertz
Cleveland
Jim Lennon
Washington
Harry Simpson
Kansas City
Charley Maxwell
Detroit
Boston
Mickey Vernon
Maxwll
Vernon
Kenny Boyer
St. c
Roberto Clemente
Wally Moon
Belmont Race Injures Jazz Age And Career Boy
New York June 14 Career Boy and Jazz Age three year olds suffered injuries from the Belmont Stakes. Career Boy finished second to Needles in the 119,650 mile and one half classic and re injured his right hind foot. Jazz Age won the Peter Pan Handicap earlier and Saturday showed a tendon ending his racing days, finishing seventh after early position in the Belmont.
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New York
Career Boy
Jazz Age
C. V. Whiteney
Syl Veitch
Laday
Needles
Veitch
Earl York Sold To Montreal Royals
Oklahoma City announces the sale of first baseman Earl York to Montreal of the International League. York batted .422 with 35 RBIs this season before leaving to join the league leading Montreal team. Don Blaha will compete for the first base spot with the Indians. Also, Dr. Roger Bannister arrived in Montreal for the 75th Montreal Amateur Athletic Association anniversary ceremonies.
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Earl York
Montreal
York
Indians
Don Blaha
Plainview
Tex
City-Wide Play Opens. Harless Seeks Medal as Title Tilt Starts
The Gazette City-Wide golf tournament begins at Meadowbrook with defending champion Jerry Whittington and medalist Kenny Harless in the spotlight. First matches start at 1:40 p.m., with play continuing at five minute intervals through 4 p.m. Harless opens against Paul Jackson after winning medalist honors with a 133. Whittington leads the top bracket against Dave Wallace. other flights and pairings span multiple matches through the week, culminating in finals Saturday.
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Darrell Harless
the Gazette
Meadowbrook Golf Club
Jerry Whittington
Kenny Harless
Larry Pleva
Jack Blake
Harless
Paul Jackson
Whittington
Meal Howart
Ian@t
Dave Wallace
Ian
Elmer Zimmerman
Richard Tyree
Bob Johnson
Ed Hanna
Russell Bell
Johnson
George Hamilton
Bill Holder
Holder
Sam Horton
Kanny Harless
Sebers Ira
Tucker Bowen
Charlex Scarberry
Bud Snodgrass
Hsa
Kelles Reed
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Pete Gross
Bud Gillis Stolhnss
Bob Lower Brackett Whittington
Jay Bele
Noble Holt
Roarie Bonham
Billesti Halder
George Hemilter
Gu Hoffman
Tom Riehels
Epee Britt
Curley Stone
Bob Thaxton
Forrest Bery
Morris Keadle
Wesi Eries
Don McDowell Asp
Lew Ghiz
Hank Comer
Gus Christo
Ernie Snodgrass
Maz Montagus
Third Flight
Dave Lawrence
H. Lotson
L. BH. Lerdig
Dick Cochran
Moses
Mantle Blasts Brings Yankees Past Detroit at Briggs Stadium
Mickey Mantle hit a tape measure home run to break a 4-4 tie in the eighth inning, lifting the New York Yankees to a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers at Briggs Stadium. Mantle's 25th homer came off Paul Foytack, part of a ball that cleared the roof and landed on Trumbull Avenue. Don Larsen earned the win in relief of Bob Turley as New York built a late lead behind Mantle, Belardi, and McDougald.
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Mickey Mantle
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Paul Foytack
Trumbull Avenue
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Gil McDougald
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Tigers
Wayne Belardi
Ray Boone
Don Larsen
Bob Turley
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Boone
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Ro McDougald
Naren
G. Coleman
Jardi
Maxwell
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McDougald
Belatel
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Soar’ Paparella
Hurley
Genovese Named Pilot of Johns town Johnnies
Frank Chick Genovese, a New York Giants scout, was named manager of the Johnstown Johnnies in the Class A Eastern League. The appointment announced in Johns town marks Genovese moving into managerial duties for the 1sa season.
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Johnstown
Frank
Chick) Genovese
New York Giants
Johnstown Johnnies
Middlecoff Cups Open Despite 2 Jinx Sevens
By Will Grimsley New York June 18. Golf history notes that sevens rarely bring big wins yet Dr. Cary Middlecoff cracked two sevens on his way to the Seth National Open title at Oak Hill Rochester NY. He shot 281 to beat Ben Hogan Julius Boros and others, amid a catalog of famous sevenes from Jones Armour and Snead. The piece ponders whether the seven-year gap since Middlecoff’s 1949 Open victory signals another stretch of triumph.
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Will Grimsley
New York
Cary Middlecoff
Oak Hill Country Club
Rochester
N. Y
Ben
Hogan
Julius Boros
Bob Jones
Scioto
Jones
Winged Foot
Espinosa
Hoylake
Tommy Armour
Wal
Colonial Club
Fort Worth
Tex
Craig Wood
Wood
Tei
Ted Kroll
Oak Hill
Sam Snead
Net Play Postponed By Rain in City Tennis Tourney
All Monday matches were wiped out by rain and rescheduled for today at Edgewood Country Club. The daily card lists multiple pairings and singles bouts including Mary Moore with Susan Alexander in doubles and several aggressive lineups featuring Oscar Scott, Hugh Thompson, Joe Barer, Stefan Younes, and Bethy Hallanen among others. The schedule spans 1 PM to 5 PM with a dense set of mixed doubles and singles trials against Berry Moore, Charlie Entzminger, Latra Parks, and Mre and Myre, reflecting a packed recovery day.
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Edgewood Country Club
al G.m
Mary Moore
Susan Alexander
Miss Wright
Paul Michanz
Drumheller
Penny Billings
Bethy Hallanan
Peachy Kellmeyer
Kellmeyer
Sir
Oscar Scott
Hugh ‘Thompson
Joe Barer
Sam Tinsley
Stefan Younes
Berry Moore
Charlie Entzminger
Marie Entzminger
Jean Monz
Latra Parks
Asa Maness
Jean Cook
Bill Pugh
Pas Pughi
al Clarkson
Penns Billings
Hugo Thompson Ann
Rick Drumheller
Bethy Hallanen
Mre
Myre
Paul Michaux
Joey Jay Recalled to Wichita in AAA Update
Atlanta report notes Cracker pitcher Joey Jay, a husky bonus player owned by the Milwaukee Braves, was recalled to Wichita of the American Association today.
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Atlanta
Joey Jay
Milwaukee Braves
Wichita
American Assn
Calvert Cocktails Delights USA Palate
A nostalgic note extols several cocktails from Mint Julep to Highball all praised for their appearance and taste when made with Calvert whiskey. The piece emphasizes the cold, refreshing profile of each drink as appealing to American tastes.
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