Stop Brooklyn Now Or Else Giants Plead
New York faces a critical stretch as the Dodgers hold a large lead and Giants chase in the NL standings. With Preacher Roe and Sal Maglie atop the mound, Brooklyn aims for a quick series win at the Polo Grounds followed by trips to Brooklyn and Chicago. The AL race remains tight as Chicago and New York split and the White Sox seek road balance ahead of an upcoming Yankee visit.
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Buzz Boyle on signing young players and minor leagues
The Redlegs scout Buzz Boyle criticizes bloated signing bonuses and excess minor leagues, arguing many young players shirk hustle. He recalls personal grit in Akron and praises Ted Tappe as a long shot with potential, noting outfield work will improve with time and effort.
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Buzz) Boyle
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Williams Bats At .500 Pace In AL Leaders
Boston star Ted Williams hit .500 week with 15 hits in 30 at bats, nine RBIs and ten runs. He ranked fifth in the AL batting race at .332, as Ferris Fain led the top hitters with .358. Dom DiMaggio had most hits, and Williams tied for most RBIs at 64 with Eddie Robinson. Randy Gumpert remained the AL’s winning pitcher at 7–1. Bridgeport’s Colonial League season ended without a nickname.
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Washington
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Cleveland
George Kell
Detroit
Ray Coleman
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Dick Kryhoski
Luke Easter
Gil McDougald
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Vern Stephens
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State Linksmen To Play Virginia State Linksmen To Play Virginia
Virginia State golf team led by captain H. M. Blankenship will face West Virginia in a 1B-hole match at White Sulphur Springs on Saturday. Team includes Payne and Spencer of Newport News, Fulton, Seliers of Roanoke, Hall and Thompson of Richmond, Jansen of Charlottesville, plus other Virginians. Alternates are Harris of Richmond and Peterson of Newport News. Virginia leads series 2-0 and won 18-6 last year at Hot Springs Cascades course.
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Harry Easterly
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LaMotta weighs heaviest of pro career for Yankee bout
New York June 3 Jake LaMotta said he will weigh 174 or 175 pounds for his 1% round Yankee Stadium bout with Trish Bob Murphy Wednesday night. He said he feels like a full fledged Hecht heavyweight after finishing boxing Sunday. Tickets for 20,000 general admission at 2.50 go on sale at the stadium Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. EST. The bout will not be shown on TV or radio but will be shown in eight theaters.
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Seeded Stars Cup Matches In All England Net Tourney
Gardnar Mulloy survived a two set deficit to defeat Philippe Washer in a five set marathon at Wimbledon. Art Larsen beat Mervyn Rose in four sets while Budge Patty, Dick Savitt, Herbie Flam, and Jaroslav Drobny advanced among the day's notable seeds. Von Cramm pushed Drobny to the limit before losing.
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Egypt
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Robinson Denies Foul Blows In Berlin Bout
Sugar Ray Robinson rejected accusations of foul blows against Gerhardt Hecht in Berlin. He insisted all punches were clean and offered to fight again in Germany to prove the rules. West Berlin papers defended him and criticized ring spectators after Hecht was knocked down twice.
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Stranahan Wins 3d Western Golf Crown
Frank Stranahan of Toledo defeated Jim Blair of Jefferson City Mo to win his third Western Amateur championship at South Bend Indiana 7 and 6 after surging to early holes and maintaining a strong lead through 36 holes. Blair struggled five down after the morning and eight down after the 27 holes. Stranahan finished strong at a 10 under par for the windy 6519 yard course.
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No Comment by Louis on Robinson Bout in Berlin Fight
New York report says Joe Louis camp gave no comment on Ray Robinson difficulties in Germany. Marshall Miles indicated an announcement tomorrow about Louis's possible trip to Berlin for an August match with Hein Ten Haff, with financial terms delaying the decision.
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Ray Robinson
Germany
Marshall Miles
Berlin
Hein Ten Haff
Louis
Robinson
Lee Savold
Musial Tops Loop Batters in National League Race
Stan Musial's batting average slipped to .371 last week, leaving him six points ahead of Jackie Robinson in the NL. Robinson hit .265, while Richie Ashburn and Bob Elliott rose to third at .349. Frank Baumholtz moved to .327, Ralph Kiner at .320, with Pee Wee Reese and Peanuts_lowrey tied at .315. Hodges led with 24 homers, also tops in runs scored. Westlake led in RBIs with 50. Ashburn had most hits with 91 as Robinson, Elliott, Dark, and Gus Bell tied for 17 doubles. Robinson led in steals with 11. Roe improved to 10–0. Spahn and Newcombe each fanned 11 to stay at 68 strikeouts.
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Frank Baumholtz
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Preacher Roe
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World Flyweight Champion Marino Defeats Horiguchi in Tokyo
Dado Marino World flyweight champion defeated Hiroshi Horiguchi by technical knockout in the eighth round of a scheduled 10 round bout in Tokyo. Marino weighed 117 pounds, Horiguchi 117. It was Marino's third bout in Japan and he had previously outpointed Yoshio.
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Night tennis to debut at West Side Stadium
Foret Hills New Jersey June 25. Pros to inaugurate night tennis tomorrow at West Side Stadium to boost attendance. Amateur tennis fathers, overseeing the outdoor nationals here yearly, will watch with interest. If popular, Simon-Gures may schedule weekday matches under lights this September.
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Billy Joe Davidson Shines In Debut Despite Defeat
Cedar Rapids Indians rookie Billy Joe Davidson pitched five games in the Three-I League. Last night he entered in the seventh, allowed only one hit and a walk through the final three innings. Cedar Rapids lost as Quincy built a late edge. Shirai, the Japanese flyweight champion, and Hideo Goto had a drawn featherweight bout.
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Dropo Optioned to San Diego By Red Sox Trade Moves
Boston June 25. Walt Dropo the 1950 AL Rookie of the Year is optioned to San Diego of the Pacific Coast League for weak hitting. The 220 pound first baseman, a standout at the University of Connecticut, has slumped to .2517 this season after driving in 144 runs last year. The move drops Boston to a 25 man roster with new outfielders Carl Olson and Charlie Maxwell and pitcher Leo Kiely arriving from Louisville.
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Leo Kiely
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Steve O'Neill
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Kingsport Baseball Club Official Dies at 53
H Joseph Higgins vice president of the Kingsport Baseball Club died at 53 after attending a game. He and wife owned the Kingsport Cherokees from 1941 until selling to Kingsport Baseball Club, Inc, while retaining part ownership. born Columbus Ohio, Higgins moved to Kingsport in 1922 to work at Kingsport Press as assistant composing room superintendent.
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Tenn
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Kingsport Baseball Club
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Kingsport Baseball Club, Inc
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Dempsey Hospitalized on 56th Birthday
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey spent his 56th birthday in Johns Hopkins Hospital awaiting recovery from June 16 spine infection surgery. Hospital spokesmen report he is progressing and in good spirits but will remain hospitalized for another week.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Oakmont Rivalry Sparks PGA Preview With Sarazen
Oakmont earns respect as a major test of golf as Gene Sarazen hails the course as the Joe Louis of golf venues and predicts the 33rd PGA Championship will be won by one of the top players. He notes Ben Hogan’s absence boosts Lloyd Mangrum’s chances while outlining the grueling week of qualifying and match play at Oakmont.
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Joe Louis
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Lloyd Mangrum
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Sarazen
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Chandler Harper
Portsmouth
Deflated White Sox Set for Comeback Bid After East Trip
The Chicago White Sox, slightly deflated after a 16 game stretch east, return home to face Detroit with a one game lead over the Yankees. Manager Paul Richards vows speed and sharper pitching as Randy Gumpert starts against Bab Cain in Detroit tomorrow. Cal Abrams is noted for six hits in his first eight at bats against Pirates pitching.
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Paul Richards
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Randy Gumpert
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Bab Cain
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