Sharkey Death Signals End of an Era in Pugilism
The death of Tom Sharkey in San Francisco closes a 11 year run against top fighters, with a notable title shot against Jim Jeffries in 1909. Sharkey, Irish-born, 6 feet tall, fought at 185 pounds max and tallied 38 knockouts. His career began in 1893 and he later opened a New York salon before financial losses. Meanwhile Derby intrigue centers on Native Dancer in Gotham Stakes, split divisions, and potential Derby contenders. Local reports note trout fishing plans and bowling league gatherings as winter weather yields.
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Babe Zaharias Operation Success
Braymont Tex The sports star Babe Didrickson Zaharias underwent a major operation for a malignancy after eight days in hospital The operation was pronounced a success The physician hinted she might return to golf and athletic competition at some point, though exact timing remains uncertain
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Skeet Team At Celoron Sunday
Local skeet team from Corry is set to compete in the Penny York League at Celoron Sunday. Eric al Giloron’s team also joins a sparse day’s match. The Corry squad is expected to contend for top honors and begins with a victory over Coloror. Regular Sunday practice at Columbus continues when the Jo el tenet is not on the front.
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Braves and Dodgers suffer first defeats in early majors
In the opening days of the 1953 major league season, 16 teams lost at least once. The Braves failed to complete a three straight win bid, failing in Cincinnati 10-9 as Nuxhall closed the inning. Dodgers fell to Giants 4-0 at Polo Grounds and later 12-4 in night action. Yankees beat Washington 7-3 behind a long Mickey Mantle homer. Phillies shut out Red Sox 5-0. Browns beat White Sox 8-4 in Chicago. Giants closer Sal Maglie held Dodgers hitless through six as the Giants won 6-5 in the afternoon.
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Dreyer Scores TKO Over Burton in TV Bout
British Empire welter champ Gerry Dreyer stopped Phil Burton in the sixth round at St Nicholas Arena for a knockout that drew 1428 paying fans. Dreyer, 23, from Pretoria weighed 142 to 142 for Burton and extended his North American win streak to 14. Burton, sub for Tex Gongales, faded after a first knockdown and could not beat the count in the sixth. Dreyer seeks top welter-opponent recognition, possibly Kid Gavilan, after 33 wins in 34 pro fights since the 1946 Olympic title.
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Country Club Opening Delayed By Weather And Work
Inclement weather and unfinished interior work push Cory County Club to delay formal opening for two weeks. Daily play expected to start soon, fairways improved, greens rolled, cups ready. Clubhouse progress includes bar installation next week and basement renovations in locker rooms.
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Beavers Ready for First Track Meet at Corry High
Corry High’s track squad, held up by weather, eyes opening meet vs Dragons and Youngsville. Walter Wolfe, sophomore, advances in sprint events and the mile relay as Jim Coates competes. Relays finish third not permitted. No entries listed for Birds entries.
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Baseball scores and rain delay fill yesterday and today
Yesterday in the National League Gineinnabl 19 Milwaukee 9 New York 6 4 Brooklyn 3 12 Miladelphia at Pittsburgh rain Only games scheduled American League Philadelphia 5 Boston 0 St Louis 6 Chicago 4 New York 7 Washington Detroit 6 Cleveland Games today Brooklyn at New York Milwaukee at St Louis Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Chicago at Cincinnati
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Teen-er League Meeting Slated For Tomorrow
A reorganized Teen-er League meeting for boys aged beyond Little League is set for tomorrow afternoon at 3 at the VFW Post home. Topics include bylaws on player age, extending the age range to 16, appointing managers, changing the league name, selecting umpires, adopting a schedule, and possibly setting spring training dates.
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Night National Basketball Card: New York at Philadelphia
A night slate features New York visiting Philadelphia, with St. Louis at Detroit, Boston at Washington, and Cleveland at Chicago on the schedule. Each matchup highlights rival teams and key city pairings across the league.
Bowling League Standings Narrow as Leaders Split
The Grice Jewelers lead in the B League was trimmed to one game after a split with Wayside Market. Model Dairy gained three points from Jackson's Floral Gardens, with standings showing Grice Jewelers at 50, Motel Dairy at 54, and other clubs including Katherine's Shop, Raymond Jewelers, Connie's, John’s Grocery, and Jackson’s Florists. Team scores listed: Grice Jewelers 607, 582, 42. Wayside Muskel 878, 16. Model Dairy 25, 620, 44. Jackson's Floral Gardens 688, 551, 398. Katherine's 498, 586, 590. Connie's 540, 474, 508. Raymond Jewelers 578, 382, 466. John's Grocery 515, 588, 525.
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Pirates Acquire Eddie Pellagrini From Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased infielder Eddie Pellagrini from the Cincinnati Reds. Pellagrini, 34, balked at joining Baltimore in the International League after the Reds sold him in mid March. He departed Tampa after the sale and has since stayed at his Weymouth Massachusetts home.
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