Boxing Title Duel Faces Charles Walcott Clash at Crown Bid
Boxing notes scan heavyweight title chase with Eddie Charles defending against Jersey Joe Walcott in a ninth bid over two years. Charles, favored at 2 to 1, seeks another successful defense, while Walcott bets on a rare upset and a last shot at glory. Baseball, football, and hockey tidbits mention Richie Ashburn, Stan Musial leads major hitters, Satchel Paige signing, Buddy Young joining the New York Yanks, and Mickey Mantle heading to Kansas City Blues.
Furgol Wins Western Open in Davenport News
Victor Furgol, a 24 year old Navy WWI veteran, wins the Western Open at Davenport Country Club finishing at 270 after a dramatic final round. Cary Middiecof places second with 271, Snead and George Fazio tied for lead earlier. purse totals list $300 in prize money.
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Garver’s 3-1 win helps Browns split twin bill
Garver limited the Red Sox to five hits as the Browns beat Boston 3-1 to gain a split in the doubleheader. Hooper homered in the ninth to back a strong start, while Carrasquel starred for Chicago at short. The Athletics upset the White Sox 3-1 and 5-0 as Ferris Fain broke a foot, and other scores rippled across the league with Marrero notching his ninth win for Washington and Cincinnati sweeping Brooklyn in a doubleheader.
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Corry Golfers Defeated on Randolph Links
Randolph golf squad defeated Corry on the Conenango Forks course by a wide margin scoring 43 to 26. Wade led Randolph with a 76 while Bill Dyckes shot 39 for Corry’s low medal. Individual scores listed show several players from both teams contributing points in a tight match.
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Shift Site Of All Star Game Erie
The Northwest Pennsylvania Coaching Association shifts its Summer all star game from Erie to Meadville High School Stadium to avoid clashing with Erie Centurama rehearsals. James F. Hyde, association secretary, said advance tickets will be honored and Centennial officials estimate up to 900 dollars saved by avoiding stadium stage work and equipment moves.
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C-1 And Moose Clash Tonight In Little League Tilt
The Cory Jamestown nine leads the standings with a 3-1 record as they face the Moose at Loveland Field at 6 30 p m tonight needing a win to stay ahead The Moose trail by half a game with three wins and two losses Tonight's action follows with a Vets versus Blues matchup and a note on jockey Joe Culmone riding his first career winner at Monmouth Park two years ago
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Charles Fight May Draw 30000 At Forbes Field
Pittsburgh bid week weather could push attendance to a record for the 16 round heavyweight title bout at Forbes Field between Charles and Walcott. Charles, 37, seeks a knockout against Walcott with odds around 3 to 1. Walcott hopes for a kayo finish as promoters eye clear skies and a large crowd.
Citation's Earnings Pass Million Mark at Hollywood Cup
Inglewood Calif July 10 Sitariory is the first munition dollar wither In miee history the big news today is that He lat throws Beset by injuries through part of his career looking just like a so 50 horse earlier this season big Cy Nit She peal Saturday when he rant away from the field in the $100000 Hollywood Cup to win by four Henguls His lifetime earnings rose to 1085769 the biggest purse of his career Hollywood Park guarantees the winner 100000 and he also won the 100000 Kentucky Derby with a net of 91870 Trainer Jimmy Jones said Cilain may run in the Hollywood Park Windup next Saturday the 50000 Sunset Handicap and probably in Chicago then the Jockey Club Gold Cup in New York After that the Calumet Farm to prepace for the 1852 breeding season The alltime record for a Pittburgh fight is the 27042 crowd matching the Billy Conn Buddy Knox bout in 1942 The tap charge for that bout was 375 and the gate 68800 The Dumont network televising the fight but blacks out stations at Pittsburgh and Johns town so a nod to hurt the Hicket sale CHS Will carry the radio broadcast Both Charles and Walcott wound up their heavy work yesterday though Charles scheduled another sparring session today in Ligonier Fa
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Tri County blank East Branch 16-0 in baseball rout
Tri County roared to a 16 run victory over East Branch at Spar tanaburg as Lee Spitman held the East Branch lineup to two singles. Spitman delivered a standout performance while Bailey O Larson D Larson and Spitman fueled the 18 hit attack for Tri County.
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Sailors Maintain Two-Game Lead in League Action
The Erie Sailors held a two game edge after beating New Castle 4 7 while Lockport defeated Niagara Falls 6 4. Butler Pirates extended a three game win streak with scores 5 4 and 6 5 over OU City. Oil City slipped to last as Erie added runs in the fifth and sixth innings, Ben Rosanan homered for New Castle, and Glenn Gardner pitched a key win for Lockport over Niagara.
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Local dogs claim spots at Erie Kennel Club show
In Erie yesterday, four local dogs placed among winners at the Erie Kennel Club event. Mrs Lynn Bill's Spaniel Small Town Gay Red took third in open class and needs one point to become champion. Three St Bernards impressed, including Jan owned by Joan Harmon, Jirella, and Baron of Amherst owned by Rossinus Brown. Princess owned by Suimn Troy Harmon also contended in puppy bitch class and earned a separate win.
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Two Baseball Doubleheader Upsets and Wide Scoring
Yesterday's Stars include Connie Ryan and Natting with two runs each in a 5-3 Brooklyn win as Bam Zoldak held White Sox to one hit in the second game. Otio Carmisquel delivered a key run, and Eg Heinrich sparked Lockpart with three hits. Butler late runs sealed the Pirates and a Stan Machinsky fielder's choice swing produced the decisive play in a separate victory.
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