Yankees Narrow Gap On Indians In Tight A L Race
New York rattled off a 7-4 win over the Chicago White Sox as Monte Pearson shined in a strong Yankees surge. Cleveland fell to Washington 7-8 amid infield errors. The Athletics beat Detroit 2-1, Tack Wilson’s late save sealed Boston’s 6-3 win over St. Louis. Giants toppled Pittsburgh 6-3 as Hal Schumacher earned win. Cubs clutch Tex Carleton for 2-6 victory over Boston Bees. Cardinals beat Phillies 4-3. Reds and Dodgers slated for first nighttime MLB game at Robets Field after postponement from yesterday.
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Bass Season Hopes Fade Amid Wet Season Setbacks
The report criticizes this year’s trout and bass conditions citing cold weather and heavy rains as factors. A record stocking of bass occurred since last season, but spawning erosion and delayed season opening threaten next year’s supply. Mike Russo plans a 26 mile swim from Mayville to Celoron on June 26 in pursuit of athletic stunts.
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Erie Open to Feature $1000 Purse at Erie Golf Club
The Erie Open golf championship will be held at the Erie Golf Club on Wednesday July 20 with a prize fund exceeding $1000. Professionals pay $5 and amateurs $3 entry, with fees added to the prize fund. last year 68 players entered and organizers expect more this year as Carryites anticipate top golfers in attendance.
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Love At First Sight Wins San Jose Campus Survey
San Jose State College voters show two thirds believe in love at first sight while an equal share doubt its lasting value. The campus-wide poll reveals strong belief in instant romance alongside concerns about durability.
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Golf Grinder Wilton Small Aims Marathon World Record Attempt
Golfer Wilton Small plans a 35 round marathon on a 6509 yard layout in Chattanooga on June 22 to surpass the existing world mark. He will start at 3 20 a m and continue striking balls through the event as he eyes a new distance and pace record.
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Pittsburgh Golfer Cops Senior Title
Pittsburgh golfer John Graham of the South Billy Country Club won the West Penn senior golf title at the Oakenowl course. He posted 39 37 78 to finish four over par, four strokes ahead of rival Wis Weareat and one stroke under the tournament record.
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Powell Motor owner leads Kendall workers meeting
Hardais 2well, owner of Powell Motor Company in Corry and Union City, held an organization meeting for his twenty seven employees at the real garage last evening. The gathering featured Ford V-8 highlights and a discussion of the Ford sales program, followed by a luncheon for the staff.
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Temples of Confucius Reach Toward City Altar Riddled
A fragment notes temples of Confucius in Chinese cities filled from gateway to altar with a mix of items and objects as visitors describe, reflecting a crowded scene and varied offerings at the shrine complexes.
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Yesterday's Scores Across Leagues Reported
In yesterday's games American League results show Washington 7 over Cleveland, New York 7 over Chicago 4, Philadelphia 8 over Detroit 2, Boston 4 over St. Louis 3, with New York 5 over Pittsburgh 3, Chicago 5 over Boston 2, St. Louis 4 over Philadelphia, and Cincinnati facing a postponed status. International League games include Montreal 7 over Syracuse 1, Newark 5 over Toronto 2, Rochester 3 over Baltimore 0, Jersey City 4 over Buffalo 2. American Association play has St. Paul 7 over Toledo 2, Milwaukee 8 over TaMisville 5.
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Patty Berg to open against Newbold in Western Open
Colorado Springs June 15 Patty Berg the 20 year old Minneapolis star and medalist in the qualifying round met Mrs Charles Newbold in the first match over the Broadmoor course during the second round of the women s western open golf tournament. Berg defeated Lillian Zech 4 and 2 yesterday while Newbold defeated Mrs A M Morris 7 and 6.
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Reddie Steele Wins Verdict Over Krieger in Tacoma Bout
United Press Seattle June 15 1949 middleweight boxing champion Reddie Steele of Tacoma won a close decision over Sally Krieger of New York in a non title bout. Steele led in the fourth and fifth rounds to secure the victory as Krieger failed to overcome the edge.
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New York
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Matchups Listed for City Rivalries Across the League
The schedule shows St Louis at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn and Chicago at Boston signaling a busy slate with cross city clashes and high stakes across the circuit.
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List starters for all state all star team named
United Press report from Philadelphia June 15 lists 80 gridiron stars elected in the annual poll to play with eastern college All Stars against Philadelphia professionals at Temple Stadium August 24. The lineup features 12 backs three centers and five players per other line position with John Cole St Josephs Artal Villanova Wendell Wear Penn State and Frank Patrick Pittsburgh among backfield leaders.
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Leo Katayinas
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Pitt
Yesterday's Hero Myril Hoag Drives World Champs Win
Myril Hoag of the Yankees hit a triple and a single driving in three runs as the world champions defeated the White Sox and moved within half a game of the league lead.
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Louis Nearing Peak For Title Fight Next Week
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis tightens training for the title defense against Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium four weeks away. Louis resumes sparring soon after a day off and works six rounds with three partners as ex champions Braddock and Tunney hail his improved form. Schmeling concentrates on road work and light gym routines finalizing his conditioning ahead of the Wednesday night bout, with 41 rounds logged in recent days and his trainer confident he must maintain this form.
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Young Mize Joins Pirates Following High School Graduation
Johnny Mize a 17-year-old California high school graduate has joined the Pittsburgh Pirates here today. A catcher and cousin of St Louis Cardinal first baseman with the same name he recently left San Bernardino High School and was ordered to report to the Bucaneers in New York. He impressed manager Pie Traynor during a prior San Bernardino camp and signed to a Buffalo contract last month. His potential debut could hint at a trade before the June 15 deadline or a possible farm assignment by the Pirates.
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Guldahl Leads Open Field Into Second Round
Ralph Guldahl National Open champion leads the eastern Open at Westwood Country Club after posting a one over par 71. He sits one stroke ahead of five others including Sammy Snead Paul Runyon Toney Penna and Ray Mangrum with 72s. Jimmy Hines and Leland Gibson carded 73 to close the group.
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Oklahoma City
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Kansas City
Americans 70 Reach Next Round in London Tennis
United Press reports Mrs. Helen Wills Moody and Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan, both surviving American players, favored to advance to the quarterfinals at the London championships. Moody faces Mrs. D A Alston of London at 2 p.m. and Fabyan meets Miss Gaby Cuptli of Devonshire at 2:45.
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