Gehrig Leaves Baseball After Announcing Terminal Illness
Lou Gehrig, longtime Yankee iron man, reveals he suffers from amotrophic lateral sclerosis and will retire from active play. He will remain on the roster in a nonplaying role for the rest of the season while doctors conserve his energy. Gehrig’s illness ends a 14 year streak of 2180 consecutive games and raises questions about his future in baseball.
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National Loop Pack Gains One Game On Reds
New York June 22 United Press Cincinnati’s four closest pursuers gained on the Reds. Cardinals Giants Cubs and Dodgers each moved within a game as Vander Meer gave up two home runs to the Dodgers in a 21 loss. Whitlow Wyatt won his seventh straight.
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Snead Enters Big Anthracite Open Tourney
Scranton Pa June 22 Mina Sammy Snead arrives from West Virginia to enter the $5,000 Anthracite Open golf tournament with a $1,200 first prize. The field includes Byron Nelson Denny Shute Craig Wood Gene Sarazen Ralph Guldahl Horton Smith Paul Runyan Harry Cooper Henry Picard Jimmy Thomason and others.
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Milnar to Hurl Washington in Indians Series Opener
Cleveland uses Al Milnar on the mound against veteran Harry Kelley to close the Washington series. Baseball results list Syracuse at 17 over Newark 4, Baltimore 3 over Jersey City 0, Montreal 8, Buffalo 7 over Rochester 4, and Toronto 3.
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District Semi-Pro Baseball Tourney Opens Saturday
The Irvine district semi pro tournament starts Saturday with two games. Irvine Nationals meet Ludlow Wildcats at 1 p m Saturday while Warren Independents face Girard Manufacturing at 2 p m. Two games Sunday feature Sheffield vs Youngsville and Rouseville vs Warren Stars Hospital. A Corry runner debuts Monday at 5 p m against St Marys Cadets.
Penn State Hurler Seals Orioles Contract
Tom Watts, Penn State pitcher known for a red hair and strong season, signed to play with the Baltimore Orioles of the International League. In his final college year he went seven and two, beating Navy Pitt and Western Maryland with minimal hits.
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Yesterday's Hero Dolph Camilli Lifts Dodgers in Ninth
Dolph Camilli, Brooklyn first baseman, hit a ninth inning homer that gave the Dodgers a dramatic 24 victory over the rival. The slugger's drive sealed the game, showcasing Camilli's clutch hitting in a tense late frame.
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Fishermen Land 220-Pound Sturgeon in River Battle
A three hour fight on the Kootenay River near here ends with Jack Smith and Henry Christensen hauling in the season's heaviest catch, a 220 pound sturgeon that nearly exhausted the two anglers during the struggle.
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Orr Promoted to Athletic Director at Newark High
Newark Ohio June 22 Duf ford Red Jr a Mus yinguin College graduate and veteran coach for ten years in football basketball and track at Newark High was promoted today to athletic director of the school.
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Two Holes-in-One Reported at Pittsburgh Clubs
Shirespunun and other golfers posted two holes-in-one at Stanton Heights and Highland County Club yesterday. At Highland, Dr. J. W. Stranger required one stroke to ace the 17 yard par 3 fifteenth.
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Stanton Heights Golf Card Notes Gibson Hole 17 Par 8
At Stanton Heights D H Gibson holed two No ¼ wood shots on the 190 yard 17th hole listed as par 8.
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Miami City approves renewal of open golf tournament
The Miami City Commission renewed for a second year its open golf tournament with a total purse of $10,000. The action was taken at the June 22 meeting. The event invites players to compete for the prize fund as part of the city’s sports agenda.
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