Lindstrom quits Dodgers in surprise retirement
Former baseball prodigy Freddie Lindstrom resigns from the Dodgers amid knee injury and fading form. Reports say Casey Stengel may pursue Chuck Klein. Lindstrom blames long‑standing issues with McGraw era manager Bill Terry. Dodgers’ schedule notes, Cubs Bees game, and Yankees win also recap opening results.
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Bitsy Grant Named to Davis Cup Team for 38
United Press reports Bitsy Grant of the Georgia team was named to the Davis Cup squad to face Australia in the North American zone final in Philadelphia starting May 20. Grant joins Wilmer Allison Gene Mako and Donald Budge with Budge likely to play doubles. The choice leaves a singles berth between Grant and Allison and may hinge on last minute decisions.
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Bitsy) Grant
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Walt Swantek Signs With Oswego Squad
Walt Swantek signs to play infield and outfield for the Oswego squad in the Canadian American League. He joins the new circuit hoping for a fast rise in organized baseball and mentions plans to add Gerry ball players to bolster the lineup. Swantek, known for third base coverage, will also serve as a utility infielder and outfielder with the Oswego club.
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Olympic Bolits and Swantek Fame Stir Local Sports Notes
Local sports notes highlight Walt Swantek making the U S Olympic team and Jimmy Clark gaining attention for his prior football days. Corry and Oswego players, plus area clubs, are noted with upcoming events, injuries, and signings shaping the spring season and possible fall football uses.
Leaders in County Ball League win games
May 20 report shows leaders in the Scholastic Baseball League scoring big wins. Girard kept a six game streak with a 17 0 victory over Ballopine Fair Men. West Springfield defeated Bain Rota 43 1. Harbor Creek extended to five straight with a 7 5 win over Wesleyville. Lawrence Park stayed within a half game of Austop frou beating Willartird.
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Miley Loses Quarterfinal At British Open Golf
American contender Marlon Miley of Lexington Kentucky is eliminated by Bridgett Newell of Derbyshire. Newell advances to the semifinals after a four and three victory, as Miley falters on the inward nine and falls on the 15th green.
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Lexington
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Butler Star Leads W. J. Golf Team to Sixth Win
Corry graduate Guy Sauers, a standout in Corry golf circles, stars for Washington and Jefferson University as they post their sixth win in seven matches by defeating Carnegie Tech 6 to 1. Butler defeats Tech 5 to 4, and with Hiter beat a Tech doubles team 6 and 5. Only Tarlton defeats the strong W. J. squad, while the Corry youth has six wins this season and halved one.
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U S Wightman Cup Team Sails for England Today
United States tennis players sail from New York aboard the liner Manhattan for England to face Britain at Wimbledon on June 12 and 13. Team members Caroline Babcock, Sarah Palfrey Fabyan, and Marjorie Gladim Vari Ryn join captain Helen Jacobs in London for preparations.
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Los Angeles
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Brookeline
Mass
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Philadelphia
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London
Ascension Thursday Services Planned Across Local Churches
Tomorrow observances will be held at St Elizabeth's and St Thomas Catholic churches with special Masses. Brmmen uel Episcopal church also to hold services.
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Room 1 Shop Shuts Out Room 1B by Forfeit
The Room 1 Shop baseball team won yesterday afternoon in the High School Class League after Room 1B failed to place nine batters on the field at the start, forcing a forfeit victory.
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Clark Favored to Win Olympic Boxing Bout
Sixteen boxers compete in China tonight to earn a spot on the U S Olympic boxing team for the summer games in Germany. Local interest centers on Jimmy Clark racing against Ord Fink of Syracuse, with Clark favored to win and the eight losers serving as alternates if needed.
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WPA Assists Wayne with Sluices and Roads
WPA funds extend to Wayne township repairs after Spring storms. An improvement program costing about $1,800 approved by the WPA, with work to begin around June. The effort aims to repair sluices, walls, and roads despite prior damage and adverse conditions.
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Yarosz Opens Comeback With Victory Over Turner
Yarosz defeats Bob Turner in a 10 round decision at Dunshing, weighing 164 pounds. The ex-champion shows power and stamina in a lively bout, signaling a renewed bid for the middleweight title as he earns $2,000 in paying customers. Turner sustains a lip cut in the ninth round.
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UB Softball Triumph Over Presbyterians
UB softball team defeated the Presbyterians 12 to 7 last evening. Digie Hurlburt pitched for the UB club while Walter Scott started for the Presbyterians. Watson led the UB offense with four hits driving in multiple runs. St Thom as forfeit by the Methodist squad over St. Thomas.
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