All American Golf Event Plans and Giants Update
The All American golf show at Tah O Shanter Country Club in Chicago will run from July 26 with pro and amateur events and a women’s event totaling $90,390 in prize money. The pro field will be 125 players in a 72 hole medal format with numbers worn on backs to aid spectators and prize money boosts for those who wear a number. The New York Giants rise to second in the National League boosts Mel Ott’s popularity as pitches, hitting and defense, led by Buddy Kerr, Walker Cooper, and Ernie Lombardi, shape a pennant race. Rambling notes cover Corry Fish Hatchery stocking by jeep, Merle Clark’s trout gains at Pine Greek, and the Pirates at Forbes Field with 19 homers in left field.
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Williams Leads Red Sox To Split Of Twin Bill
Ted Williams delivering clutch power for Boston, blasting a two run homer in the ninth to beat Detroit 4 2 and split the doubleheader. Williams ranks among AL leaders with 9 homers and key hits to keep Boston close behind Detroit and Cleveland in the standings.
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Falcons and Lockport Battle to a 6 6 Tie in Pony League
In Pony League play Art Fayton hit a sixth inning homer to break a 2 2 tie as Batavia defeated Glenor Gilera 4 2 with Bob Williams homering for the Pirates who beat Hamilton 5 3. Jamestown Falcons and Lockporteds finished 6 6 after three home games with rain causing a postponement. Wellsville and Bradford games were washed out by rain after four innings.
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Mullin and Walker Lead Early AL Batting Race in May
May 20 New York The National Lead banquet or departure is noted as Austy Walker of the Philadelphia Phillies surges to a .372 average, with a 21 point lead over Frank Gustine of Pittsburgh. Pat Mullin of Grindstone slides to .418 but maintains a slim edge over Bob Dillinger of St. Louis and George McQuinn of New York who are tied for second at .360. Mullin has 38 hits in 80 at bats across 22 games through Sunday.
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Vets Score 12 in Mushball Opener Over CJ No. 1
The Veterans of Voreign Wars beat Corny Jamestown No. 1 12 to 5 in a five inning game at Aero Field as heavy rain shortened play. Sprovers and Powers led the Vets with multi run hits while Kovach and his mates allowed three runs in the second inning and two more later.
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Uniontown Steps Back, Sinking Streak Extends to Six
Erie Sailors beat Uniontown 7 to 5 as eight hits and three unearned runs help secure the win. Johnstown loses two to Niagara Falls 10 to 4 and 8 to 4, dropping into a fourth place tie. Vandergrift loses to Oil City in two games, 4 to 7 and 6 to 4, lengthening their skid to four.
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Three Boys Sweep Beaver Contest At Loveland Field
Beaver preliminaries at Loveland Field concluded last night as three boys from Concord St. Edward's and Washington schools swept all five events each grade. Winners receive prizes and a finals berth with free ice cream and gifts on the field.
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PGA Qualifier Results Held Up Until June 1st
The PGA Sectional trials for 100 championship berths were completed at 46 sites nationwide. Claude Harmon led Winged Foot with 71 and 72 for 143 while others earned the seven New York district spots. results will be announced around June 1 as scores are tallied in Chicago.
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Rain Halts High School Baseball Game
Corry High School led Rocky Grove 6 0 in the fourth inning before rain halted the game. Bill Harmon pitched well for Corry, striking out nine over three innings. The contest will not be replayed and Corry plans to play Sugar Grove and Harbor Creek if weather allows.
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Tri State District scorers lead Middle Atlantic Sectional in Baltimore
Walter Romans of Baltimore and Jack Tsaacs of Lawley Field Virginia tied at 148 to top the Middle Atlantic Sectional qualifiers in Baltimore. Dick Renaghan led Philadelphia District pros with 1 over par 72 at Rock Manor Wilmington. Teurl Jolson and Md Dudley also posted 149 in a tight scoring day.
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Cary High Athletes Sweep Erie Junior Olympics Titles
Geertson wins 20 yard dash in the 16 17 age group with a time of 75.9 seconds and Sherwood places first in the 14 15 high jump with 6 feet 11 inches. Willson and the Beavers also earn placements as Cary athletes perform strongly in Erie.
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Tigers Triumph in Nine Inning Tilt Over Red Sox
Behtos relieved starter Hutalitean in the second inning and threw seven scoreless frames to earn the win for Detroit while Cesario and Gowbay Billy Bee ferson are noted in the Boston box score amid a report of a split with the Red Sox.
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