Rise of Ezzard Charles Maxim bout and Rose Bowl renewal
World heavyweight title bout preview features Ezzard Charles defending against Joey Maxim in Chicago with Charles favored and confident. Ohio native Maxim aims for a knockout upset. Also notes renewed Rose Bowl pact with Big Ten and PCC terms, plus ticketing tweaks and other sports chatter.
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Hogan Holds One Stroke Lead In Colonial Invitational
Ben Hogan clung to a one stroke lead at the Colonial National Invitational in Fort Worth as the tournament entered its third round. Hogan shot 71 to stand at 189, while Cary Middlecoff slipped from the lead and sits four behind after a 71 in round two. Johnny Palmer surged with a 70 to move into contention at the 7,095 yard Colonial Country Club course.
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ChiSox Defeat Indians as Yanks Top Athletics
Chicago White Sox win 6-4 over Cleveland Indians extending an eight game streak and trailing the New York Yankees by two games. Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics as Ed Lopat earns his eighth win. Red Sox hammer Senators 14-2. Browns beat Tigers 4-8. Preacher Roe wins sixth in a row for Brooklyn. Giants rally past Phillies 5-4. Pirates roll over Cubs 10-1.
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Jamestown Beats Bradford Nine 12-7 In Pony League Action
Jamestown rallied to tie 5-5 in the fifth then Phen Corning scored four runs as Joe Castle delivered the game winning hit in the 12th inning. The Oilers beat Wellsville 12-6 and Hornell topped Batavia 8-6 with a full slate scheduled for today including other matchups across the league.
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Yesterday's Stars Shine as Reds Edge Cardinals in Lith
Connie Ryan hits a grand slam for the Reds in a 5-1 victory over St Louis. Preacher Roe of the Dodgers allows nine Boston hits but contributes a decisive run in the seventh inning as they win 4-3.
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Little Loop Baseball Season Opens at Loveland Field
Little League opening night features six inning games between Elks and Corry Jamestown and Moose versus VFW at Loveland Field. Managers include Baresi Group Vers and Sprovers. Mayor Kinley to throw first ball after parade from Corry High School to Junior High.
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Mast Smith
East Smith
Wright Street
J. Fred Kinley
Major League Leaders Named In 1950s Batting and Pitching
The list highlights top figures across the American and National Leagues. Joe Fain of Philadelphia leads batting averages and runs, with DiMaggio and Robinson topping RBIs and hits respectively. Williams and Busby appear in other categories. In pitching, Lapaz and Roe lead, with Raschi and Spahn notable for strikeouts.
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Philadelphia
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Boston
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Chicago
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Oan
Washington
Williams
Busby
Chituga
Lapaz
New York
Raschi
Abrams
Brooklyn
Hodges
Snider
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Musial
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Jethroe
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Spahn
Sailors Rally To Whip Falls Nine In Comeback
The Erie Sailors scored three runs in the ninth to beat Niagara Falls 9-8 and extend their winning streak in the Middle Atlantic Baseball League. Lockport defeated New Castle 3-0 to claim third place. Frank Wagner pitched five innings in his first appearance for Lockport. Ralph Groves took a hard luck loss for Youngstown as Butler edged them 3-2 after three walks in the third. The piece also notes ironworkers nicknamed Blacksmiths.
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Niagara Falls
Lockport
New Castle
New Castile
Frank Wagner
Ralph Groves
Youngstown
Butler
Tony Mies
Chapman Coe Deadlock After First Nine Holes In British Amateur
Dick Chapman of Pinehurst North Carolina and Charles Coe of Oklahoma City tied after the first nine holes of a 36 hole British amateur championship final at Porthcawl Wales. Chapman led at five but both finished level with pars at 35 for nine.
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Dick Chapman
Pinehurst
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Ollahoma City
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Oklahoma City
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Divenanzia Leads In State Golf Meet At State College
Divenanzia of Springfield Montgomery County advances to the third round amid a mistyped report from State College Pennsylvania for the interscholastic athletic golf championships. He posted a 36 hole total of 143 after the first 18 holes with a 7 over par 70 second round. Charli Strack Bil Gabal and Frank visit Shamokin all tied for second after a 15 over par score.
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Fights Last Night In New York Boxing Card
James Carter stopped Ike Williams in New York last night, advancing his record. The Trenton Minnesota fighter earned the win over the 185 pound opponent despite limited details. In Hollywood Enrique Bolam os drew with Manny Madrid in a Los Angeles lightweight bout.
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Northwest Sportsmen Push Mine Shaft Sealing Effort
Northwest Pennsylvania groups push sealing of abandoned mine shafts and wells after a child death. State officials note slow progress but vow cooperation with sportsmen to protect wildlife livestock and people, urging reporting of exact locations and landowners.
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Carter Stops Ike Williams in Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Carter, a 21 year old Harlem lightweight contender, stopped defending champion Ike Williams in the 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Carter vows a quicker rematch and hints at future challengers while Williams questions the decision and weight limits.
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Shee Chang
Harlem Segra
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Ih An
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Baseball Standings and Results From Yesterday
Major results show Cleveland down Chicago 4 to 1 and New York edging Philadelphia 7 to 6. St Louis defeated Detroit 4 to 3 while Boston routed Washington 14 to 2. National League scores include Mets over Chicago 10 to 1 and New York 8 over Philadelphia 5. Standings list Brooklyn, St Louis, Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati with games behind leader noted. International League and Phoenix box scores also listed with few games scheduled.
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Grade School Track Meet Set At Lovelaisl Field
The annual Grade School track and field meet is scheduled for Monday afternoon at Lovelaisl Field with classes A B and C divisions. Concord School defends its Class A title while Washington won last year’s Class B crown. Four schools Fairview Concord Junior Elementary and Washington compete in Class G. Eliminations completed this week and One city Finals winners will receive ribbons for events including 50 yard dash long jump baseball throw shot put and shuttle relay.
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Lou Hanne
Erie Sailors
Washington
Senators
Willie Mays
Minneapolis
New York Giants
Bob Feliers
Cleveland Indians
Erie
Sam Jethroe
Billy Southworth
Boston Braves
Noar
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Clus
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Glass
Fairview
Concord
Junior Elementary
New PIAA Net Champ to Be Crowned Today
In State College on May 16 Eawil Selig from Pittsburgh South Hills faces Bernd Leightheiser of Wynmissing Selling for the title after Leightheiser earned a bye and defeated Harold Halbestad Upper Darby in the semifinal. Leightheister beat Sy Vid Sataki then John Bowers Edgeworth to reach the final.
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John Bowers
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