Saxton Miceli title bout to push winner toward top welterweight shot
Boxing card from Detroit Olympia pairs Johnny Saxton and Joe Miceli in a televised welterweight bout. Saxton, 38-1-1, seeks a path to GUS Gallo title. Miceli, 3-11-4, hopes to upset the favorite after their 1952 meeting. Also on the card, Gulu Perez battles Glen Flanagan as featherweights collide in New York at Madison Square Garden. Perez seeks his 30th win in 41 fights, while Corky Gonzales looms as a potential next foe for the rising prospect.
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Pitching Max Sarkent Keys Braves Sixth Straight Win
Milwau kee Braves pitcher Sarkent tied a modern major league mark by striking out eight consecutive batters en route to a 10-8 victory over Cincinnati. Maury McDermott of the Red Sox doubled and homered in Boston's 6 10 triumph against the Yankees.
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Night Games Spark Wild Major League Night Program
A night of record setting and marathon games across the majors featured seven straight strikeouts by Max Sarkent, the longest nine inning game, a three base walk run with a balk, and use of 28 players in a single club. Milwaukee beat Cincinnati as Don Liddle pitched a three hitter in the opener while Boston routed New York 14 10 at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees fell 2 1 2 games behind Chicago while St Louis beat Cleveland and Detroit rested.
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Kiner Hits 300th Home Run in Historic Feat
Pittsburgh star Ralph Kiner smashed his 300th career homer off Al Corwin of the New York Giants in the fifth inning. He joined an elite club of 12 players with 300 or more homers, list led by Babe Ruth at 714 and including Foxx Ott Gehrig and DiMaggio among others.
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Yesterday's baseball results and tonight's schedule
American League results include Washington 6 over Philadelphia 1 and Boston 14 over New York 10. Chicago 7 over St. Louis 5. National League games saw St. Louis 14 over Chicago 3 and Brooklyn 11 over Philadelphia 9. Tonight's slate lists Detroit at Cleveland, Chicago at St. Louis, Boston at Philadelphia, with St. Louis at Chicago and Cincinnati at Milwaukee among additional scheduled games.
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Rod and Gun Club Meeting Slated Tonight in Corry
The Corry Rod and Gun Club holds its regular morning meeting this evening at 7 oclock. The agenda includes a general discussion and preliminary plans for the annual shoot in September. Board of directors members are urged to seek final reading of by laws sentiments.
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Baseball Games Rained Out See Doubleheader Possible
Heavy rain and wet grounds forced postponement of Little League and Teener League games last night. If fields dry, games will be played at Olin Bracken and Lavelanis Fields tomorrow night with Elks facing Corry Jamestown in Little League. Commissioner Crags announced a Memorial Day doubleheader to make up rained-out games. The Teener League game remains pending pending field conditions.
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Seven Event Program Slated at Dicky Ben Speedway
An overdriven program at Dicky-Ben Speedway marks Don Bailey returning for his second win as the 1952 state champion. Expected strong rivals include Trent John McGinley and Em ory Mahan, with a 20 lap main feature to cap the evening.
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West Penn Open Golf Title Won by Worsham
Worsham of Oakmont near Pittsburgh claimed the Western Pennsylvania Open title at Westmore Country Club after a three under par 10 6199 round yesterday. Pro Johnny Bulla finished second with 1414, while Lionel Hebert and Harry Mumbrree followed in the standings.
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Syracuse 8 Toros 4 and Other League Scores
In New Orleans, Johnny Cesacio homered as Syracuse defeated the Toros 8 to 4. Springfield topped Ottawa 7 to 5. Diher Gaines postponed Wightseas in the New Orleans event. Additional notes mention Hartford and Cole with Pastrano at 148.
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Racing Career Of FAZIO PACES Philadelphia Dark Star Ended
The racing career of Dark Star, the 10-inch calt who won the Kentucky Derby in a major upset, ended today due to a bowed tendon suffered in the Preakness. Buyer Moreles, Owen Jury F. Guguenbeim said the horse’s injury occurred last Saturday at the Belmont Seals. Dark Star was the only horse to beat Native Dancer.
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Fights Last Night Brooklyn and Chicago Bout Recaps
In Brooklyn Randy Sandy from New York outpointed Tyso Bind Perinelles from Costa Rica. In Chicago Waldo Fusary from Benton Harbor Michigan outpointed Sammy Rogers by a decisive margin.
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