Tony Zale Seeks Title Rematch With Graziano Tonight
Tony Zale, 34, trains at Stillman’s Gym preparing to challenge Rocky Graziano for the world middleweight title. Ray Arcel, trainer, praises Zale’s workmanlike ethic while noting fighters’ temptations to drift toward celebrity. The piece captures Zale’s pride, discipline, and readiness for the June 9 rematch with Graziano.
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U S Tennis Stars Face Odd French Open Semi Final
In Paris two women Patricia Canning Todd and Nehely Landry decide whether to play a French international semi final after Todd protested a court change. If either reaches the final she will face Shirley Fry. Frank Parker earned a final shot against Jaroslav Drobly in the men’s draw.
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Patricia Canning Todd
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NeHley Landry
Shirley Fry
Akron
Frank Parker
Los Angeles
Jaroslav Drobly
Czechoslovakia
Todd-Landry
Oil usage per capita in the United States
Americans consume about 582 gallons of oil products per person per year on average.
Troy Tigers Triumph Over Dothan Browns 5-1 in High School League
Troy led 1-0 before Dothan tied in the seventh and faded as Troy erupted for four in the eighth. Benish homered as Marcus Davis earned the win, striking out four. Dothan’s Taylor and Lindsey had a pair of hits. Hill and the Browns yielded seven on base as Troy moved atop the league standings. Tonight the Browns face Troy at Wiregrass Stadium, with start time pushed to eight due to commencement exercises.
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Athletics Complete Western Tour Still In Lead Position
Athletics remain in first place after a Western tour, winning eight of 13 since leaving Shibe Park. The club rebounded from a late skid, swept doubleheaders, and beat Washington 7-3 as Red Jones faced a wild bottle shower. Musial piled up ten hits in a St Louis 9-6 win over the Giants, while the Dodgers edged Chicago 4-2 with Pee Wee Reese stealing home. Curt Simmons pitched Phillies past Pittsburgh 2-1 as Cincinnati, Boston idle in the East and St. Louis idle in the American.
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Heafner Leads Colonial National Invitational After Round One
Clayton Heafner from Charlotte held a one stroke lead after a 67 in the opening round at Colonial Country Club. Chandler Harper Herman Keiser Toney Penna George Schoulx trailed by one, with Ben Hogan four back as golfers from several regions competed in Fort Worth Texas. Johnny Palmer led a group at 69 with Cary Middlecoff Jimmie Demaret and Byron Nelson among others two to four shots behind.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Cary Middlecoff
Memphis
Tenn
Jimmie Demaret
Ojai
Calif
Bobby Locke
Johanesburg
South Africa
Lioyd Mangrum
Chicago
Byron Nelson
Newville Ace Kirkland Leads Tide in 11 Wins
Joe Kirkland, a sophomore left hander from Newville Alabama, has emerged as Alabama's top pitcher in two seasons, posting 11 victories against three defeats to guide the Crimson Tide.
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Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Joe Kirkland
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Crimson Tide
Georgia Captains Athens Tie Names Co Captains
A tie vote at the University of Georgia in Athens results in Weyman Sellers from Albans Georgia and Bernie Reid from Harmiton Ohio named co captains for the 194% season.
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Weyman Sellers
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Harmiton
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Turnesa and Stranahan Reach British Amateur Semis
Defending champion Willie Turnesa of White Plains New York and Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio advanced to the British Amateur golf championship semi finals. Turnesa defeated Sam Rabby 4 and 3 while Stranahan eliminated Maria Genzeio of Brazil 6 and 2 in the quarterfinals.
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Toledo
Graceville Upsets Runners In Nail-Biting League Tilt
Graceville overcame a late deficit to upset the Headland Dixie Runners 13-12 at home as Tyler hit a home run and Miller collected three hits. Creel led the Runners with three hits in four at bats. Midland City surged past Chipley 10-7, sparked by Peter Williams grand slam and key hits from Andrews, Bryan, and Kirkland. Batteries were McKnight Taylor for Midland City and Davis Barnes for Chipley.
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Experts Pick Rock In Middleweight Tilt
New York AP report notes sports writers largely favor Rocky Graziano to defend his middleweight title against Tony Zale in the June 9 bout. Across 262 editors, 221 back Graziano, 41 back Zale, with most foreseeing a knockout or nondecision. Previous bouts were close with knockouts in the sixth.
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Montgomery Suffers 2-0 Defeat at Hands of Anniston
United Press report notes Angel Gonzales pitched a four hitter for Montgomery as Anniston whipped the Rebels 2-0. Anniston’s Scott allowed Montgomery only two hits, keeping Montgomery atop the Southeastern League standings. Meridian beat Pensacola 6-4. Selma edged Gadsden 10-9 after a dramatic ninth inning rally.
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Fast League Night At Baker Lot With Two Games
Two more Fast League softball games are scheduled at the Baker Lot tonight. The National Guard ten faces the Supreme outfit at 7 30, followed by Hosiery against the Methodists at 9. The Guardsmen recently beat the Hosiery Mill 3 2 and the Methodists 2 0 as they seek a winning stretch and a perfect record for the season.
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Dothan Wins Exhibition Over Geneva Nine Again
Dothan American Legion junior baseball club defeated Geneva in an exhibition game last night. Details are garbled but indicate Dothan scoring through several players including Murphy and others, with lineups featuring Gereva Dhan VI, V Voceker, and Fuleter.
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Auburn And State Begin SEC Playoff
STARKVILLE Mississippi AP Auburn and Mississippi State today begin their playoff for the 1948 baseball championship of the Southeastern Conference. The Maroons captured the western division title with 12 victories and five losses. Auburn won the eastern division title with a 14 5 record. The first two games will be played here today and Saturday. The teams then move to Auburn.
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Barons Top Vols as Hedgecock Streak Stands
Jim Hedgecock of Birmingham defeated Jim Wade of Nashville as the Barons beat the Vols 11 7 extending the undefeated start for Hedgecock. Mobile’s Milo Johnson beat the Bears 2 1 for Little Rock, while New Orleans’ Jim Atkins beat Memphis 3 2. Chattanooga and Atlanta delay tonight’s games due to rain.
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Kramer defeats Riggs to end tour in Pittsburgh match
Jack Kramer clinches the series with a 69 to 20 win over Bobby Riggs in Pittsburgh, securing the best two of three finale and ending the long professional tennis tour dispute.
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Abbeville Edges Rehobeth 4-2 In Season Finale Tilt
Abbeville Yellow Jackets defeated Rehobeth Panthers 4-2 in the final league tilt. Dunning tripled for Rehobeth’s lone extra-base hit as Abbeville built an early lead and held on. The narrative also notes a broader postwar population decline in the Dakotas between 1940 and 1947.
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