Wallard Wins Dirt Track Speedway Race at Indianapolis
Lee Wallard captures the Memorial Day dirt track race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway driving for Daly Burge. He averages 128.244 mph over 500 miles, setting a new track record in a near four hour run. Mauri Rose crashes, six finishers post faster laps than Bil Holland’s previous mark. Ayulo, Ball, and Linden place among top finishers.
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Dale Burge
Dhe Hee Wierd
In Motor Speedway
Hut
Manalat
Ure Willard
Aly
Aoty Otherwine
Lard
Avgan
Bil Holland
Razatuk
East Meadow
East Mea L
John ‘de Patgon
Burbank
Calif
Jack McGrath
Glendale
Borsone
Vie
Wallace
Lee Wallard
Indianapolis
Altamont
Hitters Rally in Low-Scoring Pitchers Battle
Jacksonville veteran Vince Pet Jeremzo and Charleston’s Vernen Theis starred in a tense game that ended 3 1 in favor of the Tars. A six run uprising in the third inning swung the contest as Libel reading noted a 0-1 score turning into a Tars victory and third place in the standings.
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Jacksonville
Vateran
Vince
Jeremzo
Charleston
Vernen
Theis
Eroim Fe Soe Witt
Hobart Manley Tops Campbell in Local Bout
Hobart Manley defeated Bill Campbell in a tense match noted for Campbell's previous troubles. The bout featured Manley overcoming several early challenges as he claimed a decisive win, with references to other fighters and a fleeting mention of a woman and a long period of trouble surrounding the events.
Ozark Eagles Roll Over Headland in Eight-Game Win Streak
Ozark clinched an 10 2 victory over Headland Dice Runners to extend their league lead. Moore, formerly of Dothan Browne, fired a three hitter with three hits from Headland’s slugger, aiding Ozark’s eighth straight win.
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Ozark
Chase Riddie
Jeliy Jake
Ozark Eagles
Moore
Dothan Browne
Jets
Ozark Geach
Misadland
McDougal
Doubleheader Tonight At Softball Diamond
The regular schedule resumes with Cosby Hodges vs Hosiery at 7 00 and Supreme vs Wilson in the nightcap The Ladies League begins Friday with Wilson vs Supreme and Hedstrom Ason facing Newberrys The City Softball League doubleheader at the Baker Jet was postponed by Rain last night
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Cosby - Hodges
Supreme
Wilson
Ienthe
Hedstrom Asion
Newberry’s
Baker Jet
Tain
Wallard Dominates to Win 500 as Field Is Fallen
Indianapolis racing story recounts Lee Wallard driving away from Chet Miller Duke Naken Mauri Rose and others in the 1951 Indianapolis 500. Wallard seized command early, never eased, finishing 600 miles at 128.244 mph to set a new record over 121.397 mph by Bill Holland in 1939.
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ED Satnebury
Indianapolis, Inc
Lee Wallard
Gey
Tne Glind
Wallard
Walfford
Wallara
Chet Miller
Duke Naken
Mauri Rose
Johnnie Patzona
Wailord
Altamont
Bill Holland
Charles Dominates Maxim in Chicago Title Bout
Heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles defeated Joey Maxim by unanimous decision before 7,228 at Chicago Stadium. Charles used aggressive, foul prone tactics by Maxim who was off form after a two-year absence. Referees warned both fighters repeatedly for low blows and illegal moves. No knockdowns occurred, though Charles staggered Maxim five times and Maxim once staggered Charles.
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Chicago
Exzard Charles
Mike Nazaruk
Jack McGrath
Tiger Man
Manuel Avulo
Joey Maxim
Wasllas
Henry Banns
Bobl
Joe Walcott
Hall
Andy Linden
Fittsburgh
Ang al
Dusky Charles
Holland
Joe
Wicott
Maxie
Charles
Ezza
Joey
Learn From Golf Stars Adjusting Stance for Hook Shots
A early golf feature explains how adjusting stance and follow through can produce a hook. Former Canadian Open champion demonstrates a closed stance with the ball played off the right foot and a full follow through. Practicing with expert feedback helps players refine swing without harming core technique.
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Utoh
Mansible
Hiia
League Leaders National and American Baseball
National League batting leader Kath Robinton of Brooklyn shows cut lines and totals with 78 hits and 40 runs. Robinton's teammate Abram has 38 runs, while Hodges and Robinson of Brooklyn lead in runs batted in and hits. American League batting leader Fain of Philadelphia hits .378, with DiMaggio and Fox leading in hits, and Williams of Boston top in runs scored and home runs. pitching leaders include Lopat and Waschl with high win totals and strikeouts.
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Kath Robinton
Beooklyn
Abram
Brooklyn
Hodges
Brora
Robinson
Snider
Brooksym
Ashburn
Philadelphia
Boston
Westlake
Pittsburgh
Ethos
Fondy
Chicago
Butening
Roe
Maglie
New York
Stikeouts
Spahn
Zanzen
Fain
Fox
DiMaggio
Willams
Minoso
Chi
Williams
Dowstes
Noren
Washington
Coan
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Hemberion
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Taylor
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