Louis Savold Battle At Polo Grounds Hints Of Showers
Ex champion Joe Louis and Lee Savold, aged 37 and 35, meet in a 15 round bout at the Polo Grounds. Promotions expect about 16 000 fans and $100 000 gate despite possible rain. Norris predicts a Louis finish in six, Savold eyes five rounds, with a title shot for the winner.
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United Press
New York
Joe Louis
Lee Savold
Polo Grounds
Jim Norris
Louis
Savold
Ball Park
Norris
Detroit
Ezzard Charles
Blond Savold
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Hayo
Lee
Hogan Says Open Course At Detroit Toughest Of All
Ben Hogan calls Oakland Hills the toughest course he has seen as the National Open begins in Detroit. He notes narrow tee shots, tight fairways, and large greens that favor accurate iron play and careful putting.
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Ben Hogan
Ihim
Oakland Hills
Pointers Bow To Asheboro In 9-3 Tiff
Asheboro defeats High Point in Legion baseball 9 to 3 as Blizzard and Cook allow eight hits for the winners. High Point falls to 2-1 with Harolds Blizzard taking the loss in a rough fourth inning.
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Legion
Conan Suen
Cieningee Attenine
Lefty Salisbury
Buddy Hammer
Statesville
Linnert
Beck
Wee
Linithe
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Olsen
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Bunge
Ritch
Holt
Blizzard
Cook
Poe
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Maxim to Face Illinois Commission on Drug Question
Promoter Jac Kearns said Joey Maxim may testify to the Illinois Athletic Commission on June 25 about whether Maxim was drugged before a bout with Charles. Kearns admitted he has no proof Maxim was under the influence, and Maxim himself insists he felt unable to fight.
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Joey Maxim
Illinois Athletic Commission
Charles
Desta
Maxim
Jac Kearns
Kearns
Joe
Dodgers Pirates clash echoes in coach remarks
Brooklyn beat writers note comments from Kearns about a pitcher or hitter misreading a punchline amid a recap of Dodgers and Pirates in last season's 19 wins in 22 games. The quotes veer into metaphor and confusion over expressions.
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Brooklyn
Dodgers
Pirates
Happy's Resignation Up for Action Now
Cincinnati reports that A B Chandler's term as commissioner may end after a proposed agreement is sent to major league owners in New York for signatures. If approved, Chandler gains protection from pending suits and retirement from office is set.
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Cincinnati
A. B. Chandler
Vern Cha ~Meringa
New York
Chandler
Dodgers Rally Behind Roe For Ninth Straight Win
Brooklyn defeats the St Louis Cardinals 6 2 as Preacher Roe dominates with 11 hits allowed but steady pace. Jackie Robinson hits a two run homer in the fourth as the Dodgers stretch their lead and roll to victory.
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Penn Faces NCAA TV Battle Across Ivy League
University of Pennsylvania suffers three setbacks in its challenge to NCAA limits on telecasting games. Princeton and Dartmouth threaten to skip games unless Penn stops broadcasts without NCAA permission. NCAA head Willett declines mediation with U S Attorney General McGrath as Columbia and Cornell weigh actions. The Intercollegiate Rowing Association also considers Penn's eligibility for a Saturday regatta on the Ohio River. PCC commits to the NCAA program, permitting experimental television under testing law.
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Philadelphia
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Comet
Pacific Coast Conference
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Waxahachie Proud of Richards Whose Sox Ignite Town
Waxahachie Texas fans rally around Paul Richards, hometown son and Chicago White Sox manager. They call him Old Sleepy and predict a top finish in the American League with a hometown homecoming in October.
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Chicago White Sox
Waxahachie
Tex
Paul Richards
Texas
Richards
Farmer Richards
Paula
Lauredith
Lana Turner
White Sox
Waxahachie High School
A. A. Scott
Scott
Austin
Fort Worth
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Connolly
Connolly
Chicago ‘White Sox
Thefts and Pitching Feats Splash From Baseball Era
In 1891 Billy Hamilton of the Philadelphia club stole 115 bases across 133 games. Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller recorded ten one hit games and two no hitters.
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Billy Hamilton
Phils
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Marion Delays return to exhibition game for knee
St. Louis manager Marty Marion impressed at shortstop in infield practice in Rochester New York but chose not to play in an exhibition game because of a lingering left knee ailment.
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N.Y
Marty Marion
St. Louis Cardinals
Marion
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