Movie Star Kirkwood Wins In Golf Tourney At Whitemarsh
Philadelphia report records Joe Kirkwood Jr winning the Inquirer tournament with a 72 hole score of 267, 12 under par, at Whitemarsh Valley. Johnny Palmer shot 260 to win 1949, Bobby Locke and others followed, with Haas Mangrum Ferrier Haefner and Harrison also among top scorers.
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Bobby Locke
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New Orleans
Lloyd Mangrum
Chicago
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Clayton Haefner
Charlotte
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Little Rock
Ark
U S Soldiers Claim Czech Interrogation Abuse
Two American soldiers Clarence R. Hill and George W. Jones, who were imprisoned in Czechoslovakia on espionage charges and later pardoned by President Gottwald, allege Czech intelligence agents beat them during interrogations. They arrested on AWOL charges upon return, recall brutal camps at Pilsen Prague Moravia and hunger, fear, and threats of Siberia as they faced Czech guards and interrogators.
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Legion Opens Home Season With Gurdon Dedication
The American Legion hosts the home opener against Gurdon with an 8:00 p.m. start after pre game ceremonies at 7:43 led by Mayor Lyle Brown who will throw the first ball. Cris Stuart and Brown are fit to pitch with the park praised as one of the best in the area. Bleachers and seating are ample, and night baseball aims to boost local interest with a reserved section for Negro fans. admission is 25 and 50 cents.
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Radio Schedule Fragments From 1949 Station Listings
Broadcasts span morning to late night with news programs Weather talks and music features. Notable names include Gabriel Heatter Fulton Lewis Kate Smith Queen for a Day and Inside of Sports. Activities mix with mystery drama and dance music across time slots.
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Gabriel Heatter
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Bill Henry
Mutual
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John Daniel
Eddy Arnold
Queen
Sutton's Livestock Saka Facheor
Fulton Lewis
Gregory Hai
Bil Menry
Heavyweight Recognition Bout Tonight in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati May 23 Gus Lesnevich and Joey Maxim meet in a National Boxing Association recognition bout for the American light heavyweight title. The winner could earn a shot at Freddie Mills of London, with a September outdoor bout planned. Promoter Sam Becker reports Mills verbally agreed to the September challenge. Odds favor Maxim 6 to 5.
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Oilers Near Top Standings After Weekend Wins
The El Dorado Oilers moved within a game and a half of first place in the Cotton States League after a four game weekend streak. Copeland Goss pitched to complete a series sweep over Natchez, 11 6 Saturday and 7 1 Sunday. Other results include Pine Bluff, Greenwood, and Helena winning, with notable homers by Ray Smerek and Ray Gabrych. Monday games set matchups across the league.
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Greenville
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Baseball league leaders from the era by team and stat
National and American League leaders are listed by batting average runs RBI doubles triples home runs and pitching strikeouts with players from New York Brooklyn Philadelphia and Chicago named alongside their teams such as Mize Kiner Dark and Robinson. The data includes Marshall Kazak Dark Branca Spahn Kell Zernial and others with various totals.
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Mutual Reports 10 53 News Sign Off
The brief item notes a mutual reports update at the 10 53 mark ahead of the 11 00 sign off. It signals a closing summary and program transition in the newsroom schedule.
Top Radio Programs New York May 23
Radio listings show NBC planning the Cotton Bowl broadcast with a three year contract and coaxial cable links to transmit camera views to major hubs. Evening and daytime programs across CBS ABC and NBC include Perry Como Jack Smith Sherlock Holmes and Queen for this day with planned live telecast experiments and schedule details.
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Irma
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Groton MacRae
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American Forum
Pro basketball legal drama and coaching notes headline
A May 23 column by Hough Fullerton Jr blends sports gossip and coaching shifts. It hints a pro basketball dispute ending in court, notes Kentucky’s friction with the National Basketball League and the Basketball Association of America, and mentions Alabama end coach Malcolm Laney and Michigan writers. It also references Maurie Cossman’s sports writing book and Fred Haas Jr. contemplating long putting technique.
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New Orleans
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Baseball action across leagues with varied results
Baseball games from Boston at Chicago to Philadelphia and Cleveland night matchups. Brooklyn, St. Louis, Philadelphia wins noted. several games postponed or ended early due to rain or curfew. Minor leagues show scores from Southern and International circuits with wins by Little Rock, Nashville, Birmingham, New Orleans, and others alongside Texas League results.
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Pair From Mobile Wins in Southern Association Action
Mobile and New Orleans each posted wins in SA play yesterday as New Orleans defeated Memphis Chicks to climb from fourth to third while Little Rock swept Mobile 12 to 5 and 4 to 3 to rise from fifth to fourth.
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Farm Families Get More Electricity
Hempstead county farm families expand electrical use to improve efficiency and income. Home demonstration agent Lor raine Blackwood advises evaluating each building to plan outlets and lights for daily needs, including barn work areas, yard lights, water pumps, and outdoor operations.
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Atlanta, Lookouts split twin bill as season tightens
Atlanta remains first with Birmingham close. Chattanooga’s streak ends after losses to the Crackers. In the nightcap Atlanta beat Chattanooga 10 to 8 while Lookouts had 11 to 4 opener victory. Andy Sierra won two relief wins for Travelers.
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Young inventor Squint clears brush with chain method
Cappy Miller and his son Squint test a brush clearing trick using two tractors connected by a heavy chain weighted with old iron. They run parallel swaths then reverse, pulling up brush effectively. It works and saves time.
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