Ancient Walcott Laughs Off Years in Cagey Comeback
ATLANTIC CITY June 10 The 1959 boxing world watches Jersey Joe Walcott at peak training age defy time as he prepares to defend the heavyweight title against Ezzard Charles Thursday night. Experts debate whether age dulls his punch or if he remains the same threat who beat Charles in Pittsburgh last July. Observers note his conditioning and impact, with two veteran sports editors praising his form while withholding a fight pick.
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Grimm Takes Braves Manager Job as They Beat Reds 9 4
Charley Grimm assumed Braves manager duties in Cincinnati and saw his club rebound after a 1 0 loss in the opener. The nightcap featured 18 Braves hits in a 9 4 victory that snapped a five game skid led by Sam Jethroe Roy McMillan and Ebba St Claire with key runs and decisive plays late.
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Ebba St. Claire
George Crowe
McCarthy Seeks Spot in National Open Golf
Harry McCarthy and 21 other professionals compete in a Southland qualifier for the National Open at Oakment Park. Only two spots are available for the area. top contenders include State FGA champion Elleworth Vines and National Open hopeful Dellas. The event runs from June 12 to 16 with ex-Walker Cup player Selmuy Dawnen among the field.
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Braves Name Charley Grimm Manager In Four Lineup Shifts
Cincinnati June 1 Brave boss Charley Grimm became manager today by four lineup shifts. Shortstop Johnny Logan recalled from Milwaukee will join the club Monday. Righthander Gens Conley with a 0 3 record sent to Brewers on 24 hour recall. Shortstop Jim Byer Clarkson shipped to Brewers on option. Walker Cooper appointed field captain.
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Walcott Charles Heavyweight Title Fight Slated in Philadelphia
New York June 1 UP Jersey Joe Walcott makes first defense of heavyweight crown against ex champion Exzard Charles in Philadelphia Thursday. Also features welterweights Johnny Saxton and Luther Rawlings in Chicago Wednesday, middleweights Carl Olson and Jimmy Beau in Madison Square Garden Friday. Charles favored 3-1 due to youth and recent win over Jersey Joe. Other listed bouts include Dykes vs Mell in Brooklyn, Rutt vs Drevin in Taos Angeles, and Davis vs Gonsalves in Newark.
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Baseball Standings Update From Local League
Fragmentary lines mention St Louis and Mata Tao with scattered team references. No clear standings or figures are readable. remaining text is insufficient to identify teams, positions, or dates for a reliable summary.
Nats rally to win opener as Tigers bounce back
In Washington on June 1, a patient Senators comeback tied the opener in the ninth on two walks and a single, then won 4-3. The Tigers answered in the nightcap with a 6-3 victory, blasting 10 hits including two key doubles by Groth and Ginsberg after a 2-0 lead.
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Kovacs Gonzales in Pro Net Wins
Frank Kovacs of Oakland wins his first match in the International Professional Tennis Tournament at Lakewood Park Cleveland. He defeats Vic Braden of Toledo 6 3 6 2 as Pancho Gonzales of Los Angeles also wins his opener 6 0 6 2 over Frank Bericha. Don Budge seeds No 4 advances 6 1 6 2 over Jerry Kenney. Pancho Segura to meet Jim Hendrix Monday. Segura seeded No 2.
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Honor LBCC athletes at spring athletic awards
Long Beach City College will honor lettermen from track tennis and golf at the annual spring athletic awards tonight at the Coast Inn beginning at 7 p.m. The event recognizes senior athletes and includes remarks by coaches and college officials.
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Mangrum Fires Record 64 Wins Western Open
Mangrum blazed to a 64 at the Western Open on the Westwood Country Club course, finishing with a 72-hole total of 294 to win by five strokes. Bobby Locke, of South Africa, shot 67 in the final round for 282 and second place. Johnny Palmer tied for third with a 66 in a crowded leaderboard, while the field included Ted Kroll and Shelley Mayfield among top finishers.
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Kinder Brilliant in Relief Hatsfield's Clout Nip Sox
Boston June 1 1 Brilliant relief pitching by veteran Xue Kinder and Fred Hatfield's first homer of the season gave the Red Sox an 8 2 win over Chicago at Fenway Park before 14584 fans. Kinder came on with two out in the seventh inning and faced nine men in 2 1 3 innings. It was the 18th straight victory for the 37 year old over the White Sox since July 22 1948. Hatfield's homer was his third in two major league seasons.
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Kiner's Lock Secures Pirates Nightcap Victory
Pete Castiglione homered in the ninth to tie the game and Ralph Kiner followed with a long ball as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past Philadelphia 2 1 in the nightcap after losing the opener 5 1. Curt Simmons pitched well for Philadelphia, while Kiner's blast came off the left-center wall to seal the win.
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Simpson Adena Reds Mague Giants Roe Dodgers Shea Senatora
Adena Simpson and figures named Reds Mague Giants Roe Dodgers Shea and Senatora appear in a fragmentary sports or personnel note. The readable items suggest team names and individuals but lack context or clear actions. Further details are missing to form a complete record.
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Hawley Triumphs in Carel Speedway Motorcycle Feature
Hawley won the motorcycle feature at Carel Speedway after four ties with three other riders. A crowd of 2526 witnessed the AMAgram event, with Bob Hayes and Skippy Seip among runners in earlier heats and semis.
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