Will Feller Reach 300 Wins This Year
New York June 9 Bob Feller, 34, says 1933 could decide if he joins the 300-win club. He seeks 250 this season and plans to retire after three and a half more years, unless a few pitchers reach 300 first. He notes war losses cost him about 25 victories and fears injuries could end his chase at any time.
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Cy Young
Bob Cain
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Future Boxing Fights Expected to Outdraw Walcott Charles
Boxing promoters forecast about 4 million dollars in outdoor receipts for 1952 events. Three big outdoor fights and another likely event are planned, with close odds on competitors. Marciano, Gavilan, Robinson, and Walcott figure in broad revenue projections with gate, TV, and movie earnings.
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Philadelphia
Joe Maxim
Chapman Wins French Amateur Championship Again
Pinehurst veteran Dick Chapman, 41, defeated U. S. champion Billy Maxwell of Odessa, Texas, 4 to 3 to claim the French amateur title for the second time in a tight 86-hole final on the Mortfontaine course. Maxwell led 1 up after the morning round, but Chapman's steady play and late charge secured the victory with a decisive finish at the 25th hole.
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Televised NFL road games to be shown via Goebel deal
The San Francisco Forty-Niners and Los Angeles Rams announce a Goebel Brewing Co. contract to televise eight road NFL games this season. Four Niners and three Rams road games will be microwaved into San Francisco, with four Rams and two Niners road games seen in Los Angeles, subject to microwave facilities. Vic Morabito calls it a historic trans continental schedule.
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Rizzuto Leads in Hectic Battle For AL Shortstop
Chicago and New York battle for the All Star shortstop berth as Rizzuto and Carrasquel vie for votes. The piece lists balloting results with multiple players across the American and National Leagues including Robinson, Slaughter, Musial, and Mantle among others, reflecting a fevered fan voting season.
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Famechon Edges Ankarah For European Feather Title Shot
In Nottingham England Ray Famechon of France won a 15 round decision over Ray Ankarah of the African Gold Coast before 35000 fans. Neither title was at stake but the European boxing commission will recognize Famechon as its candidate to meet the US tournament winner for the interim world featherweight crown. Saddler is the present holder. Ankarah set a blistering pace but Famechon absorbed it and pressed in the later rounds. No knockdowns occurred.
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Majeski Joins Indians as Pinch Hitter
The Cleveland Indians announced the purchase from the Philadelphia Athletics of infielder Hank Majeski to bolster the bench. Majeski, 35, holds a 888 fielding record for third base from 1947 and hit .282 last season while batting .256 this year.
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al Bowen
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Carmichael to Play for Troy USC Football Commitment
Jim Carmichael, former Inglewood High fullback, announced with his brother Al that he will play football at the University of Southern California. Carmichael is 18, 6 feet 2 inches, 197 pounds, and told Coach Jess Hill on campus yesterday.
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Inglewood High
Brother al
University of Southern California
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Jess Hill
Talbert Named Captain Of U S Davis Cup Team
Billy Talbert of New York, a top doubles player and recent four time national doubles champion with Gardnar Mulloy, was named captain of the U S Davis Cup team to meet Japan in the first American round in Cincinnati on July 25. He has four mixed doubles titles with Margaret Osborne DuPont and remains ranked among the United States top 10.
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Billy Talbert
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U.S
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Tuhe
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Gardnar Mulloy
Margaret Osborne DuPont
United States
New Yorkers Seek 250000 for Olympic Team Drive
A New York citizens committee led by Lazarus Joseph aims to raise 250000 for American athletes bound for Helsinki. The drive includes a $50 governor’s dinner with Dewey, Olympic carnival on July 6, and shows in city venues to close a 490000 gap before departure. Stan Hack's LA Angels host Oakland Oaks as Hal Gregg pursues win 11.
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Special Steam Bath Cabinet for Maxim in June Fight
Grossinger New York June 9 P Jack Kearns manager of Joey Maxim said he has ordered a special steam bath cabinet for emergency use if Maxim cannot make weight for his title defense against Ray Robinson on June 23. Maxim weighs about 187 pounds. Kearns predicts Robinson will run and aims to have Maxim in shape to chase him. Robinson fights in flurries. sparring partners will back Maxim in quick bursts.
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Lions and Lakewood Y Nines Win Local Games
Lions trimmed the Fire Dept Fireballs 6 to 5 and Lakewood Y downed the West Long Beach Mavericks 8 to 3 in Kid Baseball at Truman Boyd Manor last night.
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Levy New Officer In Block Pi Society
SAN LUIS OBISPO June 9 Ed Levy former Long Beach City College grid star has been elected Sergeant at Arms of the Block Pi society at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Levy is a junior and a PE major Membership in the organization is made up of students earning varsity letters at Cal Poly.
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Long Beach City College Grid
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California State Polytechnic College
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CalPoly
Michigan State's 97 Opponents Since 1896 Football Debut
The Michigan State football program began in 1896 and has faced 97 different teams over its history, highlighting the breadth of scheduling and competition across the era.
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Nitehawks Host Whittier In National Night Hall Clash
Nitehawks welcome league leading Walt tier to Park Ave Field for a National Night Hall League game against third place Long Beach. Sensational Tes Haney will start for Whittier and Tet Darkgaard makes his first start of the season. Second baseman Jimmy Jones is doubtful, Ped Herder moves to second with Ey duergens at short. Tuergens homered and singled versus Bellflower in recent action.
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Spivey Pleads Innocent to Perjury Charge
New York June court session funds state bill Spivey former Kentucky basketball unitn pleaded innocent to a first degree perjury charge and was released on 2500 bail by General Sessions Judge Francis Valente. The judge said a trial would be scheduled at the earliest possible time, possibly in about a month.
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Kentucky Basketball
General Sessions
Francis L. Valente
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