Olympic Village Nearly Ready For Helsinki Games In 1952
The 13th Olympiad in Helsinki is three weeks away as Finland completes a vast village for 5500 athletes and 1500 officials. Over 150000 foreigners are expected, with housing shortages alleviated by dormitories in schools and ships. The U.S. team of 463 will depart on five flights from Randalls Island, including a ticker tape Broadway farewell and a grand send off before departure.
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Sawyer Resigns as Phillies Manager in 1952 Shakeup
Eddie Sawyer resigns as Philadelphia Phillies manager, becoming the third big league skipper to depart in 1952. Tee Freter will replace him in the short term, with O’Neill set to manage in Wilmington and evaluate farm systems and rival club personnel.
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Marrero shuts down Red Sox as Nats win 5 3 at Fenway
Connie Marrero of the Washington Senators pitched a five to eight win over Boston at Fenway Park before 26 289 fans. Marrero earned his seventh win of the year while striking out 18. Jackie Jensen had two singles and a double in a 12 game hitting streak, batting .473 in the stretch.
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Maxim Ready for Sugar Ray Robinson Return Bout
Joey Maxim tentatively agrees to a return title fight with Sugar Ray Robinson. Manager Jack Kearns says the bout could be staged in New York or Chicago at Maxim's 40 percent share. Kearns doubts Robinson seeks a rematch but says signing at TBO offices is enough to proceed.
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Kinder Disabled Red Sox pitcher placed on inactive list
The Boston Red Sox announced veteran pitcher Ellis Kinder has been placed on the disabled list with a back ailment that has kept him out for more than a week.
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Durando Beats Hayes In New York Debut Unanimous Decision
Bayonne NJ slugger Eric Durando upset Norman Bayes at Madison Square Garden with a unanimous 10 round decision. Durando, a 2-1 underdog, landed body and head rights in the early rounds and pressured Bayes throughout, with Hayes rallying in several rounds but Durando finishing strong to preserve the win.
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Reds Fall to Cubs as Minner Shuts Out Cincinnati
Chicago lefty Paul Minner pitched a six hit shutout and doubled twice to power the Cubs past the Reds 6 0. Cincinnati extended its losing streak to five as Roy McMillan started a framed triple play in the sixth inning.
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Branca's Relief Stymies Braves in 8-3 Dodger Win
Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Boston Braves 8-3 as Ralph Branca pitched eight innings of two hit relief to widen the National League lead. Johnny Schmitz made his first start in a month, walking two and giving up a homer to Walker Cooper in the first. Ed Matthews and Earl Torgeson provided late Braves hits as Brooklyn rallied from an early 3-0 deficit with four runs in the bottom of the first.
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Nitehawks Top Torrance 2-1 Behind Randall Three-Hit, 12-Kit
Jacek Randall allowed three hits and struck out 12 as the Long Beach Nitehawks edged Torrance 2-1 at Park Ave Field. Stan White hit a second inning homer for Long Beach and Ted Herder scored in the seventh on Randall’s deep fly to center.
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Tate Beaten in LA. Tee Tourney
Pete Bogan of Montenendy, Frank Hardison of Oakmont, George Lenze of Griffith Park and Owen Hanson of Palos Verdes reached the semifinals in the Los Angeles City golf championships. Johnny Tate of Long Beach was eliminated by Leo Steinberg 2 up, while Bogan beat Vern Olson 5 and 4 and then defeated Billy Donovan in 19 holes. Hardie defeated Don Thornton 4 and 3 and beat Herman Michael, Lenze downed Ronnie Hughes 4 and 9 and trimmed John Gray 1 up after 19 holes. Hanson defeated Jack Gee and then Steinberg 4 and 2.
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San Jose Roster Costs Top Minor League History
San Jose in California League tops minors with Boston Red Sox spending over 850000 on bonuses to stock the club. John Hed Marion defends high salaries, saying bonuses widespread and harmony intact. Team sits fourth, seven games out, with listed players and costs including Dick Pedrotti 75000 and Marty Keough 100000 among others.
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