Indianans Rally Behind Optimist Club Little League
Enthusiastic Indiana residents praise the Optimist Club Little League as local youngsters display energy and skill. Prominent figures such as Jason McHenry Leroy Stiles and Lawrence Clawson express strong support noting the program boosts community pride and promising attendance for future games.
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Indiana
Icer
Indianang
Jason McHenry
East End
Leroy Stile
Kenneth Keily
al Band
Lawrence
Bony) Clawson
Forbes Field
Joe Agnello
Olson to headline Madison Square Garden bout in New York
New York Carl Olson also known as Bobo Olson Hawaiian middleweight makes his MSG debut tonight in a 10 round bout with Jimmy Beau of New Canaan Conn Olson rated among the top six middleweights with a 45 5 record including 23 knockouts He recently stopped Walter Cartier in five rounds for top billing on NBC telecast ABC broadcast Beau is a fast punching fighter with 30 wins in 38 bouts 16 by knockout Also noted Fred R. captured Concordville Purse at Delaware Park Stanton Del
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New York
Carl
Bobo) Olson
Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Beau
New Canaan
Conn
Olson
Walter Cartier
NBC
ABC
Beau
Walcott Wins Narrowly In Defense At Philadelphia
Jersey Joe Walcott barely defeated Bizzard Charles in a close decision at Mammoth Municipal Stadium. The 38 year old champion defended the crown on a last round rally and teased a million dollar future against Marciano or Matthews, with promoters lining up a September title clash.
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Murray Rose
Philadelphia
Rocky Marciano
Harry Kid Matthews
Jersey Joe Walcott
Bizzard Charles
Midnight
Mammoth Municipal Stadium
Old Jersey
Charles’ Brow
Ezzard Charles
Walcott
Charles
Out of Doors with Melis Stredina
A quirky anecdote features Melis Stredina recounting a dog story. He describes a sib dog that nearly died, cost cash on care, and recovered after intensive feeding. He also jokes about the dog’s hind leg walk and asks what the best kind of dog is, partly as a playful closing.
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NEA Service
Voting For All Star Game Begins
Chicago crowds join Frank Lane of the White Sox and Jim Gallagher of the Cubs as they cast ballots in the 19th annual All-Star game vote. Fans across 290 newspapers and radio stations in the U S Canada Hawaii and Puerto Rico will pick starters for the July 8 game at Shibe Park in Philadelphia.
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Chicago
Frank Lane
Chicago White Sox
Jim Gallagher
Cubs
United States
Canada
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia
Shibe Park
Hamilton Ties For Lead In Pony League
Hamilton Cardinals tie for league lead in Pony League after wins while Hornell Dodgers also win. Rocco Ricciardi struck out Corning A's on three hits for a 5 2 win. Batavia Clippers beat Hornell 10 4 on Dave Brennan homer. Jamestown's Jerry Davie pitched a one hitter in 2 1 win over Bradford. Wellsville split doubleheader with Olean. CLYMER Little League games set at Recreation Field with Braves vs Red Sox and Yankees vs Pirates. 5 p.m. starts. all parents urged to attend.
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JO UL Lkae Dapeau
Cardinal
Rocco Ricciardi
Corning
Hamilton
Batavia
Dave Brennan
Batavia Clippers
Hornell
Jamestown
Jerry Davie
Bradford
Wellsville
Olean
Hogan To Be Enshrined In Hall of Fame
A feature notes Ben Hogan, “little king of golf,” will be enshrined in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame during a Monday ceremony in Dallas. The article highlights Hogan’s rise, his impact on Texas sports, the audience expected from golf’s National Open week, and his enduring superstition as part of his legend. It also profiles the Iban trackers in Malaya, detailing their jungle service, training, and cultural background.
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Hogan
A. L. McIntyre
Singapore
Britain
Malaya
Sarawak
Borneo
Istana
Dallas
Ben Hogan
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Texas Sports Writers Association
Oneiban
Texas
Tris Speaker
Eagle
Speaker Spirits
Tigers
Harrisburg Hurler Tosses No-Hitter
Harrisburg pitcher Tex Berresford a Korean War veteran hurled the Interstate League first no-hitter of the season, guiding the Harrisburg Senators to a 1-0 win over Wilmington. He walked four and struck out one in a nine inning gem with no-hit effort.
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Associated Press
Tex Berresford
Harrisburg Senators
Interstate Baseball League
Harrisburg
Wilmington
Berresford
Lancaster
Hagerstown Braves
Sunbury
Bill Vandervilier
Giants
Salisbury
York
Allentown
West Point captain leads National Pentathlon title race
GENERAL WEST POINT New Jersey Capt Guy L Troy of St Petersburg Florida held the lead for the National Pentathlon title after three events. DUESSELDORF Germany United States Olympic team shut out in first day of International Horse Show.
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West Point
N. J
Guy L. Troy
St. Petersburg
Fla
Duesseldorf
Germany
United States
Race Track Sold to Toronto Syndicate for Two Million
TORONTO four Thorncliffe race track was sold today to a syndicate led by L Jules Mendelssohn of Toronto for two million dollars. The syndicate has run trotting races there and held an option on the rating plant for the past month. Racing notes from New York and Boston: Count Trim won at Belmont Park and Stag won a feature at Suffolk Downs.
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Toronto
Thorncliffe Racetrack
L. Jules Mendelssohn
New York
Colin
Belmont Park
Boston—Stag
Suffolk Downs
No Increase In VD Despite War In Korea
Dr. Edgar S. Everhart reports Pennsylvania sees no rise in general disease despite Korean war mobilization. Wartime health measures, including a hospital for exposed service members and strong policing and education, remain active in areas with armed forces. Maureen Connolly Advances In Manchester Tournament by beating Helen Fletcher 6-1 3-6.
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Pennsylvania
United Nations
Edgar S. Everhart
U. S. Public Health Service
Region
Boston
Mass
Everhart
Pennsylvania State Department of Health
Nursery Stock Check Is Ready
Annual inspection of more than 10 000 acres of nursery stock in Pennsylvania begins July 1 under Dn A B Champlain. Requests for inspections were mailed May 15 to 1 100 nurserymen and 300 nurseries. Certificates of inspection are required for movement. Pennsylvania ranks high in nursery land value and sales per Census data.
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Pennsylvania
Dn A. B. Champlain
Bureau of Plant Industry
Agriculture
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