Indians Sale Progressing Toward $1 750 000 Deal
Cleveland, June 22. Acceptance of a reputed 1 750 000 offer for the Indians was expected today after a board meeting. Bill Veeck heads the syndicate and hopes to answer all questions by late afternoon. Partners include Philip Clarke Lester Armour and Robert Golstein with Bob Hope and Harry Grabiner involved. Final papers likely in Cincinnati for approval by AL president Harridge, with Hope’s stake clarified.
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A. B. Chandler
William A. Harridge
American League
Fights 3rd Ward to 6 3 Victory in Midweek Bout
The Third Ward baseball team defeated the First Ward 6–3 on Glassworks Field to notch their first win of the season while First Ward suffers its first loss. Bob Heaton pitched for the victors and allowed four safeties. Wade Zufall toed the rubber for First Ward and was charged with the defeat after seven hits. Five misplays by First Ward aided the upset as both clubs prepare for another matchup next week.
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Jimmy Conzelman
Chicago Cardinals
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Sam Miller
Williamette, Conn
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Raffa toFace Gebert in Main Bout at Punxsutawney Card
Pittsburgh featherweight Mike Raffa, ranked third in the world, meets New York City contender Johnny Gebert in a 10 round main event at Harmon Field Playground Punxsutawney on Tuesday for the Adrian Hospital building fund. The card includes six and four round prelims, with referees Fritzie Zivic and Jackie Fields. Tickets range from 1.25 to 3.75 dollars with discounts for youths under 14.
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Ducas
Kovach Reidy Open Sets Pennsylvania Open playoff duel
In Philadelphia Kovach and Reidy, each 36 holes 1451, contest an 18 hole playoff for the Pennsylvania Open title at Aronimink Golf Course. Reidy led with 70 first round, Kovach 75, final nine birdies by Kovach forced the playoff. prize money 250 to the winner, 150 to the loser.
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Billy), Haverstick
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Newhouser Clears 100 Wins Mark With 12th Victory
Detroit June 22 Hal Newhouser southpaw ace of the Tigers hurled well in a four hit 6 02 decision over the Yankees yesterday his 12th victory of the season and 100th pitching triumph in seven year big league career. He struck out 10 elevating his 1946 total to 102 in 14 games.
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Faltering Bosox Win First In Two Weeks
Cecil (Tex) Hughson delivered a 1-0 pitching gem over Cleveland’s Bobby Feller, lifting Boston after a two-week drought and widening their AL lead. The Dodgers beat the Cardinals 7-4 to reinforce their NL hold, while Cubs, Tigers, Phillies, Braves, Senators, and Athletics posted wins in a busy slate.
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A’s
Baseball Schedule and Results From Cities and Leagues
A list of upcoming games and recent results across leagues including St. Louis, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Boston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Detroit, Washington, and others. Notable pitchers and scores are mentioned, with both day and night offerings for multiple matchups.
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Favorites Battle Again in Inverness Invitational
Byron Nelson of Toledo and Harold McSpaden teamed to win two matches and lead by two points in the Inverness Invitational. Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret trailed closely, with Hogan and Demaret winning two of their first three matches to reach 11 points as the tournament reached its later rounds.
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Jag) McSpaden
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Inverness
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Jimmy Demaret
Houston
Tex
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Demaret
Duke Back In Football Sinko Named Head Coach
Duquesne University posts Stephen P. Sinko as head football coach and athletic director after a three year lapse. Freshman team games planned for fall with partial varsity slate. full Varsity return targeted for 1947. Al DeLucca named backfield coach. Sinko is a former Duquesne player and 1934 graduate.
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Minn
Duqués+ne
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Aldo
Buff) Donelli
Columbia University
Duquesne
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Naval Reserve
al DeLucca
Pennsylvania
Roundup of Baseball Notes and Celebrity Bets in 1950s Spirit
Baseball chatter from New York highlights Bob Hope joining with Bill Veeck to boost the Indians. Betting talk covers Gene Tunney's challenge to Ray Robinson or Rocky Graziano, Billy Conn’s likely decline. Earlier remarks on Red Patterson predicting a Sox comeback frame a season of injuries and a Wisconsin Rapids crowd witnessing a record-setting White Sox moment.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Bill Veeck, Jr
Bob Hope
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Bob
Gene Tumiey
Ray Robinson
Rocky Graziano
Billy Conn
Billy
Gene
Yanks
Red Patterson
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White Sox
Approve All-Wet Softball Tourney by VFW
The Pennsylvania Amateur Softball Association today approved the statewide overses softball tournament sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The finals run July 24 to 26 at a state encampment in Philadelphia with all players managers coaches and batboys required to be overseas veterans. State Softball Commissioner Edward Ward said the approval allows participants to be eligible for county playoffs leading to the state championship meet.
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Pennsylvania Amateur Softball Association
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Philadelphia
Edward Ward
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