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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1952
Page
11
In Boston a quartet of new faces failed to spark much interest while Tiger Woods made his debut at Wolcott Camp. Charles is favored to win as he faces Walcott in Philadelphia, with betting around two to one for Charles.
Two undefeated teams Luther an and Mid State clash in Jefferson City Civic Sofiali league with first place at stake. Last night Baptist pitcher George Atel bright won in relief to defeat Schell Construction 10 to 1, Baptist ending a three game skid. Seven Baptists had two hits each, George Schupp homered and scored twice. Schell and Baptists share last place with a three game losing streak.
Yesterday’s nine player deal between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox dominates early chatter as ex-Tigers Hoot Evers and Johnny Lipon appear in Boston against Cleveland while ex-Red Sox Walter Dropo and Don Lenhardt join Detroit. Cleveland tops Boston 6 0 with strong hitting. Boston’s new lineup struggles as Detroit also loses to Philadelphia 9 1.
The scores show multiple games across leagues including Milwaukee beating Toledo 9 to 3, Denver edging Colorado Springs 1 0, and Wichita defeating Muebla Omana 4 1. Other matchups include Salina Sapiin vs Muskager 4 0 and Topeka 3 over Nuledinsan 5.
Woods was named president of the Presbyterian Activities association, a bowling led group with other church sports. Officers named include Bill Ott vice president J B Jeans secretary and Alf Becker treasurer. Retiring officers include Jim Towson Woods and John Rust. Jeans was secretary last year. Captains named for bowling next season include Bill Ott Norman Amos Dean Goff Ed Little John Kitzgerald Gerald Bob Rendall and Ralph. A Pacific Coast meeting in August will select the eighth baseball league captain. Attendance in league games through June 1 shows a drop of 24 929.
Cass Carpenter hit a home run and a double to lead the Red Birds to a 9-5 victory over Bordeaux in a Midget League opener at the Duensing Tract diamond. It was the season’s first game for both clubs and featured other local results and upcoming matchups.
New York's Johnny Saxton, 22 and 28 fight unbeaten, is the favorite against Luther Rawlings in a 10 round welterweight bout at Chicago Stadium. Rawlings, 23, carries a three inch height and weight edge, with a disputed March 12 loss to Jimmy Carter cited as context. The fight is to be telecast nationally.
The Boston Red Sox acquire George Kell and Hoot Evers in a landmark deal that also involves Jim Lipon and Dizzy Trout. Boston fans largely oppose the swap while Detroit backers applaud. The Tigers receive Walt Dropo Don Lenhardt Johnny Pesky and Fred Hatfield and Bill Wight. Experts say Kell’s bat and Evers defense boost Boston. Detroit gains power with Dropo Lenhardt Wertz in a high cash exchange linked to a Braves Reds deal.
Old timer Satch Paige delivered a 17 inning win driving in the decisive run on his third hit of the game as the Browns beat the Senators 4 3 in 17 innings. Three Browns pitchers held Washington to two early runs after Paige entered in the 12th.
In Western Association action Hutchinson beat Ft Smith 13 8 to extend its win streak to five. Salina moved within half a game of second place after a big win over Joplin. George Morgan led Salina with three hits, while Topeka’s Jack Lewis hit a ninth inning homer and Muskoge’s Ed Sassone earned the victory to improve to 6-0.
Milwaukee remains in front in the A A standings with a 4- run comeback over Toledo as Louisville beats St. Paul 2-0 to move into second place. Kansas City drops to third after a 7-1 loss to Columbus while Indianapolis downed Minneapolis 7-5. Floyd Melliere pitched for Kansas City, while Columbus ace earned his fifth straight complete game victory after a prior loss. Columbus closes to within one percent of a fourth-place tie with Minneapolis. Milwaukee leads by eight games.
A two percent shore golf tournament for amateurs is scheduled Sunday on the California course. Copeflight golfers from Central Missouri are expected to participate in the second annual event. Fifty-eight played last year. entry lists this year are expected to grow. Winners earn trophies in three flights with a medalist prize for low score through 14 holes. Qualifying begins Sunday morning, with finals in the afternoon. Defending champion is Ken Lanning of Rolla. runner up Jim Patton of Lebanon.
Milwaukee, June 4 AP Eight keglers remain undefeated in the Masters Invitational Two-elimination match competition tied to the American Bowling Congress tournament. Notables include Junie McMahon Chicago Andy Varipapa Hempstead Ned Day West Allis Steve Wary Cleveland Charlies Polish Caspian Mich Don Nesta Watertown Wis Wile Jard Taylor South Charleston Jack Sudberg Portland Ore and defending champion Lee Jouglard Detroit in the losers bracket.
Volney Ashford Missouri Valley college track coach announced 19 track fluttermen, including Neil Elmer from North 10 Mile drive, who just graduated and won the MCAA Conference shot put. Missouri Valley track team claimed the conference title for the seventh straight year, with two victories in nine meets.
The Fechtel Stag softball team won their fourth straight game 4 to 2 over the Fulton Merchants. A two run burst in the first inning and later capitalized on walks and hits helped Buc Van Loo to a strong outing. Fulton scored late, but Fechtels held on to extend their winning streak and set up a return tilt with Fulton Friday night.
Helsinki dispatch reports Russia will send a large team of up to 300 athletes to the 1956 Olympic Games from July 19 to August 3. Officials expect a strong showing in most sports but will skip field hockey. Moscow papers had urged athletes to prepare, with observers noting easing East West tension as a possible motive.
Betsy Rawls, 24, of Austin Texas, rises to No 1 in professional women’s golf after winning the Trans Continental Championship and vaulting to $9510 08 in earnings. The shadow of Babe Didrikson Zaharias endures as Zaharias recovers from surgery and remains the era’s leading figure.
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