Bland edges Red Birds 2 1 in ninth inning thriller
Bland defeats Jefferson City Red Birds 2-1 in a ninth inning comeback at Bland. Koenig hit a disputed home run after a long drive into the weeds, while Norrie Schulte led Bland with three safeties. Townley limited Bland to six hits as the Red Birds suffered their second loss in central Missouri League play.
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Eagles Shoemen Clash For Lead In Softball Night
Softball returns at Washington Park with Missouri Park Eagles versus American Shoes billed as the feature on a three game card. The Trainmen and Shoemen meet in the final game at 9. Grotto faces International Shoes No 2 while Lutherans play International Shoes No 1 in other contests. George Whitley expected to pitch for the Eagles and Johnny Fitzgerald for the Shoes. Both teams tied for first in the Senior League. game postponed from Friday due to cold weather. A record crowd is predicted. defending city champions Eagles lost to American Shoes 5 2 in a prior meeting.
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Forte Favored 10 Win From Salica At Shibe Park
Forty-two year old rivalry heats a bantamweight title night as Forte, the 8 to 5 favorite, seeks a second win over Salica before more than 20 000 fans at Shibe Park. Their last meeting ended Salica defending the title on a close decision after Forte led early.
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Brown's Work in Relief Role Stands Alone
Notes from the big leagues highlight Mace Brown as Brooklyn Dodgers bullpen king with a strong relief record. Reminiscing on Pirates days, Brown pitched many innings, helped in 123 NL games but lacked a complete game for years, with notable Sept 7, 1936, and July 4, 1933, performances. The piece surveys pitching trends, league leaders, and standout players across the NL and AL, noting disappointments and comebacks, and discusses lefty pitching’s impact on Dodgers' fortunes.
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Centertown Tops Pleasant Valley 5-3 in Sunday Contest
Centertown defeated Pleasant Valley 5-3 as Centertown scored all its runs in the second and third innings while Pleasant Valley managed runs in the fourth and eighth frames. Final line shows Centertown 5, Pleasant Valley 3.
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Indians Withdraw Demands After Doubleheader Wins
The Cleveland Indians, after sweeping a doubleheader against the Athletics, sign a statement withdrawing claims or demands related to the dispute. The move comes a year after the events that triggered the protest, signaling a shift in the club’s stance and ending public contention.
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Yankees escalate AL lead with sixth win in nine over Indians
The New York Yankees extended their dominant run by beating the Cleveland Indians 3-2, matching a 28 game hitting streak for Joe Dimaggio as Red Ruffing shut down the opponents and the crowd reached 43,962. The day also featured a season-wide turnout of 186,782, with Dodgers and Cardinals split a doubleheader and Boston sweeping two from Chicago.
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Blozis Sets World, American Shot Put Marks
Al Blozis of Georgetown University set a new world record and new American standard in the shot put at the Fathers' Day display in New York. He threw the eight pound shot 74 feet 214 inches, surpassing Bill Watson's 70 feet 1 inch. Blozis also produced 56 feet 6 1 8 inches with the 16 pound ball, beating his own American mark and Elmer Hackney's 55 feet 10 3 8 inches.
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Week End Sport Briefs Highlights From Golf to Tennis Wins
Clayton Heafner storms from ninth to win Mahoning Valley Open with 276 total overpowering P G A champion Byron Nelson by one stroke. Patty Berg defeats Mrs Burt Weil 7 and 6 to win Western Open. Al Blazis sets world and US marks in shot put. Lou Greggory wins AAA 20 kilo meter run. Millrose A A A takes team title. Paul Ibarra sets world 20 kilo meter run record. Harvard crew defeats Yale for fourth straight Regatta win. Frankie Parker defeats Don McNeill in final of triple tennis tourney.
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Father's Day Ring Return Stars Leonard Tendler Bout
On Father's Day at the Polo Grounds Benny Leonard and Lew Tendler staged a playful revival of their 1922 clash. The crowd saw Leonard, slimmer then, use brains and feints to outpace Tendler, echoing a legendary lightweight duel. A carnival of sports accompanied the boxing nostalgia.
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Sedalia Juniors top Tigers to seize league lead
The Sedalia Junior American Legion team beat the Jefferson City Tigers 5-4 to move into first place in the Central Missouri Legion race. Sedalia scored four runs in the seventh inning without a hit, two batters were hit, one walked, and another reached on an error.
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Pastor and Scott Meet in 10 Round Griffith Stadium Bout
New Yorks Bob Pastor and Texas born local heavyweight Buddy Scott clash in a 10 round bout at Griffith Stadium in Washington as both seek a crack at champion Joe Louis title. Pastor enters as 2 to 1 favorite due to ring experience and reputation.
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Easy Does It At First Go Slow With That Backswing
Golf instruction notes from Harold Calderwood at Jefferson City Country Club emphasize a careful backswing with a proper pivot and wrists cocking before starting the downswing. The piece urges players to avoid rushing the top of the swing and to pause briefly for better control.
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Fenske Promoted. Conn Favored for Heavyweight Title
Miler Chuck Fenske rises from private to private first class at Camp Shelby and earns a rating while serving as assistant athletic director for the 135th medical regiment. In boxing news, Billy Conn is tipped as a strong challenger to become heavyweight champion next Wednesday night amid chatter in his hometown. The roundup touches on baseball lore, odd plays, and a Virginia junior league miscue involving Ayvazion, Durham, and Daniels as the page wraps with a note to continue on page 6.
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Raefner Captures First Golf Crown at Mahoning Valley Open
Clayton Heafner soared to victory in the Mahoning Valley Open at Girard Ohio finishing 276 for the 72 holes. The Linville North Carolina pro trailed by six strokes at the halfway mark before storming through mud and water to win by four strokes, his first circuit triumph in three years.
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Parker tops McNeill in triple a tennis final
Frankie Parker of Altadena Salif upset national champion Don McNeill 6-2 6-4 6-2 to win the triple a invitational tennis tournament in St Louis. McNeill and Parker seeded lost the championship doubles 6-2 6-3 6-3 to Wayne Sabin and Gardnar Muller.
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Noodciation Stages Sizzling Flag Chase Report
In the American Association a tight pennant race narrows to 16 percentage points between Louisville and Columbus after a day of doubleheaders. Minneapolis won twice, 3 to 2 and 6 to 0, moving past Indianapolis to take second as Kansas City drops to third.
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Louis Defends Title as Conn Favored to Win Decision
Joe Louis prepares for his 18th heavyweight title defense against Billy Conn in Greenwood Lake New York. Promoters project a 40,000 crowd and a gate near 500000 as Louis trains to counter Conn’s speed and is expected to seek a quick knock out in the first round. Louis co-manager John Roxborough labels Conn the most dangerous opponent, while Louis spars with Fitch and Ritchie ahead of the Wednesday night bout.
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Daily Baseball Scores From Yesterday’s Games
National League outcomes include Cincinnati 3 to 8 loss to New York 2 3, Chicago 6 to 4 over Philadelphia 0 to 8, Boston 5, Pittsburgh two games with one postponed by rain, Brooklyn 8 to 0 over St. Louis 1 to 3. American League results show Boston 8 to 6 over Chicago, Philadelphia 10 to 4 over St Louis with a second game postponed, Detroit 5 to 4 over Washington delayed by darkness, New York 3 to 2 over Cleveland. American Association standings note Kansas City 1 over Columbus 4, Milwaukee 4 to 6 over Toledo 1 to 3, Minneapolis 3 to 9 over Indianapolis 2 to 8, Louisville 9 to 1 over St Paul 2 to 0.
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Owls Fall To Columbia Travelers In 2 North Missouri League
The Jefferson City Owls lost 7 to 15 to the Columbia Travelers in a 2 North Missouri League game at Washington Park. Time ended after six innings. Boone County offense erupted with eight runs in the first inning led by Buddy Bremerkamp’s homer. Wright collected two singles and a double for Columbia, while the Owls’ Reed and Bremerkamp contributed solid efforts.
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Major deep Leaders by the Associated Press baseball hits and runs
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