Demaret Wins New Mexico Open With 268 Strokes
Jimmy Demaret clipped five strokes off par for a 67 in the fourth round to finish 72 holes at 268 and win the Albuquerque Open. Stewart Alexander was second at 272 after a 65, while Clayton Heafner tied for fourth at 274. Dutch Harrison led the group at 275, with Lloyd Mangrum and others earning prizes in the top 10. Demaret’s 1947 course record of 64 at the University of New Mexico remained unbroken.
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N. M
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Ojai
Calif
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Alexander
Lexington
N. C
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Clayton Heafner
Charlotte, N.C
E. J
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Little Rock
Ark
University of New Mexico
Jere
Lloyd Mangrum
Mangrum
Harrison
Heafner
George Schoux
Mamroneck
Bill Nary
Phoenix
Ariz
George Schneiter
Ogden
Utah
Lee Griffith
Herman Kelser
Akron
Johnny Bulla
Marty Furgol
Utes
Yankees sweep Browns behind Raschi in doubleheader win
Yanks pitcher Vic Raschi earned his seventh straight victory and second straight shutout as New York defeated St. Louis 2-0 in the second game of a Sunday doubleheader after a 4-3 win in the opener. Bobby Brown delivered the walkoff hit in the ninth to spark the first-game triumph. The two wins pull New York within a half game of the idle Philadelphia Athletics. St. Louis dropped to seventh after their sixth straight defeat.
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Vic Haschl
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Yanks
Bobby Brown
Yankees
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Lewis de Ruivew
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Arial
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Dente
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WeQuinn
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Cleveland Indians
Bob Lemon
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Dick Fowler
Bob Savage
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Tipton
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Kenny Keltner
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Veland
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Eid Guerra
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Red Senoendle
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Redbirds
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nippy Jones
al Brazle
Phils
Nick, Strincevich
Birds
Richie Ashburn
Phillies
Braves Brittle Cubs 1-0 Behind Sain Heroics
Johnny Sain pitched and batted Braves to a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Sain blanked the Cubs on four hits and drove in the lone run with a single scoring Jim Russell. Only scattered hits and strong defense defined the tight game on Sunday.
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Chicago
Johnny Sain
Cubs
Jim Russell
Berton Oid
McAjorgo
Sturgeon
Ab Lowrey
Moman
Mlucueor
Tim Muli
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Holmes
Lola
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Meyer
Sein Torteron
Batt
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Chine Man
Pulaski Scores In 9th To Win
Pulaski County toppled Welch Miners 10 to 5 with five runs in the ninth inning on Sunday. Boudreau hit a two aboard homer as Orloman, Pfister, Little, and Porterese added run scoring hits in the rally. Welch answered with two in the bottom of the ninth.
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W. Va
Pulaski County
Welch Miners
Boudreau
Posterese
Pfister
Orleman
Garing
Hoffnerland
Baubac
Garvey
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Orloman
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Aingla
Thea
Polabel
Rogan and Bileter
Wheaton
Kumo
Zale and Graziano Become Ring Rivals in Newark Bout
Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano, the knockout experts, will clash for a third time at Ruppert Stadium Newark Wednesday night in a 15 round title bout. Graziano favored 6 to 12 to retain the crown as 20,000 fans and a $350,000 gate are anticipated. Other week cards feature Kid Gavilan vs Minelli, McAllister vs West, Maxim vs Valentino, Basora vs Charity, and Angott vs Miles.
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Rocky Graziano
Tony Zale
Joe Walcott
Yankee Stadium
Graziano
Gary
Quick Kaye
Zale
Rocky Kicking
Chicago
Johnny
Ropea
Madison Square Garden
Cuba
Kid Gavilan
Livo ‘Minelli
Milan
Italy
Baltimore
Charley McAllister
Sonny Boy West
San Francisco
Cleveland
Joey Maxim
Pat Valentino
Weanenday
Jose Basora
Puerto Rico
Rugged Burl Charity
Youngstown
Jerome Stadium
Sammy Angott
Washington, Pa
Buster Miles
Indianapolis
Huntington
W. Va
Indians Clip Macks To Take Twin Bill Standings Hit
In a twin bill sweep the Indians defeated the Macks to climb the Appalachian League standings. The card also lists related results from the American and National Leagues, including Cleveland and Brooklyn games, with multiple city matchups and current records. Local standings show Bluefield, Johnson City, and Bristol in play while other leagues post results across the circuit.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Louie
Phiadelphia
Abellayburgh
Munger
Tony Some
Dodgers Take Short Game From Redlegs
Brooklyn pitcher Joe Hatten holds Cincinnati to two hits as the Dodgers win 5-0 in a rain shortened five inning game. Jackie Robinson appears at third base in his first major league game for Brooklyn, while How ard Fox is shelled for eight hits. Dodgers and Reds halted after 45 minute delay with 26,584 in attendance.
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Joe Hatten
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnnati Reds
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Single
Hi Ann
Brooks
Howard Fox
Jackie Robinson
Joe Jorxonson
Leo Durocher
Robinson
Brooklyn
Abe
Sauer
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Stalicup
Mikeisa
Ellen
Fox
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Stallcup
Pirates Edge Giants in 4-3 nightcap victory
Pirates top Giants 4-3 after Ralph Kiner homered in the ninth to break a 3-3 tie. Ken Frinkle was the winning pitcher. Giants won the opener 16-4. Kiner claims his fourth homer of the season. Also notes newborn heart fact at end.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Frank Merriwell
Ralph Kinar
Pirates
New York Giants
Giants
Ken Frinkle
Kiner
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Singleton
Mitzgeral
Homer
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Kner
Man Who Made Globe Circling Baseball Tour Tells His Story
William Lynch recounts the 1868 world barnstorming baseball tour led by A G Spalding. The lone survivor of 36 players recalls travels from Australia to Colombo and Dublin, lavish receptions, and a Delmonico’s honor with Mark Twain in New York.
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William
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A. G., Spalding
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Chicago Colts
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Cap
Anson
Johnny Ward
New York Giants
John K. Tener
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Mark Twain
Boston Climbs Toward Lead Beating Tigers in doubleheader
Boston Red Sox swept a Sunday doubleheader from Detroit Tigers 5-4 and 12-4, moving from seventh to a tie for fourth in the American League. Ted Williams Stan Spence and Vern Stephens homered in the second game as Boston extended its winning streak to five. Detroit used nine pitchers in the opener as Boston tied the game late on a Spence homer, while Williams and Spence supplied power in the second game to seal the sweep.
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Red Sox
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Igera
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Stan
Spence
Vern Stephena
Sox
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Red Hose
Stan Spence
Berry Ae
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Kell
Werts
Bpence
Stephens
Wertz
William
Doerr
Homarins
Flarris
Johnson
Quermier
Gray
Kloter
Ferris
Tobhette
Williama. Spence
Stenhene
Rebels Edge Bluefield 8-4 In First Game Of Doubleheader
New River Rebels beat Bluefield 8-4 behind Bill Pollock as starter. Jack Crosswhite led Rebel hitters with a double and two singles. Rain ended the nightcap after four innings. Bluefield led 5-4 after four in game two before play halted.
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W. Va
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Bill Pollock
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Visthora Atailed
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Coltento
Pernell
Poutaney
Cook
Faawa
Gale
Elizabethton Triumphs in Doubleheader Sweep 10-4
Elizabethton won a two game series with a 10 to 4 victory at home, aided by key hits and timely runs. The Cherokees dropped their ninth straight game, while Bill Smith took the loss in the nightcap, as Kingsport struggled to slow Elizabethton’s offense.
White Sox split Washington doubleheader in Chicago
Chicago White Sox defeated the Washington Senators 10 to 4 in game one and 11 to 4 in game two before 15,172 fans. Don Kellaway led a 15-hit attack with four singles in the opener as Joe Haynes left with an injury but earned the win.
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Bid Hudson
Forrest Thompson
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Joe Haynes
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Bristol and Johnson City Washout Ends Red Birds Streak
Rain washed out the Bristol Johnson City game in the fourth inning as the Red Birds had their six game winning streak intact. Gust Poulos drew a walk for Johnson City before the delay halted play with flooded infield conditions. The teams planned to travel to Welch for games against the Miners on the following nights.
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Toon
Bristol
Hed Birds
Gust Poulos
Red Birds
Welch
Miners
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