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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1949
Page
6
The piece recalls Bramham’s warning about baseball contracts risking legal challenges and owner ruthlessness, with commentary on the sport’s governance. It also notes sports figures and events from boxing publicity to college baseball and golf, plus a forthcoming interleague basketball announcement.
In a tight Monday game at Narrows New River rallied with a bottom of the ninth run to beat Welch Miners 11 to 10. The visitors had won 11 to 10 the previous day, with pitchers Mitchell the winner and Ketchlek taking the loss as Moncauk, Comerote and Gruber led the offense with multiple RBIs.
Pulaski Counts pushed across six runs in the 11th inning on Monday night to beat the Bluefield Blue Grays 12 to 6, sweeping the three game series. Bluefield starter Bob Bowman was charged with the loss as Pulaski rode six hits in the big 11th inning including a two run double by Little and a one run single by Ferrick.
Silliman defeats Johnson City 3-2 at J. Fred Johnson Park to give the Cherokees their first two-game win streak of the season, aided by Powell King's seventh inning homer and a key defensive play by Gino Fitzner. Johnson City catcher Young injured an ankle but not a break. Silliman allowed six hits, while Brown yielded four.
A lone reader from Hoot Owl Virginia submits a tall tale for the Kingsport Times News bull throwing contest deadline June 15. The tale centers on Cy Lowe from Hoot Owl who seeks Alaska pink salmon, rides an iceberg to Miami Beach, and sells ice, finishing with a chilly reputation.
Appalachian League standings show Pulaski and Bluefield leading, with Johnson City, Elizabethton, and New River in pursuit. Tonight’s games feature Welch at Pulaski, Elizabethton at Bristol, Kingsport at Johnson City, and New River at Bluefield.
Sports Mirror recalls past baseball highlights: today a year ago Hal Newhouser earned his fifth straight win as Detroit beat Philadelphia 2 1. Three years back Bob Feller, after a no hitter at the same venue, shut out the Yankees 2 1 for Cleveland. Five years ago Ike Williams outpointed Sammy Angott in Philadelphia in a 10 round split decision.
Joe Louis concluded his professional boxing career after 61 fights. The heavyweight legend, known for multiple championship defenses, ended his ring tenure with a lasting impact on the sport and a string of record-setting performances.
Morristown faces Johnson City in the first round of the state high school baseball tournament with semi finals moved to Wednesday night. Knoxville High meets Christian Brothers College of Memphis, and Nashville’s North High plays the Morristown Johnson City winner. Final set for Thursday. Walter Johnson note closes the item.
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