Thomson Slam Caps Giants Comeback Over Cardinals in Dramatic Finish
Bobby Thomson belted a grand slam off Willard Schmidt in the ninth to lift the New York Giants 8 7 over the St Louis Cardinals at the Polo Grounds. Thomson, mired in 17 at bats, delivered the decisive blow after Enos Slaughter and Peanuts Lowrey sparked late Card rallies. The victory narrows the Giants’ gap to three games behind the idle Dodgers.
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Linton Daily Citizen declares Democratic editorial stance
The Linton Daily Citizen an Indiana newspaper of the Democratic editorial association notes its daily except weekends home ownership and 1900 founding under present owner with second class post office status in Linton Indiana.
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Classified Ad Rates and Policies
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Maxim May Lose Crown to Robinson
In Grossinger New York on June 17 sports writers warned light heavyweight champion Joe Maxim risks his title against Sugar Ray Robinson at Yankee Stadium Monday night. Robinson is seen as the quicker challenger while Maxim’s form has raised doubts after sparring heavily and being critiqued by Jack Dempsey and trainer observers.
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Standings and Results From Yesterday in Major League Play
Standings show New York 8 over St. Louis 7 and Philadelphia 5 over Pittsburgh 4. Only games scheduled. no further games listed.
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Boros Granted Eligibility for PGA Tournament
Julius Boros, newly crowned National Open Champion, is made eligible to compete in the PGA Championship as the PGA relaxes by-laws. A telegraphic poll of the 13 member executive committee shows at least a majority approves the change.
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U.P
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Professional Golfers Association
PGA
Nine vote to suspend by laws on PGA members in tourney
The by laws blocking non PGA players were suspended by nine voters. Boros is excluded as he has not reached the five year pro requirement. The 32 year old from New England out of Mid Pines NC had just won the Open in Dallas last Saturday and traveled here.
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Linton Graduate Wins Purdue Merit Scholarship
Lafayette Indiana June 17 George Fe Mercier son of Mr and Mrs Octave Mercier Linton route two a graduate of the Linton Stockton high school has received a special merit scholarship effective with the opening of the fall semester in September at Purdue University announced by Dr Jean Harvey executive secretary of the
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Octave Mercier
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Indiana University Scholarships Overview
The university outlines a scholarship program with renewable awards during undergraduate study if academic requirements are met. State scholarships, created by the General Assembly of Indiana, cover up to $35 per semester in fee remission. Special Merit scholarships honor high school graduates with exceptional ability and promise and offer similar $35 per semester fee remission, with Alumni Scholarships also described.
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Purdue Scholarships Emphasize Need Merit Tests and Recommendations
Purdue University awards scholarships through the Purdue Alumni Scholarship Foundation based on need and achievement. Honorary scholarships recognize exceptional scholarship but confer no monetary value. All candidates must pass scholarship tests and be recommended for consideration.
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Body recovered in Indiana drowning incident
The body of Lloyd Farner a 14 year old from Lochiel was recovered Monday from Pine Creek after he drowned on Sunday while swimming with three companions at Fowler Indiana local authorities reported the incident and identified the missing boy.
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