Zernial Fined for Confrontation. Trade Looms for Athletics
Philadelphia Athletics President Earle Mack says outfielder Gus Zernial faces a $250 fine after a heated dugout exchange with manager Eddie Joost at Connie Mack Stadium. GM Mack indicates Zernial could be traded, with six clubs showing interest, while Joost calls the confrontation personal and unresolved.
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AAU Track Meet Draws Nation's Top Athletes Next Weekend
The St. Squis AAU meet brings 18 defending champions and three world record holders to a two day event. California's Jack D Davis competes for Los Angeles Athletic Club, aiming for high hurdles and sprint titles. Wes Santee of Kansas may join, sparking talk of a possible four minute mile. Parry O'Brien, Fortune Gordien, and Mal Whitefield headline, with O'Brien already breaking his own world shot put mark and Gordien holding the discus record.
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Oklahoma A&M Edges Arizona 5-4 in NCAA Baseball
In Omaha Borland blanked Arizona for eight innings and singled home the decisive run in the 14th inning as Oklahoma A&M defeated Arizona 5-4. Thomas allowed two runs through 13 innings plus the 14th, while Borland struck out eight and added two hits. Missouri eliminated Massachusetts 8-1 earlier, setting up a lower bracket clash with Oklahoma A&M.
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Andrade Scores Win Over Chavez in Boston Bout
Youthful Cisco Andrade of Compton wins by ninth round technical knockout over veteran Carlos Chavez of Los Angeles at Boston Arena. The 23 year old improves to 13 1 2 with 24 pro bouts and eyes a title shot after stopping Chavez who was bleeding from eye cuts.
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Steelers to Begin 1954 Training at St Bonaventure
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they will start training for the 1954 NFL season at St Bonaventure College in Olean New York on July 28, with sessions kicking off in late July.
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Rocky Marciano Faces Ezzard Charles In Stadium Title Fight
In New York at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night 40 000 fans are expected as Rocky Marciano and Ezzard Charles duel for the world heavyweight crown. Marciano holds a 46 straight victory streak and 17 to 5 odds while Charles seeks to end the jinx with a potential return bout within 90 days.
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Mayfield and Bolt tied in Virginia Beach Open after third round
Shelly Mayfield of Chicopee Mass tied fiery Tommy Bolt at 194 after three rounds of the $15,000 Virginia Beach Open. Bolt led by three after a 62 but shot 68 Saturday. Pete Cooper and Freddie Haas pursued with 195 and 197 totals respectively. Doug Ford 198 and Wally Ulrich posted 60 at 67.
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Fight For Bat Leadership In Longhorn League Heats Up
The Longhorn League features a tight race for batting leader with Frank Saffran of Sweetwater at .393 and a four point edge. Artestia leads team batting at .314, Duane White of Roswell has 73 hits, while Jolting Joe Bauman dominates slugging with 148 total bases, 23 homers, and 79 RBIs.
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Louis picks Rocky as upset overtrained claim
New York June 12 Joe Louis watched Rocky Marciano box three rounds and said the heavyweight champion was overtrained. The Brown Bomber stood by his pick that Marciano would knock out challenger Ezzard Charles within 10 rounds.
Bartzen, Hernandez Reach Texas Sectional Tennis Final
Top seed Bernard Bartzen of Dallas and Johnny Hernandez of the University of Texas advance to the Texas Sectional final after semifinals. Bartzen defeated Sammy Giammaia 6-1 6-3 6-0, while Hernandez edged David Snyder 7-5 7-5 6-4.
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Le Mans Grand Prix Opens With Fast Pace Record
In Le Mans France on June 12 Joss Gonzales of Argentina and Maurice Trintig nant of France led early in the Grand Prix race Gonzales setting a lap record at an average speed of 118.21 mph on the 8.6 mile circuit Featuring winding roads and sharp right angle turns Gonzales took an early lead over Trintig nant as both drivers topped the field.
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Masked Marvel Set for Lubbock Arena Return
The Masked Marvel from Pretoria returns to Sled Allen's Arena in a main event two out of three falls 1 hour match against Johnnie Demchuck. Semi final features Judo Jack Terry vs Bob Cummings with Cowboy Carlson vs Logger Larsen in a 20 minute first bout. Tickets available by phone or arena office.
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Contreras Dominates Big State League Pitching
Galveston pitcher Roy Contreras rules the Big State League after Tyler Bill Bagwell left for the Texas League. Bagwell led with 11 wins, Contreras has 10, and Contreras also tops in strikeouts with 72. Corpus Christi’s Charlie Bigham leads batting at .402. Dean Stafford of Galveston drives 55 RBIs and 14 homers, tied for doubles at 19 with Nellie Daehn of Temple.
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Imbros Wins Californian Stakes in Hollywood Park Derby Showdown
Imbros and Determine ran first and second in the $121,400 Californian Stakes at Hollywood Park. Imbros led from the start with Johnny Longden aboard and held a length lead at the wire, while Determine challenged down the stretch after a patient ride by Ray York. High Scud finished third in the nine horse field.
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First Casting Club Tourney Set Today
The Lubbock Casting Club will hold its first tournament at 2 p.m. in Carlisle Park with five events on the program. Events include 3s oz accuracy bait 5 oz accuracy bait skish wet fly accuracy and dry fly accuracy. Divisions cover boys and girls up to 13 and 14–17, and adults 18-up for both sexes.
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Colts Sign Romero From New Mexico Military Institute
The Baltimore Colts announce the signing of Albert Sanchez Romero, offensive halfback from New Mexico Military Institute, joining the National Pro Football League roster.
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