Indians Rally Boosts Pennant Talk After New York Split
The Indians win big in New York and drop a 4-3 11-inning defeat amid a strong road trip. Yankees Casey Stengel notes Cleveland depth. Dodgers Braves Cubs and White Sox win as pennant chatter grows.
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Valdes Emerges As Fresh Challenger To Marciano
New York sportswriter Harry Grayson hails Nino Valdes as a potential top contender after a two round win over Hurricane Tommy Jackson at Madison Square Garden. Grayson notes Valdes size reach and power, sees him ready for a Marciano challenge, and recalls Valdes recent prior victory over Charles and a knockout of Henry Neuhaus.
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Valdes Returns to Ring Sparks Sunnyside Gardens Fight
Valdes returns to boxing in 1952 under Bobby Gleason at Sunnyside Gardens in Long Island after a long layoff. He faces Joe McFadden in a dramatic bout broadcast on local TV, with McFadden knocked down twice before Valdes wins by knockout in the eighth. Spectators fill bars and boxing fans rush to see the finish.
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From Slump to Comeback Valdes Reclaims Heavyweight Stature
The piece traces Nino Valdes rise from a lethargic decline to a decisive comeback. He rebounded with knockouts and decisions over Omelio Agramonte Charles Matt Daniels Charley Williams Newhaus and James J Parker, transforming into a lean 204 pound heavyweight. Valdes gains form, height advantage and a confident, bright persona noted by observers.
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Special Clock May Help Trackmen Beat Landy
Ohio University track coach Jim Johnson unveils an electrical timer and pace setter to guide runners against John Landy. The device resembles a carnival Humber wheel with a 60 second sweep hand, flashing light, bells and a revolving disc, offering half second calibration and integrated starter timing. Johnson says it eliminates coach clock watching and speeds result delivery to spectators.
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Middletown 1954 City Golf Champion Pague Wins
Walt Pague captured Middletown’s 1954 city golf title at Wildwood Golf Club after a 36 hole playoff over Dick Getter. Pague finished 159 to Getter’s 170, with key birdies on the second and eleventh holes sealing a decisive victory.
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Reds Split With Bues Face Road Reds
Cincinnati Reds wrap a home stand with a split against the Pirates after an 8-7 stretch, then head on a 13 game road swing starting with Detroit exhibition. Johnny Temple and Frank Thomas supply early offense, but Pittsburgh pins a late rally to steal the second game.
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Cooke Named Coach at Northwestern High School
James L. Cooke of New Carlisle Ohio was named head basketball coach at Northwestern High School Clark County replacing Vaughn Taylor who is entering the armed forces. Cooke a 1952 Defiance College graduate has joined the staff.
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Light Teams Left In State Tourney
In Urbana Ohio the St Paris Lakers handed Newton Falls its first loss of the season in the National Baseball Congress state tournament. Newton Falls was 17 0 before the defeat. Beulah Park of Columbus defeated Waverly Reds 63 in the second game. Eight teams remain in the double elimination tourney which began July 7 with 20 teams and semifinals begin August 1.
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Harshman Tops Red Sox in 16strikeout Shutout Bid
Chicago left hander Jack Harshman, traded from the Giants, struck out 16 Boston batters in a 5-2 win for the White Sox. The San Diego native, 27, improved to 7-4 with a slider that he credits as his best pitch, while he aims for improved control and consistency.
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South Wins Ohio Valley All Star Game Again
In Athens Ohio the South defeated the North 84 to 0 at Nelsonville in the Ohio Valley League eastern district all star game. It was the second annual event, with the South also winning last year by 2 to 1.
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Hammons Captures Wildwood Championship Golf Final
Tom Hammons won the Wildwood Club Tournament Championship Flight by defeating Bob Hammerle 1-up in a 36 hole final. Hammons survived Hammerle’s rally to claim the title on the 36th hole after a see saw match with key holes trading blows.
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Vice Toweel Debuts in Lightweight Bout With Costa
Vic Toweel former world bantam champion makes his American debut as a lightweight against Carmelo Costa in Brooklyn. Costa, a Brooklyns youth, is unbeaten in 24 fights with 21 wins and 3 draws and fights tonight on ABC-TV from Eastern Parkway at 10 pm EDT.
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Hammerle and McCabe Tie for Low Gross in Wildwood Golf
Bob Hammerle and Bill McCabe tied for low gross with 72 at Wildwood Golf Course. Hammerle 38-34-72 and McCabe 37-35-72 led a field including Chuck Kent 37-37-74 and Johnny Warner 38-35-74. Blind bogey honors produced a 10 way first place tie with 77.
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