Gordon powers Indians to double win over Yankees
Former Yankee Joe Gordon slugged three home runs and drove in six as Cleveland beat the New York Yankees 7-5 and 9-4. The Indians opened the nightcap with a two-run blast and later added a six-run seventh to seal the double victory. Gordon’s heroics pushed Cleveland three and a half games ahead of Philadelphia while New York remained six back in third.
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Sterlington Solvents field hustling Big Eight club
Sterlington Louisiana June 12 special The Commercial Solvents baseball club of Sterlington features 15 players from the plant workforce. Notable members include Tom Duncan 35 a catcher known for home runs, Lefty Taylor and Ed Higgs pitchers, and M Crow a righthander. Outfielders George Miller Booth plus Tim Taylor Dan Allbritton infielders Roswell Albritton and others round out a diverse roster.
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Ramblers Tie Night Opener Win With 5 1 Victory
Columbia Ramblers defeat Winnsboro Red Sox 5 to 1 in Columbia's first night baseball game at the new park. Lefty Smith struck out eleven, while Ray Hoffman pitched for Winnsboro. Key moments include Medak and Albritton scoring in the fourth and five innings producing two more runs for Columbia. A rematch with Winnsboro tentatively set for June 21 at Winsboro with three more Ramblers home games upcoming.
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Pro Basketball Players Face Summer Borscht Circuit
New roundup notes officials worried players seek summer pay on outdoor courts in Catskill hotels. Contracts blur lines over permitted activity and college ties, with pro leagues wary of eligibility and relations with colleges.
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Smith records time and umpires with attendance noted
Byline Smith clocks 2 06 as umpires Luray Hinton and Dunn oversee the event with attendance listed at 1034 paid spectators.
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Curtis Harrell In Tag Scramble With Mobley Carlin
Tag team scramble headlines a Tuesday mat show at Kallio's featuring Rex Mobley and Jack Curtis against Henry Harrell and Johnny Carlin. The 90 minute main event offers two falls with preliminaries starting at 8:50 p.m. as summer hours shift the start time.
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Hill Supplied Incident Almost Ended U S Distance Run
New York dispatch recalls the 1932 Olympic 5000m finish where Ralph Hill of Oregon nearly toppled Lauri Lehtinen of Finland for a share of the gold. Hill’s 14 30.0 matched the American outdoor record and underscored U S distance strength versus European rivals leading to London.
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Boxing Plight Deepens as Old Guard Weighs Heavyweight Prospects
New York, June 12. Harry Grayson notes boxing at a low ebb with veterans Louis, Walcott, and Zale among the few first rate fighters. He observes a dwindling crop since the war, cites Charles as a rising talent, and laments the shift of athletic talent toward college sports.
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Hogan Wins U S Open At Riviera In Record Style
Ben Hogan captured the U S Open at Riviera Country Club with a 72 hole total of 276 a 2 under par mark breaking the tournament record. Jim Demaret finished second at 278 with Turnesa third at 280 Bobby Locke was fourth and Sam Snead tied for fourth at 283 Hogan earned 2000 in prize money while Demaret took 1500 and Locke 1000. This win makes Hogan the first to win both the U S Open and the PGA Championship in the same year since 1922.
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Jerry Davis Signs With Chicago Cardinals
Jerry Davis a Southeastern Louisiana half back and 1947 NFL draftee has signed a 1948 contract with the Chicago Cardinals. Navy air corps veteran and three letters in football and track at Southeastern Louisiana are highlighted by Cardinal president Ray Bennigsen in announcing the deal.
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Benny Leonard Says Boxers No Longer Work At It
Benny Leonard stated shortly before his death in the St Nicholas Arena ring that boxers “don’t work at it any more.” The remark reflects his view on lax preparation and discipline among fighters of his era.
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