Thomson's Ninth Inning Slam Tops Cardinals 8-7
In New York on June 17 Bobby Thomson erupted with a grand slam off Willard Schmidt to lift the New York Giants to an 8-7 win over the St Louis Cardinals. The blast followed a tense late rally as Thomson broke a 7-7 deadlock in the final frame.
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Miss Kirby Eliminated in British Women’s Amateur Golf
Dot Kirby the U S champion falters in the British Women’s Amateur Championship at Troon as five of ten American entrants are eliminated after two rounds Mae Murray of Rutland Vermont Claire Doran of Cleveland Polly Riley and Mrs Frank Goldthwaite of Fort Worth remain in contention after the first two rounds Kirby loses 3 and 2 to Pat O Sullivan and 4 2 to Philomena Garvey while English favorites seek to restore Curtis Cup prestige
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Doxie Moore Named NBA Supervisor of Officials
New York June 17 Doxie Moore former Milwaukee Hawks coach has been named supervisor of officials for the National Basketball Association.
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Texas League Scores and Standings Highlight Pairings
Baseball results show Beaumont Fort Worth San Antonio Oklahoma City and Houston Tulsa Shreveport with varied innings. Key pitchers include Wyse McKelvey Hopkins and Woolridge while Batting totals appear in a compressed scoreboard.
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European corn borer blamed for massive 1951 U S corn loss
The article notes that experts estimate the European corn borer damaged about 35 million bushels of corn in the United States during 1951, affecting multiple regions including Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis Mobile Little Rock New Orleans and related teams and players.
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Cleopatra Wins Cleopatra Stakes at Arlington Park
Calumet Farm's Real Delight netted a three quarters length victory in the Cleopatra Stakes at Arlington Park to open a 36 day meeting. The 3-year-old filly paid 2 5 , 2 40 and 2 20 with Recover second and Bella Figara third. Home Made won the Astoria Stakes at Aqueduct by four lengths scoring 5 90 3 30 and 2 60.
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Belmont Park Fire Kills 21 Horses and Groom
At Belmont Park in Belmont New York a night fire swept a large barn killing 21 horses and injuring one groom identified as Alfred Mitchell 23 of Laurel Maryland. Fire officials estimated damage at 250000 with many animals saved or unidentifiable. Police firemen and grooms helped evacuate the rest as the track remained closed.
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Kiwanis Beats West Monroe Recreation 23 11 in West Monroe
Kiwanis defeated West Monroe Recreation 23 to 11 in West Monroe last night. Hitting leaders were Pipes McGough and Rawls with two for four each. McGough doubled. Batteries were McGough Pipes and Berry Dudley.
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Minor League Jeeps Hold Lead in Cleaners Standings
In the latest standings update Adams Cleaners remains atop the field with a perfect 1.000 record. The Jeeps and other teams trail with similar perfunctory marks, reflecting a tightly bunched minor league race and steady early play.
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Fields against Jackson Motors set for 3 p.m.
Only scheduled game today features Fields facing Jackson Motors at 3 o clock.
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Arne Hallgren Signs With Braves for Bonus
Vancouver teen Arne Hallgren aged 19, known as Vancouver Ace, signs with the Boston Braves. Reported bonus exceeds $20,000 as details emerge from Vancouver.
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Recreation League schedule and scores from Barkdull Faulk
Jaycees meet North Monroe Lions at 8 p.m. Exchange Club vs V F W at 8 p.m. West Monroe Lions face Progressive Men at 8 p.m. Southside defeats Red Shield 11 to 10 in Senior League with Berger delivering a bases loaded triple. Allis-Chalmers outslugs Fairbanks 15 to 11 as Estep and Odom lead hitters.
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Blue Man Favored In Yan kee Handicap At Suffolk
Blue Man top three year old expected to win the $50,000-added Yan kee Handicap at Suffolk Downs Tuesday. Don McCreary rides the 126 pound favorite as Armageddon King Jolie Risque Rouge Royal Marvel and Academy Award follow with lighter weights. race viewed as one of New England’s richest. Pennsylvania coke output noted separately in the report.
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McDonald to Defend World Title Against Mobley at Kallio Arena
McDonald world light heavyweight champion defends title tonight at Gus Kallio's Wrestling Arena against Rex Mobley Louisiana state champ. This is McDonald's first defense since winning the belt from Jack Curtis in Shreveport. The card also features Charley Laye vs Irish Jack Kelly in the semi final. Doors open at 7 p.m. and 25th ticket free as Irene Reid Appreciation Days observed.
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Robinson Takes Day Of Rest In Training
POMPTON LAKES New Jersey June 16 Ray Robinson the middleweight champion took a day off from training and went to New York to see a show He plans light work until Wednesday and weighs about 159 pounds ahead of his June 23 title bid at Yankee Stadium He will travel tomorrow morning and train in the afternoon.
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Meridian and Hot Springs Split Doubleheader
In the first game Kopach and Lewis lead Meridian past Hot Springs 15 to 3. Parks and Shumaker contribute for Meridian while Kopach and Lewis again pace the team in the second game with Day Grasso and Wasiluk adding support as Meridian wins 8 to 6.
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Yankees Indians Rain Postpones Twinbill Rescheduled
The New York Yankees versus the Cleveland Indians game postponed by rain will be played in Cleveland on July 22 as part of a twi night doubleheader, the Cleveland club announced Monday.
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Boros Gets PGA Invitation to 34th Championship
Julius Boros, Open champion, receives a special PGA invitation to compete in the 34th PGA Championship in Louisville. The by law change, approved by telegraphic vote for this year only, would allow nonmembers to enter if Boros not yet a PGA member, with membership vote next winter. Boros drove from Dallas after winning the Open title with 281 and practiced at Big Spring course as Sam Snead pursues a fourth PGA title.
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