Jake McClain Wrecks Rio Grande Valley Pitching Prospects
Harlingen star Jake McClain batted at a .471 start and tops the Rio Grande Valley League with 24 homers 93 RBIs 191 total bases and 100 hits while leading in runs stolen bases and doubles. The 190-pound six-foot cleanup hitter is praised by manager Sam Harshaney and peers for his discipline refined swing and steady play.
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Cleveland
Lou Boudreau
San Angelo
Don Petschow
Brownsville
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Ronnie
Sharon Kay
St. Louis Browns
Sam Harshaney
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Capitols
Dick Midkiff
Boston Red Sox
Witherger
Beaumont
New York Yankee
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West Texas
Natchez, Miss
Longhorn
Big Spring
Curtis Brothers Clash In Tag Scramble At Kallio Arena
Curtis brothers Jack and George from Vicksburg face Rex Mobley and Q Ball in a 90 minute tag scramble at Gus Kallio's Arena. Ball, debuting Tulsa native, seeks revenge after a shaky relay debut with Bobby Segura. Mobley, longtime rival of Jack Curtis, provides hoped coaching and strategy as two one fall warmups precede the main event at 8 15 p m.
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Rex Mobley
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Jack Curtis
Mobley
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Saddler Knocks Out Forte In Oakwood Bout
Toronto report says Sandy Saddler of New York, former featherweight champion, defeated Johnny Forte of New York by a third-round knockout at Oakwood stadium Monday night. The finish came at 1 38 of the third round.
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Sandy Saddler
New York
Johnny Forte
Oakwood Stadium
Little Rock Beats Pelicans In Five-Game Streak Extension
In Little Rock on Monday night the cellarite Little Rock Travelers extended their winning streak to five with a 10 to 3 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Ed March earned his first win after three defeats, scattering 13 hits across six strong innings. Hal Simpson homered with one on base in the fifth as Little Rock built a decisive lead. In the other game, Hugh Casey preserved Lassalle's status with late relief for Chattanooga, while ex-Cracker Norman Brown struggled before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the eighth as Atlanta won 4 to 3.
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Little Rock Travelers
New Orleans Pelicans
Ed March
Travelers
the Rocks
Hal Simpson
New Orleans
Mims
Masters
Leveille
March
Castino
Chattanooga
Hugh Casey
Lassalle
Norman Brown
Atlanta
Royce Chandler
Brown
Chandler
Fleitas
Casey
Baldwin
Australian Jockey Moore Attempts U. S. Racing
Australian jockey George Moore arrives in San Francisco to race in the United States and test his skill against American riders on American horses. He will ride for trainer Robert McDaniel at Hollywood Park, with plans to extend his U S stint based on early success. Moore hosted Johnny Longden during Longden’s Australian tour earlier this year.
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San Francisco
George Moore
Australia
United States
Johnny Longden
Robert McDaniel
Hollywood Park
U. S
Moore
Kings Hope Is Winner In Race At Arlington Park
Kings Hope a two year old owned by Mr and Mrs Fred Sharpe of Lexington Ky won the Hyde Park Stakes at Arlington Park opening day, his fifth win this season. The 2-1 favorite sped five and a half furlongs in muddy conditions, paying 6.20 to win and 4 to place. Second went to Win Or Lose and third to Ruhe, with earnings bringing the Lexington owners to 38,385 this season. Other features included Lextown winning the Case Ace Purse at Lex Town’s third straight victory, and Oedipus winning the Aqueduct Maiden Steeplechase Handicap on a rain soaked course. Senoril won at Monmouth Park by a nose, U S Bound led at Narragansett Park, and Ennobled won the Lands End Purse at Delaware Park in sloppy going.
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Charles Dunkley
Chicago
Kings Hope
Fred Sharpe
Lexington
Arlington Park
King Cole Solita
Churchill Downs
Lincoln Fields
Joliet
Sharpe
Lextown
J. Leslie Younghusband
Hyde Park
Porter
Carrara Marbe
Oedipus
Jim Smiley
Port Raider
F. Ambrose Clark
Willam G. Helis
Lands End
Delaware Park
Mill River Stable
Alablue
Algasi
Ennobled
Postponed Janiro Kelter Guido Ten Round Bout
P Rain delayed the Tuesday night 10 round main bout in Elizabeth New Jersey featuring Tony Janiro from Youngstown Kelter and Al Guido of the Bronx.
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Maxim Offer To Face Arch Moore In 10,000 Deal
Cincinnati report says promoter Sam Becker will guarantee Joey Maxim of Cleveland $10,000 to box Archie Moore for the light heavyweight title in a 15 round bout. Maxim is under contract not to fight until Sept 1. Becker eyes Cincinnati as a big boxing town and cites past bouts with Gus Lesnevich. He also mentions potential Maxim vs Bill Weinberg if Moore isn’t pursued.
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Sam Becker
Joey Maxim
Cleveland
Archie Moore
Becker
Maxim
England
Freddie Mills
Gus Lesnevich
Lesnevich
Moore
California
College Heavyweight Will Battle Rex Layne in San Francisco
San Francisco June 20 Bob Blevins a law student at the University of San Francisco has signed to fight Utahs Rex Layne in a heavyweight clash. The bout pairs two rising heavyweights with both fighters aiming for major exposure and a step toward professional status.
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Rex Layne
San Francisco
Bob Blevins
University of San Francisco
Evening basketball schedule at Rec Field and West Monroe
Today's games list three matches including Optimist against V F W at Sherrouse at p.m. Progressive Men meet Exchange Club at Rec Field at 8 p.m. West Monroe Lions face Jaycees in West Monroe at 8 p.m.
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Sone
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West Monroe
Valley League: Big Creek and Jager's Lane win
In Valley League play Sunday Big Creek beat Bess Lake 8 to 1 behind pitcher R Powell with three hits from Fortenberry and two each from B Newton and C Weems. Jager's Lane defeated Monticello 5 to 4 with B Jones driving four hits in a 12 hit effort. Cardinals: Wilks restored to active duty after arm operation and rejoining in New York. Garagiola moved to inactive list after shoulder surgery.
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Jager
Rayville
Bess Lake
R. Powell
Monticello
Fortenberry
B. Newton
C. Weems
B. Jones
Jager’s Lane
Bess
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Ted Wilks Returning For Active Duty With Cards
St. Louis pitcher Ted Wilks, an ace relief hurler, is returning to active duty with the Cardinals as of June 20, stepping back into game action after a period away. Team officials say his readiness and role will be determined upon arrival and medical clearance.
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Ted Wilks
ST. Louis
Oma Barone 10-round bout set for July 10 in Buffalo
Heavyweights Lee Oma of Newark and Nick Barone of Syracuse were signed by Fairview Athletic club for a 10 round fight July 10 at Civic Stadium Buffalo. Tentative plans call the winner to meet Bob Satterfield in an outdoor show July 28 in Chicago.
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Newark
Nick Barone
Syracuse
Fairview Athletic Club
Civic Stadium
Charley Pinto
Fairview
Bob Satterfield
Chicago
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Jake) McClain
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Salt Lake City
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Martin Jensen
Newman
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Harrisburg
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