Conn Predicts Louis By KO If In Shape For June Bout
Billy Conn predicts Joe Louis will win by knockout if Louis is in condition for the June 22 heavyweight title defense against Walcott. Conn recalls their 1941 fight and says Louis’s size and training edge will prevail, though he notes Walcott can hit and that Conn may still have been better off facing a prime Louis.
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International News Service
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Bewt
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Major League Trading Season Ends Tonight
Major League trading closes at midnight with several clubs eager to bolster rosters. Giants Yankees White Sox are linked to possible moves including Orval Grove and other pitchers as teams pursue last-ditch improvements before the deadline. Brooklyn, Chicago, and others contemplate bold deals amid fevered activity.
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Yankees
Garam
White Sox
Orval’Grove
Coen Byrne
Yankee
Orne
Brooklyn
Jack Banta
Lawrence Co league players released reminder
Managers were urged to notify the league secretary Jim Martin of released players immediately. The prompt stresses forwarding all names to the secretary and references a meeting with the a8 player Jim ver mt by Alan tonight.
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Jim Ver
Alan
League
Jim” Martin
New Castle S visit Beaver Falls for league showdown
The New Castle Sons of Italy meet Beaver Falls at Dean Park at six o'clock Wednesday evening. Both teams chase Beaver County leadership with New Castle holding five wins to Beaver Falls four and their last game.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Eyes Zale Clash After Docusen Bout
Sugar Ray Robinson aims for a possible middleweight title shot against Tony Zale in Chicago after his welterweight defense against Bernard Docusen Thursday. Promoters Bodne and Neiderreiter control Zale’s deals. Robinson’s camp pursues Soldier Field or Wrigley Field with receipts expected over 600000. A loss to Docusen could cost Robinson both his titles and jeopardize a Zale bout this September.
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A's to Cast Off Potter Dietrich in MLB Roster Shuffle
Pittsburgh June 15 Connie Mack announces the Philadelphia Athletics will drop veterans Nelson Potter and Dietrich to seek a younger pitcher. Potter, 36, and Dietrich, 38, are said no longer to fit Mack’s plans as the A’s reduce to the 25 man roster. Dietrich has arm trouble and Potter was previously obtained from St Louis on waivers.
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White Elephants
Lockleys Down Indies in Nine Run Clash
Lockleys defeated the Independent Nine 9 to 4 as errors doomed the losers. Hoch earned the win while Delliquade took the loss in a windy ballgame last night.
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Pirates Defeat Mack's A's in Exhibition At Forbes Field
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Athletics 5 to 2 in an exhibition game at Forbes Field. Starter Forrest Main delivered strong relief work while John Riddle had two singles, including the key hit that drove in the winning run. Herman Franks homered for the Athletics.
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John Riddle
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Herman Franks
Athletics
Ladies Night at P. J. Flaherty Field in New Castle Oil City game
General Manager Mike Canna announced Ladies Night at P. J. Flaherty Memorial Field for the New Castle Oil City game. The 8 PM start offers admission for a 25 cent service charge as female fans filled the stands and cheered, following a strong turnout last Tuesday.
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P. J. Flaherty Memorial Field
New Castle Oil City
Umpire Assignments Set For Local League Tilts
CITY LEAGUE games scheduled for June 15 feature umpires: Slovaks-Baker and Suzan. Ecclesians-Gurneal and Lesko. Dukes-Morgan and Richards. West Pittsburg-Cardelia and Gray. Deweys-T DeMaio and Ferrante. Indies-Rotunno and A Conti. COUNTY and NORTH COUNTY fixtures also listed with pairs of referees and venues. Wilmington Cops beat Hickory in game 12 at Cascade field with Deshler on the mound. Weezer and Morgan homer for N W and Hickory respectively. two triples by N Borowicz and Ringbloom of N W.
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Suzan
Ecclesians—Gurneal
Lesko
Dukes—Morgan and Richards
West Pittsburg
Cardelia and Gray
Deweys
T. DeMaio
Ferrante
Indies—Rotunno
A. Conti
Edenburg
Dini
G. DeMaio
New Galilee
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Gurneal
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Cascade Field
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Deshler
Weezer
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Morgan
N. Borowicz
Ringbloom
Eagles Win Game Over Independent Nine in Junior League
The Eagles defeated the Independent Nine 8 to 5 at Booker T. Washington Field. Pitcher Macho struck out eight batters guiding the victory in a steady rounds game.
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Macho
Volant Beats Brent 6-2 in North County League
Volant defeats Brent 6 to 2 in a North County league game. Hutsler started for Volant with five innings pitched and four hits allowed. Hanna pitched the sixth inning, surrendering one hit.
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Hutsler
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Raadik Stops Bell In Ninth In Chicago Bout
Anton Raadik halted Tommy Bell in the ninth round at Marigold Gardens in Chicago by TKO, 2 minutes 43 seconds, paving a path toward a title shot with Tony Zale. An Italian heavyweight bout also went to Enrico Bertola over Art Swiden in ten rounds. Softball results include Tempy's 5 East Side Shamrocks 3 and other city league games at Gaston Park and Dean Park.
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Mid Atlantic League Result Last Night
Uniontown defeated Erie 5 to 1 in a league baseball game played last night. The win improves Uniontown's record while Erie falls behind.
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Erie
Green Light Granted North County Clubs On Player Releases
North County managers receive approval to release current players and sign new ones to bolster rosters for a faster second half. Rosters capped at 25. Rain rescheduled games listed with dates and matchups. New contracts due to league officials by June 20 ahead of July 2 second half.
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Hickory
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Cochran Heads to New York for Louis Walcott Title Fight
Frank E. Cochran a veteran city truck driver of 308 Wood Street after 31 years of service plans a two week vacation to New York to attend the Louis Walcott championship bout before visiting his sisters and brothers in Philadelphia upon return to home.
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Philadelphia
Oime
Wallace Keeps Chiefs Tamed In Mid-Atlantic Victory
New Castle Chiefs end 14 game skid by routing Oil City Refiners 10 to 4 at P J Flaherty Memorial Field. Ed Wallace pitched seven strong innings, Jacobson hit a homer, Fred Vespin debuted at third, and Lou Percy made a circus catch as New Castle tops Oil City.
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Koppel Awarded St. Lucy Forfeit After Ruling Violation
Umpire Russo ruled for a June 2 game to Koppel due to a violation of a St. Lucy club ruling. The decision moves the outcome to a forfeit win for Koppel. Penn State’s 1948-49 head cheerleader will be an experienced tumbler, with Bill Bonsall of Philadelphia named as cheerleader-elect and Olympic gymnast.
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