Saskatchewan Inks Isbell Again
Saskatchewan Roughriders announced that Larry Isbell signed his fourth contract. The Baylor alumnus starred as quarterback, led the league in punting and receiving last season with a 44.2 yard punt average, and was named defensive back on the league all star team while playing halfback end and quarterback.
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Rain Halts Pirates Braves Game In Philadelphia
Philadelphia June UP reports the scheduled Pittsburgh Pirates versus Milwaukee Braves game was postponed due to rain and wet grounds. No rescheduled date was announced.
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Hobbs Father Son Pitching Duo Wallie and Jerry Eaves
Hobbs in the Southwestern League features Vallie Eaves and his son Jerry Eaves, a rare father son pair both in pro ball on the same team. Vallie, 45, has a long pitching career including time with the White Sox Cubs and A’s, while Jerry, 20, begins his first season with Hobbs. Vallie has a 289 154 lifelong pro record, and Jerry started 1-2 as Hobbs battles into the first division amid a 10 game losing streak earlier in the season.
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Fullmer Gains is Round Nod Over Jones
Ex-middleweight champion Gene Fullmer edged Tiger Jones in Chicago after a tactical fight. Jones complained of the decision while Jones’s manager expressed disgust, noting Jones urged a more aggressive approach as Fullmer altered his style mid bout.
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Cubs Phillies game called off by rain in Philadelphia
The scheduled baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies was postponed due to rain. Officials waited 30 minutes after the start time for rain to ease before making the decision.
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Minor Leagues Open Monday In LI Action
Odessa's Little League teams begin play at 4 p.m. Monday at two parks with three other leagues starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Dixie and National Leagues open Monday at Royalty Park and Bellaire Park respectively with four games. Tuesday features joint openers at Hi-Spot Field and Bellaire Park plus Southern League action at Southside Park.
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ETSC Names Pilgrim Coach
East Texas State named Norman Pilgrim as head basketball coach to replace Bobby Rogers. Pilgrim, previously an assistant in 1955 56, coached at Monahans and played at Oklahoma A&M earning All Missouri Valley recognition. He served in the Air Force and coached at Sheppard Air Force Base before transitioning to Dallas public schools and Texas A&M duties.
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Hiskey Leads Sunnehanna After Rainy Halfway Mark
JOHNSTOWN Pa June Hiskey 19 a Houston student shot a two over par 72 to take a one stroke lead at the half way point of the Sunnehanna Invitation Amateur Golf Tournament In cold driving rain the third round was postponed with officials hoping 35 holes remain for play tomorrow Dr Ed Updean Tucson and former Antiona State champ shared first round lead with Hiskey while Phil Rogers also a Houston student trailed by one stroke in second place
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