Ex-Duquesne Cage Ace Stars as Pro Pitcher
Oscar Fraley reports on Dick Ricketts, ex-Duquesne All-America, leaving basketball for baseball with the Rochester Red Wings, hoping his fastball and curve could reach the majors. The piece notes others who switched sports and cites colorful anecdotes from boxing and racing figures, including references to Al Aries and an interaction with Bob Hope at Kiamesha Lake.
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Bob Hope
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Clyde Beatty
Coaches deny pop pill charges in amateur sports
NTIS Corner argues high school and college coaches should reject Dr. Herbert Berger's claims that stimulant pills are used to gain an edge. The column urges denials to protect reputations and maintain ethical standards in athletics across amateur ranks. It cites past performances and defends coaches against the sweeping accusations.
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Sud Owner Says No Club In 58 Rainiers
Seattle Rainiers owner Emil G Sicx said there is a strong probability the team will not field a club next year in the Pacific Coast Baseball League. The comment came in a Friday interview with Geory.
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San Diego Signs Vet Ellis Kinder
Ellis Kinder, 42, a right hander, signed with San Diego of the Pacific Coast League after being released by the Chicago White Sox. Kinder had a standout 1949 season with a 23-9 record for the Boston Red Sox and previously pitched for the St. Louis Browns and Cardinals. The Times notes speculation on NL teams relocating to California and a plan to disrupt the Pacific Coast League, with Rainiers owner Sick voicing bold comments about franchise moves and market value at $750,000.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Fullmer Back Pedals Into Title Picture Again
Gene Fullmer used a tactical retreat to outpoint Ralph Jones by unanimous decision in Chicago Stadium. Jones complained Fullmer ran too much, while Fullmer’s team cited study of Jones with Sugar Ray Robinson. Fullmer, 161 pounds, eyed a third bout with Robinson as plans shift toward possible Basilio match later this year.
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Tiger) Jones
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Redlegs Flounder as Red-Hot Bums Close In
Brooklyn’s Roger Craig led a 6-3 win over Cincinnati with three hits and his first complete game in 18 starts, as the Dodgers extended their win streak to four and Cincinnati dropped a fourth in five. Milwaukee narrowed the gap by beating the Pirates while the Phillies, Giants, and Braves also posted victories in a tight NL race.
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Rube Walker
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Clevenger
Bill Bruton
Milwaukee
Nitehawks Top Jesters 9 1 In One Sided Showdown
Long Beach Nitehawks unleashed heavy hitting to trounce Hollywood Jesters 9 to 1 at Pari s Ave Field. Pitchers Jack Randall and Johnny Fouch combined for the win as Randall earned credit, with key hits from Cleo Goyette and Larry Silvas fueling a four run uprising in the second.
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Reese sidelined with rib injury in Brooklyn
Pee Wee Reese, veteran Brooklyn shortstop, has a chipped left rib. X rays taken Friday night confirmed the injury and physicians say Reese will be out indefinitely.
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Pee Wee Reese
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Sports Calendar Tonight Hosing Hollywood Legion
Tonight includes a 1:00 game between Glimore Fala Hollywoart and San Francisco. Racing events at noon feature Caliense and Gardenay.
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Trucks Fined and Suspended Over Umpire Beef
Kansas City right hander Virgil Trucks was fined an undisclosed amount and suspended five days by American League President Will Harridge for arguing with umpire Larry Nepp after Thursday's game against Baltimore. He may pitch again on June 12. Trucks, the fourth KC pitcher to enter, was ejected after one pitch in the eighth for protesting the early call at first.
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Sports on Radio TV Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary listing shows mixed sports telecast and radio matches including boxing and baseball with multiple stations such as KDAY KNCA KNNT and KHS. The text references San Francisco and Milwaukee Pittsburgh matchups and various local station identifiers, but details are incomplete.
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U S Pilot Seeks French Amateur Title At Chantilly
Col Ken Smith of Orlando Florida, an Air Force pilot, won a one up match at the 13th hole to advance as the lone American survivor in the International Amateur Championship. He faces defending champion Henri De Lamare of Paris, who has won seven times on the Chantilly course.
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Drag Racers Begin Qualifying Tonight At Lions Strip
In preparation for the second annual Drag News Open Invitational on June 15 and 16, Southland drag racers begin qualifying tonight under the lights at Lions Association Strip. The strip opened at 2 30 this afternoon with class eliminations set for 7 30 p m.
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Ring Mystery Solved Fuentes Reappears From Hospital
Ramon Fuentes reappeared Friday following reports of his location after being in County General Hospital for back and kidney ailments. He was slated to meet Newl Rivers at Hollywood Legion Stadium but Bobby Jones substituted for him. Rivers remained a 3-1 favorite as Fuentes explained the miscommunication to officials.
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Los Angeles
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Clayton Frye
The
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Paddy Quaid
Jackie Leonard
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Tighes Tigers Roar Into Third Slot In Baseline Clash
Detroit tak es 5 3 win over New York as Tigers surge into third place, half game ahead of Cleveland. Manager Jack Tighe jokes about a Tiger complex while Yankee skipper Casey Stengel notes the visitors look like champions. Crowd hits 43474 as four-game Yankees winning streak ends.
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