Pasquel Enters $127,500 Suit Against Mickey Owen
Mexican baseball magnate Jorge Pasquel sues Mickey Owen for 127500 in American court accusing breach of contract and seeking the return of 27500 advanced salary. The suit arises as MLB owners vote to create a players governing body and plan a 168 game 1947 schedule, with season to begin April 15.
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Fights Last Night Brooklyn Elmer Ray and More
Boxing results from multiple cities show Brooklyn fighter Elmer Ray knocking out Lee Savold in Hastings Florida, Jersey Joe Walcott and Paterson in Camden both losing on points, Montreal welterweight Johnny Greco claiming the Canadian title by outpointing Dave Castilloux, and Vinnie Vines beating Tommy Molis in Schenectady while Jack Armstrong stopped Freddie Aviel in Providence.
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Violent Ray Stuns Savold In Brooklyn Bout
Ray Kayos out of Hastings Florida, billed as Violent Ray, floored veteran Lee Savold in the second round of a ten rounder at Ebbetts Field Brooklyn. The crowd of about 14 900 saw Elmer chalk up his 39th knockout in 44 straight wins after giving Savold six pounds, and Kayos claimed a dramatic New York debut.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching in American League
The league leaders include Musial of St Louis with 84 hits and 39 doubles, Slaughter leading in home runs with 22, while Reiser of Brooklyn has 30 stolen bases. Pitching honors go to Higbe of Brooklyn with 13 4 63 earned runs and Ferriss of Boston with 23 4 632.
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Shaughnessy Playoff Set in Raleigh County Baseball League
Team managers in the Raleigh County Baseball League decide the fourth place playoff format starting Sunday September 8 with Summerlee to face Helen and a potential Labor Day game between Otsego Mullens al Amigo. If Kopperston wins Sunday they seal a spot in the championship series. if not Otsego Mullens could host on Labor Day. The playoff uses best two of three, with games on Kopperston or Welch fields depending on scheduling. Umpire duties will be handled by Hale Wills.
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Babe Eliminated In Women's Open
Babe Zaharias loses in the first round at the Women's National Open in Spokane. Ellen Gieser from San Francisco defeats Hope Seignious 3 and 2, while Grace Lehnack of Newington beats Zaharias also 3 and 2. The day features an upset filled bracket as top players fall.
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Maxim Upsets Jersey Joe Walcott in Camden Fight
Boxing promoter Jack Kearns returns to spotlight with Joey Maxim of Cleveland upsetting Jersey Joe Walcott in a 10 round decision before 7,709 at Camden ballpark. Walcott injured hands in round two and could not display full form. Kearns eyes a rematch to prove it no fluke.
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