Cleveland Out by Yankee 6-5 in tight nightcap
Indians drop 6-5 to the Yankees as New York wins a doubleheader and extends an eight-game Red Sox winning streak. DiMaggio belts a grand slam and Feller is shelled again, while Boston piles up more AL wins and chases the pennant.
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Pride of Redlegs Is Raffensberger
Ken Raffensberger, a 30 year old left hander from York Pennsylvania, has become the Reds top pitcher with a 7 3 record and three shutouts including two one hitters versus the St Louis Cardinals He recalled nearly pitching a no hitter against the Cardinals May 31 and earned a 3 0 victory over the New York Giants last Sunday The father of three has a nickname Raffy and is known for an easy pitch style after a career spanning Cambridge Eastern Shore League 1937 Cards 1939 Cubs 1940 41 Phillies 1943 1944 star year 13 20 wins and 20 losses was his best as a pitcher in 1944 The Al star game winner shows his early rise from minor leagues to major leagues with a steady ascent to Redlegs ace status
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Beckley Post 70 and Hinton Face Unbeaten Post 32 Today
Beckley Post 70 and Hinton meet unbeaten Post 32 at 2 30 this afternoon on Woodrow Will Coach Evans lads aim to challenge second place in the ACC American Legion Junior baseball standings. The league page shows Cleveland New York Boston Chicago and Philadelphia results and standings for both leagues with Betco and Beckley Hardware posting in city play.
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Harvest Sluggers to clash with Glen Rogers Red Sox
Kentucky sown Harvest Sluggers from Benham travel to Glen Rogers Park Sunday to meet the Glen Rogers Red Sox at 3 p m. Red Sox manager J Hunter Thomas says the Harvest Sluggers always give a good account of themselves as the team posts 16 wins and 5 losses this season.
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Golf Pros Have Good but Varied Incomes
Golf earnings rise but lag the peak, as PGA figures show top pros earn prize money plus club endorsements and royalties. George Schneiter notes many players also profit from exhibitions and sponsor deals, with giants like Ben Hogan and others earning well above prize money. Cary Middlecoff and others weigh in on how victory and endorsements shape career income, while the sport’s growth expands opportunities and values.
Four-Way Tie Leads Reading Open After First Round
Four players E J Harrison Rod Munday Fred Haas Jr and Johnny Palmer share the Reading Open lead at 65 on the Berkshire Course in Reading Pennsylvania. Bobby Locke matched the pace with a 65 while Ben Hogan and Mangram posted 67 and 69 respectively. The group praised the rolling long ball and the par on most holes as the field tied a club record for the first round.
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Marfork Entered In State Semi-Pro Baseball Tourney
William’s Moose face Princeton in opening double header to start the West Virginia State Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament eight teams compete. Marfork of Raleigh County meets Omar Logan County while Parkersburg faces American Bar and Foundry of Huntington in Friday action. Semifinals Sunday final Monday. Blue Grass Golf Championship playoff postponed as Iseley and Merrell fail to meet.
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Phillies to suspend All-Star absentees for no reports
Pittsburgh The Philadelphia Phillies would suspend for five weeks without pay any player who fails to report for the Major League All-Star Baseball Game. The Phillies recommended such action after a closed meeting yesterday. Other teams may adopt a similar rule based on the discussions. Receipts of the All-Star Game go to the Mayer-Vensioi Fund.
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Sophia Tramples Winding Gulf 17 to 3 in Junior League
Sophia overwhelmed Winding Gulf 17 to 3 in a County Junior League game at Winding Gulf. The winners piled up 14 runs in the last two innings after a tight start, with Campbell Gamble Thom as, Adams, Porter and Thomas among the players noted in the lineup.
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Mills Promises Secret Weapon For London Title Bout
Freddie Mills declares he has a new secret punch to stop Light heavyweight champion Gus Lesnevich in their London title bout on Monday night. He did not reveal the technique at today's workout and says it has not been used on sparring partners. He adds it would cease being secret if shown, and that it is being developed in his bedroom and will be ready for Monday night.
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American Teams Ready With Olympics One Week Away
The first Olympic events begin in six London sites next week with track and field trials at Empire Stadium. Swiming, wrestling, fencing, the modern pentathlon and basketball open the program as the 14th Olympiad officially opens Thursday. The U S track team gains encouragement from George Guida’s return to form in the 400 meters while Wally Ris recovers from a knee injury and eyes the 100 meter freestyle clash with France’s Alex Jany. A record 531 men and 201 women entered swimming events.
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Mullens to Meet MacAlpin Tonight In Exhibition Tilt
Mullens faces MacAlpin in a Friday night exhibition under lights at Mullens field. The game serves as the make up from Tuesday’s rained postponement with credits honored. Mullens, rising from last to fifth in the County B league, eye a capacity crowd as Cecil Lacy plans to start Raymond Guard or Gene Corort against starter Richard Shumate or John Lamb. Umps Rose and Cromer, about 2,000 in attendance expected.
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Fights Last Night By The Aswockend Fress
In Fall River Massachusetts Ted Red top Davis 194 pounds from Brooklyn knocked out Sunny Bentley 149 in Fall River. Brooklyn Fort Hamilton fighter Paddy Young 45 from New York slapped Fitzie Pruden 142 1-2 at St Catherine's Out 7.
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Amigo Defeats Big Stick 8 to 4 on Home Field
Amigo took Big Stick into camp on their losers’ home field Tuesday and won 8 to 4. With Winkle and Wilcox on base, Amigo scored once in the first and seven more in the fifth, while Big Stick threatened with a run in the seventh but never challenged.
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