Berg Zaharias Meet Today in Golf Tourney
Babe Didrickson Zaharias and Patty Berg renew their famed women’s golf rivalry in the second round of the 22nd annual Women’s Western Open in Philadelphia. A star field of 16 competes as Suggs posts the best qualifying 68 and Diringer and McKinnon contest tight matches.
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Basketball Tour Converts Interest Across Continents
New York’s sports roundups highlight Sewanee’s European tour with Gordon Clark and the Globe Trotters. Ray Robinson’s Harlem squad draws big crowds in Antwerp and Peru while Miss Berg defeats Grace Lenczyk and Peggy Kirk in golf talks. Weather twists in Puerto Rico affect basketball timing and fans, and OU coach Bruce Drake returns from clinic. Cleveland, Detroit, and Duke links, plus Tiger Woods? Not specified.
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Amigo and Montcoal Clash in Whitesville Night Playoff
Amigo and Montcoal of the Raleigh County League meet under lights at Lions Field in Whitesville on Friday night for a playoff game postponed from June 10. Amigo previously defeated Montcoal at Mallens in the first of two delayed matchups.
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Tommy Holmes Takes Boston Blues Manager Post
Tommy Holmes, 13, returns to boss the Boston Blues after Billy Southworth resigns. Holmes, a former Braves batting star, will helm Boston against the Chicago Cubs in game three of a four game set. Southworth departs after a five year, $50,000 annual contract. he praises the club while passing duties to Holmes.
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Suggs to Aid Women Golf Clinic in State Meet
Miss Louise Suggs, top Georgia pro, will supervise a clinic and exhibition at the state's annual women's golf tournament. Mrs. John F. McCuskey of Clarksburg, president of the Women's State Golf Association, announced the appearance. The match play runs June 30 to July 4 at White Sulphur Springs, with 18 holes of qualifying on June 20 and defending champion Nancy Ring Bycott facing a large field.
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Old Case Praises Busby and Chiseks Clever Baseline Hit
New York Yankee manager Casey Stengel extols White Sox rookie Jim Busby for his baserunning and stolen bases. He notes Busby’s unusual start, speed from first steps, and high success rate while contrasting with rivals. Yogi Berra confirms Busby’s speed and alertness, while chatter about pitchouts and defensive play follows.
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North-South Football rosters add Snider and Maramacci
North head coach Jimmy Scott of Parkersburg announced the addition of Bob Snider of Elizabeth and Lou Maramacci of Weirton to the North squad for the twenty-fifth North-South game at Laidley Field Charleston. Snider is a 175 pound halfback and Maramacci a 180 pound guard. Roster shows North with 12 of 25 players chosen. South has 10. Tickets on sale via North-South Charleston box.
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Stengel Praises Young Sox as Yankees Slip in Doubleheader
Chicago White Sox rally to beat the Yankees 5-4 in the second game while New York wins the opener 6-1. Casey Stengel credits Chicago’s surge, and Boston edges Cleveland 9-2 as pennant race tightens. Hank Thompson drives both runs in Mets loss.
Slab Fork Upset as Skipper Day Shines on Amigo Mound
In Mullens, 15 year old Skipper Day pitched for Amigo in a 3-1 win over Legion, snapping Legion’s five game win streak by allowing only two hits. J Ward took the loss as Amigo clinched fifth inning scoring on Wolfe and Collins singles plus Wyca RBI. Kidd’s Grid beat Wyco 9-2 to seize sole lead. Tice limited the opposition to three hits. Standings show Kidd’s Grill top, Legion second, Amigo third, Moose fourth, Wyco fifth, Otsego last.
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Cost of Living Reaches Juke Box Prices
Los Angeles reports rising costs as music boxes now require a dime for new songs including Portland and San Diego releases. John Hawley from the National Association of Music Box Opera notes higher prices affect consumers and venues alike.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Yesterday
National League results include Chicago 3 Boston 0 and Philadelphia 9 Pittsburgh. American League games feature New York 11 Chicago 9 and Chicago 5 New York 4. Standings show Chicago leading with .684, New York, Boston, and Cleveland midpack, St. Louis and Washington trailing. The piece also notes proposed price testing for city bikes, juke boxes, and needles with rising costs.
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Story of Barrow Is Baseball's Story
NEW YORK Edward Grant Barrow, builder of the Yankee empire, devoted a half century to the game. He changed Babe Ruth for a pitcher to outfield er and created a dynasty winning pennants and World Series. In My Fifty Years in Baseball Barrow and James M. Kahn recount a saga of American sport. Barrow recalls his all time teams and the era he shaped.
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