Cue Star Racks Up Turns to Baseball in JoJo Nine
JoJo Junction player manager Clarence Anderson, famed billiards winner of 1936, pursues baseball with his Kane area team. He plans to lead the JoJo nine for decades, combines seasons with bowling and billiards exhibits, and tours 45 states.
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Associated ‘Press
Joanstown
Clarence Anderson
JoJo Junction
Kane
Andy
National Billiards Association of America
Anderson
Toll
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Billards
Mexican Politas Impress On Court With Fast Floorwork
Dallas report notes Politas of Mexico City use a wide figure eight defense and fast passing to counter taller American players. Coach Antonio Lavin says they shoot less to exploit rebounds by bigger foes. The Politas, near 15 years under Lavin, have faced teams from Canada to Honduras and claim 114 victories in 190 matches.
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Dallas
Mexico
Politas
U.S
Virgil Yow
Hanes
Antonio Lavin
The
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Mexico City
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Cuba
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Honduras
San Salvador
Fpolitas
League Jumpers From D Class To Major Leagues Highlight 1914 Story
The article recalls players like Miguel Gonzales who moved from Long Branch New York to the Reds in 1914 and Denison from Tex to St Louis showcasing how Class D to majors paths shaped early baseball. Sid Hudson's rise from Sanford Florida to the Washington Senators is noted for winning 17 games in 1940.
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Lou Gehrig
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Beckley Area Six to Issue Schedule for Legion Baseball
Managers of Area Six gather in Beckley to set a season schedule for Legion baseball with Beckley Post 32 and Welch Post 76 expected to compete for the title. The league plans home and home games with potential qualifiers for the Southern Tournament, and teams must be certified by tonight. The season should start by late June as exhibitions continue ahead of opening play.
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Yanks
Etkin
War McGrady
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Rappold
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Area Six
Southern Legion
William Person
Musial
Cardinals
Com- Robinson
Minoso
White Sox
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Ashburn
Phillies
Post
Fox
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Beattie
Robinson
Ste
Westlake
Cardi
Snider
Yanks Williams
Molphin
Yanks Neira
Lovell
Francisco
Cards
Kryner
Yanks Andrews
Gilbert
Farrar
National League Yesterday's Standings and Scores
Baseball results from yesterday show Philadelphia over Pittsburgh 1 to 0, Cincinnati 2 over Brooklyn 1, Boston and Chicago 9 to 4, St Louis 4 over New York 2.
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Philad
Elphia
Cleveland
Boston Ores
Washington
Bill McCahan Wins Four Straight For Fort Worth
Righthander Bill McCahan who had a brief spring trial with the Brooklyn Dodgers has racked up four straight wins for Fort Worth in the Texas League.
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Bill McCahan
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Fort Worth
Yanks and Red Sox Pressuring White Sox for July Fourth Lead
The White Sox risk losing first place as they face a five-game stretch against the Yankees and Red Sox. A series split on the road could leave Chicago with a fragile margin, while New York and Boston pursue crucial games.
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Chicago White Sox
New York
Boston
Aul Richards
White Sox
Yanks
Red Sox
Anks
Leson
Meastro Richards
Yankee Stadium
Howie Judson
Saul Rogavin
Sox
Spec Shea
Richards
Billy Pierce
Fleet Sox
Eddie Lopa
Pierce Cleveland
Chisago
Bobby Avila
Snead Favored in 14th Inverness Best Ball
The 14th Inverness best ball match at Inverness Club begins today with 16 top professionals. Snead and Ferrier are favored after last year’s win with different partners, aiming for $500 per day if they win and $125 if last, with all expenses paid. Delaware Park ranked fifth in payouts and races for fillies and mares in 1950.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Lverness
Birmingham
Oakland Hills
Oakmont
Snead
Jimerrier
Delaware Park
Texas Coaches Win Their Case
Texas high schools voted against a rule barring gifts to coaches, 3 to 322. Coaches argued the rule stigmatized staff and could curb meritorious aid, while supporters claimed it would curb outside influence and protect coaching integrity.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
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