Moose Ties Elks for City League Lead
Moose trailed Universal Supply for three innings then exploded for four runs in the fourth to edge Universal 5-2 and pull into a tie for the City League lead at 5-1. Bill Ormandy hit a first inning homer to pace Universal’s early offense, but Moose pitcher Red Pack limited them to three hits after the fourth. Beckley Wardware beat Hemeco 4-1 as the league announced an extra $130 to the improvement fund for lighting, a banquet, and a retaining wall at the diamond.
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Louis Walcott Title Fight Delayed By Weather
Boxing world heavyweight title bout between Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott postponed again due to predicted showers. Crowd soaked as storm halted first night. rescheduling planned with tickets honored or refunded. Louis weighed 213 1 2. Walcott 194 1 4 during weigh in.
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Sol Strauss
Pompton Lakes
Psycho-Analyst Says Postponement Hurts Louis More Than Walcott
A Chicago Associated Press dispatch quotes Dr. J. L. Moreno saying rain delays hit Louis harder than Walcott. He notes Louis’s sensitivity and vanity, Walcott’s humor, and describes a statewide mood of anticlimax. The analyst criticizes officials for postponing and suggests earlier notice.
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Midget Auto Race Set at Berkley Speed way
Berkley introduces midget auto racing with a quarter mile oil rented track near the Open Air Theatre on State Route 44. The July 5 event has 16 drivers from the eastern United States and a nine event program offering $660 guaranteed prize money for the first race. No local drivers are listed in the initial field.
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Parker Stars On Wimbledon Show As Bergelin Battles Parker
Frank Parker, top seed from Los Angeles, opens Wimbledon with a fourth round singles clash against Lennart Bergelin of Sweden on center court. Parker teams with Bob Falsenburg in a doubles showdown against Australia’s Harry Hopman and Britain’s Geoff Paish. Parker’s run contrasts with Jack Kramer’s retirement from the crown after three straight-set wins. DiMaggio’s 61-game hits streak for the Seals in 1933 is noted in San Francisco.
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Bob Falsenburg
Hollywood
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Australia
Geoff Paish
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Odd Angling Find Off Memphis Shore Captured On Line
Veteran fisherman Preddy of Memphis reports his hit on the water yielded a surprising capture. A large fellow’s ding net was snagged on his hook and pulled from the depths, offering an unusual glimpse of the river life.
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Amigo Captures 9th County Junior League Victory
Amigo chalked up its ninth straight win by defeating Keleni L4 in Uiei Raleiga County Junior League. J Lester and Payne homered for Heven as Amigo moved three games clear atop the standings. Wednesday results also showed Sophia beating Midway 6-2 behind Hecd, and Helen edging Big Stick 6-5 with strong pitching.
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Inverness four-ball opens with club fixes by stars
In an opening round rain swept event at Inverness the star players set the pace as Bob Hamilton and Keiser topped Mangrum and Metz 64 in a dream-like display while Keiser and Haelner led a five up rout. Hamilton paired with Harrison posted eight birdies and 63 for best score.
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Toledo
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Bob Hamilton
Evansville
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Akron
Fa Fargol
Lloyd Mangrum
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Lite Rock
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Alexander
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Ty Cobb Emerges As Detroit Baseball Icon
Ty Cobb, renowned baseball star, batted left handed and cemented his status as a mortal legend of Detroit baseball.
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Seixas and Flam Lead NCAA Tennis Semi Finals
Seixas of North Carolina and Flam of UCLA headline the NCAA national intercollegiate tennis semifinals as Flam defeats Barizen in another long match. UCLA duo Flam and Gene Garrett reach doubles semis by beating Tulane pair Monedous.
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Mid-Atlantic Net Semifinals Set in Charleston
Edwin Weseley of Washington the top seed leads the boys singles field as quarterfinals unfold in Charleston. Sid Staunton of Charleston and Ted Rodgers of Washington advance, with Weseley defeating Walter Wagoner 6 0 6 1 and Staunton beating Fred Bannerot 6 2 6 0 in first round play.
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Ted Williams Predicts Red Sox Pennant Run
Ted Williams leads Boston in a hot hitting stretch as the Red Sox win seven of eight on a western trip. Williams says the team and league believe Boston will win the American League pennant, citing his 11 game hit streak and two homer game to boost the club’s momentum.
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Post 32 Baseball Lineup and Record Update
Post 32 plans to start Benny Stover or Carl Legurski on the mound with J.D. Kidd guiding the infield of Sniyak Sanna Walker Harless and an outfield featuring Lester Kelly Torrico Turner. Ralph Davis aims for a win for Post 70 against Fayette Mounts, while Mt Hope fields Evans and Byset or Williams. Team batting average climbs to .305 from .248 with Bob Kelly batting .600 on nine hits in 15 appearances.
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Vic Raschi Shuts Out Indians in Ninth Straight Win
Vic Raschi of the Yankees blanks the Cleveland Indians 4-0 on six hits to extend his undefeated streak to nine. Dodgers star Jackie Robinson collects seven hits in two games, including a grand slam, six straight, with a 6-2 and 8-2 victories over the Pillsbury lineup.
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WVU Frosh to Play Seven-Game Grid Schedule
Fairmont College opens the Mountaineer freshman football slate on October 9 in Fairmont. Roy Hawkle y confirms two home games, Western Reserve and Augusta Military Academy, with two night games against Washington and Lee at Beckley and Ohio University at Lozan. The schedule lists games October 9 at Fairmont, October 16 Western Reserve at Morgantown, October 22 Washington and Lee at Beckley, October 29 Ohio U at Logan, November 6 Kiski at Salisburg, November 13 Augusta Military at home, and November 20 Maryland Frosh at Cumberland.
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MacAlpin Black Sox Visit Stamford Sluggers Sunday
MacAlpin Black Sox aim to improve past a 3-3 record as they travel to Stamford to face the Sluggers at 2 30. The Sluggers have dropped two games this season and seek a win at home.
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