Flying Eagles face tough Huntington Central test Friday
Woodrow Wilson coach J Robert Van Meter warns fans Huntington Central is strong and fast. He cites six returning starters from Be ckl ey game and notes Vinson as a power, plus Huntington’s top athletes Gary Watson Jim McNeill and Bill Watts.
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Musial Extends Lead In National League Batting Race
The Associated Press reports Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals holds a 30 point edge for the NL batting crown with a .370 average through Sept 8. Richie Ashburn sits second at .340, with Jackie Robinson third at .338 and Roy Campanella fourth at .329.
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Fain Leads by 9 Points In American Bat Race
Ferris Bain of Philadelphia tops the American League batting race at .332, pushing his lead to nine points. A three way tie for second at .323 includes Minnie Minoso Ted Williams and George Kell. Other top ten hitters include Gil Coan Bob Avila Larry Doby and Yogi Berra with staggered averages.
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Turpin Support Grows as Ring Bets Favor Sugar Ray
Brisk betting markets show middleweight champion Randy Turpin gaining support and lowering odds against Sugar Ray Robinson from 9 to 6 toward even money for their 8 round return title bout at the Polo Grounds tomorrow night. Industry figures say Robinson must score early as Turpin’s power and stamina press the fight.
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Indians Yanks Sox Resume 3-Way AL Race
The Yankees Indians and Red Sox renew their three way chase for the American League pennant as Cleveland faces a tough road with 13 road games before home dates. New York leads with Boston 12 behind while Detroit awaits in Boston and the Browns mix in as the tightAL chase tightens. Dodgers battle Giants for NL lead as Cardinals surge with 13 of 14 wins, Bragan recalled to help.
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Amateurs set for Walker Cup battle in Bethlehem
Bethlem hosts sectional golf drama as younger players challenge veterans. Arzetta Manley and Frankie Stranahan highlight trials, while Sam Stranahan and Polo race from setbacks to compete. Notable youths Jacobs Jr and Bisplinghoff eyed for future majors amid quirky travel tales and golf lore.
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Blaik Enrolls At Colorado College After Army Scandal
Bob Blaik son of Army coach Earl Blaik enrolls at Colorado College after being ousted from the Army program. He is a physics major and not eligible for varsity play this year. CC admitted Blaik and Leonard Delue following student council recommendations as Colorado College expands its small, coeducational campus in Colorado Springs.
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Montgomery shuts out Jacksonville in playoff clincher
In the South Atlantic League Finals Montgomery rolled to a 7 0 win over Jacksonville to take a 2 0 lead in the best of seven series. Montgomery pitchers dominated as the victory widened the series lead.
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Konikowski Gets Another Chance With Giants
New York rookie pitcher Alex Konikowski, 23, promoted from Ottawa, posted a 2-3 record in 22 games for the Giants in 1948. Born in Throop, Pennsylvania, he returns to action seeking a new start.
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