Foster Gives Up Fight Career in Indefinite Break
CINCAGO June 23 AP Vince Foster believes The Lord may not want him to fight any more and is taking an indefinite vacation from the ring, his manager Tadly dack Hurley said. Foster, 22, plans Bible study and rest after a knockout by Charlie Fussman May 26. A July 27 bout with Dean Walesch was only in talks. Hurley says Foster will return to boxing if funds allow, noting the blood of fighting runs in him.
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Fast Field in College Golf Opens National Meet
In Ames Iowa the opening round of the national collegiate golf tournament brought a record field of 240 players from 69 colleges. Ted Payseur of Northwestern called it the fastest field in history as 52nd edition hosts set a new participation high. The East upset the Western trials in a 15-best-ball event while Westerns boasted low-ball honors with several under par scores led by Bob Watson of Texas and Bo b Winninger of Oklahoma A&M. Watson shot 68, the day’s best.
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Ted Payseur
Northwestern University
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Payseur
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University of Texas
Bob Winninger
Olkahoma A. & ML
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Capot To Run In $20,000 Leonard Stakes At Delaware Park
Trainer John Gaver said Capot, winner of the Preakness and Belmont stakes, would race next Saturday in the $20,000 Leonard Stakes at Delaware Park. Capot, a leading three year old from the Empire, remains a top contender for the upcoming event.
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Greentree Stable
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Delaware Park
Pete Gray Arrest Sparks Dallas Club Row
Dallas Texas June 24 Pete Gray the one armed reserve outfielder was arrested then released with no charges. Dallas News cited anger from Eagle players over a call from R W Burnett proposing to ship Gray to Gladewater. Gray denied intoxication and Burnett apologized after a later call. Burnett was away over the weekend and did not comment.
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Ezzard Charles Parade Car Hits Three People
In Cincinnati on a homecoming parade day the car carrying boxing champion Ezzard Charles struck three people. Sheriff Dan Tehan survived with minor bruises, while Carl Wellinger was hospitalized with knee and leg injuries and facial cuts. A photog, and Percy Hill were also involved with minor or no injuries. The driver claimed brake pedal slip and a dropped box jammed the accelerator.
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NBA
Dan Tehan
Hamilton County
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Carl Wellinger
Cincinnati Enquirer
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Percy Hill
Robstowners Defeat Dan's Cafemen in Eleventh Inning
In Robstowners, June 27, Lenbardh reports Robbstown edged Dan's Cafemen of San Antonio 5-4 in 12 innings. Center fielder Sanz made a key ninth inning catch then singled for the deciding run. Sanz finished 2 for 5 with a run scored. Dan's Cate and Earhart contributed hits as well.
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Western League Result Summary
Renee ae ee Sologe 452 and Posbla BL Soustity achieved notable placements with strong performances. The event highlighted emerging talents and regional teams showcasing speed and strategy in a competitive setting.
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Missions Move Into Shreveport Opening Three-Game Stand
San Antonio Missions arrive in Shreveport for a three game set with Salty Park ers Sports after five straight losses. Lefty starter options include Frank Biscan or Al Gerheauser for the opener. Manager Gus Mancuse sticks with Right-hander Tommy Fine who earned his ninth win by limiting Dallas to six hits and two early runs as Missions rally with five runs in the eighth and three in the ninth. Lenhardt homered and Baich added a homer as Dallas errors helped the comeback.
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Richie Mitchell Dead at Age 54 in Milwaukee
Richie Mitchell aged 54, former lightweight contender, died at Misericordia Hospital Milwaukee after emergency appendectomy. His boxing career included a loss to Benny Leonard in Madison Square Garden, later guiding boxers and teaching at Marquette University. Survived by widow Florence and two daughters.
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54 AAU Winners To Tour Europe
Fifty four athletes who competed in the 1939 Amateur Athletic Union championships at Fresno were selected to represent the U S in Europe this summer. Three records fell as Jim Fuchs Fred Wilts and Charles Moore posted marks in shot put distance running and hurdles. An advance squad of ten sails July fifth from New York to Portugal for a Europe meet, with forty four others to follow later in the month.
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Central Leade Dayton 22 Grand Rapids 2
Dayton defeats Grand Rapids 22 to 2 in a decisive game. Saginaw 2010 Charlasten 22. Piet 16, Muskegon.
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Lefties Golf Tourney Set for Seguin July 13 17
Final plans for the ninth annual state tournament for left handed golfers were completed in Seguin Texas with about 70 members in the association. Prominent entrants include Bobby Malone Joseph Kant Compton and Howard Creel among others. A notable moment came when a shot by Colin Campbell bounced across a lake and Compton retrieved the ball from his hip pocket.
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