Doerr and Spence Lead Major League Batting Races
New York May 16 Doerr and Stan Spence top the major league hitters as Bobby Doerr leads with a .425 average and Spence sits at .403 after 30 or more plate appearances. Bill Dickey holds third at .392, while Cincinnati rookie Ray Lamanho tops the National League with a near .286 mark in 86 at bats.
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Zurita Wins Tough Fight in 10 Rounds at Hollywood Stadium
Mexico City lightweight Zurita, 161 pounds, defeated Baby Breese, 137, of Manhattan in a bruising 10 round main event at Hollywood stadium before 600 fans. Zurita extended his unbeaten streak despite Breese’s best effort, with a late rally from Breese turning into Zurita’s winning finish. Other Mexico City boxers fared similarly in San Diego and Los Angeles cards, including a stoppage by Genera Rain over Harpe Gonzales and a split decision for Gonzales over Chuck Bailey. Washington Huskies remain undefeated in the Pac-12 dual meet with a 67-3 victory over Washington State.
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Major Baseball Leaders From The Associated Press
National League leaders include Musial with 40 RBIs and Brown excelling in hits, while Brooklyn's stars vie for records in batting and pitching. American League showcases Deere Barton and DiMaggio with strong marks, and Washington receives notable performances from Spence and Williams as the league races move forward.
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Nothe Shuts Out Bowie in Tight Camp Bowie Tilt
Walter Nothe pitched a three hit shutout to blank Bowie as Randolph Ramblers opened the series strong. Nothe and catcher Rodriguez combined on the solid effort while Bowie managed limited chances with Weber and Dick handling the batteries for Bowie.
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Amateur Baseball and Local Boxing Promoter News
Amateur Ball and Anthony's Anabtotte School will entertain the Miller Fark Giants on the school diamond Sunday February 20. Dan's Cafe and Pepel-Cala meet at Escobar field Sunday at 2 o'clock. Promoter Jick Price announced Lon Saliea accepted a one in title fight with Keriny Lindsay in Vancouver June 3, with Lindsay expected to defeat Arnold Bertram.
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Giants Take Brack Away From Giants in OK City
Oklahoma City May 15 The Giants moved Gil Brack an outfielder under the club’s working agreement with Oklahoma City. Brack was sent to the Giants international league affiliate at June City. Brack, a Texas League signing, left the game quickly after the move.
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Page Doubles Team Wins in High Tennis
Page Doubles team defeats Mann pair 8-8 in a thrilling Souter final. Emmet of Poeacheol and Kneuper with Alaniz of Page clinched the championship. Alaniz beat Means 6-4 6-2 to capture the singles title on Thursday.
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Texas Leaders Battine sthraugn games of Friday Way 1d
Reports from Friday games list players Bellinger St Evers Wakefield Brack OC Rickert and Heuamann with runs by Evers Wakefield York and Braen. Wakefield leads with eight two-base hits and Wakefield three home runs while York Braen each hit ten. Knob jack and Jonson advance stolen bases. Kuna bats in Mark and Evers add RBIs as pitchers Merion Maplin and others appear.
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Texas League Box Score Footnotes and Infield Weather
Box score style recap shows players and stats for a Texas League baseball game. Names include Moore, Floyd, Chapman, McParland, Rigby, Vin, Wessing, Lipon, and many others. The record lists hits, RBIs, errors, double plays, pitching lines, and inning-by-inning events with team totals and player performances. The lines include fielding, batting, and pitching details from both teams, with final scores and notable plays.
Mexico Riders win Guadalajara polo exhibition 12 to 7
In Guadalajara on May 6 the hastily organized Maxcar military polo team defeated the Arequipa squad 12 to 7 in an exhibition following the Inter-American cup series.
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Tulsa Oilers Fall 4-2 to San Antonio in Texas League
Tulsa's four game skid continued as San Antonio edged the Oilers 3-2 in the series opener. Alex Macchia limited Tulsa to three hits while Tom Hafey and teammates scored in the sixth. Joe Bercy closed with a scoreless ninth, leaving Tulsa unable to overcome a San Antonio three run third inning.
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Shreveport Adds Lefty Joe Malmon
Shreveport announces the purchase of left handed pitcher Joe Malmon from the San Diego Pacific Coast Teague club. Joe Garherino was released by the Sports.
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Amateur Baseball Mourns Holbrook
San Antonio mourns Francis Leo Holbrook a 55 year old Fort Sam Houston electrician who pitched locally from 1919 to 1961. Known for no hit games and work with the Fat and Forty club he helped install the Christy Mathewson field lighting. He is survived by his wife Olivia Leo Charles a sister and two brothers. Funeral plans pending.
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Lions Rally To Edge Optimists In Charity Baseball
The Lions defeated the Optimists 15 to 14 in a seven inning charity game at Techfield before 3000 fans. Batteries were provided by troops in the first inning, and Lions pitcher Tom Keeton shone as the Optimists’ Brooksfield opener struggled. The event featured clowns, stunts, and circus acts, raising about $2000 for charity.
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Navy Relief Shows Draw Big Names In Charity Plan
Commissioner Gere Tunney to head a vast Navy Relief effort with boxing, baseball and football stars. Major figures include Tony Zale Gus Lesnevich Fred Cochrane and Gene Tunney as part of a drive to raise five million dollars for widows and orphans. A June charity tennis golf foursome may feature Ruth Hope Wood and Craig Wood. Charles Town Race Track will host 18 days of charity racing June 15 to July 4 with proceeds to Red Cross USC and other charities.
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Les Mueller To Be Drafted From Belleville
Belleville Illinois May 5 Leslie G Mueller 24 a pitcher for Beaumont of the Texas League will be inducted into the army from Belleville May 2 He pitched for the Detroit Tigers last year and has been one of Beaumont s sensational pitchers this season. The Jeannite leaders will find him hard to replace.
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Angott Retains Title In Tough Madison Square Garden Bout
Sammy Angott narrowly defends his world lightweight crown with a 16 round decision over Newark challenger Alice Stolz at Madison Square Garden. Angott was knocked down in the third and again in earlier rounds but rallied with counter punches to pile up points. Attendance reached 16 009 with receipts of 49 084 as fans booed the referee’s decision and demanded more for Stolz.
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Fight Results in a Fragmented Boxing Card
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Lanier Jeff Reach Finals in High School Softball
Lanier and Jefferson advanced to the finals of the stler high school softball tournament after Jefferson won earlier and Lanier defeated Tech 24 4 at San Pedro Park. The final matchup will feature Lanier against Jefferson.
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