First Methodists Cup Title Spot In Murphy Loop
The First Methodists won the Midget division championship in Murphysboro Church Softball League by 13 to 7 over the Christians. Methodists built an early lead, led 8-2 after two innings, and never relinquished control as Anderson Muhlenbrock Borgsmiller led the offense with multiple hits.
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Teen-Age League Schedule for Carbondale Aug Games
The Carbondale Teen-Age League lists games across mid August including Rangers versus Wildcats on Aug 10 and Aug 22, Rams vs Rangers on Aug 14 and 15, Hot Shots versus Red Wings on Aug 17 and Aug 24, and Wildcats versus Rams on Aug 21 with All Stars facing Wildcats Aug 15 and Rangers Aug 22.
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Sugar Ray Robinson weighs in for Fusari show
Welterweight champion Ray Robinson weighs 146 pounds for tonight's bout with Charley Fusari in Roosevelt stadium Jersey City. The bout funds a Damon Runyon cancer fund with about 30 000 expected in attendance and a $150 000 gate. No TV, and if rain delays the event moves to Thursday with light rules and no judges under New Jersey guidelines.
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Bekeza’s Versatile Play Leads Centralia in Valley League
Zeke Bekeza 32, manager and utility man for Centralia, played first catcher and outfield in one game. The Valley League star, a .324 hitter, led with 73 RBIs and 23 two baggers midseason, and helped Centralia to a championship last year. His No. 1 son is Kathryn Dilloway, from Howell Michigan.
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Zeke) Bekeza
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Wadena Gardener Won Respect Despite Blindness
Fremont Clark, 51, of Wadena Iowa, is a renowned gardener who has been totally blind for many years. He works from a kneeling position and maintains an effective weeded garden, earning appreciation for his skill.
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Hambletonian at Good Time Park Draws Goshen Crowd
Hoofbeat anticipation as the Hambletonian offers a 75209 purse with 13 top three year old trotters. Star's Pride and Florican, owned by Harriman and Sheppard, loom as favorites while Harriman avoids choosing a winner. About 20,000 spectators expected in Goshen for harness racing's centerpiece.
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Bears Intra Squad Tilt Opens Bears 1950 Camp
Terre Haute August 9 1950 The Chicago Bears stage their first intra squad game at Memorial Stadium kicking off 8 45 p m Blue Team led by Lujack Connor Rykovich Orange led by Luckman Davis Bray Sprinkle and Kav anaugh under full game conditions Referee Wally Marks oversees play as Halas primes the squad for Saturday’s non conference game against the New York Yanks in Omaha Neb Louisiana likely to watch Spavital O Quinn and other newcomers in this scrimmage
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Giants edge Braves on Wes Westrum homer for eighth straight win
Wes Westrum hit a two run homer giving the Giants a 2-1 win over the Braves. Lou Brissie pitched the Athletics to a 5-0 shutout of the Senators, the second big league shutout of his career.
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