Dom Leads Sex To 4-2 Triumph Over Joe
Dom DiMaggio homered and his defense starred as the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 4-2 ending an eight game slide. He added a triple and two runs while teammate Mickey McDermott pitched well for Boston. Joe DiMaggio batted .414 in nine games so far as the Yankees fell further in the standings. The St Louis Cardinals won in 10 innings 2-1 over Chicago, while Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 7-2. The Cubs and Cardinals also played a night game. other teams rested.
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Hudson Braves VFW Tie Sets Playoff in Minor League
The Herrin Township Softball Boys Minor league first round ended in a tie between the VFW All Stars and the Hudson Braves. They meet tonight at 6 at the lighted park to decide the first round winner. The victor faces an All-Starr team from seven other clubs tomorrow at 8:30 at the same park.
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Ratterman Holding Out For Bills Return
Buffalo Bills and quarterback George Ratterman faced a salary dispute as training neared. Coach Red Dawson would not confirm a deal, while naming possible replacements if Ratterman did not report by July 2. An unclear future for the star signal caller lingered amid the impasse.
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Orient With Rolla Dominates Egyptian League
GERALD PUGH reports Rolla rolls Orient to a 8-1 win over Carbondale sealing a 7-0 league record. Anna takes both ends of a doubleheader from Benton 7-4 and 9-3, while Tamaroa bats 16 hits to beat Pinckneyville 9-3. Dowell tops Murphysboro. Rolla racks 27 strikeouts in two games. No home runs were hit in five league games.
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Golf stars qualify for British Open in Sandwich England
Storits Briefs notes Johnny Bulla Willie Hunter and Frank Stranahan of the U S all qualified for the British Open at Sandwich England. In New York the Giants announced the purchase of outfielder Monte Irvin and infielder Henry Thompson from Jersey City marking the first Negro players on the club roster. Also in New York Danny Gardella’s $300000 lawsuit against baseball was given federal court priority and placed on the November calendar.
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Pollard Joins Winning Pair at Narragansett Park
Pawtucket jockey John Pollard rode both legs of the daily double at Narragansett Park. Redeal paid $17.00 and Galaxy returned $87.20, combining for a $375.60 payoff.
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U.S. G. A. Warns Against Pools at Golf Championships
The U S Golf Association warned against auction pools and sweepstakes at championship events saying organized gambling could lead to professional gamblers taking over the sport. The executive committee adopted a resolution disallowing such gambling while noting it is already prohibited in U S G A championships. James W. Walker said pools would commercialize the game and threaten amateur status.
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Charles Bills Gus Lesnevich In August 10 Go
Charles Charles will defend his NBA heavyweight title against Gus Lesnevich in a August 10 bout at Yankee Stadium. The match follows Charles winning the crown by outpointing Jersey Joe Walcott and comes amid disputes over NBA recognition and title status. Complications include Eagan’s stance on a tournament and interjurisdictional recognition.
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MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS AND SCHEDULED GAMES
National League results show St. Louis 2 Chicago 1 in 10 and Philadelphia 7 Brooklyn 2. American League scores list Boston 4 New York 2 and Cleveland 8 Detroit 1. Today’s games include Brooklyn at Boston and St. Louis at Pittsburgh. Thursday action features Chicago at Cincinnati and Louis at Pittsburgh with various matchups. Also notes a boxing result with Belgium’s Bel gium awarded decision over Billy Thompson for a low blow in the sixth. Dave Sands outpointed Robert Villemain. Lesnevich return bout with Joey Maxim discussed.
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Christians, Cents and St Andrew's win in Murphysboro Junior League
In Murphysboro Longfellow diamonds, the Christians beat Immanuel Lutheran 12-8, the Cen tenary Methodist team edged the Baptists 16-5, and St Andrew's defeated First Methodist 5-3. The Christians benefited from timely hitting as both teams posted 10 hits. First Methodist led 3-0 before St Andrew's rallied with four runs across the second and fourth innings to take the lead and add an insurance run in the sixth.
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Robinson Anxious To Lose Poundage Before Title Defense
Welterweight champion Ray Robinson, training in Pompton Lakes, plans to shed four pounds before noon Monday for his 15 round defense against Cuba's Kid Gavilan at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium. Gavilan weighed 149 pounds and is expected to come in under 147.
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John Browns Grab Second With Narrow Win Over Pirates
The John Browns edged the Pirates 4 to 3 at Carbondale Community High School, moving into second place in the Carbondale Youth softball league. The Wildcats lead the five‑team circuit at 4–0, while the Blue Angels sit last with no wins. The Pirates scored in the second and third innings, and John Browns added runs in the first, third, and fifth. No game is scheduled today. Thursday features Wildcats versus Blue Angels and Friday’s schedule includes Pirates.
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Long Pitches No-Hitter as Texaco Wins
Marion Cookie Long, 15 year old softball pitching sensation, threw a no hitter for Russell's Texaco of Herrin as they defeated the Energy Braves at Carterville 5-0. Five reached base, four on errors and one hit by pitch. Long allowed no walks. Texaco had eight hits off Rushing. Ebbie Long was 3-for-3 and B Russell 2-for-4 with three RBI. Texaco travels to Benton tonight for their tournament opener at 8:45.
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Cookie) Long
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Snead Favored for Reading Open in Reading
Sam Snead, PGA champion and recent Washington Open winner, is favored to win the 72 hole $15,000 Reading tournament starting tomorrow in Reading, Pa. The event drew over 150 professionals and amateurs, including nine of the nation’s top players.
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1948 Money Winners Lead in Golf Tournament
Top money winners for 1948 are named but Dutch Harrison will be absent. After 18 holes tomorrow the field will be cut to the low scorers and ties for two rounds Saturday and Sunday.
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Dutch) Harrison
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