Marion Rejected Chance to Lead Boston Braves
Marty Marion turned down a three year offer from the Boston Braves after the St Louis Cardinals declined to renew his contract. General Manager John Quinn offered a managerial path and a future manager role, but Marion chose to stay aligned with friend Tommy Holmes, avoiding a potential clash if Holmes remained manager.
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Major League Standings and Results Summary
Major League standings show Boston leading the American League with a .585 mark, while Cleveland sits at .581 and New York at .528. Monday results include Boston 6 Chicago 2 in 10 innings and New York 2 Cleveland 0. In the National League, Brooklyn trails at .711, with Chicago at .585 and St. Louis at .488. Monday results feature Chicago 6 Brooklyn 1 and Boston 4 Cincinnati 1.
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Carbondale Softball League Opens with Big Wins
Hudgens Buicks defeated New Era Dairy 20 to 1 as league play began in Carbondale. Good Luck 4-H earned a forfeit from Syndicate. First counted games set early standings and the remaining schedule lists matchups for Tuesday to Friday.
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Wall Street Named for Peter Stuyvesant Wall Defense
In New York City Wall Street takes its name from a defensive wall Peter Stuyvesant, early Dutch governor, had erected to guard against anticipated English raids, shaping the area’s historic streetscape.
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TV Limit of One Grid Game By Hugh Fullerton Jr
The NCAA television committee proposes a single appearance per college team on TV in 1952 to curb costs. The plan seeks nationwide network coverage on 12 games from Sept 20 to Nov 29 with one game per day, plus some local college additions on select dates.
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Barnes Reflects On East Scandals And Midwest Spirit
Barnes cites a quarter of a million dollars in five years as salary and bonuses, noting many New York area players came from poor families and lacked school spirit. He praises the Midwest for better coaching relationships and family atmosphere, defending athletic programs while lauding St. Louis athletes shifting to college. Dr. W. C. Bicknell presided, Glenn Abe Martin served as toastmaster.
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Sunshine ends Woodbury Abbott Tech baseball tied at nine
In Bethel Connecticut yesterday Woodbury high played Abbott Tech to a nine nine tie after nine innings. Umpires halted play as the setting sun blinded batters.
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Davey Wins Split Decision After Commission Ruling
New York June 3 AP Chuck Davey of Lansing Mich welterweight remains undefeated after the New York State Athletic Commission ruled his fight with Carmen Basilio in Syracuse a draw. Commission Chairman Bob Christenberry suspended Referee Joe Palmer for a poor scoring card while Deputy Commissioner Thomas Graulty voided the decision due to incomplete notations. The bout had two judges split ballots with Palmer scoring 3 rounds for each fighter and Basilio ahead on points 6-5 despite Palmer’s disputed rounds.
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Fights Last Night In Boxing Card Across Cities
Brooklyn Bobby Dykes defeated Joe Miceli in a close points decision in Miami while Wesbury Bascom beat George Powell in Chicago on points. Frankie Ruff bested Fernand Drouin in Brooklyn. Fernando Gagnon stopped Buddy Baggett in Quebec City, with Baggett ending in Dallas ailing from the bout.
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Song Mn n By Merle Jorces An Open Forum
Miltenberger resigned to join the staff of an electric co op at Dongo la.
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Porterfield Hit Hard as Tigers No-Hit Senators
Bob Porterfield of the Senators suffered another tough start as Virgil Trucks of the Tigers threw a no hitter, the Tigers winning 1-0 on Vic Wertz’s ninth inning homer. Earlier, Mickey McDermott tossed a one hitter in Boston as Porterfield lost 1-0, continuing a painful stretch. An unusual triple play occurred in a softball game between Mur-
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St. Andrews, Herrin game ends on triple play
In Physboro St. Andrew's led St. Mary's Memorial day 7-6 in the seventh when Herrin threatened with runners on second and third and no outs. A short fly to pitcher Jim Boucher followed by a throw to Ben Balsano at second and relay to Ronnie Casleton at third completed a triple play for the second out.
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Koziatek Named New Baseball Coach at Scott Field
Walter Koziatek of St Louis replaces Carl Linhart as coach at Scott Field. Linhart, a Detroit Tigers farm batter who last played with Flint Michigan in the former Central league, is slated for discharge soon. Carl Semin City boy attended Southern during winters before his induction.
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Penn to drop Ivy foes. slate features big non conference
The University of Pennsylvania unveiled a 1953 football schedule dominated by major nonleague opponents. Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Michigan, Maryland, Navy, California and Penn State are listed alongside Cornell as the sole Ivy foe, with eight of the nine games slated at home. The order of dates was not disclosed.
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Martin Named Chairman Of LIAC Athletic Directors
Glenn Abe Martin of Southern Illinois has been chosen chairman of the athletic directors of the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. His SIU baseball team won the conference title this season and he was also named chairman of the committee to study a possible conference baseball tournament next year.
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