Marciano Matthews Next Like Foe for Joe Walcott
Jersey Joe Walcott celebrated his 2nd straight win over Ezzard Charles in Philadelphia as he defended the heavyweight crown. Rocky Marciano and Harry Matthews emerged as likely next foes for Walcott, who won a razor close decision amid mixed AP scoring and pundit views. Charles suffered a cut requiring stitches, Walcott bled slightly, and the bout featured no knockdowns or decisive moments.
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Rocky Marciano
Harry (Kid) Matthews
Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charlies
Mammoth Municipal Stadium
Old Jersey
Charles’ Brow
Walcott
Jersey Joe
Joe Louis
Madison Square Garden
Buck McTiernan
Pete Tomasco
McTiernan
Pittsburgh
Tomasco
Joe
Charles
Zach Clayton
Associated Press
Ezzy
Cape Vincent Noted For Superior Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Cape Vincent, gateway to the Thousand Islands, is recognized for its superior smallmouth bass fishing, drawing anglers to the region famed for its clear waters and abundant sport fish.
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Cape Vincent
Thousand Islands
White Sox and Cubs Brass Cast Early All-Star Ballots
Chicago June 6 AP General Manager Frank Lane of the White Sox and Business Manager Jim Gallagher of the Cubs led the first ballots as voting began to select starters for the 19th annual All-Star Game in Philadelphia on July 8. Fans will vote through 290 newspapers and radio stations across the United States Canada Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
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Chicago
Frank Lane
Chicago White Sox
Jim Gallagher
Cubs
Philadelphia
United States
Canada
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Christopher Girls Defeat Herrin 12-1 in Nine Inning Win
N Hammonds pitched five strong innings, holding Herrin to two hits and striking out 10 as Christopher defeated Herrin 12-1 Thursday night in Christopher. Profitt and L Horn allowed two runs in relief after Herrin starter. It was Christopher’s second straight win over Herrin.
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N. Hammonds
Christopher Girls
Herrin
Christopher
Hammonds
Profitt
L. Horn
Herrin Softball Practice Starts Need Managers
Herrin Township Softball league Inc president Gene McPherson announced that all boys signed up for the Kitty Minor and A and B brackets must attend practice at Lighted Park today at 6 p.m. Teams are picked and will play three innings of practice games. McPherson urged parents and friends to attend to support the teams and said ice games for girls teams would be scheduled later.
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Gene McPherson
Herrin Township
McPherson
Connolly reaches quarters in northern tennis event
Maureen Connolly of San Diego beat Helen Fletcher of England 6-1 6-3 to advance to the quarter-finals of a northern tournament. Budge Patty and Tony Trabert reach Belgium International semi-finals. Dick Savitt of East Orange defeats Tony Fawcutt 6-3 6-2 to advance at Priory. Herbie Flam defeats Bill Millikan 7-5 6-4 in National hard courts. United States Olympic team shut out at International horse show in Duesseldorf. Roberto de Vicenzo leads Ardmore Open with 65 in Ardmore. Whirlaway captures Dick Wells purse at Hawthorne.
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Manchester
England
Maureen Connolly
San Diego
Calif
Helen Fletcher
Brussels
Budge Patty
Los Angeles
Tony Trabert
Cincinnati
Belgium
Birmingham
Dick Savitt
East Orange
N. J
Tony Fawcutt
South Africa
Seattle
Herbie Flam
Bill Millikan
Tacoma
General Duesseldorf
Germany
United States
Ardmore
Okla
Roberto de’ Vicenzo
Buenos Aires
Chicago
Hawthorne
Rev Bob Richards Second in Southern Pacific Decathlon
Pasadena Calif June 5 AP Rev Bob Richards Laverne college professor ran second at halfway point of Southern Pacific AAU decathlon meet Glendale’s Jim Klein led with 3751 points Richards 3615 Norton Costa Mesa third 3419 Five events remain to decide title
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Pasadena
Calif
Bob Richards
Laverne
Glendale
Jim Klein
Klein
Richards
Brayton Norton
Costa Mesa
Carbondale City League undecided winner as fate rests
With the City League championship to be decided tomorrow Carbondale faces a climactic finish. Players and fans await a final result that will crown the season’s champion.
Two Top Bowlers Fall In Masters Invitation
Milwaukee June 6 AP The Masters Invitational double elimination event saw top contenders Junie McMahon of Chicago and Steve a xy of Cleveland defeated but still in contention. Andy Varipapa upset McMahon 864 852 while Willard Taylor beat Nagy 762 761. Finals set for Saturday night.
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Milwaukee
Junie McMahon
Chicago
Steve §A Xy
Cleveland
ABC
Johnny Klares
Andy Varipapa
Hempstead
N. Y
McMahon
Willard Taylor
South Charleston
W. Va
Nagy
Taylor
Varipapa
Bradley ace offered $15000 by Yankees
Dave Meister, Bradley athletic publicist, says Zack Monroe, Bradley’s right hand ace, has been offered 15000 to sign a Yankee contract after graduation this summer. Monroe lost 3-2 to Southern Friday but won in relief the next day against the Salukis.
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Dave Meister
Bradley
Zack Monroe
Yankee
Monroe
Southern
Salukis
Peoria
Peoria Woodruff
Bobby Watson
Billey
Taylorville
Illinois
Quincy
Bruce
Stock Races Set Tonight at West Frankfort
In Southern Illinois the 1952 stock car season opens with seven events at Memorial Stadium West Frankfort. Egyptian Stock Car association draws strong turnout as Frank Mangin wins feature money. Charles Martin, Jack Jones, and Lorcan Garrish also post good results. Time trials at 7 30 p m. heats begin one hour later.
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Ilinois
West Frankfort
Memorial Stadium
West
Frankfort
Frank Mangin
du Quoin
Charles Martin
Lesser
Christopher
Jack Jones
Lorcan Garrish
Mt. Vernon
Jones
Mathieu to Join Marion Staff as Assistant Coach
Charles Mathieu, former Southern lineman and 1947 IIAC champion, will be football assistant coach under Glenn Trulove at Marion next year. He succeeds Ray Abell who resigned. Cass Wilson remains athletic director and basketball coach, with Trulove handling football and track and Cliff Storme as basketball assistant and head baseball coach.
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Charles Mathieu
Glenn Trulove
Marion
Mathieu
Ray Abell
Cass” Wilson
Trulove
Cliff Storme
Wilson
Capiion
Spear leaves coaching for Equitable Life in Carbondale
Roger Spear, who resigned as head football and basketball coach at Anne Jonesboro this spring, has taken a job with Equitable Life Insurance Co. and is working in Carbondale, his hometown. He has no past experience in insurance but has already made his first sale and bought a home, moving his family to Carbondale.
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Roger Spear
Anne Jonesboro
Equitable Life Insurance Co
Carbondale
Spear
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Trounce
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Hudgens
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Mollo
Longman
Colp
Cusentine
C . L. Horn
P Prouitt
AB H Moore
Rt Sheppard
Secardi
P Brown
B. Hammonds
F E. Hammonds
C Soans
Hiarvenett
Mo-Valley
Vincennes
Decatur
Danville
Hannibal
Paris
Mattoon
Centralia
Severs
Beautiful Colors
Capitol Construction Company, Inc
South 13Th St
Washington Ave
St. Louis
Lucas
Carbondale City League
NEW Era Dairy AB
H Gray
Ib ‘Etherton
Stearns
Riggs Crews
Lf Mitchell
Rf Stein
Lipe
Chittith
Bigler
Moose AB Webb
Hale
Rf Poe
Bob Martin
Bill Martin
C Finney
Cf Sanders
Ib Jackson
Brasel
New Era Dairy
Moose
Pleasant Grove
Herbert Shemonia
Murphysboro Logan
Herbert
Riverside Park
Murphysboro
Wards
Wares Sporting Goods
Bradley Ace
MO Valley League
Oni
Charles Mathieu New
Eldorado
Muscatel
Sherry
Kentucky
Mr. Boston
Burgemeister
Bill’s Liquor Store
H. Washington
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