Podoley and Jones shine in major track meet at Carbondale
Central Michigan star Jim Podoley scored 25 2 3 points at the Interstate Conference meet in Carbondale May 21 22 1954. Eastern Michigan freshman Hayes Jones tallied 23 points showing top form and hinting at Olympic hopes as he set multiple marks in HAC events.
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Illinois coach Jo Cabutti linked to Carbondale hiring contact
In Champaign under Jo Cabutti a former Her football lineman was involved in the contact that led to his hiring. Cabutti plans to write about decathlons for the Illinois Athletic Journal while noting intra school and conference meets being discussed by leagues.
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Illinois Athletic Journal
Major League Stars Power Doubleheaders In A’s Win
Dick Gernert drive in six runs with two homers and a double in the Red Sox 11 to 4 win over the Athletics. Vern Law and Bob Buhl each pitched four hitters. Cincinnati leads with a 5 to 2 victory over the Pirates, giving Pittsburgh its first win over Cincinnati in 16 games.
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Red Sox
Athletics
Vern Law
Pirates
Bob Buhl
Braves
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Redlegs
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Vaughn Tops Williams In New Orleans Bout
Willie Vaughn of New Orleans outpointed Al Williams of Los Angeles in a 10 round fight, dominating the action and securing the victory on the scorecards.
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New Orleans
Willie Vaughn
Los Angeles
al Williams
Musial to Extend Ironman Streak Tonight in Philadelphia
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals aims for his 822nd straight game as major league Ironman record holder Gus Suhr held. Musial, famed for endurance, already leads in extra base hits and nears titles in runs, RBIs, total bases, and two-base hits while playing through injuries and various duty shifts.
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Gehrig
Baseball standings and results from yesterday and today
National League results show Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 2 and Brooklyn 1 with two other games listed as scheduled. American League results include Detroit 9 New York 4 and Boston 11 Kansas City 4 with more games planned today. Schedule lists Chicago at New York Milwaukee at Brooklyn and other matchups across leagues in a dense, early 20th century format.
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Marion Elks Win Title in Senior House League Bowling
BPOE 800 of Marion captured the Senior House League championship by five pins over Marion Motors. Final standings list Southern Homes Cities Service Marion VFW Red Top Liquors Charles Stone Co Hi Way Cabinets Kiwanis Club and Allen Industries. Top team and individual marks include Lang and Swan with high games 257 and 672 series for Swan.
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Braves Seek Trade For Help At Second and Left Field
Milwau kee Braves eye trades to bolster second base and left field before the midnight deadline. GM John Quinn planned talks with Giants' Horace Stoneham and Dodgers' Buzzy Bavasi while noting he cannot name any club or player.
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Bobby Thomson
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California dominates NCAA baseball with three straight wins
California paces the NCAA World Series with three consecutive victories including an 8-0 shutout of Penn State and an 8-2 win over Iowa State. Jim Kudlinski of Iowa State starved opponents, while Dan Peters delivered a clutch two RBI double for a 3-1 lead as State topped Connecticut.
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Bass Fishermen Have Mixed Results in Southern Illinois
Largemouth bass fishing showed highs and lows in early June across Southern Illinois lakes. Notable catches included Al Peithmann and Paul Ellis with 32 bass in five days, led by a five-pounder and two four-pounders, while Bluegill and other species boosted totals at Grassy and Lake Moses. Angling at Crab Orchard Spillway, Sahara Lake, and Lake Murphysboro reported varying success, with worm and minnow baits predominating and murky to clear conditions shaping outcomes.
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Little Grassy Lake
Carbondale
al Peithmann
Paul Ellis
Irvin Peithmann
C. Reed
Wesley Dehart
Alto Pass
Harold Perkins
Eddy
Harold Lefler
St. Louis
George Swingle
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Collinsville
Charles Dawson, Jr
Jim Rainwater
Salem
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Benton
Gus Adams
Burr Richards
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Lake Murphysboro
Joe Congiardo
Suggs Wins Third Ladies PGA Championship in Pittsburgh
Louise Suggs captured the third Ladies PGA Championship in Pittsburgh finishing with 285 total after a final round 68 securing victory by three strokes. Wiffi Smith led early but faltered leaving Suggs and Bev Hanson tied for third with Bev Hanson earning $697.50.
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Wiffi Smith
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Argentine heavyweight Alex Miteff tops world rankings after win
In New York June 11, the undefeated 6-1 Alex Miteff surged toward top ten status by stopping Germany's Willi Besmanoff at St Nicholas Arena. The victory marked his ninth win in as many fights.
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Husky Alex Miteff
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Willi Besmanoff
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