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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1952
Page
8
Herrin softball begins play Monday at the lighted park with three games. A 32 team league starts, but 26 have managers. volunteers for girls minor and boys kitty leagues urged to contact league officials. Tuesday features four games and a full schedule.
The schedule lists June 22 matchups Carbondale at Herrin Johnston City at Marion Carterville at Royalton Christopher at Attucks. June 29 sees Carbondale at Marion Herrin at Carterville Attucks at Johnston City. July 4 features Christopher at Royalton while July 6 and 13 include Marion at Attucks Herrin at Christopher Carterville at Carbondale Johnston City at Royalton and July 20 Johnston City at Hermin gstopher? at Carterville Carbondale at Attucks Royalton at Marion.
The team finished the regular season 18 3 and secured the title with four victories and one loss in the decisive period. Tennis standings show North Carolina William and Davidson, plus N C State, atop the conference.
Florida racing revenue reached a state record of 11 981 870 dollars, boosting funding amid ongoing financial measures. The growth marks a historic high for the sector and underscores economic impact in the year noted.
Kansas City Monarchs owner Tom Baird recalls the team’s 33rd opening day, its barnstorming roots since 1920, and the push for night baseball. He cites Wilbur Rogan as a standout and notes Negro leagues legacy alongside players reaching the majors, including Paige and Robinson.
New York report notes Cubs heavy baserunning by opponents in 58 games with 47 steal attempts and 37 successful steals. Catchers Harry Chiti Bruce Edwards Toby Atwell and Johnny Pramesa are listed with throwout totals from attempts.
The University of Alabama's 1952 senior trackmen leave a record hard to eclipse. Over four years they won 18 dual meets and lost none. In three years they claimed two SEC championships and one runner up finish.
The Washington Redskins recorded their only scoreless tie in franchise history against the New York Giants on January 1, 1939.
A listing of teen-age loop basketball matchups in July and August. Teams include Du Quoin Pinckneyville Ava Murphysboro Neunert Steeleville Gorham Dowell Lille and nearby Carbondale Royalton Johnston City Herrin Marion Carterville Attucks Christopher with games scheduled weekly across July 27 August 3 August 10 and August 17 in regional venues.
Louisville June 21 AP A slate of familiar players remained as 16 survivors moved into the decisive 36 hole matches in the PGA tournament. Sam Snead defending champion and Lawson Little were eliminated along with Dutch Harrison and Horton Smith as the field narrowed.
In a Yankees versus Athletics game, umpires initially wore varied brown and gray outfits before equipment arrived. Larry Napp stood out in blue, and after a brief rain delay the four officials donned full blue jackets and caps, transforming into the familiar men in blue.
Sugar Ray Robinson and Joey Maxim wrapped up light work as ticket sales surged for the Monday night showdown at Yankee Stadium. Maxim holds the 175 pound crown with Robinson chasing the title from 160 pounds and must vacate if successful.
Morgantown West Virginia AP reports coach Red Brown 45 oversees West Virginia A baseball and tennis squads. He uses tough practices to correct faults and curb arrogance, saying it also deflates a swell head from former state intercollegiate champion status.
The First Baptists won a hard fought game in Murphysboro against Elm Street Baptist. A steady Baptist rally produced five walks while Dogs SS Winn limited Elm Street to three hits as they surged ahead late in the contest.
New York AP reports Arnie Weinmeister, 29, 235 pounds, All-Pro tackle, signs a one year contract with the New York Giants. He is described as captain of the formidable Giant defensive line and his arrival is bad news for NFL foes.
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