Davis Cup Committee Names Savitt to Tennis Squad
Davis Cup committee lists 11 Americans for preliminary squad. Ted Schroeder and four others named as potential four to represent the U.S. in the Davis Cup against Australia Sweden at Forest Hills August 25 26 27. Schroeder Patty Talbert Mulloy Larsen Match Seixas Trabert named among group. final four to be chosen around August 16.
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Savitt
New York
Ted Schroeder
U.S
Sacrescenta
Cal
Forest Hills
Schroeder
Ion
Budge
Los Angeles
Ithe
Billy Talbert
Gardnar Mulloy
Miami
Fla
Tom. Brown
San Francisco
Herbie Flam
Beverly Hills
Cah
Art Larsen
Sam Match
Dick Savitt
Orange
N. J
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
Tony Trabert
Cincinnati
Plang
Newport
Boston
Talbert
Mulloy
Patty
France
U. S
Junior Golf Semi Finals Progress in Sunnycrest Tournament
Defending champion John Florczyk fell in the semi finals to Jerry Gell by 3 and 2. Bob Mandeville edged Henry Hoffmann, while Hoffman beat Lloyd Schneider 3 and 2. Florczyk won one up over John Maroney, Gell beat Tom Brennan in 19 holes, and Mandeville won 4 and 3 over Tim Slade. Final matches set for today across flights.
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John Florczyk
Sunnycrest
Jerry, Gell
Bob Mandeville
Henry Hoffman
Hoffman
Lloyd.Schneider
Florezyk
John ‘Maroney
Gell
Tom Brennan
Mandeville
Tim
Slade
C. Watrous
Jackson
T. Hensberry
Carroll
Can Am League Expands Playoff Series
In Schenectady officials announce the Canadian American League will extend postseason play. League president Albert Houghton confirms the Gloversville proposal passed clubs with approval contingent on details at the August 19 meeting. Previously only the top four of eight teams reached playoffs.
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Schenectady
Ogicce
Albert £. Houghton
Gloversville
Larkin Death Ruled Accidental After Ottawa Player Fatally Injured
Watertown reports District Attorney Milton A. Wilsie ruled no criminal negligence in the inquest. Bob Larkin, 28, Ottawa Nationals pitcher, died after his car collided with an Army truck near here. Four teammates were injured.
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Watertown
Jefferson County
Ottawa Nationals
Bob Larkin
Here
Larkin
Milton A. Wilsie
Phillies Pitcher Robin Roberts Switched From First Base
Robin Roberts of the Philadelphia Phillies began as a first baseman at Michigan State and changed to pitcher on the advice of Spartans coach John Kobs. The switch set the stage for a career highlighted by his pitching duties with the Phillies.
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Philadelphia
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia Phillies
Michigan State
Spartan
John Kobs
Yvonne Barber Shatters Stereotypes in Fairbanks Softball Squad
Peggy reports on Yvonne Barber a 27 year old mother and pitcher who leads the Fairbanks Girls softball team to an 11 3 season and New York State league title. Barber a former GE worker and saxophonist at Syracuse University keeps busy teaching and supporting family while pursuing music and golf. She and fellow local athletes including Hancock Fitzgerald and Siersma are active in Syracuse golf and tennis circles as district events begin.
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Peggy
Yvonne Barber
Fairbanks
New York
Oregon
Fredonia
Tatel
Syracuse
General Electric Co
G.E. Girls
Prosperity. Green Hornets
Fairbanka
Syracuse University
Syracuse Women's
Golf, Association
Robert :Siersma
Tuscarora
Capet Heads Field for Whitney Mile at Saratoga
Capot the 1949 Horse of the Year leads a strong lineup for the Whitney Mile at Saratoga. The $20,000 added stakes For a mile and quarter feature attracts top juveniles and older horses as Capot faces a competitive field including Donor, Weeper and My Request. The United States Hotel stakes for two year olds precedes the main event with Northern Star already creating buzz.
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Saratoga Springs
Saratoga
United ‘Ates
Greentreesle
Capot
Wilude Donor
Marcy Ten
Piet
Cochise
United States
Esther
DuPont Weir
Northern Star
Rat Monday
Inter-Club League Golf Resumes With Three Matches
Three inter-club league golf matches are scheduled today Crimiins plays at Tuscarora Onondaga at Seneca and the Yacht Club at Cazenovia Green Lakes has a bye with the Bellevue at LaFayette match to be rescheduled.
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Crimiins
Tuscarora
Onondaga
Senaca
Yacht Club
Cazenovia
Green Lakes
Bellevue
LaFayette
Robins on to Manage Mayaguez Club in Puerto Rican League
Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers signs to manage the Mayaguez club for the coming season as a bench manager who will still play. The one year contract, valued as very high for the league, was announced by club owner Alfonso Valdes.
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New York
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Mayaguez
Alfonso Valdes
Netro
Valdes
Robinson
Golf Qualifier At SG Owance Scores With 80
A local golf qualifier at SG Owance produced an 18 hole score of 80. Mrs Allen posted 38 on the front nine and 42 on the back. Annette Meatyard Lawton clocked 41-42-83, Lorraine Barzee and Mrs Sartorious each 84, Sartorious 39-45 on the two nines, Barzee 43-41, Rhea White 90, Mrs P A Hopkins 89.
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SG Owance
Allen
Annette
Meatyard Lawton
Lorraine’ Barzee
Otto
Sartorious
Hornell Dodgers crush Wellsville for pennant bid
Hornell Dodgers rolling toward Pony League title with strong pitching. Matt Flythe tossed a five hitter in a 19-1 win over the Wellsville Senators, fanning 14 and walking three for his 10th victory. Olean Oilers moved two games back by defeating Jamestown 10-5. Batavia Clippers beat Hamilton Cardinals 9-2 and Lockport Reds topped Bradford Phillies 4-2.
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Hornell Dodgers
Dodgers
Matt Flythe
Weallsvilla Senators
Flythe
Olean Oilers
Jamestown Falcons
Batavia Clippers
Hamilton Cardinals
Lockport Reds
Bradford Phillies
Rumer Has Cousy to join Nats
Rumors from Syracuse Nationals headquarters indicate a move to sign Bob Cousy from Tri City. Ben Kerner and Leo Ferris met in Syracuse with Dan Biazone as talks explore a potential sale to the Nationals for a sum reported up to 15 000.
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Cousy
Nats
Syracuse Nationals
Bob Cousy
Holy Cross
Syracuse
Tri- City
la Catskill
Ben Kerner
Tri-City
Leo Ferris
Dan Biazone
Catskill Mountain
Kerner
Ferris
Boston
Chicago
Nat
DeJohn May Not Fight Taylor Here
DeJohn may not fight Taylor in Syracuse despite promoters proposing a rematch elsewhere. Managers favor Buffalo or Binghamton to maximize gate receipts while Taylor’s group insists Syracuse offers the best revenue. DeJohn notes he faced a tough, well conditioned Taylor and missed chances to finish.
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DeJohn
Taylor
Schenectady
Joey
Syracuse
Johnny
Joe Netro
Cany
Joe
Buffalo
Binghamton
More
Whitey
Bimstein
Windy Hillers Win Kiwanis Senior Recreation Championship
The Windy Hillers defeated Sacred Heart Holy Name 8 to 0 at Kirk Park to win the Kiwanis Senior Recreation crown. Saile Wingway Carisco and Mazzaroppi each had two hits for Milwaukee winners. The Hillers receive a first round bye in the state playoffs and will play again late next week.
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ARL
Saile
Sacred Heat
Holy Name
Hillers
Recreation- Kiwanis
Kirk Park
Wingway
Carisco
Mazzaroppi
Iwindy
Willers
Holy
North Syracuse Tops Baldwinsville 14-1 In Senior League Final
Don Brodhead homered as North Syracuse defeats Baldwinsville 14-1 in the Kiwanis Senior League title game at North Syracuse. Angelo Capozzi allowed three hits and struck out ten badgers, pacing the win.
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North Syracuse
B’ville
Don Brodheadland
Angelo Capozzi
Baldwinsville
Kiwanis
Dean Alumni Plan Local Alumni Association Formation
Franklin Midss Garner of Haan Academy and Junior College visited James Tormey to discuss organizing an alumni club in the area. Elmwood defeated Danforth 3-2 and Carrier beat Solvay Process S-4 in YMCA softball action last night.
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William. Garner
Haan Academy
Franklin, Midss
James Tormey
Garner
Elmwood
Danforth
Carrier
Solvay Process
Y.M.C.A
Dixie-Born Bill Avery Returns to Syracuse Notes on Atlanta Visit
DIXTIE BORN BILL AVERY returns to Syracuse after two weeks in Atlanta where he watched the Atlanta Crackers and Country Brown's remarkable 400 foot catch. He discusses Travis Tidwell and his expected NFL/College All-Stars clash, plus local figures Al Mele and Joey DeJohn. Avery hints at enduring admiration for the nickname Dixie.
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Dixtie
Bill Avery
Syracuse
Atlanta
al Mele
Joey DeJohn
Tom Lundy
Dixie Walker
Atlanta Crackers
Bill
Country Brown
Brown
Avery
Memphis
Walter pass Lawrence White in first round matchup
Walter passes Lawrence White to reach the next round as Cavanagh faces Furze Burges in a tennis men s singles event. Jane Monger and Harry Shults fall 6 3 in a related pairing.
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Walter Pass
Lawrence White
Richard Cavanagh
John’ Furze
Ales Burgess
Jane ‘Monger
Harry Shults
Boxing results sail through a rough AP dispatch
A garbled AP page reports boxing results with names like Ezzard and Cardell. Scores show a 139 145 decision sequence and bouts in New York rosters including Brooklyn and Mass fighters. The text is severely corrupted with misread words and broken sponsor notes.
Mele Bats .600 for Jersey City in 2 Games
Outfielder Al Mele, released by the Syracuse Chiefs, joined Jersey City and batted cleanup. He collected six hits in 10 at bats across two games, including two hits last night as Jersey City defeated the Royals 5 4. Red Hardy pitched a complete game for the winners. In other action, Eugene Costello held six hits for Springfield in a 5 2 win over Buffalo. The Orioles split a double header with Toronto, winning 8 7 and losing a 6 6 deadlock to finish the day.
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Mele
Syracuse Chiefs
Jersey City
Jack Banta
Montreal
Royals
Red Hardy
Awvith
Eugene Costello
Springfield Cubs
Buffalo
Bisons
Orioles
Toronto Maple
Leafs
Baltimore
All Star Softball Game Planned between Leagues
An all star softball game between the Valley Press League and Tavern Keepers circuit is planned for August 25 at MCA Field. In last night’s action Bowling Green blanked Travelers 4-0 while Green Aces and W.E.W. tied 8-8 when a game was called due to darkness.
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Press
M.C.A
Bowling Green
Travelers
Tarbe's
Green Aces
W.E.W
Impressive Backs Shine in Beaver Dam Workouts
IMPRESSIVE BACKS BEAVER DAM Wis. (UP) Robert Heckler halfback from Baldwin Wallace and fullback Lindy Lauro from Pittsburgh have looked good in early Chicago Cardinal workouts.
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Beaver
Dam
Wis
Robert Heckler
Rath
Baldwin-Wallace
Lindy Lauro
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Japanese Swimmer Sets World Marks in 200m and 1500m Events
Hironoshi Furuhashi of Japan shatters his 200 meter freestyle world record with a 2 08 2 clocking at the U S Japan meet as James McLane follows in close pursuit. In the 1500 meters Ford Konno wins in 18 44 4 while Noburo Azuma places second and Yasuo Tanaka third.
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Japan
Hironoshi Furuhashi
James McLane
Wayne Moors
McLane
Furahashi
Los Angeles
John Marshall
Yale University
Australia
Ford
Konno
Noburo Azuma
Yasuo
Tanaka
Marshall
YALE
Bob Eighuth
Furuhashi
Robert Brawner
Owen iStassforth
Brough and Du Pont Defend National doubles crown
Chestnut Hill Massachusetts reports MU Louise 2 Brough and Mrs Margaret Du Pont plan to defend their ninth straight National doubles title as opening play August 14 at Longwood. Wimbledon winners are favored to repeat against Shirley Fry and Doris Phillips. Washler and Jacques Brichant announce arrival to practice for the event.
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Chestnut Hill
Mass
M Louise
Brough
Margaret du Pont
Longwood Cricket Club
Wimbledon
England
Miss Shirley
Fry
Doris
Philip AL “Washler
Jacques Brichant
Forty Balls Used in Average Big League Game
In New York the Associated Press reports that about forty baseballs are used in an average major league game. The figure reflects typical play and ball handling across games.
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New York
Tripleheader in Amateur Softball District Tournament
The district tournament at YMCA Field features three first round games at 6 50 PM, 8 15 PM, and 9 30 PM with Lyle Garrison of the Army Navy Union facing Sherrill Community Club, Preds of Solvay vs Furtton, and Hank's Aces vs Russo's. The second round starts tomorrow with two matinees and two night games, leading to Sunday finals and a state tournament berth to begin August 10 at Ticonderoga.
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Amateur Softball Association
Y. M. CG. Aa
Lyle Garrison
Army- Navy Union
Sherrill Community Club
Pred’s of
Solvay
Furtton
S&s P.M. Hank
Russo
Frankie-Johnies
Three Rivers Fall In Eighth Inning Loss
In Pittsfield the Gloversville Indians forged a 4-4 tie in the ninth and then surged to a 6-6 deadlock before Gerard delivered a go ahead double in the 11th to drive in Jack Mucahy. The Am erican Rugmakers beat the Royals at Three Rivers 14-4 with Ray Escalera and Gus Triandos delivering key hits.
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Associated Press
Pittsfield
Chico
Gerard
Gloversville
Glovers
Handy
Lopéed
Land
Indians
Jack Muwcahy
Amerecnans Rugmakers
J Royals
Three Rivers
Ray Escalera
Gus ‘Triandos
Amsterdam
Escalera
Triandos
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