Smokestack Billows Lights Up Syracuse Golf Scene
Ray Billows of Poughkeepsie, beloved as Cinderella Man of Syracuse golf, now nicknamed Smokestack after taking up pipe smoking on a voyage to England. He claims the habit improved his game and he remains a strong contender for the U S amateur crown next week. The column also shares reader letters debating boxing figures, referees, and managerial moves for Syracuse boxing.
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Ray Billows
Poughkeepsie
Syracuse
England
Billows
America
U.S
Stan Mack
Cincini
Syranati Reds
Jewel
Jones
Vince Byrne
Jess
O.K
Jim Cnel
Ens
Alex Mustaikis
Tio
Jack Michaels
Tony Petta
Fielder's Choice Attack Sparks Old Time Ball Player Letter
A veteran player rails at radio announcers and reporters for misusing the term fielder's choice. He argues the phrase is a misnomer for a force out and laments modern broadcasts and writing for muddying baseball language.
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Feider
U S Wins Olympic Equestrian Medal At London Games
The United States captured the Olympic three day equestrian team championship earning its 37th gold in 1948. France’s Capt. Bernard Chevallier won the individual event while Col. Frank S. Henry, the top American, finished third. Belgium won the cycling team road race. J Beyaert of France claimed the individual tie. Finland led men’s gymnastics with Worth of New York City and Nyilas of Elmhurst, N Y., advancing to sabre finals. The article notes controversy around the U S basketball team and spectator reactions during the games.
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Leo RH. Peterson
London
U. S
Bernard Chevallier
France
Frank S. Henry
Belgium
Lille
J. Beyaert
Finland
George Worth
New York City
Tibor Nyilas
Elmhurst
N. Y
Worth
Nyilas
Dean Cettule
Hollywood
Calif
Wally Smith
Cincinnati
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Horace
Hank) Herring
San Diego
Cal, Naval Base
Julius Torma
Fang
Harringay Arena
Recurt
Bob Kurland
Phillips Oilers
Dei
U.S. T Team
Semi Finals at Kirk Park Tennis Tourney
Kirk Park hosts the city recreation tennis semi finals with men singles matches James Robinson versus Tom Raleigh Jr and Wesley Michaels versus Ed Garofalo. In the women, Mary Ann Raleigh faces Mrs Becky Jones before seeking a doubles bid. Two second round doubles were completed yesterday with Garofalo and Robinson defeating Lary Hinton and Al Dison 6 1 6 1 and Ward, Mann Machafer beating Gordon Wakeman and David Shinaman 6 0 6 2.
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Tinaly
Reeder of Red Wings Star of Club Rise
Reeder, a promising pitcher from the St. Louis farm system, starred for the Rochester International League club. He, with Max Surkont, helped Detroit near the Bears in the standings by winning two games, including a seven-inning no-hit stint and a rain-shortened second game where the lead changed hands as the Bears rallied.
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Bil Reeder
Eagh Hander
I Reeder
Max Surkont
Red Wings
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Dike
Lind
Newark Bears
Bears
Wings
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Nash
Chiefs and Royals Split Montreal Doubleheader Night
In Montreal the Syracuse Chiefs and Montreal Royals split a rain interrupted doubleheader. The Royals won game one 4 to 3 in nine innings, while the second game ended 2 to 2 after a rain halt in the sixth inning, forcing a postponement to tonight. Morgan and Drews lead offense in the series with key hits as the teams prepare for a four game finish.
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Royal
Shica
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Chiefs
Ed Biand
Don Newcombe
Morgan
Drews
Wahl
Vollmer
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Jialong
Seward
Yin
Royals
Jethroe
Welays
Whitman
He Isifth
Shokes
Drewssine
Lontriado
Morgan Combing
Enthusiastic Scribbles of Early Baseball Scores
Fragmented OCR notes show scores and teams like Syracuse Newark Baltimore Montreal and Philadelphia with partial dates and venues. The text lists game results, venues such as Cleveland and Washington, and scattered league mentions, reflecting a rough sports rundown from a historical page.
Spahn Delivers Key Win as Braves Surge Ahead
New York UP reports Warren Spahn revives Boston with a 2-1 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers, moving the Braves four games clear in the National League race. He allowed five hits and one walk in a nine inning effort, aided by a ninth inning rally that featured a wild Branca pitch and a double by Tommy Holmes. The Pirates and Cardinals also won while the Indians routed the Browns, keeping pace in a crowded pennant fight.
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Bathing Fender
al Homer
Shrer
Tal
Larry Daley
Im Hogad
Watt Judich
Joe Ostrowski
Dick Kolts
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