Skidding the Sports Field by Lawrence J Skiddy
The piece recalls Joe Sergeant, a colorful International League infielder who died at 56. It recounts a 1920 Syracuse Buff alo series miscue where a home run was credited to Walter Keating, and Sergeant’s sharp, humorous personality as a ballplayer who cared on the field but joked after.
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Lawrence J. Skiddy
Irondequoit
Joe Sergeant
George Willie
Buffato
Post-Standard
Walter Keating
Buffalo
Robbe
Burns
Chiefs
Bulla Lone U S Hope in British Open at Troon
Bobby Locke Robert di Vicenzo and Dai Rees led the British Open at Troon with 211 after three rounds. Johnny Bulla of Pittsburgh remained the only U S hopeful at 214, while Stranahan and McHale trailed.
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Troon
Scotland
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Robert di Vicenzo
Dai Rees
Johnny Bulla
Pittsburgh
United States
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Frank Stranahan
Jim McHale
Agere Igates
di Vicenzo
Amer
Carlier
Johnson
Argo Asmac
Max Faulkner
Arthur Lees
Airlines
Pisburgh
Stranahan
Toledo
McHale
Chiefs Shakeup Prompts Mix of Trades and Trials
The Interior Department pressed ahead with a shakeup as chiefs push upheaval and trades. Bruno Betzel plans more left handed hitters while Fitehock and Filchock face league actions amid investigations. The debate over duck baiting and migratory wildfowl regulation tests readiness for upcoming season.
Fiorello, Dutkiewicz Reach Public Links Semi finals
Salvatore Fiorella of Norristown and Honolulu's Dutkiewicz advance to the National Public Links Championship semi finals in Louisville. Bielat and Rutkiewicz also win to set up a 36 hole final tomorrow, with Fiorello defeating Sublett and Silvestri earlier, and Dutkiewicz ousting Rockholt. Other results include Jones facing DeJohn as fight rules trigger confusions in a separate report.
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Salvatore Fiorella
Norristown
Paneers
Chicago
John Dorbo
Stan’ Bielat
Yonkers
Frank Frutkiewicz
Honolulu
Bielat
Larry Bouchey
Los Angeles
Rutkiewicz
Ken Veblurl
Biclat
Bob Faulkenberry
Oklahoma City
Okla
Dutkiewicz
Cotton Rockholt
Debro
Jim Levenhagen
Milwaukee
Warren Campbell
Seattle
Fiorello
Clinton Sublett
Bob Silvestri
San Francisco
Injustice Looms as Stadium Fences Fail to Bar Free Entry
Report notes 2,857 stubs issued to manage clients while $16,502.50 paid in elients. Federal funds $608 and state taxes $12,867.99 cited. Crowd estimates near 9,000 inside the enclosure amid disgruntled fans over a $1.25 batshee and printed miscounts.
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Eral
MacArthur Stadium
Better Golf Picture Describes Downswing Power
A golf instructional caption emphasizes starting the final action with hands hip high in the downswing and releasing stored wrist energy at impact. It warns that uncocked hands reduce clubhead speed and that proper timing maximizes swing rhythm and power.
Celtics waive three players including former Holy Cross man
Boston Celtics asked waivers on three players from last season, including ex Holy Cross forward Seminot and guard Doll, both with one year of pro experience, plus Joe Mullaney, the final ex Holy Cross player let go by the NBA club. Seminot had played for St Louis before joining Boston.
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Boston Celtics
Dim Seminoff
Ben
Doll
Joe Mullaney
Holy Cross
National Basketball Association
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The
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Seminot
St. Louis
Gridders Reported Jumping to Ottawa
Cleveland Browns tackle John Sandusky and back Tom Claving of Villanova, both signed with the Ottawa Rough Riders of Canada's Big Four League. Browns coach Paul Brown said the club expects them at training camp later this month and warned of possible legal action if terms are not met.
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Cleveland Browns
Ottawa Rough Riders
John Sandusky
Villanova
Browns
Tom Claving
Ottawa
Paul Brown
State Amateur Opens Tuesday at Binghamton Club
Syracuse players seek entry blanks for the State Amateur tournament opening Tuesday at the Binghamton Country Club. Contact William B. Stark at the Syracuse Kemper Building or write Charles Lewis at the Binghamton Club. Entrants should give name address member club and handicap. Many Syracuse clubs have exhausted their entry blanks.
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William B. Stark
Syracuse Kemper
Charles Lewis
Binghamton Club
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Syracuse
Packers sign Leon Manley former Oklahoma tackle
Green Bay Wisconsin reports Leon Manley, ex-University of Oklahoma tackle, has signed with the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile quarterback Jack Jacobs, a three year veteran of the Packers, will join Winnipeg in the Canadian Football League.
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University of Oklahoma
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Green Bay Professionals
Jack Jacobs
Winnepeg
Canadian Football League
Boxing Chaos Ends Bout As De John Knocks Out Jones
Report details a chaotic finish in which Virginian is floored and H reconstructs a late count. Rube rises at five, collapses near the ropes, revived after five minutes as fans wonder about the officiating. Petta and De John clash over penalties and a line judges’ cleaning foul.
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Ambrose
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Jones
Carmen Esee
Tharpe
Morarity
Abert
Naylor
Walden
Moleski
Bykowski
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Bowers Boys Star For Ronson Club In Softball Action
Bowers brothers Al and Bob shared honors for the Ronson A C as they beat Piscitell 11 to 6. Al tossed seven innings of two hitters for Bob four hits in four at bats. Pete Mazzoni tossed a two hitter as All Americans defeated Villa Nova 3 to 0. L B M topped G S Army and Air Force 17 to 6. North Side A C beat C C B I 8 to 6. Fourth Ward edged Leonard 6 to 5. Connors stopped First Trust 9 to 1.
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Air Force
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C.C.B.I
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Leonard
Connors
First Trust
Cleveland annual three day boat carnival climaxed by motor race
Cleveland's annual three day summer carnival ends Sunday with an outboard motor race at Oneida Lake directed by the Syracuse Boat Club. About 30 craft entered across four classes on a five lap mule course starting at 1 30 P M. Field days are co sponsored by the volunteer firemen and the American Legion with a large parade of smoke waters planned from nearby towns Saturday.
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Oneida Lake
Syracuse Boat Club
Firemen's Organization
American Legion
70 Cars to Race At Brewerton
The 100 lap New York State championship race will feature 70 stock cars at Brewerton speedway Saturday night. Most entrants from Corland July 4 are expected to race, as rain forced postponement and relocation from Corland to Brewerton.
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Brewerton
New York
San Jose Cagers Schedule Five-Game Eastern Tour
San Jose State College completed a five game eastern basketball tour, opening with Duquesne in Pittsburgh on January 2, 1951. The schedule also includes Manhattan at Madison Square Garden, Wisconsin, Hamline, and Beloit.
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Dukes of Duquesne
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University of Wisconsin
Hamline
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McEneny Aces 199 Yard 15th at Green Lakes
ED McEneny added his name to the list of hole in one stars by holing a 199 yard tee shot on the 15th at Green Lakes while paired with Phil Britt. It marked the 18th ace of the year in Central New York.
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Green Lakes
Phil Britt
New York
Apology From Joey De John After Syracuse Bout Punch
Joey De John apologizes for a punch that left Reed Jones dazed in the first round at MacArthur Stadium. He explains watching the glove cleaning, rushing from a neutral corner, and only realizing Jones still held a glove too late. De John aims to correct past faults and meets Anton Randik in Scranton on July 24.
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Notable MLB Moments From Years Past and Warren Spain Day
Sports Mirror reviews memorable baseball twists from two, five, ten, and fifteen years ago including Frank Griffith firing Mickey Haefner for indifference, Hal Newhouser’s 13th win in Detroit’s 3 2 victory over the Yankees in ten innings, Dolph Camilli’s injury as Brooklyn fell to Boston, Carl Hubbell notching his 10th win against Brooklyn, and announces Warren Spain Day at Boston Braves Field on July 25 by the Disabled Veterans of America.
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Disabled Veterans of America
Pellagrini Back in Big Show With Orioles Powers
ED PELLAGRINI, a 1-year-old shortstop of the Baltimore Orioles, is having his best hitting year since 1939 and appears headed back to the majors in 1951. He helped the Orioles topple Jersey City 3-2 with his ninth homer, while Bobby Rhawn drove in four for Toronto in a 7-3 victory over Rochester. Buffalo upset Montreal 7-4 as five Montreal pitchers were roughed up for 17 hits.
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