Archie's Big Trout Wins End Of Barber-Real Estate Career
Arch Coon, longtime real estate man and former barber at the Kelsey Burr emporium on Warren and Fayette, finally lands a 20-inch brown trout weighing 5 pounds 2 ounces after a dramatic hail storm, recalling his 35-year quest. Photographer captures the moment as Arch proclaims a new chapter in selling real estate.
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Joe Louis Plans Five More Sparring Sessions Before Conn Fight
Joe Louis announced plans for five more sparring sessions before facing Billy Conn at Yankee Stadium on June 19. He said he would push for a full 15 rounds if needed, while maintaining a seven to eight round pace on some days and keeping workouts at six or more rounds.
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Paul Bunyan of the Fishing Rod Comes to Life in North Quebec
Lew Andreas and Win Power with Pete Orr recount a Far North Quebec fishing trip to King’s Lake. Orr reportedly landed three trout at once while two fish and three perch were also caught, with Powers and Andreas vouching for the tale as truth.
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Lew Andreas
Orange
Win Power
Erik Fishin
Quebec
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Down Bathway
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Don Risley
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King’s Lake
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Power
Andrea
Selkirk
Walleye and Bass Fishing Surge in Central New York and Ontario
Anglers report strong bites on walleye and salmon in Central New York and Ontario waters. Big catches include a 15 pound salmon from Canoe Lake and a 22 pound fish from Devil Lake with Jim Young and Harvey Norton named for notable catches. Guides are booked solid for July and early August as Ontario opens June 9 with holidays boosting activity.
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Barron Wins Philadelphia Inquirer Golf Playoff
Herman Barron of White Plains won the Philadelphia Inquirer golf tournament with a steady playoff victory at Maen Country Club. He defeated Worsham of Bethesda Md by three strokes to capture the event and raise his 1946 earnings to 8 227, placing fifth in pro money.
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White Plains
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Philadelphia Inquirer
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Inquirer
Ohio
Navy
Pasquel Grants Free Game Access for Printers
In Mexico City Jorge Pasquel, head of the Mexican baseball league, ordered 615 employees of the Nevades paper to watch games at Delta Park free of charge. Union leaders praised the permanent passes, while noting a five per cent raise had been granted recently.
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New York Sets 4 A Championships Dates Next Season
Intercollegiate 4 A announced the 1946 47 schedule. The cross country meet will be at Van Cortlandt Park New York on November 23. Indoor events are set for Madison Square Garden on March 1. The outdoor meet is May 31 with location to be decided and Army West Point offered to host.
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van Cortlandt Park
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Boxing Pay at Garden Goes Up
New York boxing pay scales rise as four round fighters earn 150 dollars, six round fighters 500 dollars minimum, and semi finalists receive at least 7500 dollars each, after New York Boxing Managers Guild pressure on promoter Mike Jacobs.
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INS
New York Boxing Managers Guild
Mike Jacobs
Auto Accident Fatal to Boxing Champion Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson world heavyweight boxing champion dies at 68 from injuries after his automobile struck a light pole near Franklin, prompting a voyage from Texas to New York. His death follows a legendary career marked by the 1910 Reno defense against Jim Jeffries and the 1915 loss to Jess Willard in Havana.
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Irene Johnson
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Australia
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Jim Jeffries
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Ens Asks Carter to Halt Slump for Maple Leafs
Syracuse chiefs aim to prove Arnold Carter can finish as a starting pitcher against Toronto after a 11 6 opener win at MacArthur Stadium. Harry Jordan likely to oppose him as the chiefs chase a second straight win with a late rally by the Tribe.
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Chiefs
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Tribe
Cardinals Beat Brooklyn as Season Warms
The Brooklyn Dodgers fell 3-2 in St Louis extending a skid against the Cardinals and dropping four straight to western clubs. Terry Moore delivered a pinch single for the Cardinals in the ninth after Hank Brecheen left, Ted Wilks earned the win over Art Herring, and Brooklyn’s early lead vanished in the late innings. The Phillies won nine of 13 and threaten the NL cellar, while Boston opened a nine game AL lead with 11-1-1 in their last 12. Joe Cronin drove in the first run for Boston, and Detroit beat New York 11-3 behind Virgil Trucks. Chicago beat Philadelphia 4-1 to wrap the day.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Red Birds
Durocher Dandies
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Terry Moore
Ted Wilks
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Frank McCormick
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al Gettel
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Sam Zoldak
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Leafs Brace For Syracuse Win Ends Chiefs Slump
A crowd of 3156 watched the Leafs beat the Chiefs, who dropped to two straight losses for the fifth time this year. Howell lasted two and two thirds innings, surrendering eight hits and six runs as Rochester’s woes continued. Carter may seek another win over the Leafs, while Hamlin remains a key former name referenced in the wrap.
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Bob Katz
Rochester
Milard Howell
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Royal Star Wins Westbury Tyre Event At West Raceway
Royal Star captured the $1,000 tyre event at Westbury Raceway, driver Henry Triumph of the Meeting. The horse stopped a mile in 2:0832 with Grattan McKlye second and Uncle Scott third. Royal Star added a place in the Grand Circuit program at Rose last night giving Thomas his sixth sale.
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Rose
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Riggs Slices Through IL Royals Boost in Toronto Orbit
Riggs, a 36 year old utility infielder, has hit .333 since May 30 replacing Jackie Robinson for Montreal Royals. He drove in seven runs with three hits and a bases loaded homer to pace a 15-5 win over Jersey City Giants, while Syracuse and Buffalo battles continued across the league.
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Don Kellett Returns as Penn Basketball Coach
Don ald S. Kellett, a top Penn athlete, will return to the University of Pennsylvania as head basketball coach on a seasonal or part-time basis. He succeeds Robert E. Dougherty, who resigned after the 1945 46 season.
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Philadelphia
Donald S. Kellett
University of Pennsylvania
E. Leroy Mercer
Kellett
Robert E. Dougherty
20 Days at Fort Erie Race Meet Expanded
Ft Erie racetrack will operate 25 racing days this summer, adding 11 days under a revived charter originally issued to the Ascot Turf Club. The Niagara Racing Association will sponsor the all day meets after the standard July 4 start, with the Canadian Agriculture Department approving the extra meet at the Ascot Turf Club, Ltd. under Fred Orpen of London Ontario.
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Ascot Turf Club
Niagara Racing Association
Canadian Department of Agriculture
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Canada
Ascot Turf Club, Ltd
Fred Orpen
London
Ont
Central New York Baseball League Meeting Friday
The Central New York Baseball League will hold a meeting at 8 PM Friday at the YMCA in Syracuse to discuss league matters and scheduling.
Pere Lemoynes Losed to PLAV in Legion League game
Steve Komar pitched a two hitter as Pere LeMoyne fell 12-0 to PLAV at Old Star Park in Legion League softball. In another game at Minoa Tipperary Hill defeated Minoa 9-4.
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P. L. A. V. American Legion
Pere LeMoyne
Old Star Park
Minoa
Tipperary Hill
Colgate Beats St Lawrence In Close Baseball Tilt
Colgate University overtook St Lawrence University 7 to 6 in a seven inning rally. Art Pollock led Colgate with three RBIs including a triple and a single. The win marks Colgate second victory of the season over the Larries.
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Colgate University
St. Lawrence University
Larries
Red Raiders
Art Pollock
Colgate
Cornell Lacrosse and Baseball Post Homerun Rivalry Renewed
Cornell faced Syracuse University stick wielders this afternoon on Hendricks Field in lacrosse as the Big Red seek to even the set after a prior Ithaca defeat. Tomorrow Hendricks Field will host the renewal of the Cornell Syracuse baseball rivalry with Cornell hoping to capture both ends of the home and home series after a win on the Orange field.
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Hendricks Field
Orange
Ithaca
Syracuse
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