Yankees Ram Home Another Nail in Cleveland Coffin
The Yankees beat the Indians 3-2 to stretch their lead in the AL standings. Tom Morgan relieved in the seventh and Jim Konstanty closed the game, preserving the win as New York opened a four-game series in Cleveland. Teammate Ted Williams powered Boston past Detroit while Brooklyn rolled Chicago 7-0 behind Erskine.
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Roy Campanella
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Frank Secory
Dave Hillman
John Andre
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Destruction Derby Opens Season at Oswego Speedway
Destruction derby kicks off the season at Oswego Speedway tonight. Ten postwar cars have been secured for the event, part of a seven race program on the half mile track.
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DeMarco to take long rest after Basilio defeat
Tony DeMarco entered a long rest with no immediate fighting plans after losing to Carmen Basilio for the welterweight title. Rip Valenti said the Bostonian champion would likely pause until fall, with DeMarco expressing interest in a rematch and vowing to fight smarter next time.
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Nightly Harness Meet Delivers Close Finishes and Purses
A crowded program outlines multiple harness races with purses ranging from 1 100 to 3 000. Twinkling Hal and Royal Brook lead early events, while Bunny Hanover and Newport Luster post notable times and place finishes. Also listed are horses such as Meadorere Meadow, Leila Leen, and Queenie with varied showings.
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Saturday and Friday Pro Football Schedule Takeover
A readable edge shows a schedule listing games with times and matchups. Notable entries include St. Louis at New York at 1 pm with Hackler and Massie figures, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia at 12:30 pm with Naxhall and Kurava. Friday results show St. Louis at New York at 1 pm and Milwaukee at Pittsburgh at 12 pm.
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Montreal Royals Move In For Five Game Series Opener
The Syracuse Chiefs, dropped to seventh after a 10-3 loss to the Buffalo Bisons at MacArthur Stadium, host the Montreal Royals in a two night double header starting at 6 30 p m. Seth Morehead and Jack Spring expected to pitch for the Chiefs while Buffalo’s Vince Trakan worked nine hits allowed.
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Kent Peterson
Ed Zinker
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Carmen Basilio Gains Despite Crowd At Vernon Downs
The scene after the Basilio versus Snally fight at Vernon Downs showed Carmen Basilio calmly handling questions while fans mobbed him. He signed a picture with his dad and brothers present, thanked supporters, and joked about the hot room as reporters pressed for details.
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Jones and Irvings Victors in Herald-Journal Golf League
Jones led his team to victory with a 1 0 0 win over the Mos her s as Art Pichette fell 4 0. iChuck Parkinson also won his match at 23 40 while Irvings shaded the Kelivs 75 70.
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Prosperity Golfers Rally to Win League Match
Prosperity Golfers clinched a league match victory as Mrs Wiam Lawica won the fiat tournament staged by the Drumline Women's Golf Club. Group 2 leader was Mrs Henry Leter with Mrs Fits Tyner pacing alongside Mrs Martin Speno. Francs Dungheny captured the Set ball tournament at Selence Git Iha 3.
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Basilio Wins From Page Nine In Hard Fought Title Bout
Basilio claims the win over Page Nine with judges scoring 7-4 8-3 and 82 for a majority outcome. DeMarco earns 40 percent plus a cut of the $40 000 TV cash while the crowd watches additional bouts featuring Percey Steen draw Stevenson Owens Tejada Jackson Biehler Graham Kartalian and Hamilton in supporting rounds.
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Nashua Eyes Belmont Victory in Prolific 3 Year Old Field
Belmont Stakes day centers on Nashua the Derby runner up and Preakness winner as he faces nine lesser rivals. The Belair Stud star seeks a third leg in the turf Triple Crown though past races show narrow margins and a weaker than typical field.
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Brewerton Speedway Sportsman Race Opens July 4 Qualifier
Sixty five drivers race at Brewerton Speedway in a sportsman style stock car event. Rod Turcott leads points for four weeks and starts as a favorite amid strong challenges from Charlie Barry Johnny Clement Doug Reynolds Art Reynolds John Slingerland and Bill Balley.
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Charlie Barry
Johnny Clement
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LaJoy Nets Ace on Brooklawn Nine’s First Hole-in-One
Wilbur LaJoy hit the first hole in one on Brooklawn Golf Club's new nine, acing the par four 10th with a 220 yard tee shot. The bus driver finished with two under par 31 for nine holes, playing beside his wife Mary and companions Dan Dougherty and Joseph Hoppe.
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Oswego Speedway Destruction Derby Opens Season
The Oswego Speedway hosts the first Destruction Derby of the season as part of seven scheduled events. Favorited racers include Dutch Hoag Bill Blum and Jack Murphy with the winner decided by the last moving car on the track.
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Bill Blum
Jack Murphy
Radio Announcer Sparks Dispute Over Basilio DeMarco Fight
War Memorial audience felt the radio announcer shaded early rounds in the welterweight title bout. When official cards were released, many rounds favoring Basilio were given to DeMarco, prompting protests to Herald Journal offices and prompting clarification of the scoring.
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Tony DeMarco
Spieler
Carmen Basilio
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Highlighting Sports Ley Uses Football Know-How
Ley leveraged football expertise to force Basiljo into a handshake clash as the two athletes faced off in a tense encounter. The moment highlighted Ley's strategic approach to the sport and his ability to seize control during a high pressure exchange.
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Hint of a Saxton Fight Despite Dressing Room Hullabaloo
The passage sketches impressions of a boxing bout involving Basilio and DeMarco with scores noted by Forbes Mays and Kessler. It mentions plans for Adirondacks fishing, a New York trip, and talks of non title defences and a Philadelphia bout in months ahead.
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