Indians Rally Past Yankees to Tighten AL Race
The Cleveland Indians swept a four game set with New York as Early Wynn and Bob Lemon tied on eight wins each. Vic Wertz Larry Doby and George Strickland homered in the nightcap as Cleveland strengthened its challenge to the Yankees for the American League lead.
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Kahn Wins Boat Laurels in 90-Mile Marathon
Lester Kahn of New York City won the 90 mile International out board marathon at Alexandria Bay at 45.6 mph. 91 boats entered with three mishaps. The course looped Alexandria Bay to Clayton Ozenda burg and Brockville before return. Bud Kraus of Birmingham and Leroy Scott of Detroit chased, with class winners led by Gus Solar and John Cornaire. Tullo Celona of New York took Class AU.
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Hecht Wins European light heavyweight title
Gerhard Hecht of Germany knocked out Willi Hopener in the 13th round to win the European light heavyweight championship in Dortmund. Hecht weighed 173 pounds for the bout.
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Chiefs Bid For Series Sweep After Taming Montreal Twice
Syracuse 10 Montreal 6 as Morehead improves to win with 9 hits and 2 runs batted in. Key players include Richmond Mierkowicz and Bowman driving runs. Lehman takes the loss with 9 hits allowed in 5 innings. Umpires Guglielmo Ambrosio and Ryan worked the game.
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Syracuse Chiefs Edge Royals to Sweep Home Stand
The Syracuse Chiefs won 8-7 in the seventh inning to complete a home stand sweep over Montreal Royals, aided by Glenn Mickens and Tom Tompkins. Jim Owens was to pitch, with Lynn Lovenguth getting the win in relief as Syracuse charges into an eight game road trip starting at Columbus and Toronto.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Sunday Showdowns
American League teams chase standings with Chicago Washington and Baltimore routing Kansas City while Cleveland plows past New York. National League highlights include Chicago, New York, St Louis and Philadelphia wins as rain affected several games and Monday's schedule lists Nichols vs Staley as probable pitchers.
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Soldier Struck by Javelin in Ca The Aldershot Camp Tragedy
Pvt. James Strickland 24 Mill Cove Newfoundland was speared by a six foot javelin while walking across a sports field at Aldershot military camp. Doctors battled to save him as medical orderlies cut four feet of the weapon and surgeons removed the remainder in a delicate operation.
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Brewerton Stock Car Races Canceled by Weather
promoter Al Richardson halted Sunday's stock car program at Brewerton after a hailstorm hit the Oneida Lake track. A handful of drivers and spectators remained before cancellation was announced. He said the full program would be raced Saturday night.
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Hoag Dominates Osweto Speedway Stock Car Races
Dutch Hoag won three events including the feature at Osweto Speedway. Kennar finished second in the main event with Dick Wise third. Swennar Jack Murphy and Harold Chrysler were heat winners.
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Montreal Beats Syracuse In Extra Innings Thriller
Johnson earns win as Montreal over Syracuse 8 7 in 12 innings in a game marred by miscues and strong hitting. Wilson Nelson erautt Kazanski pace offense with multiple RBIs. Mickens and Micelotta key defensive plays. Attendance 2114, time 72 hours 5 minutes.
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Tie Dropper To Leader With A Half Hitch Knot
Step by step instructions describe forming a blood knot and tying a dropper to a leader. The guide explains tightening methods and finishing the knot to keep the dropper strand elevated and prevent wrapping.
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Raiders Surge as World Series Baseball Faves Rise
Western Michigan beat Oklahoma A&M in a 34 inning upset while Wake Forest defeated Colorado State. Oklahoma A&M, Wake Forest, and others advance in the NCAA World Series double elimination tournament with Colgate and Arizona also winning. USC and Springfield eliminated.
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Mass Funeral Planned for 78 Auto Race Victims at Le Mans
Le Mans France 60 year old cathedral to host a mass funeral for 78 people killed in the Le Mans 24 hour race disaster. Pierre Levegh died in the crash that killed many spectators. Mike Hawthorn and Ivor Bueb won the race in a Jaguar at a record speed. Roy Hunton an American spectator was among the injured. The race resumed despite the tragedy with priests offering prayers for the dead.
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Tough Struggle Summit. Archie Faces Heavyweight Defence
Archie vows to endure a tough struggle as he trains for a heavyweight bout against Bodo Olson. He expresses concern about potential weakness but remains determined to perform.
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Sugar Kings Extend Winning Streak in IL Action
The Havana Sugar Kings push their 11 game run by taking two from the Richmond Rebels to sit in third place, three games back of Toronto. Toronto split a doubleheader with Rochester as Buffalo dropped Columbus 14-1 in the nightcap.
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Katz Owned Dogs Win Best in Show in Weekend Shows
Wei Tiko of Pekeboro and Roh Kal, Pekingese owned by Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Katz, were best for breed and toy group winner in weekend dog shows at Canandaigua and Batavia.
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Swaps Ready For $100 000 Nashua Match Race
Rex Ellsworth owner of Kentucky Derby winner Swaps agrees to a Hollywood Park match race with Nashua for a $100000 purse. Ellsworth cites peak form and timing, and rejects July 9 due to Swaps racing the Westerner. Nashua recently won the Belmont Stakes while Swaps set a world record at Hollywood Park.
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