Syracuse Armory Key To National League Franchise
The National Basketball League eyes Syracuse for a new franchise with Dan Biasone and George Mingin under scrutiny. An Indianapolis attorney reviews team finances and the Armory in Jefferson Street for a fixed weekly game night while Buller University Field House prepares for 10 000 seats.
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Percy Smoke Seeks Rematch With John L. Sullivan in Marcellus Meet
A local report says Percy Smoke plans another run at John L. Sullivan in Marcellus on July 4, aiming to avenge last year's defeat. The piece notes Sullivan may bring college runners as foes while Smoke vows retirement avoidance.
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Molloy and Bersani Start Downtown Boxing Shows
Molloy and Bersani open a boxing club with a downtown ticket office at Onondaga and Wood Hotels in Syracuse. They aim for about eight open-air cards this summer and hope to run 40 to 48 events a year if Armory space becomes available.
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Bergant
Chiefs Win 7 6 As Injuries Plague Syracuse Roll
Syracuse Chiefs overcome a crippled lineup to beat the Buffalo Bisons 7 to 6 despite multiple injuries. Key players out include Wohl and Beeler with back and ankle issues, others nursing sore arms or cuts. Len Bobeck earned the win in relief as Just drove in the decisive run in the eighth.
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Fox Qualifies in Western Open Golf Des Moines
Catherine Fox Park of Glen Ridge New Jersey advances in the Women's Western Open in Des Moines she abandons clubs for a comb and mirror and competes in the lower bracket led by Patty Berg while Mrs V C Smith opposes her in the match.
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Central City Boxing Club to Stage First Show at MacArthur Stadium
Steve Mamokos, a Greek American light heavyweight from Washington DC, faces Oscar Boyd of Buffalo in Syracuse in an eight round bout. Mamokos has a veteran record from 1937 with bouts against notable fighters and a history of hard punching, while Boyd is a busy pro with a string of city bouts and a powerful right hand. Promoter Ken Molloy aims for a crowd pleasing club fight.
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Pirates Sale Talks Surface as Benswanger Confirms Inquiries
Pittsburgh club president Bill Benswanger acknowledged several discussions about selling the Pirates. Reports say a syndicate led by Charles J. Margiotti may bid up to 3 million for the franchise, Forbes Field, and the farm system, with inquiries ongoing over the past two weeks.
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PLAV Boys Beat Tipperary Hill 2 1 in County League showdown
Beeler Dybas pitched a two hit game for PLAV as Arlee Martin endured defeat for Tipperary Hill. Du bas fanned 15 and Wegerski and Burzynski led PLAV at the plate in a 2 1 victory at Old Star Park.
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Babe Didrikson Zaharias Qualifies In Western Open Play
Babe Didrikson Zaharias steadied after a rough start to card an 84 and qualify for the first round in the Women's Western Open. She faces Mrs. George Wilcox in a bracket match while Patty Berg tops the lower bracket with a 79. Miss Suggs meets Dot Kielty in a marquee opening matchup.
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Central High at Sherrill in sectional bid showdown
Central High School of Syracuse area earned the right to pursue the New York State Public School Section 3 title by defeating North Syracuse. They face Westmoreland Central High in a semi final at Sherrill. Rome Free Academy and Brownville contest the other side for the sectional crown.
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Joe Coleman Delivers Fourth Shutout In IL Debut
Rookie right hander Joe Coleman of the Toronto Maple Leafs tossed a four hit shutout in his International League debut propelling Toronto to a 3-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Coleman hit a long home run in the eighth and his club remains in sixth place.
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Durocher Fumes as Dodgers Rally in 13 Innings
New York notes Leo Durocher angrily predicts a five pitcher limit and a rookie catcher’s arm, then watches Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 6 to 5 in 13 innings as Carl Furillo delivers the game winner. Durocher’s confrontations come as the Dodgers hold a three game lead on St. Louis with ten games on the stand. Kirby Higbe’s wild day, Boston Braves’ rally, and Red Sox relief ace Earl Johnson are also highlighted as pennant races heat up.
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Walker Beats Harris Again in 19 Round Philadelphia Bout
Johnny Walker the Philadelphia middleweight earned a unanimous decision over Ossie Harris in their third meeting before 5400 fans at the Philadelphia arena. After a tight middle, Walker surged, finishing with a decisive drive through the late rounds.
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Buck Jones Signs with Buffalo Bisons Grid Team
Elmer Buck Jones of Buffalo has signed a contract to play for the Buffalo Bisons of the All-America Football Conference, the club announced today.
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