Kazanski Debut Highlights Memorial Stadium Series
Ted Kazanski, 17, headlines the Phillies debut at Memorial Stadium as 2,507 fans watch a doubleheader against Quincy. The Gems win 6 4 in seven innings, then the Phillies take a 7 6 nightcap with Kazanski shining at shortstop and earning early praise from scouts and officials.
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White Hawks
Memorial Stadium
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Gems
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Ted Kazanski
Detroit
Robert Carpenter
Philadelphia Phillies
Terre Haute
Ted
Little League Rally Saturday in Terre Haute
The inauguration of Little League baseball in Terre Haute is set for this Saturday with a free 1950 Little League World Series movie at the Shrine Temple, a gala program, and a parade. James Conover will MC with speakers including Skeeter Newsome Vern McMillan Mayor Ralph Tucker and Ed Perrin. Ted Moore will be parade marshal and bands teams will march through downtown before noon.
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Little League
Skeeter Newsome
Terre Haute Phillies
Vern McMillan
Three-Eye League
Ralph Tucker
Ed Perrin
United States Rubber Company
Ted Moore
Boy's Club
Ted Kazanski Smashes Into Show Debut With Fourteen Chances
Fourteen chances without an error and a hit in each game highlight Ted Kazanski's debut for the Little Phillies. The 17 year old from Detroit impressed with glove work and a strong arm, making several key plays including a liner stab and grounders. Fans packed the stadium as Life Magazine photographed the rookie and public address announced upcoming Hillman Jewelers voting.
Yanks May Give 4 For Kuzava
New York Yankees reportedly trade Cliff Mapes Fred Sanford Joe Ostrowski and Bob Porterfield to the Washington Senators for southpaw Bob Kuzava. Kuzava, a promising left hander, came from the White Sox last year as the trade target after failing to land Ned Garver.
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New York Herald-Tribune
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Herald-Tribune
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St. Louis Browns
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Garver
Washington
Chicago White Sox
Snead Opens Lead in Pars and Pressure at Open
Sam Snead holds a one stroke edge after the opening round of the 51st U S Open at Oakland Hills. He finished 71 with Al Besselink and Clayton Heafner one behind. The 162-man field averaged 78.26 with many notching 80s and 70s among legends like Bobby Locke Sarazen Hogan and Wood.
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Mich
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Snead
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Husky
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Charlotte, N.C
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Sambo
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Sam Bernardi
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Harvey Ward
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Francis Wininger
Pleasantville
N.J
Chuck Kocsis
Royal Oak
Ben Hogan
Lawson Little
Craig Wood
Lew Worsham
Cary Middlecoff
Locke
All-Star Game May Be Happy's Farewell
Commissioner A. B. Chandler will likely set his farewell date after the July 10 All-Star Game in Detroit. The owners approved a severance package totaling $65,000 for a full year and immunity from lawsuits, while Chandler still awaits an oral statement. Warren Giles presented terms. Evans anticipates Chandler remaining till after the game.
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A. B
Happy) Chandler
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Tenn
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Cincinnati Reds
Major League Executive Council
Cincinnati
Giles
Billy Evans
Detroit Tigers
Chandler
Three Eye League pennant race tightens with long game
Terre Haute holds a slim lead as Quad Cities climbs to second after a 3-2 16 inning win over Cedar Rapids. Wylie pitched 16 innings for Cedar Rapids before Pritchard replaced him, while Evansville beat Waterloo 6-2 behind Dumouchelle's four hitter.
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Terre Haute
Cedar Rapids
Quad Cities
Jim Pickens
Tom Pritchard
Tigers
Mark Wylie
Wylie
Indians
al Dumouchelle
Evansville
Waterloo
Braves
Fischer
Porter
Dimouchelle
Fletcher
Moose overpower Elks 4 1 as Shrine edges Post 40 3 2
In Spencer F Ballpark the Moose defeat the Elks 4 to 1 while Shrine beats Post 40 3 to 2. Metz of the Moose allowed one hit, Jack Smith of Shrine scattered two hits over 10 innings. Jones contributed two of Shrine nine hits.
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Ace High Octanes Travel To Montezuma For League Game
The Ace High Octanes will invade Montezuma tonight for a Western Indiana League game at 8 30. All Ace High players must meet at Steeg Park at 6 30 for the trip. Players unable to make the trip should call Manager Lowery at Harrison 9879.
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Trade Deadline Near In Majors
It will be sink or swim for major league teams at midnight tonight as the deadline for player trades tolls. The only loophole is waivers. Chicago White Sox and Brooklyn Dodgers push for more strength as they lead their leagues. The Sox beat the Senators 8 7 and 14 5 in a two night doubleheader to widen the American lead. Yanks rained out with St. Louis. Brooklyn beat St. Louis 2 1 to stay six games up in the NL. Pinch hitter Floyd Baker’s two run eighth inning double led the Sox in the opener. Joe Dobson notched his fifth win in the second. The Sox extended a road winning streak to 15 games, two shy of the 1916 Giants mark. Senators have dropped 21 of 24. Continued On Page 23, Column 1.
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Marv Rotblatt
Washington
Joe Dobson
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Blues and Brewers Extend Hot Race in Tight Standings
The American Association lead stayed razor close as Kansas City swept Indianapolis to reach .596 while Milwaukee dropped a pair to Louisville and split with Louisville earlier, leaving the Brewers at .600. Blues hit three homers in game one and added four more in game two, while Milwaukee’s late rally failed in the 11th.
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Nanny Fernandez
Indians
Jim Atkins
Taft Wright
Jim Basso
Bill Reed
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Dixie Howell
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Norm Fox
Howie Phillips
Vern Benson
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Pirates Trade Westlake and Chambers for Five Cards
Pittsburgh sends third baseman Wally Westlake and pitcher Cliff Chambers to St. Louis for five Cardinal players Howie Pollett Joe Garagiola Bill Howerton Ted Wilks and Dick Cole without cash involved in the deal.
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Dale Fox Aims For Third Fastrack Victory at Terre Haute
Indianapolis racer Dale Fox drives the No 84 at Fastrack Terre Haute seeking a three win season. Time trials start at seven with 12 lap heats at 8 30 as 36 drivers qualified for the night’s rough racing lineup.
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Mr. X
Bobby Ellinger
Lee Griffen
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Red Thompson
Claude Covill
Sam Cash
Bob Holland
Jimmy Ray
Mike del Grande
Charley Knoebel
Bud Dombroski
Jim Gruff
Mickey Mallory
Norval Pickett
Lucian Hancock
Bill Brinton
Bill Wilson
Don Whissler
George Costin
Hal Flora
Bill Henry
Eddie Greer
George Reed
Edgar County Softball Tournament Opens Tonight
Edgar county hosts a 20 team softball tournament kicking off with Tobias Shells versus Western Autos and Oliver versus Metcalf. Sunday features Legionnaires versus Knights of Columbus and Scotland versus Adams Elevators. weekly 4-H games begin next Monday with league play on Tue Wed Fri and Sun evenings.
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