Death of Harry Agganis Shocks Boston and Nation
Tributes pour in from across the country for Red Sox first baseman Harry Agganis who died in Cambridge after pneumonia complications. The 25 year old, a BU star and Lynn native, had batted .313 in 25 games this season and declined pro football for a $40 000 Red Sox bonus. A funeral service is planned in Lynn with a team delegation.
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Massachusetts
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Buff) Donell
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Tigers Recall Cristante as New Shortstop Signed
Detroit recalls pitcher Leo Cristante from Buffalo in the International League to join the Tigers as shortstop from the University of Wyoming. He moves to Little Rock in the Southern Association roster.
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Cubs Host World Series at Comiskey Park in 1918
The Chicago Cubs played their home World Series games in Comiskey Park instead of Wrigley Field due to Comiskey’s larger seating capacity, reflecting a key venue decision of the 1918 series.
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Louis Called In Tax Case
In Chicago on June 28 the government moved to attach two trust funds totaling $65 668 Joe Louis set up for his children to settle back income taxes. Attorneys argued Louis created the funds while in debt to the government. The case, before Judge Allin Pierce, seeks about $460 000 from Louis with liability stated over a million dollars.
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Jimmy Carter to Defend Crown Against Bud Smith in Boston
In Boston on Wednesday night light weight champion Jimmy Carter, a veteran with speed and power, defends his title against Wallace Bud Smith of Cincinnati. Carter is a 3-1 favorite to retain and a near even bet to KO Smith in 15 rounds. The bout will be telecast by ABC at 8 p.m. CST. Smith, 26, won the 126-pound AAU title in 1948 and lost to Carter in a 1950 rematch.
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Fight Results By The Associated Press
New York Tommy Hurrivane Jackson outpoints Jimmy Slade in a boxing match in New York. Paris Milaire Protest defeats Nate Brooks in France. Brockton Johnny Hoye beats Leon Johnson in Taunton. Florence Pappy Gault stops Jim Calcutt in Spartanburg. San Angelo Red Worley outpoints Ponce De Leon in Washington.
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Indiana Junior Golf Tourney Qualifying Leaders Named
Joe Campbell of Anderson led the Indiana Junior golf tourney at Lafayette with 34 31 for 65 after two rounds. Bob Bowen of Indianapolis and Leslie of Mishawaka posted 79s in the two rounds, with 20 qualifiers and ties totaling par 71 for the 36 35-71 format.
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Terry Shirk
Kentland
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Terre Haute
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Fox Gains In Hitting Race In Major League Baseball
In New York on June 28 Nellie Fox of Chicago added 13 hits in 31 at bats to raise his batting average to .339 while Detroit’s Al Kaline fell to .365 after 8 safeties in 31 trips. Harvey Kuenn dropped to third at .320. In the National League Richie Ashburn rose to .353 as Don Mueller and Roy Campanella slipped.
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One Good Player Needed By Orioles
Baltimore manager Paul Richards says the Orioles will pay near any price for a player who can help, even if it means doubling the budget. He notes the club budgeted 550000 for the year but has spent over half a million and expects total costs between 1 million and 1.2 million.
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Fifth bonus player signed by Pirates
Charles Martin a 23 year old right handed pitcher from Fayette City Pennsylvania today became the fifth bonus player on the Pittsburgh Pirates roster. He signed a contract Monday and joined the team immediately.
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Nate Brooks Knocked Out by French Contender in Paris
Nate Brooks of Cleveland Ohio was knocked out in the fifth round by Hilaire Protest of France before 12 000 fans at the Palais des Sports in Paris. Both fighters weighed 112 pounds.
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Eagles and Grotto Triumph in Easy Civic League Wins
The Eagles and Kerman Grotto dominated Civic and Fraternal League play at Spencer F. Ball Field. The Eagles defeated Twelve Points DeMolay 12 to 2 while Grotto toppled the Elks 17 to 2, with key hits from Sullivan Auten Richards Wedlake and others.
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Victory Streak Snapped in Ninth Inning Baseball clash
Emery struggled to rescue his team as the Gems broke the lead late. Speck troubled the Huts with wild pitches and errors allowed runs while Taliaferro collected four hits for the Gems. Kubek and Wellman cited key scoring plays as the game closed with Walks and fielding outs sealing the win.
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Hurricane Jackson Knocks Out Slade in New York Bout
New York June 28 Tommy Hurricane Jackson finally evened an old score with Jimmy Slade in a Monday night clash. A technical knockout by Cuban challenger Nino Valdes last July remains a dent in Jackson’s 22 3 1 record over 26 fights. Jackson weighed 12 pounds more than Slade in 1952. Slade slipped and fell in the eighth but no knockdowns occurred.
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Notre Dame Star Jack Stephens Signs with St. Louis Hawks
Rookie guard Jack Stephens from Notre Dame signs 1955 contract with the St. Louis Hawks. He left Notre Dame as the all time scoring leader with 1 251 points over three seasons.
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Peacock to clash with Fimbres in 10 round bout
Billy Sweetpea Peacock, fresh off a win over Raul Macias, meets Alex Fimbres of Phoenix in a 10 round scheduled bout tonight in Houston. Boston is noted as the largest American city nearest Europe.
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Weisbach leads Terre Haute in state junior title chase
Fritz Weisbach Jr lone Terre Haute competitor in the title flight as Terre Haute boasts two past state junior champions Fritz Cox and Norm Dunlap Jr. Cedar Rapids adds a new pitcher from New Orleans nicknamed Cannon ball Rufus James Schrader. Manager Ray Perry jokes about Rufus weight and fielding. Keokuk attendance boosted by Kernels board guest labor reps. Penn coach Steve Sebo was a star at Michigan State, twice winning the team batting crown.
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Sluggers Defeat Giants 19 to 12 in Minor League Clash
The Sluggers defeated the Giants 19 to 12 at the West Terre Haute Little League park in a minor league game last night. Indiana Distributing and Davis Diner are set to meet in tonight's matchup.
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Gain for Texas League Attendance Up in First Quarter
Dallas reports 297299 attendance in the Texas League first quarter, a rise of 23883 from last season. League president Dick Butler notes Dallas and Houston led the gains among the largest cities.
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The Culprit
Albert Robinson found a 1948 car in place of his 1946 model when he went to start his day. Police searched for the newer vehicle after his theft report, then he realized he had driven the wrong car home the previous night.
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