Charles to Defend N B A Crown in Chicago Fight
New York AP report notes Ezzard Charles will defend his NBA heavyweight title August 10 at Yankee Stadium against Gus Lesnevich in a 15 round bout. The bout follows Charles winning the crown by outpointing Jersey Joe Walcott, with New York state officials questioning the title status and others raising legal and promotional disputes.
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Sam Becker
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Kurtz Memorial Field Test Night Opens Week of Games
The newly installed lighting at Kurtz Memorial Softball Field will be tested after dark as workmen finalize the fence enclosure. First games are set for Thursday at 6:30 with four Industrial Twilight League matches, followed by four Class A games on Friday and a Saturday dedication featuring Mayor Carl F. Klein. Sponsors’ Night tickets grant Saturday admission, and Jim Muzzy will MC the dedication program. If rain delays, the ceremony moves to Sunday.
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William Miller Named Cage Mentor at Lima
Lima AP report states William Miller a June Miami University graduate and former Ohio State football player was named assistant football coach at Lima Central High School. He replaces Frank Hanna who moved to Lima South as head coach and will assist in basketball and track at Central.
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Klowns Sweep Doubleheader In Stark League Action
The Canton Klowns beat the Cleveland Barons 7 5 in the opener at Jackson Field and downed the Magnolia Merchants 12 6 in game two. Canton Nationals visit Greenville Lime tonight, while Canton and Nationals meet Thursday at Jackson.
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Papish Leads Indians to 8-1 Sweep of Tigers in Chicago
Cleveland thumped Detroit 8-1 behind Frank Papish in his first win, with Joe Gordon homering for the 13th time. Dale Mitchell, Larry Doby and Gordon each had three hits as the Tribe pulled within one game of first place as the Yankees lost. Lou Boudreau to decide between Grosek or Lemon for tonight's Chicago opener with Kuzava set to start for the White Sox. The Indians then head to St Louis for a weekend road series.
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Dizzy) Trout
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Leonard Morrow Wins Unanimous Decision Over Jim Bivins
In Los Angeles at the Olympic Auditorium Leonard Morrow an 1811 pounder from Oakland won a unanimous ten round decision against Cleveland’s Jim Bivins. No knockdowns occurred and Bivins who has decisions over Ezzard Charles and Gus Lesnevich was forced on the defensive in the third round and could not rally.
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Hoover Blasts Army Squad 12-1 in Memorial Stadium game
North Canton Hoover crushed Second Army 12-1 after a 17 hit attack at Memorial Stadium. Lefty Dick Snyder earned the win with 8 hits allowed, 11 strikeouts, and 3 walks, while Frank Trasick and Hal Rehfus paced Hoover with two doubles and two singles each.
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Martha Doyle Ties World Trotting Record at Goshen
A. L. Derby's roan filly Martha Doyle won the Coaching Club trotting Oaks at Historic Track in Goshen New York and tied the world record for three year old fillies with a 2 05 half mile. The time also set a track mark for the division and she now shares the world record with Pearl Harbor set at Du Quoin Illinois in 1944.
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Mid-Atlantic League Leaders Begin Series
Youngstown Athletics return home to start a two game set with Oil City aiming to stay in first place. The A's swept Oil City in eight of ten games in the first half and seek another win to seize early control in the title race.
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St Paul Extends Lead as Saints Rout Minneapolis 16-4
St Paul moved within one game of the American Association lead after a 16-4 victory over Minneapolis. George Brown earned his third win with an eight hitter. Kansas City won 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader against Milwaukee, with Hank Workman delivering two triples in a 6-4 second game. Louisville Columbus Indianapolis and Toledo had the night off.
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Toledo
Louisville's Nine Wins Legion Title
Stark County junior American Legion champions Louisville defeated Massillon 5-4 in Louisville to clinch the best of three series in two straight. Trailing 4-3, John Mooth homered with two on to spark the fifth inning comeback. Mert Grey earned the win with help from Bob Replogle in relief. Gleason took the loss as Massillon was held to four runs.
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Texas League action shows varied scores across matchups
Beaumont tied San Antonio Shreveport 2 2 while Houston lost to Fort Worth 0 9 in a nine inning game Tulsa 7 defeated Dallas 6 Oklahoma City 6 topped Dallas 9 in ten innings with heavy scoring across three contests May be a doubleheader style slate with multiple teams in play and fixed results from a single report
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Lave and Misko Named To Lorain Coaching Staff
Art Lave former North Canton head football coach takes over as Lorain head coach with Anthony Misko named assistant and head baseball coach. John Cardinal of Wickliffe lands Lorain cage post. Lave’s North Canton record includes 20 wins 8 losses and 1 tie over three seasons. Misko previously coached baseball and junior high basketball at North Canton and resigns there. Jim Dorland and Ed Wright also assume Lorain basketball and track posts.
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Tony) Misko
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Ed Wright
Gonzales Snares Spring Lakes Net Tourney Triumph
Pancho Gonzales opened the 41st Spring Lake Invitation with a 6-2 6-1 win over George du Manoir to start his summer bid for the national title. He meets Alastair Martin next after Martin beat Tom Boys 6-4 6-4. Doubles start with Talbert-Mulloy seeded first and Gonzales-Parker second, potentially meeting Wimbledon champions in the final.
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Oil City and Erie Provide Narrow Wins in Regional Ball Games
In a set of local matches, Oil City defeated Johnstown 7 to 4, Wandererift beat Youngstown 1 to 0, Uniontown won 6 to 3 against Butler, Erie triumphed 7 to 5 over Newcastle, highlighting competitive regional baseball action across multiple towns.
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Putter Disqualification Costs Rotar Open Berth in British Open
Sgt. Charlie Rotar of Canton Ohio, stationed in Frankfurt, was disqualified for using an illegal gooseneck putter with an aluminum head after qualifying for the Royal St George's British Open. The decision leaves 3 Americans in the field led by John Bulla with 69 72 141, as 96 players compete over two days to narrow to 40 for the final.
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American League standings and schedule highlights
The standings list New York leading with 74 wins, followed by Philadelphia and Cleveland. Tuesday results show Cleveland 8, Detroit 1 and St. Louis 9, Chicago 5. Upcoming games feature Cleveland at Chicago, New York at Philadelphia, and Brooklyn at Boston, among others.
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Feller Aims To Reclaim Fastball King Title In 1949
Cleveland star Bob Feller, hobbling through his worst season since 1936, insisted he will regain the fastball king crown by season’s end. He admitted his pitches lack the old bite but said his shoulder strengthens each game and he intends to return to form. Despite a 5-6 showing this year, he vows not to quit at age 30 and hopes to reach 15 or 16 wins while drawing back attention from former fans.
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Feller aims for All-Star return after Navy years
Feller reflects on a 19 win 15 loss season last year and notes that his omission from the All-Star game since 1939 aside from naval service has him eager to play again. He says he understands he deserves a chance next year and welcomes any obstacle.
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International League scores include marathon Montreal win
Montreal defeated Toronto 4 to 2 in 13 innings while Newark overwhelmed Jersey City 14 to 1 and Syracuse beat Baltimore 0 as the only scheduled games.
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