Mercy Rules Strained Ahead of Charles Walcott Title Bout
Illinois athletic commission outlined strict and unusual rules for the Charles Walcott heavyweight title contest at Comiskey Park. Referee cannot stop for a cut. towels ignored. eight count for knockdowns rescinded. judges may not must follow round deductions for low punches. Charles weighed 186 1/2 and Walcott 196. wear colors set. weigh-in at Chicago Stadium noon fight day.
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Usually Reliable Johnny Sain Now Dad in Braves' Flag Chase
New York ins report Johnny Sain, longtime star for the Boston Braves, looks to struggle this season as four wins and seven losses so far. He battles inconsistency, and Cincinnati Reds defeated the Braves yesterday, tightening the pace in the National League race. The Braves rely on Sam's form, but he remains slow to start, dampening World Series hopes.
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Long John Sain
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Cincinnati Reds
Sam
Canarsie
Reds
Indians Blast Bombers With Four Homers In 10-4 Win
Cleveland's 10-4 victory over New York featured four homers and a fast start with Ray Boone Ken Keltner and Larry Doby going deep. Bob Lemon on the mound for the Indians and Vic Raschi for the Yankees battled as Cleveland moved within five and a half games of first. Boone Keltner and Doby provided early offense, with Keltner adding a second homer later. The Indians finished strong with three in the seventh and two in the ninth, setting up a series finale as Bob Feller was slated to pitch.
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Satchel Paige
Vic Raschi
Cleveland Indians
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Bronx Bombers
Paige
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Indians
Ed Lopat
Ray Boone
Ken Keltner
Larry Doby
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Bob Lemon
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Gordon
Lou Boudreau
Lemon
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Tommy Byrne
Byrne
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Bob Feller
AH Mitchell
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Berra
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Mapes
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Kennedy
Hegan
Lopat
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Bauer
Benton
Marshall
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Boudreau
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Bryne
Lemor
Paparella
Hubbard
Grieve
Berry
Old Racing Figure Dies
Louisvile report notes Paul Pop Snyder, 68, who relayed 47 Kentucky Derby results via Western Union telegraph wires, died yesterday in Louisville.
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Kentucky
Western Union
Paul
Pop) Snyder
Icebox Wanted in Local Classifieds
Icebox for sale advertised as KLEEN KOLD 75 lb capacity in good condition. Seller invites buyers to call 4-1250. notices strong buyer interest from the Repository reproduction.
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Want Ad This Evening Offer for Icebox Sellers
Some readers pursue quick sales for a used icebox and are urged to call 5-5101 and ask for a Want Ad-Taker to place an inexpensive ad. Phone by 5 30 p m for tomorrow's paper to reach buyers while interest lasts.
National Open Champ Two Up In Detroit Race
Dr Cary Middlecoff, golfdoms newest star, opened a two stroke lead at the Detroit Meadowbrook course after 36 holes with a four under par 67 and a 133 total. Lloyd Mangrum, Bob Hamilton, Henry Ransom and Johnny Palmer chased, while Jim Turnesa and Gene Sarazen stood within striking distance as the field narrows to the final rounds.
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Cary Middlecoff
Golfdam
Meadowbrook
Memphis
Henry Ransom
St. Andrews
Ill
Bob Hamilton
Landover
Middlecoff
Lloyd Mangrum
Niles
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Ransom
Mangrum
Johnny Palmer
Badin
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Jim Turnesa
Briarcliff
N. Y
Oldster Gene Sarazen
Germantown
Hoover Nine To Duel Newton Falls Tonight
Newton Falls and Hoover meet at Memorial Stadium in a key Northeastern Ohio Baseball League clash. Newton Falls leads tied standings with a 4-1 mark and features pitcher Al Stefanik after a 17 of 19 win season with four earned runs and 51 strikeouts. Hoovers counter with Ken Sluss as the probable starter and chase third place behind Kent Hanoverton Warren as rivals for a league with several 2-2 teams.
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Memorial Stadium
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Falls
Akron Borden Autos
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Hanoverton
Warren
Niles
Hoover
Ravenna
Former horseman dies in Tiffany D funeral home
Bernard Lehnart, 76, a former race horse owner from Tiffany D, died yesterday of a heart ailment. He was a known figure in local racing circles and leaves behind several ownership credits.
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Bernard Lehnart
Former champions headline Canton Public Links golf field
Forty seven players contend for the Canton District Golf Association Public Links crown at Elms Country Club Massillon led by four former champions Cy Walters Pete Notturno Dan Rotar and Ralph Santangelo. Defending runner up Harry Foster Ralph Yarman Marco Meola and Sanangelo second in 1940 and 1946 also return for the 36 hole medal event starting at 8 30 a m with 13 entries from the host club and entries from Highland Sleepy Hollow and Lakeside.
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Elms Country Club
Massillon
Cy Walters
Pete Notturno
Dan Rotar
Ralph Santangelo
Harry Foster
Walters
Ralph Yarman
Marco Meola
Santangelo
Tom O'Shanter
Highland
Sleepy Hollow
Lakeside
Boxing Results From Associated Press Circuits
Fight notes list wins by dismissals and points across cities. Al Hoosman of Los Angeles stopped Billy Mc Clure of Minneapolis. Corky Gonzdles of Denver outpointed Lee Bobles. Mike Patton of Honolulu outpointed Nap How ard of Los Angeles. Artie Levine and Dick Wagner bout postponed to Monday night in Cleveland.
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al Hoosman
Los Angeles
Billy McClure
Minneapolis
Denver
Corky Gonzdles
Lee Bobles
Cleveland
San Diego
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Mike Patton
Honolulu
Nap Howard
Artie Levine
Dick Wagner
Standings and upcoming games in the American League
American League standings show Cleveland leading with 16 wins and 4 losses, New York 4-10, Chicago 3-8, Detroit at Washington postponed, Philadelphia 6-5. Today and tomorrow schedule includes Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Boston, St Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at Washington, with two games planned tomorrow.
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Baseball scores recap from night games
Brooklyn 2 Chicago 1. Cincinnati 7 Boston 2. Philadelphia 8 St Louis 0. Pittsburgh 6 New York 4. Night games listed with matchups Brooklyn at Chicago Cincinnati at Boston Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Pittsburgh.
College Track Stars To Join New York Club
New York based Winged Foot selects 10 nominees for the A A U track and field title games in Fresno California next weekend led by Yale shot put star Jim Fuchs who has recently surpassed 56 feet. Fuchs also named for discus along with other eastern colleges entrants including Bob Mealey Cornell John Zegger Columbia George Wade Yale and Ron Wittreich Princeton.
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Boon Ike Boone Fits In As Indians Shortstop
Ike Boone discusses his rise as replacement for Lou Boudreau with the Indians. He insists he anticipated success if given a chance and notes adjusting to daily play, learning double plays, and his steady hitting since June 6 when Boudreau moved to third. The Indians championship run of the season is highlighted.
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Ike” Boone
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Smitty Crowned Links Queen at Ohio State
Marilyn Smith of Wichita, a 21-year-old John B. Stetson University junior, defeated Grace Lenczyk 3-2 in the Women's Intercollegiate golf final on the rain-soaked OSU course. Smith clinched with a two-foot putt on 16, overcoming Lenczyk who holds the U S Women's Amateur and Canadian Open titles.
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Obes teroays Results Totals and MLB style box scores
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Tam Host Sunday To Akron Tourney
Tam O'Shanter Golf Club will host a 116 man amateur bestball for the Akron District Golf Association Sunday. The event, the last of four as district qualifiers for the Ohio Public Links, awards ten individual places from the lowest 36 hole totals.
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Southern Association Scoreboard Note
Nashville defeats New Orleans 2 to 1 while Mobile tops Chattanooga 3 to 0 Atlanta loses to Birmingham 4 to 12 Memphis trails Little Rock 5 to 3 with Birmingham leading the standings in this S A schedule summary.
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Texas League Scores and Results
Tulsa edged Houston 6 to 5 while Fort Worth won 4, Beaumont 46 beat Dallas 3, Shreveport topped Oklahoma City 6 to 2 and San Antonio defeated Dallas 3.
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Grand Circuit Bettors Cash In on Long Shots
Two long shots paid big in the fifth and sixth races at Fairmount Park. Favorian Chief returned $37.40 $15.60 and $11.60 across the board, while Rosemary Brooke trevoped $82.80 $16.40 and $6.20. Driver Steven Benefield, aboard Calvin Spencer, was shaken when the horse fell in the back stretch of the seventh race.
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Barton of Kent State To Coach at Tallmadge
AKRON AP Bill Barton formerly of Kent State University becomes athletic director and football coach at Tallmadge High School. Tallmadge joins Class A competition next fall as a member of the Metropolitan League.
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Ashland Names New Director of Physical Education
Albert L. Fredrick, 44, resigned as athletic director at Shelby High School on Thursday and accepted a new post in Ashland as supervisor of physical education recreation and athletics. He will also direct Ashland’s annual summer recreation program in the newly created city role.
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Local Hoosier Shoe Pitchers Duel Sunday Preview
Canton Selways and Indianapolis teams clash Sunday at 2 p m on Ringer Land Courts in a National Horseshoe Pitching League preview for the world singles championship in Salt Lake City. Both squads boast veterans from prior world meets and aim to pace a strong Indiana display.
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Termites vs Toledo Reithmann Foods in Sunday circuit match
The State Termites of the Ohio State Horseshoe Pitching League meet Toledo Reithmann Foods Sunday at 10 30 a m on the Ringer Land Courts. Termites starters are John Kovacs Herb Rhoads Lester Miller Les Cassler and Karl Konter led by Bill Konz for Toledo.
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Karl Konter
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Rain Delays Industrial League Games Again
Friday rain forced postponement of Industrial League matches with no new date announced.
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Wagner Levine Bout Moves to Monday on Cleveland Card
In Cleveland, the 10 round Dick Wagner versus Artie Levine fight is rescheduled to Monday night after two postponements due to weather. The bout mirrors their brutal April clash won by Wagner, with Jimmy Bivins facing Willie Bean in a semi final heat.
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Artie Levine
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Wagner
Jimmy Bivins
Willie
String) Bean
Lou Boudreau Now Called Mr Infield
New York based publicity notes for the Cleveland Indians label Lou Boudreau as Mr Shortstop in the teams pre season brochure. The headline proclaims the tag has shifted to Mr Infield as Boudreau plays shortstop third base and first base during spring activity.
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Marsh Samuel Blah
Lou Boudreau
American League Baseball
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