Gallagher Rejoins Browns as Coach Amid Boxing Headlines
Gallagher, former Cleveland Browns end coach from 1947 to 1949, returns to the club as a coach while retaining a sales role with Luria Brothers. The piece also notes Jimmy Carter’s boxing bouts, umpteen local sports moves, and college commitments involving Rex Leach, Jack Kepler, and personnel shifts at WEOL and in Cleveland boxing circles.
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Local Fairways Host Mixed Golf Events and League Matchups
At Cherry Ridge Golf Club a fourball mixed event Sunday and a mixed two ball Monday start the holiday weekend. The City Golf League opens its second half Tuesday with Timms Turfriders facing Cherry Ridge and several other matches. Elyria Country Club marks its 50th anniversary with a Sunday Monday event as the clubhouse closes Tuesday for a sandwich luncheon and flag tournament. Women of Oberlin and Elyria clubs plan matches and July Flight rounds next week.
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Star Athlete Kuhn Works Out With Indians in Cleveland
Kenny Kuhn, highly touted as a top all around Kentucky athlete, joined the Cleveland Indians for a second workout at Cleveland Stadium. The shortstop previously trained with the Brooklyn Dodgers and reportedly received football and basketball scholarship offers from Midwest colleges. Manager Al Lopez and General Manager Hank Greenberg declined to comment until further drills are seen.
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Brooks Win By Photo In Dodgers Giants Tilt
Brooklyn Dodgers squeaked a victory over the Giants after a tense photo finish. Al Walker's bruised left shoulder was ruled negative by X rays and he should return soon, with Dixie Howell stepping in as catcher until then. Roy Campanella rested an injured knee, awaiting recovery without surgery as doctors advised patience.
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Trabert and Nielsen Face Wimbledon Final for Crown
Top seed Tony Trabert of Cincinnati meets Denmark’s Kurt Nielsen on center court for the Wimbledon men’s singles final. Trabert seeks a major amateur sweep before turning pro, aiming to extend his winning streak in a long campaign. Nielsen, unseeded at 24, hopes for an upset in a rare final appearance and to break recent upsets in the championships.
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Hangover Looms For Clubowners In Money Binge On Prospects
Major league clubowners have spent at least a million dollars since the bonus era began two and a half years ago on untried players. Critics warn the investments may backfire if prospects fail to develop into big leaguers like Kaline or Kuennman, with many teens signed by large bonuses facing uncertain paths to the majors as teams chase immediate results.
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Three-Way Fight Seen For National AAU Decathlon Title
At Wabash College Ingalls Field Crawfordsville Indiana the 37th annual decathlon opened with a field of 32 the largest in history Defending champion Rev Richards of Los Angeles Athletic Club faces 20 year old UCSD freshman Bob Lawson and Duke's Joel W Shankle in a two day program Lawson recently beat Richards by 78 points in a Southern Pacific Coast meet The format includes ten events today and the remaining five on Saturday with the milestone mile among the tests.
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All Star Vote Closes Tonight in Milwaukee All Star Game
CHICAGO MS The 1955 All Star baseball poll reaches its deadline at midnight tonight. Balloting already has exceeded the 1954 final count. Roy Campanella Brooklyn catcher leads with 1,278,419 votes while New York catcher Yogi Berra tops the American League with 7,274,362 votes. Final returns determine the starting lineups for the Milwaukee game on July 12 and will be announced Monday.
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Giants Sign Grier on 1955 Contract
New York Giants announce the signing of Roosevelt Grier a 280 pound former Penn State tackle to his 1955 contract.
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McConnie Mackey Major League Seon and Infield Readiness
Infielders must stay on their toes ready to react as balls are pitched. A famed tale of Jim Bagby and Don Gutteridge shows the risk of misjudging a hard hit ball and the need for proper fielding position. Gutteridge’s bravery and steady posture are highlighted as essential traits for a defender.
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County Tourney Slated for Lorain County Softball
Entry deadline set for 9 p.m. next Wednesday with blanks at Steve Rako’s home 217 West Paver Street. The double elimination tourney may shift to next Sunday if field is small. Games at Oakwood and Subway Fields Lorain. Entry fee 20 dollars. Top three teams advance to Fifth District tournament in Norwalk starting July 23.
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Baseball Standings and Thursday Results Summary
Baseball standings show Cleveland Detroit Boston Kansas City Washington Baltimore among leaders. Thursday results highlight Detroit 4 Chicago 3 Washington 2 Boston 7, with only scheduled games listed and several pitchers as probable.
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Denver Rips St. Paul In Narrow Victory
The American Association standings stayed intact as rain delayed the Minneapolis Omaha opener. Denver cruised past St. Paul 19 to 3, earning its seventh straight win in the lone Thursday game.
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Rain Delays Elyria Baseball and Softball Schedules
Rain halted Elyria area baseball and softball games last night, postponing Little League East and West Pony and Class D Hot Stove League and Open Softball League plays. Little League West’s Shorty Lappin said games likely Feb 16 after vacation. East’s Lawrence cited July 13. Little League East resumes July 11 after vacation. Pony League, led by Leo Silverberg, may play next if Elyria Catholic High diamonds permit. otherwise no date. Hot Stove League Chief Fritz Thornton said June 7 rained-out games will be made up next Wednesday. No breather for Pony or Hot Stove leagues, unlike Little Leagues.
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Shorty” Lappin
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