Rain Threatens Heavy Title Battle Tonight
Jersey Joe Walcott challenges Ezzard Charles for the heavyweight title at Forbes Field with rain forecast possibly delaying the bout. Charles, a 5 to 1 favorite, seeks a third win over Walcott in the 15 round bout set for 10 p.m. EDT. A 20,000 crowd and $200,000 gate are projected with Dumont broadcasting a 49-station network to about 60 million viewers.
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Jack Cuddy
United Press
Pittsburgh
Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Forbes Field
Charles
Lick Walcott
Walcott
Joe Louis
Lee Savold
Bob Murphy
Jake Lamotta
Rocky Marciano
Rex Layne
Dumont Company
Dumont
Deca
Marion faces bench role as Cardinals struggle with virus toll
In New York SCOTT BAILLIE reports Cardinals manager Marty Marion describes his bench role after knee surgery. He praises Sally Hermis and Stan Rojek at short and insists sentiment won’t bias his judgment while assessing the team’s pennant chances amid virus disruptions and past World Series glories.
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Scott Baillie
United Press
New York
Marty Marion
Cardinals
Marion
Sally Hermis
Stan Rojek
Mamox
Marty
Manon
Cardinal
Yankees
Red Sox
Baseball Standings and Tonight's American League Schedule
The chart shows American League teams with wins, losses, and games behind the leader, plus last night results and today’s games. Key teams include New York, Cleveland, Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, and St. Louis with details on matchups and pitcher assignments for tonight.
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WWL
Boston Ta Sk
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Seruasd
Meee
McDermott
Lemon
Overmira
Va. Pierce
Porterie
Johnson
Ve. Paige
Philadelphie
Martin
Fowler
Gray
Hoston
Chicago
St. Pau
Milwaukee
Kans
City
Toledo
Minn'polia
Columbus
Louisville
Toled
Paul
Minnleapotis
Cub
Brooklyn
Cincinnati Si
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Sppacelphie
Dickson
Branca
Bohuits
Epstein
Koslo
Kennedy
Lanier
Nichola
Chipman
Twinight
Ramsdell
Wehmeier
Ve. Church
Montreal
Toronto
Syracuse
Ottawa Ag
Pecktsac
Baience
Rochester
Yesterd
Buffalo
Montres
Ottars
Baltimore
Springfield
Michela
Samuel Parry
Akron
Pennsylvania
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Parry
Toggery Shop eyes first half title end tonight
Toggery Shop, leader with four wins in five games, seeks to clinch undisputed first-half possession by beating Ohio Fuel Gas at McKinley. The game was moved up one day at the Gas Company’s request.
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Toggery Shop
Ohio Fuel Gas
McKinley
Nine
Gibby
Evans Lanes
Satch Paige Brings New Pitch To Browns Debut Tonight
Satchel Paige returns to major league action with the St. Louis Browns to face the Washington Senators using a new side arm crossfire curve. The 50 year old AL marks its anniversary as Paige declares he feels like 16, while Browns owner Bill Veeck and manager Zack Taylor express optimism about his return and potential impact on the club.
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ST. Louis
Satchel Paige
St. Louis Browns
Washington Senators
Satch
Senators
Paige
Bill’ Veeck
Cleveland
Veeck
Browns
Satch Jean
Brownie
Zack Taylor
Indians
St. Loui
Willie Brown
Henry Thompson
Thompson
New York Giants
Erhart Kramers Game With Brunswick Postponed
The Erhart Kramers independent baseball game against Brunswick was postponed indefinitely. Brunswick will play a Lorain Medina County League postponement game at Brunswick.
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Erhart
Brunswick
Erhart Kramers
Gallipolis seeks new football coach after Gibson exit
Gallipolis school board moved to hire a successor for Wayne Gibson who requested a release to return to Sidney High School. The board traditionally releases a coach only after a successor is selected.
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United Press
Gallipolis
Wayne Gibson
Sidney High School
Oberlin Wins in City Loop Tie for Second Place
Oberlin T. O. Murphy Company edged Rowe Radio 8 to 3 at Lexington Avenue field behind Clint Hanmer's three hit pitching to move into a tie for second in the City Softball League. Pfaudler Company beat American Radiator 4 to 2 behind Paul Westbrook to take undisputed second in the Industrial League.
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Oberlin
T. O. Murphy Company
Clint Hanmer
Lexington Avenue
Rowe Radio
Pfaudler Company
Paul Westbrook
Ted Rone
Rone Radio
Hanmer
T. O. Murchy Co
V.F.W
United Polish Club
Don Campbell
Frank Zelinsky
Rone
Finsl
Westbrook
Rudy Plasko
Witners
Gene Henes
Pfaudier Company
Plasko
Con
All Stars Drill Today On Ely Stadium Diamond
All-Stars of the Class B Baseball League are set for two practice sessions today at 6 o'clock on the Ely Stadium diamond. Manager John Beres asks all players to take notice.
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B. O
B. C
All-Stara
Ely Stadium
John Beres
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