Ray Upsets Charles. Louis Title Fight Looms in 1940s Card
In New York at Madison Square Garden Violent Elmer Ray, age 31, upset Edzard Charles in a six to eight round split decision. Ray’s victory pushes a possible title clash with Louis, as promoter Strauss warned a future title bout or retirement. Attendance reached 8,200 with a gate around 34,021.
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Crossley Beck Face Public Links Title Match
In Minneapolis the 1947 National Public Links final pits Crossley of Atlanta and Avery Beck of Raleigh. Crossley defeats Dostert 4 and 3 in semis while Beck edges Hughes on the 38th hole to reach the championship.
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Don Dostert
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Minn
Dogred Ben Hughes
Portland
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Bank Nine Plays At Cascade Park
The Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Class A baseball team prepare for a Sunday game at Cascade Park. Don Mitroff, unbeaten with one win and no losses, is likely to start, while Don Aderman is slated to catch. Mitroff recently threw a three hit shutout over Perry before a broken thumb caused a layoff. The Mansillon opponents upset the Barberion Partners 7 0 and beat the Savings Deposit squad previously.
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Cascade Park
Massillon
Cigara
Don Mitroff
Savings Deposit Nine
Don Aderman
Mitroff
Perry
Mansillon
Barberion Partners
Savings Deposit Outfit
Tennis Ladder Names and Players in Unclear List
A cluttered OCR readout shows numerous tennis ladder entries with scattered names, initials, and fragmented notes. The fragmentary text mentions players such as John Jaaper Gerry Gates Don Metlroy Nate Berthott and Mabel Abbayd alongside numeric codes and partial club references, lacking coherent event structure or dates.
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Don Metlroy
Fieya Woold
Asaen Nate Berthott
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Michalisa
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Wilgas
Leaders In The Major Leagues Machine Shop Reds Victory
In a League game the Reds exploded to a 13 7 win over Special Assembly. Reds piled up 14 hits and capitalized on eight Special Assembly errors to seize the big score. Wellington victories included Oberlin Nine and Eagles in foague contests with strong batting and pitching performances.
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Elyria Juniors Aim To Clench District Title Tomorrow
The Elyria American Legion Juniors, undefeated in the District Tournament, need one victory tomorrow at Bellevue to win the district championship. They face Fremont, who beat them in a prior tourney game, with Don Hatferkamp likely on the mound and Vic Janewicz catching. Elyria carries an 18 straight wins streak, four in tournament play, and would claim number 17 with a win. If Fremont wins, a second finals game would follow immediately after the opener.
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Sunday Games In Class D League Clash At Ely Stadium
Parseh Lumber & Coal and Baton Firemen Joe Hoephree meet at Ely Stadium as two wins and no losses share first in the second half. Moe Haulaway and Resar Service face off in a basement duel at Cascade Pack, with both teams struggling for position.
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A Team Wins Eighth Game At Cascade 13-2
The Savings Deposit nine crushed Berea K C 9 33 2 in five innings at Cascade Park. Don Schneider earned his first win before Billy Robertson finished the game as darkness halted play. Cook Aderman Homer Tompkins Walt Cook and Don Aderman led the offense with two hits each while Mitroff singled and tripled in the only plate appearance.
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Vets Pry Off Lid In District Play At Wellington
The Annual Fifth District of Ohio Championship Softball Tournament opens tomorrow at 7 pm on the Wellington diamond. FW 1079, city league champion, will face Londy’s Smart Shop of Bellevue. Three games are on the schedule with Torain Sobel's Jewelers meeting Sandusky Apex Electric at 8 pm and Oberlin American Legion facing Mel's Sports Tavern at 9 pm. Vets, Wolfe Field teams seeded include V, F, W 1078 and Oberlin American Legion, who enter with strong records and a string of wins.
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Locke Near Pace In Columbus Play
Columbus Ohio two obscure pros Tom Wright of Knoxville Tennessee and George Payton of Hampton Virginia led the Columbus Invitational Golf Tournament after the first round. Bobby Lacke from South Africa drew attention as rounds continue. Wright shot 87 with 33 out and 34 back to lead by one stroke over Payton at 68. Locke posted 70 and remained three back as the field narrows to 60 players for the final 16 holes Sunday.
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Violent Ray Defeats Ezzard Charles in Boxing Thriller
Elmer Ray, the burly challenger from Hastings, Fla, toppled Ezzard Charles with relentless jabs and power shots. Charles battled back but Ray’s stinging blows left Charles battered and holding on, while Louis again dodged a meeting with the rising heavyweight. Ray vows to quit if Louis won’t fight, expressing frustration at the champ’s repeated refusals.
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Zale-Graziano return bout offer eyed in Miami Beach
Tony Zale and Sam Pian consider a $440,000 offer for a rematch with Rocky Graziano in Miami Beach next February. Zale accepts $75,000 for his share as promoter Harry Veiler plans a charity bout. Meanwhile, thoroughbred racing at Ascot Park features Honeyman Ta as top contender in the Hollywood Gold Cup path, with other contenders and bets noted.
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Local Fairways and League Matches Light Up Spring Valley
Local league action fills Spring Valley with golf and tennis events across venues like Ko & S Pagl and Poleh Village Cafe. Umpire assignments announced by Jim O Connor cover Cascade Park Ely Stadium and Jefferson region, while veterans league tilt and softball practice mark weekend sports amid multiple community notices.
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Legion Team Seeks Second County Loop Win at Grafton
Elyria Legion faces Grafton Larsen Foundry in a Class A Worain Medina County League clash seeking win to rebound from a 10 2 defeat. Pitchers suggested include Bobs Heisman or Chuck Borling for Elyria and Harris Youngblood for Grafton with Erhart at Medina seeking to extend its lead amid a busy day of league games starting 2 30 PM local time.
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Browns add Gaudio and Shurnas to roster at camp
The Cleveland Browns signed guard Gaudio from Ohio State and end Shurnas from Missouri. The pair join 45 others already in Browns camp at Bowling Green, Ohio. Gaudio weighs 215 pounds and is a Shaw High School product. Shurnas earned All Big Six honors in 1942 and 1948 and played with Don Greenwood, a Browns right halfback.
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Blackwell Extends Win Streak With Squeeze Victory
Cincinnati reliever Blackwell earned his 6th straight win in a 5-4 squeeze of the Phils before 24,000, allowing 14 hits and 18 bases while striking out nine to reach 129 strikeouts on the season. He kept the NL's longest win stream alive, matching a 1998 mark by Carl Hubbell. Kim Leonard scheduled to pitch for Philadelphia against Bucky Walters of the Reds.
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Restaurant Nine Hosts Independent Softball Game
Restaurant Nine of the City Softball League will meet Gh- Piri Hardware in an independent game at Jefferson School diamond Sunday at 2 o clock. Team players are asked to take notice and report for the game.
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St. Louis Tops Braves for NL Second Place, 5 1
St Louis gains in pennant chase after Frick ruling grants Ron Northey homer and a 3 3 tie over Brooklyn, then defeats Boston 5 1. Howie Pollet twirls while Stan Musial and Redbirds surge. Dodgers win to extend lead in NL. Yankees, Red Sox also win in majors.
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Industrial Loop Teams Schedule Sunday Tilts
Western Division leaders American Radiator and Parsch Lumber face a key doubleheader at Oberlin Road field. Duplex Foundry versus Porsch Lumber opens at 7:30, while General Motors versus American Radiator follows at 6:45 as top contenders seek a share of first place.
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