Walcott Charles Title Bout Set At Municipal Stadium
Jersey Joe Walcott meets Ezzard Charles for the world heavyweight title at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia. The bout follows their Pittsburgh knockout, with Charles a 1 3 favorite and gate receipts expected to rise modestly from radio and TV rights.
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Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Charles
Weslcott
Watcot
Pittsburgh
Double Z
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Marmoth Horseshoe
Dempsey
International Boxing Club
Jersey Joe
Walcott
Rocky Marciano
Charles Hews
Westlake, South Amherst Maintain Unbeaten In L M Loop
Westlake defeated Lodi 9 to 3 at Lodi as Art Brady shined in relief over three innings with eight strikeouts. South Amherst beat Valley City 6 to 3 at Valley City behind Neil Whitney who struck out seven in nine innings. First place will be decided next Sunday when Westlake hosts South Amherst. Lodi visits Valley City.
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Westlake
South Amherst
Lorain-Medina County
Lodi
Valley City
Art Brady
Elmer Flickinger
Brady
Roger Walter
Bob Carrier
Neil Whitney
Chuck Benning
Joe Black
Dodgers
Iun
Ben Wade
Cublings
Rawls Holds Nine Stroke Lead In Weathervane Final
Betsy Rawls of Austin Texas leads by nine strokes entering the final 18 holes of the Weathervane tournament played across multiple courses. She totaled 512 strokes after a 78 in the penultimate round at Hartsdale New York, with Betty Jameson of San Antonio Texas in second at 621.
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Great Neck
N. Y
N.p
Betsy Rawls
Austin
Tex
Miss Rawls
Hartsdale
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Major League Line Scores from Recent Games
Detroit and Washington split a doubleheader with wins by Detroit in the first game and the second game. Kinser earned the win for Detroit in relief. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh met in a high scoring affair with Wilks the winning pitcher for Pittsburgh. Cincinnati defeated Boston with Spann and St Claire contributing in the scoring. Cleveland and New York had a rain postponement.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Simmons
Burgess
Dickson
la Paime
Kline
Wilks
McCullough
Fitzgerald
Pittsburgh Ona Agn Ang
Drews
Lopata
Pollet Wils
Garaciola
Boston
la Cincinnati
St. Claire
Hiller Perkowski
Wehmeier
Nuaxhall
Smith
Seminick
Hiller
O Doul Eyes Major League Manager Job in 1953
Lefty O'Doul, long-time Seals mentor and current Padres skipper, may jump to a big league managerial post if Casey Stengel leaves the Yankees. He has softened his stance, noting no permanent home and a readiness to manage in the majors for a big salary.
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Hal Wood
United Press
San Francisco
Lefty O’doul
Casey Stengel
New York Yankees
O'Doul
Lefty
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Seals
Paul I. Fagan
Seals
O’doul
Padres
San Diego
O'Deul
Bee Quits Long Island U. Post After Declining Big Time Return
Clair Bee resigns after 21 years at Long Island University citing the school’s lack of plans to pursue major modernization. He leaves as a top national coach with 86 percent winning rate and two undefeated seasons. He hopes for a prep school coaching job.
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New York
Clair Bee
Long Island University
Liu
Bee
Donag A
Dykes and Miceli Set for Welterweight Bout Tonight
New York telecast announces Bobby Dykes of Miami facing Joe Miceli from Camp Kilmer in a featured 10 round welterweight clash at Eastern Parkway Arena. Dykes seeks a win after a close loss to Kid Gavilan, while Miceli returns from duty and must report for reveille at six tomorrow morning.
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New York
Bobby Dykes
Miami
Fla
Joe Miceli
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Eastern Parkway Arena
Play Opens Tonight in City Class B Softball League
City eight team Class B softball league opens with two games at Lexington Avenue diamond. Pfaudler Company meets Roll Arena at 6 30, Bendix Westinghouse faces Smitty's Grocery at 8. Red Caps vs C Olsen Company and Grafton PX Drugs vs Rone Radio follow Thursday. Steve Baker to oversee play, Ray Wilson official scorer.
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Lexington Avenue
Pfaudler Company
Roll Arena
Bendix- Westinghouse
Smitty's
Red Caps
C. A. Olsen Company
Grafton PX
Rone Radio
Steve Baker
Ray Wilson
Grimm Takes Over As Braves' Pilot
Grimm started the Boston Braves day with a vow to win fast after replacing Tommy Holmes as manager. The team beat the Reds 9-4 in the second game of a doubleheader, with 18 hits. He promoted Johnny Logan from Milwaukee and sent Gene Conley and Buzz Clarkson to the Brewers.
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Boston Braves
Braves
Tommy Holmes
Charley Grimm
Grimm
Bill Veeck
Veeck
Indians
Cleveland
Clarence
Red) Bogart
Ezzard Charles
Joe Walcott
Philadelphia
Bob Carpenter
Phillies
Shibe Park
San Diego
Cincinnati
Jolly Cholly Grimm
Robertsville
Reds
Milwaukee, Wis
Johnny Logan
Milwaukee
Gene Conley
Buzz Clarkson
Brewers
Clingan Seeks Second Win At Sportsman Park
Bedford Mac Clingan, a self made Cleveland Yankee, will attempt his second straight Tuesday stock car victory at Sportsman Park Speedway. The driver in only three weeks in 1951 rose to be among the ten leading chauffeurs, contending with Bud Boone for rookie honors.
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Bedford
Mac Clingan
Cleveland
Alabama
Sportsman Park Speedway
Clingan
Bud Boone
Warren
Ohio
Boone
Kiner and Hodges Start Slow in Homer Race Turnaround
Major league leaders last year Kiner and Hodges opened season badly with backs and slumps hindering Pittsburgh and Brooklyn. Hodges then heated up with a two run homer fueling a 3 2 win over the Cubs as Ben Wade earned his fourth victory. Giants and Cardinals split while Phillies beat Pittsburgh in the nightcap on Castiglione and Kiner homers. Yankees Indians rainout as Boston and Cleveland stay close in AL standings. Hodges now four games with four homers, Kiner seven overall. both trail leaders Rosen and Sauer.
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Luke Easter
Indians
Easter
Harry Simpson
Simpson
Jim Fridley
Picket Patrol
Fridley
al Rosen
al Lopez
Hank Greenberg
Ellis Ryan
Greenberg
Hank
Luke
Mickey Vernon
Washington
Dick Weik
Ken Keltner
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland
Ray Boone
Yankees
Ascot Park
Cleveland-To-Akron
Dian
Chiffon
Ascot
Rise To
Sagagal
Carl Lundquist
United Press
EW York
Ralph Kiner
Gil Hodges
Casey
Mudville
Kiner
Hodges
Pittsburgh
Dodgers
Gil
Giants
Brooklyn
Cubs
Ben Wade
Joe Black
Cardinals
Philadelphia
Fittisvurga
Pete Castiglione
Bucs
Cincinnati
Charley Grimm
Boston
Braves
Red Sox
Chicago
Detroit
Browns
Athletics
Hank Sauer
Phils
St. Louis
Curt Simmons
Karl Drews
Ted Wilks
Erhart Caps Opener With 5-3 Win Over Akron Souvenir Beer
Erhart Kramers opened the season by defeating Akron Souvenir Beer 5-3 before about 500 fans. Ralph Hisey and Dan Limpert combined for four hits in the nine-hit Erhart attack as a late third inning rally put them ahead. Next up, Erhart hosts Valley City on Wednesday at 8 15 p.m.
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Jay Cabin Inn of
Akron
Little League West Games Schedule At Lappin Field
Two Little League West baseball games are set for Lappin Field tonight. V. F. W. Post No. 1079 faces American Legion Post 12 at o'clock, while Elyria Eagles play United Polish Club at 7 15. Only one program has been completed after weather delays, with American Legion and Elyria Eagles scoring one run decisions over V. F. W. No. 1079 and United Polish Club.
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Lappin Field
V. F. W. Post
American Legion
Elyria Eagles
United Polish Club
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Limpert
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