Louis to quit as heavyweight champion in September bout plan
New York sources report Sol Strauss of the Twentieth Century Club announces a September 22 world title bout at Yankee Stadium with Gus Lesnevich as a principal. Lesnevich must pick between Walcott and Ezzard Charles. Walcott favored. Louis retires at 34 after 11-year reign, leaving a record of 25 title defenses. Citation nears Whirlaway and Assault in earnings, with 60,000 races and a potential $100,000 International Gold Cup at Belmont Park.
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OZ Louis
Jersey
Joe Walcott
New Jersey
Louis
New York
Fips
Sol Strauss
Twentieth Century Club
Strauss
Mike Jacobs
Yankee Stadium
Gus l Lesnevich
Lesnevich
Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Cincinnati
Freddie Mulls
London
Charles
Aqueduct
Stormie
Stymie
Whirlaway
Citation
Assault
Eclipse Assault
Washington Park
Belmont Park
Belmont
Williams Musial Duel Near .400 Batting Mark In Pro Baseball
Major league schedule puts Ted Williams and Stan Musial in position to become the first duo since 1922 to hit .400 in both leagues. Williams sits at .415 and Musial at .405, while Williams’ Red Sox and Musial’s Cardinals push late-season pennant chances with strong performances as others like Byrne Roschi and Reynolds add depth.
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U.S
Oscar Fraley
United Press
EW York
Ted Williams
Stan Musial
Rogers Hornsby
George Sisler
Sisler
Browns
Hornsby
Willims
Musial
Dodgers
Olympic Boxing Tourney Begins in Boston Garden
The U S amateur boxers start a two day tournament at Boston Garden to select the Olympic ring team. Eighty one competitors entered the first day with only eight division winners and their alternates advancing after tomorrow's semi finals and finals.
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Boston Garden
U.S
Two Contests on Ridgeville Bill
Ridgeville tonight features two games including a Ridgeville League clash between Avon Mel's Sports Tavern and United Steelworkers No 1242 at 7 15 and a Traveling League match pitting Elvira V FL W No 1079 against the Harry M Richter Company of Cleveland at 8 30.
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Ridgeville
Cleveland
Avon Mel's Sports Tavern
United Steelworkers
Elvrra
FL W
Harry M. Richter Company
Indians Split With Senators Remain On Top
The Indians split a doubleheader with the Washington Senators to stay atop the American League standings. Washington won the first game 5 to 2 while Cleveland took the nightcap 4 to 1. Allie Clark and Joe Gordon homered for the Indians, with Sam Zoldak securing his second win and Larry Doby injuring his right ankle sliding into second base, sidelined for about 10 days.
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Yanks
Tommy Byrne
Byrne
Tiger
Detroit
Vic Roschi
Allie Reynolds
Dave
Bon) Ferriss
Boston Red Sox
Boscox
Browns
Red Sox
Bill Veeck
Cleveland Indians
Sam Zoldak
Uncle Sam
Veeck
Sam
Indians
Washington
Illy Meyer
Pirates
Braves
Billy
Beans Reardon
J¢ecko Cunlan
Cleveland
Washington Senators
Senators
Allie Clark
Joe Gordon
St. Louis
Mickey Haefner
Clark
Gordon
Bearden
Gene Bearden
Forrest Thompson
Tom Ferrick
Mark Christman
Ed Stewart
Washington AB
HO Yast
Kovar
Eeee Gillenwater
Toe McBride
Tf Vernon
Wonten
Christman
Paans
Tee Haelmnes
Wren Candini
Peark
We Gordon
Ae Keltner
Berardino
Kosar Hon
Twedon
Gor- Plava
Bo Wenwater
Christmai Udreau
Kozar
Vernon
Bares
Zoldak
Hoefner
Candin
Welteroth
Heefner
Four Teams Boast Perfect Marks In Baseball Circuit
Erhart Grafton Columbia and Litchfield each won to stay undefeated in Lorain Medina County Class A Baseball League second-half play. Erhart won on Medina forfeit and could meet Valley City in a season crown playoff if it wins the second-half title. Grafton rallied past Spencer 9 4 behind Sam Neumeyer four hits. Litchfield beat Valley City 4 0 with Frank Schaefer loser. Columbia outlasted Lodi 13 11 in 10 innings with Junior Miller the winning pitcher.
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Erhart
Grafton
Columbia
Litchfield
Lorain-Medina County
Valley City
Medina
Spencer
Sam Neumeyer
Alden Hopkins
Don Seaman
Jack Siffert
Bob Fuller
Insurance
Frank Schaefer
Lodi
Junior Miller
Hank Thierry
Jewelers and Lumber Duel In City League Showdown
In City Class F action the Jewelers and West Side Lumber clash at Cascade Park on the 6 pm fixture. Jewelers, tied for first with 1.0.0.F. No. 103, seek sole lead while No. 103 rests today. West Side Lumber carries two losses, no wins. Also on the schedule the American Legion Cubs meet North Raton at Ry Stadium at 6 pm. Cubs hold two wins and one loss, North Eaton has dropped two straight.
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Roger-Binninger Jewelers
West Side Lumber
Cascade Park
West Side
Laimoer
American Legion Cubs
North Raton
Rly Stadum
Cubs
Nomh Eaton
Stranahan Tries For British Title
Stranahan of Toledo Ohio aims for the British Open title as the championship opens. The 25 year old American is ranked 9 to 1 by bettors, with Fred Daly of Belfast and Norman Von Nida of Australia as co favourites at 8 to 1.
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Muirfiertd
Scotlard Ap Mnsular
Frank Strimanan
Tooledo
Buy
Mallionaire
Fred Daly
Belfast
Ireland
Stranahan
Cocky
Little Norman von Nida
Australia
Play At Jefferson Matches United Polish Club Class A Softball
The United Polish Club Class A softball team will meet Parseh Lumber in a 6 30 p m game at the Jefferson School diamond. Polish Club members are asked to meet at the club by 6 43 p m.
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United Polish Club
Jefferson School
Four Americans Reach Wimbledon Quarter Finals
Four Americans in the Wimbledon men's singles quarter finals moved into the second week. Bob Falkenburg of Hollywood faced Lennart Bergelin of Sweden, Budge Patty of Los Angeles met Jack Bromwich of Australia, Gardnar Mulloy of Miami opposed Britain's Tony Mottram, and Tom Brown of San Francisco tackled Josef Asboth of Hungary.
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England
N.9
U. S
Long Bob Falkenburg
Hollywood
Cal
Lennart Bergelin
Sweden
Budge Patty
Los Angeles
Jack Bromwich
Australa
Gardnar Mulloy
Muimi
Fla
Britain
Tony Mottram
Tom Brown
San Francisco
Josef Asboth
Huneary
Wellington Vets Defeat Amherst in Rough Softball Game
Wellington Vets defeated Amherst in a rough night of softball. Bob AeQuste hit a home run for the Vets as they built an early lead and held on. Several players from both sides contributed but the details were unclear due to transcription errors.
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Wellington
VF. W
Amherst
Troano
Vets
Bob AeQuste
Wellington Rigo A
Asthiund Dichins
Almetot Baapery
Mit
Wellington Janreyson
Bruns
Dared Bread
Amherst Rainey
Sal- Hd
Marvell
Moose Combine Wins 3-0 At Ridgeville Softball Doubleheader
Elyria Moose Club defeats Sandusky Moose Club 3-0 as Chuck Hobar allows four hits and Al Schroeder homers for the victors. Gunselman’s Cafe shuts out Ridgeville Merchants 2-0 in the same independent twin bill with Busser and Line each giving up one hit and Ridgeville committing four errors.
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Ridgeville
Elyria Moose Club
Sandusky Moose Club
Gunselman
Cafe
Westlake
Ridgeville Merchants
Chuck Hobar
al Schroeder
Bill Busser
Phil Line
Wakeman Red Caps Triumph Over Carey For Fourth Victory
Wakeman wins 5 4 as Carey falls one run short in ninth. Mockler earns win with nine innings of six hits, 14 strikeouts and one walk. Newell goes the distance for Carey with nine hits allowed and six strikeouts. Caps players Buckley Enderle and H Buckley each collect two hits, Buckingham adds two for Carey. Next game vs Lodi Commercial Club at 8 30 Wednesday night.
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Wakeman
Carey
Meyers Grocery
Wakeman Red Caps
Red Caps
Mockler
Tom Mockler
Newell
L. Buckley
Enderle
H. Buckley
Caps
Buckingham
Williams Leads All-Star Poll
CHICAGO Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants replaced Richie Ashburn of the Philadelphia Phillies today as the leading candidate for starting National League center fielder in the All-Star game. Thomson led Ashburn by 4512 votes, the first time Ashburn had fallen from first since balloting began. Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox led Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees by 2690 votes in the race for overall leadership, with Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals third and Lou Boudreau of the Cleveland Indians fourth.
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Chicago
Bobby Thomson
New York Giants
Richie Ashburn
Philadelphia Phillies
Thomson
Ashburn
Philadelphia
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
Stan Musial
St. Louis Cards
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Johnny Sain
Boston
Pittsburgh
Tommy Holmes
Cardinals
Braves
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Marty Marion
Reds
Giants
New York
Mel Ott
Danny Litwhiler
Walker Cooper
Cooper
Beans Reardon
Jock Conlan
Ewell Blackwell
Babe ‘Young
Augie Galan
Blackwell
Cubs
Phillies
Phils
Russ Meyer
Robin Roberts
United Press
G. AB
R. A. Pet Williams
Boudreau
Cleveland
Brown
Zarila
St Louis
Lindell New York
Musial
Sign in a roadside restaurant here Eat and Gas Up
A roadside restaurant in Farmington New Hampshire features a sign urging travelers to eat and gas up. The brief item notes a simple, utilitarian roadside display without additional details.
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Farmington
N. H
Hogan Demaret Win Inverness Best Ball Crown
Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret won the Inverness Best Ball title for the third straight year, with a plus 16 score. Hogan announced he will not defend next year due to the grueling 126 hole format. Demaret may accept if invited. Chick Harbert and Vic Ghezzi finished second at plus six. First prize was $3,000 plus $250 for most birdies. other prize breakdowns followed.
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Toledo
U.P
Ben Hogan
Inverness
Jimmy Demaret
Hogan
Hershey
Demaret
Miami
Chick Harbert
Vic Ghezzi
Hogan-Demaret
Texans
Harbert Ghezal
Lloyd Mangrum
Dick Metz
Bobby Locke
Ed Furgol
Gary Middlecoff
Jim Ferrier
Clayton Haefner
Herman Keiser
Dutch Harrison
Bob Hamilton
Johnny Palmer
Skip Alexander
Softball Tourney Deadline Wednesday
Eight teams were listed today for the Annual Lorain County Softball Tournament opening on the Wellington diamond Monday, July 5. Deadline for entries is Wednesday. fees due at entry and rosters due on the first game night. Contact Fred Smith or Bill Bayless to enter. The top three finishers advance to the Fifth District of Ohio Championship in Lorain.
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Lorain County
Wellington
Fred Smith
Elyria
Bill Bayless
Ohio
Lorain
Baseball Standings and Yesterday Results Across Leagues
The page shows American League standings led by Cleveland and New York with Boston, Detroit, Chicago, and Washington trailing. Yesterdays results include Washington beating Cleveland, Philadelphia over Chicago, Boston over Pittsburgh, and New York defeating Detroit. Tomorrow’s schedule lists Cleveland at Detroit and other night games. In the National League Chicago leads, with St Louis and Brooklyn close. several games and postponements noted. Minor leagues include American Association and International League standings and results with multiple matchups and rain delays.
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New York
Boston
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Washington Viewpeseee
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Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
W.L. Pet
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Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
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Toledo
Columbus
Louisville
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Montreal
Buffalo
Newark
Rochester
Syracuse
Toronto
Jer
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Baltimore
Toronts
Jersey City
Vets Face Ridgeville Tonight In Cleveland Matchup
The Vets travel to Ridgeville to play against the Harry H. Righter team of Cleveland. The game is set for 3 30 p m. All Vets members should report at the Post at 7 30.
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Ridgeville
Harry H. Righter
Cleveland
Vets
Elyria All-Stars Practice Ahead of Class F Game
Elyria All-Stars of the Class F Baseball League will practice today at 6 30 PM on the Allen field. Manager John Beres asks all players on the team to be present for the drill.
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Elyria All-Stars
Allen School
John Beres
Red Sox climb to fourth as June run extends to 17 of 22
Boston moved from seventh to fourth in the American League during June, winning 17 of 22 games. The Red Sox, praised by rival Yankee manager Harris, swept two games at St. Louis 2–0 and 6–3. Tommy Byrne thrived in Detroit as a starter in a 7–0 win.
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Boston
Red Sox
Leaders In The Major Leagues Exhibition In Ravenna
The Erhart entry of Lorain Medina County Class A Baseball League travels to Ravenna Tuesday for an exhibition game against Ravenna V F W. The Erhart team, league champion for the past two years, will start with pitcher Ralph Hisey and catcher Grimm. The game is set for 8:30 p m at Ravenna.
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Erhart
Lorain- Medina County
Ravenna
Ravenna V.F. W. Nine
Ralph Hisey
Grimm
Indians Take Two Increase Lead In A A Pennant Race
Indians win two games to sweep St. Paul 2 0 and 5 4 and extend the American Association lead to five and a half games. Milwaukee takes a doubleheader at Louisville to stay second as Columbus splits with Minneapolis. Kansas City also splits with Toledo. Marv Rickert and Ray Martin key the first win for Milwaukee while Johnny Robison shuts down Milwaukee in the nightcap.
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Indians
A. A
Americca Association
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Louisville
Columbus
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Toledo
Marv Rickert
Ray Martin
Johnny Robinson
Brewers
Colonels
Babe Barna
Joe Lafaia
Hamers
Millers
Birds
Berg Gives Up Winner's Check in Golf Championship
Patty Berg returned to Minneapolis without the $500 prize for defeating Mrs Babe Didrickson Zaharias one up in 37 holes to win the Women's Western Golf Championship. She offered the check to the Western Women's Golf Association to promote interest in golf among young women.
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Chicago
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Babe Didrickson Zaharias
Miss Berg
Skycrest Country Club
Western Women’s Golf Association
United Polish Club B softball at Bendix-Westinghouse
The United Polish Club B softball team and Ben dix Westinghouse nine meet today at Bendix Westinghouse diamond at 6 30 oclock. U P C members should gather at the club by 3 45 oclock.
McKinley Rival Electro Alloys and Pfaudler Meet in Softball
The McKinley diamond hosts a game today between Rival Electro Alloys and Pfaudler Company softball teams scheduled for 6 15. Players of both teams are asked to take notice of the contest.
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Electro Alloys and
Pfaudler Company
McKinley
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