Matthews Marciano Bout Promises Heavyweight Showdown at Yankee Stadium
Boxing fans await a July 28 clash in Yankee Stadium where Harry Matthews meets Rocky Marciano. The matchup pits Matthews’s power against Marciano’s relentless pressure as promoters argue over distance and legacy.
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Lancaster Wins Before Big Crowd in Harrisburg Showdown
Lefty Joe Bernier scattered eight hits and fanned eight as Lancaster defeated Harrisburg 6 to 2 for Bernier's first home win of the season. About 1,650 fans, including 550 knotholers, watched the game with Harrisburg scoring two in the sixth while Lancaster rolled with early offense.
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Morris Frock Nine to Face Boonsboro in District Game
The Morris Frock American Legion junior baseball team travels to Boonsboro tonight for a Western Maryland District game against the Legion nine. Manager Leftroy Metz aims for a fourth straight victory as players meet at the YMCA at 5 o clock for the 6 o clock start.
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Cardinal Slugger Hitting 330 In Bid For Sixth Swat Championship
Stan Musial leads the National League with an average of .880 as June 17 reports him chasing his sixth batting title and third straight crown. Hank Sauer falls to sixth while Al Rosen trails in the AL race with .380. Dom DiMaggio and Eddie Robinson vie for top AL honor as Whitey Lockman and Jackie Robinson follow Musial in the NL.
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George Kell
Eddie Robinson
Chicaro
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Johnny Groth
Pirates Sign Bonus Player to Strengthen Lineup
Pirates inked Duke University shortstop Pek Groat in a 75 806 plus package aimed at boosting the infield. Coach Billy Meyer plans Groat as a potential answer at short and may shift him to second if needed, with roster moves anticipated through August as Groat debuts against the New York Ants at Polo Grounds.
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Baseball Leaders Mixed Up Test Data From National Leagues
The list shows batting leaders for the National and American Leagues with names like Musial Sauer and Li Maggio. It also includes runs batted in Chauce and pitchers such as Shantz and Reynalds, with several misprinted figures.
Sauer And Rosen Lead In Slugging
New York June 17 Hank Sauer of the Chicago Cubs and Al Rosen of the Cleveland Indians topped major league slugging averages through yesterday's games. Sauer led the NL with 142 total bases in 227 at bats and 15 home runs while Rosen, with 116 total bases in (^20?) trips, led the AL and shared the home run lead with Walt Dropp and Vic Wertz.
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Introducing Bob Giggie Meets Your Hagerstown Braves
Hagerstown rookie Bob Giggie has emerged as a 1952 Inter State League standout at six feet tall, 185 pounds, with seven wins by midseason. The Dorchester born right-hander, a New England product from Milton, Massachusetts, credits manager Dutch Dorman for his rapid improvement and aims to reach the major leagues.
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Baseball Title On Line Tonight
Omaha June 17 Missouri and Holy Cross clash in National Collegiate Baseball finals. Holy Cross beat Missouri 7 3 after a five run sixth inning, Missouri undefeated in double elimination. Tonight's winner takes the championship. MEETING ITALIAN TEAM Helsinki June 17 United States Olympic soccer team to meet Italy in elimination round before summer games. Finish committee lists 22 of 27 nations. Sweden Turkey Dutch Antilles Germany Finland auto qualified.
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Calimists Rally For 9-7 Junior League Win At City Park
In a late surge the Calimists scored three runs in the seventh to overcome the Boys' Club 9-7 in Junior League action at City Park. Hodges earned the win with two late RBIs on a single. Callandrello added a double and single for the winners as Miller, Hodges, and St. Clair posted multiple hits. Boys' Club starter Williamson took the loss after allowing 11 hits and 10 strikeouts. four errors aided the visitors.
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14th Hagerstown Soap Box Derby Set for July 23
Registration nears 36 entrants with many cars already built for the 1952 Hagerstown Soap Box Derby to be held on July 23 at Derby Downs on Dual Highway. Local youths in Washington County must register by July 1 to be eligible, with prizes including an all expenses paid trip to Akron to race against champions from 160 cities.
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Fountain Head Golfers Fall Short In Intercity Bout
Fountain Head Country Club golfers edged Cumberland 28 to 24 in a Sunday intercity match at Fountain Head links. Bud Fiery led Fountain Head with a 60 total, while Cumberland’s Caroll Heres and U. S. Cathemeron defeated Hank Haneke and Al Gardner 21 2 to 1 2. President's Cup entries close Thursday. pro shop contact required for those wishing to compete.
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Tigers Tangle With Pony League Front Runners
The Tigers face Pony Express at Pony League Park on Jefferson Street today at 6 30 pm. Ken Hancock and Boward pitch for the Tigers while Fred Pittinger and Tony Wilds start for Pony Express.
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Fights Last Night Wrap shows multiple boxing results
The Associated Press reports several bouts in various cities. Brooklyn’s Robert Villemain outpoints Jose Buzora in a 171 pound division. Percy Bassatt knocks out Ray Powell in Allentown. Basit Marie defeats Pete Smith in Philadelphia. Johnny Greco outpoints Lula Ortiz in Baltimore.
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New York
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Baltimore
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Toronto
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Wa vgerstown Little League pennant race opens with two games
The second half of the American Division season starts tonight with two 6:30 pm contests at local fields. Elks meet Brandt's at Haver Field while Goodwill faces the Police at Staley Field. Autos beat Panghorn 6 3 at Staley with Ditta homering for his fourth of the season. Maryland Motors downed the Eagles 5 2 at Hager Field as both National Division games began. Sloat sold to Avanta by Baltimore Orioles.
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Golf Tourney On Top Tomorrow At Fountain Head Country Club
The second annual service clubs golf tourney opens tomorrow at Fountain Head Country Club with 2 p.m. starts for the opening threesome. Rotary Kiwanis and Lions lead off on No 1 and No 10 tees in scheduled flight groups.
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