Hagerstown phenom Andy Bush stacks up in 1951 IL pace
In 1951, veteran pitcher Anderson P. Bush of the Hagerstown Braves leads with 11 wins and 107 innings, 18 walks and 80 strikeouts for a 1.43 ERA as fans compare him to major leaguers. July 4 doubleheader at Municipal Stadium shifts to night, while plans for local auto races loom.
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Riley Stops Bassett In Second Round At St Louis
In St Louis on June 26 Charley Riley of St Louis scored a second round technical knockout over Philadelphia’s Percy Bassett. Bassett was hospitalized at Barnes Hospital after an X ray showed a multiple fracture and required an operation. It marked the first time Bassett did not last the full bout in his long ring career and added a fifth defeat to his record.
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LaMotta Murphy Slugfest Set for 12 Round Yankee Stadium Fight
Jake LaMotta and Irish Bob Murphy square off in a 12 round, corkscrew rules bout at Yankee Stadium. A crowd near 24,000 is anticipated with potential gate around 200000 as both vie for advantage in a brutal, no holds barred clash.
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All Star Voting Close At First Leads From Hodges and Musial
Brooklyn’s Gil Hodges holds the National Leagues first base lead with 506 934 votes, ahead of Ralph Kiner. Stan Musial tops overall with 594 966 votes as voting totals reach 1 906 348 since June 10. Tommy Herrin recalled by Louisville after strong Scranton season.
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Scranton
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Dargan Leads in County Softball Weekend
Dargan grabbed first place by sweeping Charlton 7 1 and 7 3. Fairview split with Mt Lena to tie for second, winning 12 8 and 9 6 while Harrystown beat St Mark s 4 3 and 8 4. Standings show Dagancesaneeneaeevecea IO and Fairview near top.
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Irish Bob Murphy Trains Ferociously Before LaMotta Tour
In Greenwood Lake New York Irish Bob Murphy rushes through brutal six round workouts fighting six days a week. He chases sparring partners from camp and his manager Travis Hatsfield scrambles for new rounds. He values hard calisthenics and daily runs as he prepares for his scheduled bout with Jake LaMotta.
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Richest rookie faces early rough spell in Class B
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 25 The Cleveland Indians prized rookie Billy Joe Davidson of Marion North Carolina at 18 arrives in Cedar Rapids for Class B Three-I League debut. He has yet to win or lose in five appearances giving up eight runs 10 hits 14 walks two wild pitches five earned runs and four strikeouts in 13 innings. Manager Wilby Farrell calls for seasoning while catcher Chuck Balculis notes his good spirit. Fans urge him to rebound as the long season unfolds. Dado Marino stops Horiguall in Tokyo.
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Braves Aim For Sixth Straight In Sluggish Win Streak
The pennant minded Braves seek a sixth consecutive win as they resume their series tonight in Wilmington against the Blue Rocks. Dorman’s Dandies, unbeaten since last Thursday, aim to extend their own streak and protect a four game lead in the Interstate League. Dick Carinichast likely to pitch for Slagers town.
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Dick Carinichast
Fountain Head halves avenge defeat by Cumberland in inter-city golf
Fountain Head Country Club golfers toppled Cumberland in an 18 hole inter-city match, 28 players from both sides posting solid scores. Hank Haneke led Fountain Head with a 32 on the front nine as he and Al Gardner beat Cumberland pro Carl Boggs and Bob Cartherman to spark the home win.
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Stan Musial Slips But Holds Batting Lead In National
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals narrowed the National League batting race with an 11 point drop to .371, six points ahead of Jackie Robinson at .365. Musial hit seven for 25 in the week while Robinson went seven for 21, narrowing a prior 14 point margin.
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