Butte Nine Tough Local Gerrymen Open Missoula Legion Play
Ed Rathjen leads the Butte nine against Missoula Legion here at Clark Park tonight at 6 30 as the Copper League race tightens with a key game shaping the state title bid. The Missoula club, regarded by many as the team to beat, backs Eddie Rathjen and a deep lineup while Butte’s pitching features Mulcahy or Motully against Rathjen’s crew in a pivotal Legion clash.
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Mitchell Shoots Perfect 50 In Twilight Trapshoot
Mitchell posted a perfect 50 in Burke Trap and Sknet twilight shoot last night, narrowly ahead of Jack Staton as crowds gathered for a weekend of exhibitions. C Staples and PL Medura followed with high scores while Chuck O Connell won the 50 bird handicap. Local shooters Ernie Lind and Cat Lind were billed as top exhibition stars for Sunday.
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Avery
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Ernie Lind
Mingasine
Butle Elks
Staton
C. Staples
Medura
G. O'Connell
Dr. Kelley
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Windraw
NCAA BARS Dillard And Likens From Collegiate Meet
Minneapolis June 14 Two top college track stars hurdler Harrison Dillard and javelin thrower Bob Likens are barred from further collegiate competition by the NCAA eligibility committee. They cannot compete in the 27th annual NCAA meet opening Friday though they may still qualify for the Olympic trials.
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Twilight Golf League Opens at Highland View Links
Highland View golfers start their annual twilight league tonight at the Local Municipal links. Officials led by J. Gar Rishon express optimism for a record season as play begins around 6 p.m. with open house events and a luncheon to follow.
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Wimbledon Draw No Help to Yankees in 63rd Championships
Prospects for another All American final faded as Parker and Mulligan/Mulloy faced tough opens in the bottom half. Parker drew D G Coombe while Mulloy faced Alejo Russell in first round action at the 63rd All England Championships starting Monday.
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Sheila Summers
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Bob Folkenburg
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Flathead Fishing Seasons Opening
The Montana fish and game commission extended fishing seasons after a conference with Commissioner J. W. Severy and the Salish and Kootenai tribal council. The Ninepipe reservoir will open July 1 and Kicking Horse reservoir will stay open year round. Minnow fishing for Clark Fork and Flathead river denied. an Anaconda hatchery garage addition was rejected. The Manhattan bird and game preserve in the Gallatin valley was approved for fish inclusion.
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Wally Hood Leads USC Past Baylor 8–0 in NCAA Opener
Southern California rallied behind Wally Hood to crush Baylor 8 to 0 in the NCAA western base ball tournament first round. Hood earned his 19th win, holding Baylor to eight scattered hits as USC pulled ahead 3-0 in the first inning and built the lead. Baylor meets Colorado State next while USC faces Oklahoma A and M in a double elimination schedule.
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St Mary Juniors Rally For Narrow Baseball Victory
St Mary grade school boys trailed Webster Tuntors late but surged in the final half of the seventh to an 11 20 win. Bi Cullen and Matule starred with hits including a homer and a triple. Kyllingstad added a homer and two singles as Bork drew two walks for Webster. Greeley beat Whittler 8 2 and 5th Joseph topped Longfellow 9 3 in Southern league action at Clark Park.
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Robinson King of Welters Set For Title Bid In Chicago
A 21-year-old New Orleans challenger will meet Ray Robinson for the welterweight crown in Comiskey Park Chicago Thursday night before about 2,600 fans. Bernard Dooskusen, rising in the welter division, seeks a major upset as the betting favorite Robinson aims for a quick knockout to boost chances at a future middleweight title shot. Dooskusen, though fast, is considered a light puncher with 44 wins 4 draws and 2 losses in his 50 pro bouts.
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Louis Walcott Fight Draws Big Hype at Yankee Stadium
New York promoters predicted a possible sell-out for the Louis Walcott bout at Yankee Stadium. Sal Strauss said ticket demand exceeds expectations while Mike Jacobs touted it as the greatest fans’ night his group has staged. Betting was brisk with long-range quotes, and bookmakers offered varied odds on Louis versus Walcott undercard odds.
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Pirates Lead Narrowed as Braves Falter in Giants Rout
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Giants 6 to 4 to pull even for the National League lead with the Boston Braves, who lost to Chicago 8 to 5. Key hits by Westlake and Murtaugh helped Pittsburgh, while errors by Giants aided the Pirates. Home runs by Westlake and Murtaugh highlighted the Pittsburgh win, with Konikowski taking the loss.
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Red Sox pound Felter to topple Indians in 7 4
Boston pounded Cleveland righty Feller for 19 hits including Williams and Doerr homers to win 7 4. Williams went 3 for 4 with a homer, Doerr hit his seventh of the season, and Spence added key hits as Boston handed Feller his seventh loss against five wins.
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Hesitant Russia Skips Entry to 1948 Olympic Games
Russia declines to enter the 1948 Olympics, midnight entry cutoff passes. Olympic officials hoped for a last minute reversal but Soviet leadership did not consent. Despite Russia’s absence, Oslo indicated readiness in sports but political posturing looms. The 14th Olympiad is expected to be the greatest in history with or without Russia.
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First Kit Game at Falls Great Falls
Electric city baseball fans will get their first look at the 1948 Great Falls Legion drumlers next Wednesday night when they tangle with the Helena nine at Legion Park.
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