Lightning Kills Two Players In Baker Baseball Game
A lightning bolt struck a Baker Florida semi pro game killing third baseman Allen Joyner Jr aged 23 and shortstop Harry Moore 24. Second baseman Joe Taylor was critically burned and about 50 spectators suffered minor shocks as 300 plus spectators fled in panic.
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Rockland Wins Play-off Tilt In A R P League
Rockland nine clinched the opening game of the three game championship series in American Falls by defeating American Falls 8 to 1. Batteries were Chadbourne and Schmett for Rockland with Melbourne and DeVere for American Falls. The second game is set for Rockland next Sunday at 2 p m.
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Moscow Eliminated by Burley in Idaho Semi Pro Tourney
In the Idaho semi pro baseball tournament Moscow was eliminated by Burley with a 4 to 3 score on Thursday night. The affected team ends its run in the third round as Burley advances.
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Buck Hangs Up Hill Win No. 7 and Bees Sock Idaho Falls
Salt Lake Bees crushed Idaho Falls Russets 11 to 2 as Jack Rial won his third. Dick Sabatini collected three singles for Salt Lake while Bolana led Idaho Falls with two hits.
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Salt Lake
Lewandowski Drives Reds to 3 1 Victory over Ogden
In Ogden, Ted Lewandowski delivered a pivotal three bagger and two tallies to lift the Pocatello Reds to a 3 1 win over the host Reds. Hershal Hisle worked well until an eighth inning jam, while Bill Buck earned his seventh win with strong support as Ogden stranded nine hits.
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Snead Captures Open Title With Record 268
Sammy Snead shot 67 to win the western open gold championship at St. Paul, carding 268 for 72 holes to set a new tournament record. Dr. Cary Middlecoff finished second at 272, with Jimmy Demaret, Lloyd Mangrum, and Chick Harbert tied for third at 273.
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Memphis
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Ojai
Cal
Lloyd Mangrum
Chicago
Chick Harbert
Detroit
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Lexington
Weber Outpoints Freeman In Bangor Bout
Jackie Weber from Pawtucket Rhode Island defeated Howsie Freeman of Eagle Lake Maine in Bangor. The went the distance in a boxing match with Weber earning the decision.
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Talbert Beats Pancho Gonzales To Take Meadow Club Title
Billy Talbert of New York defeated Richard Pancho Gonzales of Los Angeles in a five set final at Southhampton to win the Meadow Club invitation tennis tournament 6-4 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-2. Talbert, 31, avenged a earlier indoor loss as Gonzales, 21, rallied to take sets two and three before Talbert tired him with energy saved for a strong fourth and decisive fifth.
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Billy Talbert
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Meadow Club
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Pancho) Gonzales
Los Angeles
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Fearless Fraley sulky with Dodgers and big names clash
In sports column the piece mocks Burt Shotten and Leo Durocher while noting Don Newcombe’s slump and Carl Furillo’s rest request. It covers Dodgers locker room tensions, Gus Lesnevich vs Ezzard Charles setup, Kiwi bird trivia, a joke on housing as Magacolide bees trouble troops, and Bobby Wakefield’s Brooklyn ascent amid big brother Dick Wakefield’s bonuses.
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Lewiston Wins Idaho Legion Championship In Thriller
Lewiston's American Legion team defeated Pocatello 4 to 3 to claim the Idaho state title and earn a spot in the regional playoffs in Portland next month. Tommy Flynn delivered late insurance as Lewiston broke out to a quick first inning lead against Raymond Lish.
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Californians Sweep Western Canada Tennis Meet
In Vancouver B C California stars dominated the western Canada championships with most trophies going to Pacific coast players. Fred Fisher of Seattle beat Jack Shoemaker of Los Angeles in a grueling senior men's match 6 2, 3 6, 6 3, 6 8, 6 2 after five sets under a scorching sun.
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Pacific Northwest
Fred Fisher
Seattle
Jack Shoemacker
Los Angeles
Satore
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Major League Scores From Detroit to Brooklyn Baseball
Summary of American and National League games with key pitchers, outs, and home runs across multiple matchups. Highlights include Detroit and Philadelphia performances, St. Louis vs Washington, Chicago vs New York, and Boston vs Pittsburgh with noted winning and losing pitchers and notable homers.
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Australia sweeps North American zone in Davis Cup finals
Australia clinched the zone with a 5–0 sweep over Mexico after victories by John Bromwich and Billy Sidwell, plus a doubles win, in Wilmington. Bromwich dominated Armando Vega, while Sidwell swept Miguel Reyes Varela 6-2 6-2 6-1 and 16-year-old Vega showed resilience early. The win earns Australia a final round against Italy.
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John Bromwich
Armando Vega
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Peterson Raidy Phillips And Begley Lead Golfers
The City Amateur Golf Tourney narrowed to four in each flight after Sundays play. Arnold Peterson beat Web Cox 2 and 1 in the championship match while Jack Phillips defeated Ray Sherwood 4 and 3. Semis set with Raidy and Begley advancing, other flights listed with pairings and deadlines.
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Detroit Lions Rookie Punter Holds Boxing Title
Detroit Lions rookie guard Dale Punter is noted as holding the Mountain States Conference heavyweight boxing title for four straight years at Utah State.
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Dale Punter
Detroit Lions
Utah State
Arizona Cardinals to wear red jerseys and gold pants
Arizona football squad announces uniforms featuring cardinal red jerseys with white numbers and arm stripes. Gold pants with a blue stripe and plastic gold helmets with a cardinal stripe complete the kit.
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Arizona
Australian Star Falls to Sedgman in Five Sets
Vega battled to five sets against Australian No. 1 Frank Sedgman but faltered with ten double faults on Sunday, sealing Sedgman’s narrow victory.
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Vega
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