Tigers Fans Turn on Leo Johnson Then Back His Comeback
In a season marked by harsh jeers Leo Johnson of the Tigers faced down critics after a slump. He rebounded with a .429 average in 380 plate appearances, lifting his season batting to over .250 and showcasing clutch fielding. Pitching notes reference Jay Olmsted Foytack and manager context as Detroit equips its hurlers for a late stretch.
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Rocky Graziano to Meet Bobby Claws in Return to Ring
Rocky Graziano returns to the ring in Wilmington Delaware facing Buffalos Bobby Claws in a 10 round bout at Ball Park. This marks his first comeback fight since June 1948 after suspensions by the NBA and New York State Athletic Commission were lifted.
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Baseball Standings Drift Through Erratic Box Scores
Moultrie Albany Valdosta Tallahassee and Waycross dot the latest Southern and Georgia Florida League results with scattered scores and daily standings. Listings include Braves and Savannah games, plus upcoming matchups across Cordele Albany Thomasville and Americus as teams jockey in tight races.
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Tigers win in 12th as Bears fall in Florida League clash
The Thomasville Tigers edged Waycross 4 3 in 12 innings while Albany Cardinals beat Moultrie 5 3 and Valdosta Dodgers defeated Tallahassee 9 2. Americus Phillies over Cordele Indians 6 4. Cards win despite three errors as Dodgers and Phillies post wins.
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Eaton's 12th inning homer lifts Tigers past Waycross Bears
Dick Eaton's 12th inning homer capped a 4-3 comeback win for Eaton's Tigers over the Waycross Bears. Paul Foytack struck out 15 in a strong start before relief, with Eaton delivering the decisive blast and Olmstead allowing nine, while Jay fanned six over relief.
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Tiger Averages Unofficial Summary of All Games so Far
The article compiles unofficial Tiger averages for all games to date, listing player statistics and team performance through the current season. Key figures include leading scorers and rebounders, with notes on consistency and recent form across multiple matchups.
Match Play Starts Today in Women's Western Open
In Oklahoma City on June 21 AP reports the Women's Western Open begins match play with Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg seeking to advance past a field of determined amateurs. About 27 amateurs qualified to challenge the pros as the tournament moves toward the pay-off rounds later in the week.
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Phillies overpower Indians with early offense and errors
The Phillies tallied 11 safeties and five Tribe errors, building an early lead to beat the Indians 5 to 1 after six innings. Dodgers also booted a pair as the game slipped away.
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Clemmons High Entered as Favorite in Prep Baseball Tourney
Clemmons high school of Salisbury North Carolina is viewed as the team to beat in the Southeastern high school basketball tournament opening at Cardinal Park in Johnson City Tennessee. The squad has a 32 game win streak and has claimed the North Carolina baseball title four times in six years with tough matches expected from eight other state champions including Science Hill Johnson City North High Nashville Washington and Lee St Xavier Woodlawn Corinth Andrew Jackson and Marist. The first game is set for 8 p.m. EST tonight.
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Kell Drives AL Hitting Lead With .353 Mark
George Kell of Detroit raised his batting average to .353 in the week, widening the lead to 30 points. Dom DiMaggio moved to .822 to take second place, while Joost tumbled to .313. Williams rose to .614 for third, with leaders also including Majeski Dillinger and others. Raschi strengthened his pitching lead at 11-1 and Trucks reached 82 strikeouts.
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Jackie Robinson Leads National League Battle at Midseason
New York June 21 AP reports Brooklyn star Jackie Robinson holds an 11 point edge in the race for the National League batting title as the first right handed hitter since 1942 to lead.
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Thomasville Triumph Over Waycross In Overtime Baseball Bout
Thomasville and Waycross faced a tense nine inning clash. Eaton led the offense with homers and RBIs while Olmstead dominated on the mound with nine strikeouts in eight innings. Restaino, Shiles, and Foytack contributed key hits as Thomasville edged Waycross 4 3 in final frames.
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Charles Walcott Bout Looks as an Even Fight for Title
Chicago June 21 AP for the first time since Joe Louis ruled the heavyweight division a true even contest for the title has formed in the Ezzard Charles Jersey Joe Walcott fight tomorrow night. Walcott 35 from Camden New Jersey and 27 year old Charles Cincinnati slugger appear evenly matched with odds near 6 5. Walcott’s backers note betting pressure may shift odds to even money. Charles’ youth is cited as his key edge while Walcott’s weight advantage 195 to Ezzy’s 180 is highlighted by supporters.
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White Sox Face Panama City at Stadium Tonight
Baseball action at 8 15 p m features the White Sox meeting Panama City Blue Sox at the Stadium. Ladies night offers all ladies 25 cent admission.
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Blakely Tops Bainbridge 13-5 In Lead Swing
Blakely moved to first place with a 13 to 5 win over idle Cuthbert as Bo Clifton hurled six hits and Calhoun County All Stars beat Donalsonville 6 to 4. Joe Clark homered for Blakely driving in two, Billie Currie connected in the seventh, and Lick Knowles hit his ninth as Donalsonville also piled up offense.
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