Pro tennis charts a future without court tours
New York reports Welby Van Horn argues for a compact pro schedule with 3 to 4 yearly events and lasting prize money to sustain players. He envisions exhibitions and regional tournaments to boost pros and lure strong amateurs, while a world pro championship remains speculative. The USTA shows little interest in mixing amateurs with pros.
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New Orleans Boxing Night Tests Bernard Docusen
Bernard Docusen an 18 year old New Orleans lightweight faces Phil Terranova in an eight round bout tonight Terranova a former featherweight champion has lost only once in 24 pro fights Docusen earned advancement by beating Jimmy Hatcher Lulu Costantino and Sammy Par in earlier bouts
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Lou Nova Mauriello Fight At Fenway Park Tonight
Lou Nova seeks a comeback win over Jamie Mauriello at Fenway Park to avenge a prior six round knockout. The California boxer and New York idol clash in a 10 round bout with Boston betting Mauriello as a 2-1 favorite amid expectations of a hard slugfest.
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Mark Clark to lead occupation forces in Austria
Rome June 25 AP Gen Mark W Clark has been chosen to command United States occupation forces in the American zone in Austria and may move Allied units into Vienna within three weeks. Arcadia Calif June 25 AP Surprise winner over Busher in the Santa Anita Derby Bymeabond will go east to seek more three year old stakes.
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Americus salute to Lt. Jimmy Luck for Silver Star
Americus Georgia June 25 Lt. Jimmy Luck a Georgia Tech football star from 1942 to 1948 has been awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He helped locate enemy gun emplacements on patrol shortly before a breakthrough. He is attached to the 410th Infantry and overseas since October 1944. He also wears the Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters after being wounded four times.
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Three Cornered Southern Race Heats Up
Atlanta Chattanooga and New Orleans split weekend games in the Southern Association standings. The Crackers beat Nashville twice 7-1 and 6-1 to stay one game ahead of Lookouts and Pets, who battle for second. Chattanooga exploded with 12-4 and 15-9 wins over Birmingham, while New Orleans rode pitching from Jesse Danna and Lloyd Lanner to beat Little Rock 2-1 and 4-1.
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Newhouser Seeks 30th Win in Major League Tilt
Hal Newhouser of the Detroit Tigers eyes the majors first 30-game victory in 11 years as the Tigers split a doubleheader with the St. Louis Browns, aided by Dizzy Trout in the nightcap and a home run by Mark Christman. The Yankees sweep Philadelphia to tighten the chase, while Dodgers, Cardinals, and Cubs also post wins in a crowded pennant race.
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Mixed racing and sports notes from nationwide events
A crowded June update from New York to Chicago covers overdue race results and notable sports figures. Highlights include Dempsey's 50th birthday, Santa Anita handicap prospects, baseball player moves, and boxing bouts shaping upcoming meets and seasons.
Memphıs Chicks Split Doubleheader With Bears
Memphis Chicks won the opener 3-0 behind lefthander Talmadge Abernathy. In the nightcap the Bears rallied for a 10 run win as Ted Mueller belted a sixth inning home run.
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