Sugar Ray Robinson Fading in Heat as Maxim Wins
In New York at Yankee Stadium Sugar Ray Robinson's brilliant career neared its end after a 14th round technical knockout loss to Joey Maxim. Crowds of 47 983 watched the brutal bout with 421 696 gross, as Robinson faded from heat and weight disadvantages amid exhaustion and a rare KO in his 137 fight run.
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Women in baseball sparks debate in Harrisburg
The Harrisburg Senators refused a contract for 24 year old Eleanor Engle citing publicity concerns. Supporters argue women can fill baseball roles and note possible jobs from umpire to relief pitcher, while Merchants Night aims to boost attendance ahead of July 1 events.
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Box Score Summary of Valdosta vs. Thomasville
Valdosta 6 125 410 002 30x 10.18 8 RBI: Walker Dannison 2 Edelstein Giordano Caro Yan Eames Lucchesi Burcham Schaive 2 Green Schaive 2 2B: Eames Schaive Green. DP: Alter Angelone Edelstein Eames Schaive Levee Thomasville details unclear from OCR.
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Slugfests Mark Jr Loop Tilts In YMCA Junior League
In a high scoring Junior League game Park defeated Fletcherville 20-16 as Tucker Creech and Wilsom homered for Fletcherville. Beale led Park with five hits in six at bats, Fleming went 5 for 7, Reeves was the winning pitcher and Tucker took the loss.
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Wimbledon Men’s Singles Full Schedule Sets Up Two-Week Battle
Wimbledon in England features 16 third round matches with ten Americans among the contenders. Defending champion Dick Savitt of Orange, New Jersey, faces Harry Likas of San Francisco with Savitt holding the edge. Unseeded Americans Gene Garrett and Mrs Baba Madden fevé exit as Ulrich and local players impress with power serves and drives.
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Mid-day seasonal mark arrives in Southern Saturday
The Associated Press reports the mid-way mark of the Southern Association season lands Saturday a week early amid ideal weather. Mobile rose to first by defeating Birmingham 6-2 as New Orleans, Mobile, Chattanooga and Atlanta each led at various times this season. Memphis holds .405 in eighth. Nashville beat Little Rock twice, 7-3 and 2-1, while Atlanta handed New Orleans a 16-5 loss. Mike Lemish pitched Mobile’s win to jump ahead of New Orleans.
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Chuck Davey Seeks World Welterweight Title After Victory
Chuck Davey the Michigan State College graduate boxer defeated Chico Vejar for the second time at Olympia Stadium in Detroit. The 147 pound fighter floored Vejar four times in their first bout and stopped him at 1:58 of the fifth round last night before 1341 fans, setting sights on a world welterweight title.
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Lucchesi's 11th Inning Hit Wins Opener for McLemore
Frank Lucchesi delivered an 11th inning double to lift the Thomasville Tomcats to a 5-4 win over Valdosta in the first game, as Romero’s late defense and McLemore’s pitching secured his 11th victory.
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Thomasville
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Dodgers
Roy McLemore
Cordele Athletics
Jim Carpenter
Denison
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Tom Burcham
Turnesa First Victory Was Hardest
Louisville report on Jim Turnesa's PGA Championship win over Chick Harbert. Turnesa, the first major title for a Turnesa in golf, battled back from an early deficit, clinching at the 36th hole after steadying his long irons and clutch pressure putts. Ted Kroll and Clarence Doser are noted semifinal foes.
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Chick Harbert
Big Springs
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Jimmy
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Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Sam Snead
Clarence Doser
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AL Dark of Giants Heads Toward NL Shortstop Spot
Al Dark of the New York Giants advanced toward securing the starting National League shortstop position over Grant Hamner of the Philadelphia Phillies in the All Star baseball poll.
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New York Giants
Grant Hamner
Philadelphia
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Georgia Florida League standings and results summary
Baseball standings show Brunswick Waycross Valdosta Thomasville and others with records and percentages. Yesterday's results include Albany 3 Waycross 1 Brunswick 8 Moultrie 3 Thomasville 5 10 Valdosta 4 6 Tifton 9 Cordele 0. Today's schedule lists Thomasville Cordele Albany Moultrie Brunswick Valdosta Tifton Waycross.
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Georgia-Florida League
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Waycross
Valdosta
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Statesboro climbs in Georgia State League standings
Statesboro moved up in the Georgia State League after a 1-0 win over Jesup as Bo Hagan took the loss for Jesup and Bo Snider, ex Augusta manager, collected three hits for Statesboro. Pete Caudle and Bob Reid homered. Eastman beat Douglas 4-2 and 5-3 while Vidalia routed Dublin 19-1 with Bill Collins, Tony Bettinischi contributing homers and doubles.
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Craters Slip By Allen Electrics In YMCA Softball
The Craters defeated Allen Electrics 11 to 10 to edge a scare in the top ranks. Times Enterprise beat Lions Club 13 to 6 in the other league game.
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Top golfers enter South eastern Amateur in Columbus Ga
The South eastern Amateur opens with 168 entrants led by Harvie Ward and George Hamer. Notables include Arnold Blum Buck Flowers Sonny Swift Doug Sanders and Billy Blair among others. The 6517 yard course is fast after a dry week as 18 hole qualifiers determine the 32 man championship flight with Ward and Hamer exempt from tests.
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Press Thornton
Dothan
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Ee Wesley
Creenville
Billy Blair
Amercus
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Hamer
Montgomery Grays Push Back To Second In Sally League
The Montgomery Grays climbed to second in the South Atlantic standings after a doubleheader sweep of Charleston 4 2 and 3 2. Columbus and Macon dropped positions as Columbia beat first place Savannah and Macon fell 6 3.
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Senators Rally in 10 Inning Win over White Sox
Washington, buoyed by trades, climbed to fourth in the American League with a 9-6 10 inning victory over the Chicago White Sox. Jackie Jensen hit his 11th game of the streak, Tom Ferrick got the win, and Bob Nelman homered to seal the win in 100 degree heat.
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Columbia Stretches Lead With Eleven-Game Margin
Columbia pulls ahead by 11 games in the race as Jacksonville defeats Augusta 5-8. John Minarcin drives in the winning runs in both Gray victories, with Kirby Higbe and Roger Higgins credited as the winning pitchers. Augusta suffers an eighth straight loss. Tigers stumble as Charité Starrett walks and singles in a costly inning. Sarrington earns his 11th win.
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Waycross Bears stumble as six-game skid hits hard
Waycross suffers a 31 to 0 defeat at Albany extending a six game losing streak after a five win stretch. Brunswick advances to second place behind Valdosta with 8 3 record as Mont Brunswick loses to Albany and Tifton edge Waycross in a doubleheader.
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Betsy Rawls Closing In On Golf Record
Betsy Rawls nears a record in womens golf as Philadelphia charity event organizers plan a 72 hole test through Sunday. Notables include Louise Suggd of Carrollton Georgia joining the field as a sponsor presence while the for pay entrants compete against amateurs.
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