Dodgers Open Three Game Series With Cardinals
New York June 14 pace sets for midseason pennant talk as the National League East clubs move west for the second swing through the league. The Brooklyn Dodgers open a three game set with the revived Louis Cardinals as Boston and the Phillies begin their western swing against Pittsburgh and Chicago. The Giants visit Crosley Field for three with Cincinnati.
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Major League Night Showdowns Across Leagues
The schedule tees up eight interleague games with stars Starr Hoeckner and Fowler slated for night games. The Yankees host Chicago in a four game series as Detroit visits Philadelphia while Cleveland travels to Boston and St. Louis meets Washington. The American League wins both Monday benefit exhibitions in the Sandlot program.
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Begin Match Play In Women's Golf
In Columbus Ohio on June 14 1919 the women's intercollegiate golf tournament shifts to match play as players advance. Local competitors await the next rounds and the field narrows toward the finals.
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Texas Tech Star Signs With Rams
Los Angeles Rams announce signing of halfback Sharles Rocket Reynolds for the 1949 season. Reynolds starred for Texas Tech in college football.
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Rocket) Reynolds
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Charles Figures Youth Is Edge Over Walcott
In Morence Illinois June 14 Ezzard Charles the 27 year old Cincinnati contender says he would rather have youth on his side than a weight edge. He will give up weight to Jersey Joe Walcott the 35 year old Camden New Jersey veteran for the NBA heavyweight title clash June 22 at Chicago Comiskey Park. Charles plans to fight at about 180 pounds to Walcott’s 195. Walcott still must shed about eight pounds as training advances. Publicity director Harry Mendel reports more than 150000 dollars in advance sales for the bout.
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Rogers Takes Over As Ortiz Manager
Lewiston Maine June 14 Johnny Rogers said he is taking over management of Manuel Ortiz world bantamweight champion Rogers succeeds Tommy Farmer of Los Angeles both men were comanagers earlier and Rogers sold his share years ago Ortiz boats are being prepared for England France and Italy
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Indians Trade Earl Averill for Eisenstat and Cash Ten Years On
Ten years ago the Cleveland Indians sent outfielder Earl Averill to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for pitcher Harry Eisenstat and cash. The trade altered both teams' pitching depth and offensive alignments, with Averill becoming a Tigers regular and Eisenstat contributing to Cleveland in subsequent seasons.
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48 PCL Heroes Obscure Today
The Pacific Coast League sees a shakeup as 1948 second raters move into top standings. Oakland Oaks and San Francisco Seals drop from first division while Hollywood Seattle and San Diego vie for leading positions. Padres and Stars trade blows in a tight race with Seattle narrowing the gap.
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Westrum Recalled By New York Team
New York Giants recall Wes Westrum, a hard hitting catcher from Jersey City of the International League, expanding the Giants catching staff after Walker Cooper was sent to Cincinnati.
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Notable college golf and baseball results with Hall of Fame honors
Barbara Canine of Western Michigan earned medalist honors at a National Intercollegiate event in Boston. Baseball trades sent Sam Mele and Walt Mactarena to New York and Washington, while Walker Cooper moved to the Reds and Ray Mueller to the Giants. St John’s Brooklyn won the eastern NCAA baseball title. Notre Dame topped Western Michigan in NCAA district play. Five Hall of Fame inductees named Mordecai Brown, Kid Nichols, Herb Pennock, Gehringer and Pie Traynor. Aqueduct opened with Three Rings winning the Queens County Handicap. Delawares Blue Border won at Dover. Davis Cup sees France edge Czechoslovakia. Sweden ties Yugoslavia. NFL’s New York Bulldogs acquire Bobby Layne.
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Kid) Nichols
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Pie) Traynor
Notre Dame Faces Tilden Tech Prominence This Fall
South Bend report notes Chicago Tilden Tech will be featured in Notre Dame football this fall. Bill Gay, a key player from last year's 14 14 tie with Southern California, is expected to contribute prominently.
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