Louis Moves Faster Ahead of Walcott Title Defense
Joe Louis, weighing 215 pounds, showed faster movement in a six hitter exhibition, though still tagged by a right hand. With his title defense against Jersey Joe Walcott a week away, Louis discussed retirement possibilities and preferred opponents while awaiting the New York commission exam and a crowd of about 600 looked on.
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Juarez Indios reach near top in Arizona-Texas league race
Juarez Indios, one game behind leaders Tucson Cowboys, edged Globe-Miami Brownies 8-4 in ten innings. Bisbee-Douglas Javelinas upset Tucson 6-2 as Bill Dudley limited his former mates to four hits. Semipro action also saw Davis-Monthan Mustangs beat Porter’s Wildcats 8-3. Tonight Tucson visits Douglas Globe-Miami hosts Juarez and Phoenix meets El Paso Texans.
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Cowboys eye more help as pitching and hitting slumps loom
The Tucson Cowboys seek a winning pitcher and added infielders to boost the offense in the Arizona-Texas league. Jack Carmichael and Bill Abernathie are highlighted as top arms, while Brownie Lopez contemplates a fireman role despite age and injury pressures. A spring Arizona training note contrasts Indians and Giants pacing the senior circuit.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Faces Young Contender In Bout
Advance notes indicate welterweight champion Ray Sugar Robinson may face a tough evening against 21 year old Bernie Docusen who has 48 wins in 50 pro fights. The champ has been beaten only once in 88 bouts but still earns a nod from this corner.
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Wimbledon Draw Sets Monday Start For Championships
Top seed Frankie Parker of Los Angeles faces D C Coombe of New Zealand in the Wimbledon draw with Parker in the same quarter as doubles partner Bob Falkenburg. Others include Jack Bromwich vs Budge Patty, Gardnar Mulloy vs Alejo Russell, Tom Brown vs D W Butler, and unseeded entries Franjo Puncec and Robert Abdesselam. Women’s seeds place Mrs Osborne Dupont atop the upper half with Doris Hart, while Louise Brough Patricia Todd and Shirley Fry head the lower half as Joy Gannon looms in Hart’s path in the first round.
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Thunderbirds Rally To Beat Buckeye 7 6 In Phoenix
The Phoenix aviation Thunderbirds overcame a late deficit to defeat the Buckeye Merchants 7 to 6. Two hits and two walks in the ninth sparked the comeback after a fifth inning barrage of errors gave Buckeye a two run lead they held until the final frame.
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Raschi Emerges as Yankees No 1 Pitcher in Title Run
Vic Raschi, the Yankees’ new top pitcher, has halted rival win streaks and Yankee slumps alike as he rises to the role during a dominant season. His journey from Portland to the majors included military service, college ball, and a family story of adversity, culminating in a pivotal World Series showing and praise from manager Bucky Harris.
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Hogan Leading Chicago Victory golf tourney race
Mangrum favored to seize the lead from Ben Hogan in the $15,000 Chicago Victory opening at Midlothian Country Club. Hogan would gain $4,000 on the season with a win, while Billy Demaret and Bobby Locke follow in earnings. Pro-am prizes and veteran hospital facilities funding accompany the event.
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Besse Extends Coast Hurlers Lead With Ninth Win
San Francisco June 18 WP Herman Besse of Seattle added another victory to his season, bringing his record to nine wins and one loss as Pacific Coast League mound leader. Red Lynn of Los Angeles holds 11 wins but has three defeats, while Besse also tops with 61 strikeouts.
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William O. McGee
Red Lynn
Los Angeles
Mississippi Track Selects Three Sprint Halfbacks
Three football halfbacks Dixie Howell Will Glover and Bobby Hemphill join the Mississippi track squad to handle sprint duties. The trio will compete in upcoming events and contribute to team speed on the track.
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Newhouser Shines In Night Debut Beats A's 4-1
Hal Newhouser blanked the Philadelphia Athletics for a two-hitter and extended his consecutive win streak to seven as the Detroit Tigers celebrated the first night game in Detroit with a 4-1 victory. Dick Wakefield homered, Pat Mullin added his ninth, and Hoot Evers drove in two runs.
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Polynesian Wins 55th Preakness at Pimlico
Three years ago Polynesian won the 55th Preakness at Pimlico with Hoop Jr. finishing second after a 12-1 performance.
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Navy Huskies Ready For World Series Rowing Meet
Navy's defending champions prepared in Poughkeepsie for final drills ahead of Tuesday's regatta world series of rowing. Eleven college shells were slated, with Washington's undefeated Huskies drawing most attention during workouts led by coach Al Aldrichson. Three members from Washington's freshman crew joined the varsity during today's practice.
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Stars Shine as Musial Leads Cardinals Past Phillies 2-1
Stan Musial went four for four and scored the deciding run in the Cardinals 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Fritz Ostermueller allowed only three singles to blank the New York Giants 2-0.
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Tucson Teams Clash in Evening Doubleheader at Randolph Park
At Randolph baseball park the first game features Tucson against Douglas followed by Tucson versus Bisbee. Softball schedule at 22nd Street Park includes Sav On Furniture versus Bluejackets in class B, then Eagles against Elks in class A, followed by Sino Americans versus Reserves in class B.
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Elks and Eagles Open City Softball Clash Tonight
Class A play resumes at 8 p.m. at 22nd Street Park with the Elks led by Sam Leno facing Johnny Padelford and the Eagles. The Elks seek a seventh win in 10 games while the Eagles aim for a 5–5 mark. Also noted were Class B results and a Girls league game.
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New Stadium For Jacks This Fall
Flagstaff June 16 The new stadium at Arizona State College Flagstaff will be ready for the football season next fall 85 percent complete says Walter Runke superintendent of buildings. Final work includes press box rest rooms fencing and some painting. Lighting poles installed. The science building cost 350 000 dollars should be ready for occupancy in the fall.
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Guldahl Wins Western Open for Third Straight
Ralph Guldahl captured his third consecutive Western Open title in St. Louis finishing ten years ago.
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Grace Lenczyk Heads Strong Field In College Golf
In Columbus on June 16 Grace Lenczyk of Stetson and Curtis Cup fame advanced in the fourth annual women's collegiate golf tournament. Lenczyk defeated Marilyn Herpel 6 and 5 as quarterfinal pairings took shape, while Alice O'Neal beat the reigning titlist two and one. Other results included Barbara Canine and Rosann Shaffer advancing to face Marilyn Smith and Corrine Major respectively.
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League Leaders AMERICAN LEAGUE and NATIONAL LEAGUE summary
League leaders span hitting and pitching across two leagues. Williams Boston tops runs batted in with 55, DiMaggio New York leads in runs, Keltner Cleveland hits 14 home runs, Musial St Louis dominates several categories, and Raschi New York leads American League pitching with 7 wins and 1 7/8 ERA.
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Canadian army refuses Johnny Greco in New York confrontation
Five years ago the Canadian army refused Johnny Greco per mission to fight Bob Montgomery in New York, a clash that framed local military records and sported notable cross border rivalry.
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Segura and Kovacs Open Quarterfinals in Pro Tennis
Francisco Segura and Frank Kovacs reached the quarterfinals of the national pro tennis tour in New York. Budge crushed Adler 7 0 6 0 6 1 to set up a match with Dinny Pails, while Kovacs and Welby Van Horn advanced with a default win in doubles as Riggs and Budge dominated Doyle and Blauer.
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Gophers Win Class C City Recreation Baseball Clash
The Gophers beat the Cubs 6 1 in a five inning class C contest at Eagle field aided by fielding errors. Henry Ybarra and H Daily each fanned nine while allowing two hits. At Himmel park the Lions blanked the Eagles no hit no run by Tom Tellers pitched no run.
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