Browns and Senators Roll To Big Wins In Arizona Texas League
Globe-Miami Browns exploded for nine first inning runs and 13 more in the third to beat Tucson 22 to 6 as Pinky Vargas held centerfield in relief and Bill Donaghy worked the route. Phoenix Senators pounded Indios 13 to 7 at Juarez with 13 runs across two frames. Bisbee Douglas Miners shaded El Paso 5-0 at Bisbee behind Earl Chapple seven hit relief and two early runs.
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Baseball box scores and results with Miami and Juarez
Box scores show Miami defeating Globe with strong hitting led by Baich Willis and Caffery. Juarez defeats Phoenix 13 to 7 in El Paso. Ample pitching notes include Donaghey winning for Globe Miami and Young winning for Juarez. Attendance listed at 1,249 with multiple errors and double plays noted.
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Ada
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Herrera
Boxing Picks and Pundits Loom Over Louis Walcott Showdown
PRESS BOX surveys the Louis Walcott heavyweight clash with opinions from Bill Lucas and Skibo McKay. They favor Louis, note Walcott’s conditioning, and compare past fights. Industry figures like Bob Brickman predict seven rounds, while boxing lore ties Dempsey and Tunney to current fan sentiment. Sugar Ray Robinson ponders moving up, and California State Class C standings spotlight Bakersfield and Santa Barbara led by Lee Carey.
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Cleveland
Tucson
Walcott
Bob
Louis-Walcott
Louis
Brickman
Dempsey
Yanks End Tribe Lead as Cardl Edge Braves 1-0
The Yankees won 13 to 2 over the Indians, cutting Cleveland's AL lead to 2½ games. DiMaggio hit his fourth homer in three games, Reynolds pitched and drove in four, Stirnweiss homered, and Niarhos added three singles. Cardinals beat the Braves 1-0 in Boston, Branca won for Brooklyn, Sauer hit his 20th homer, and Detroit-Washington was rained out.
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George Stirnweiss
Connie Niarhos
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Boston
Ralph Branca
Brooklyn
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Pirates
Hank Sauer
Reds
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Cubs Nick Nicholson Fastest To 200 Home Runs?
Chicago on June 22 1940s era report notes Bill Nicholson of the Cubs led the chase toward joining the select 200 home run club with 186 homers at season start.
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Bill Nicholson
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Nicholson
Insulators Vets to Clash Tonight in City Semipro
The VFW nine meet the Hall Insulators at Randolph Park at 8 p m with a chance to tie for first. Southpaw Pete Pullen will start for the Insulators while Smith and Thad Campbell will pitch for the Vets. Insulators stand 4-0, Vets 3-1.
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Smith
Thad Campbell
Vets
Babe Hall
Pete Pullen
Richmond Course Wins PGA Championship Bid
The PGA awarded the 1949 championship to Richmond over Columbus Ohio with a $30,000 purse. The event will be played May 25 to 31 at Hermitage Country Club on a 6354 yard par 73 course to be lengthened. defending champion is Ben Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania.
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Professional Golfers Association of America Today
Hermitage Country Club
PGA
Tom C. Utterback
Hermitage Golf Committee
Columbus
Ohio
Ben Hogan
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Hermitage
Babe Zaharias Still Top Choice in Western Open
Chicago June 22 Thirty two women golfers began first round match play in the 19th annual Western Open with Babe Didrikson Zaharias favored to win. The Denver native, beneficiary of past titles, heads the field as a leading contender in the event.
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U.P
Babe Didrick
Zaharias
Denver
Dick Siepert
Philadelphia Athletics
University of Min
Stranahan Sets Sights On British Open Victory
Frank Stranahan sails to England after a chance meeting with Bobby Jones inspiring him to seek the British Open title to complement his British amateur crown. He vows discipline, recalls past swing changes, and expects sharper form at Muirfield under heavy practice and focus.
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U.P
Bobby Jones
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
England
Jones
Padres Close In Coast Race
SAN FRANCISCO June 22 The Padres seize a prime chance in the Pacific Coast League pennant chase facing the Hollywood Stars as the league pack tightens with San Francisco Seals Oakland Acorns Los Angeles and Seattle in close pursuit. The Padres rely on Jack Graham 33 homers 88 RBIs to spark a breakthrough while Hollywood counters with Lou Stringer Frank Kelleher and Gus Zernial. If San Diego wins the set it could tighten the battle atop the standings and lift them toward the leaders. Portland Beavers meet Sacramento Solons in a cellar clash as both linger off the pace.
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Padre
San Diego
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Los Angeles
Portland Beavers
Sacramento Solons
Beavers
Maxie Docusen Faces Stiff Challenge in Title Bout
In Los Angeles on June 22, lightweight Maxie Docusen meets Buddy Jacklich in a 10 round main event at the Olympic Auditorium. This marks their third meeting after two close prior bouts won by Docusen on split decision and a technical knockout. His big brother Bernard eyes a welterweight title shot in Chicago.
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Bernard
Chicago
Maxie Docusen
Buddy Jacklich
Duke
Olympic Auditorium
San Francisco
Louis Walcott Set for Yankee Stadium Title Showdown
Champion Joe Louis and challenger Jersey Joe Walcott entered a final pre bout lull ahead of their 15 round heavyweight title fight at Yankee Stadium. Louis predicts a quick finish while Walcott seeks a stunning upset as gate hopes and TV receipts loom over the event.
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Joe Walcott
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New York
Walcott
Left and right hand power hitters top NL home run list
New York report lists eleven players with over 200 NL homers. Six left handed sluggers Mel Ott Chuck Klein Johnny Mize Cy Williams Dolph Camilli Jim Bottom and five right handed sluggers Rogers Hornsby Hack Wilson Wally Berger Gabby Hartnett Joe Medwick.
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Mel Ott
Chuck Klein
Johnny Mize
Cy Williams
Dolph Camilli
Jim Bottom
Rogers Hornsby
Hack Wilson
Wally Berger
Gabby Hartnett
Joe Medwick
City Softball and Baseball Night Schedule
At 6 30 p m Cocio Estrada Flirts meet Rees in class B city softball at 22nd Street Park. At 8 p m VFW face Hall Inculators in semipro baseball at Randolph Park. At 8 p m Taveras play Playmor Arcade in class B city softball. At 9 30 p m El Centro Dons oppose 4105th Storage in class A city softball at 22nd Street Park.
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Robinson Fight Slated Monday in Chicago Weather Delays Bout
Champion Ray Sugar Robinson fights postponements as rain and weight issues push the bout with Bernard Docusen to next Monday at Comiskey Park. Robinson struggles to meet the 147 pound limit amid rising weights and extra guarantees. Illinois Athletic Commission weighs possible title vacating options.
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Ray “Sugar” Robinson
Bernard Docusen
New Orleans
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Harlem
Gainford
Illinois Athletic Commission
Commission
Otis Guigot
Cocusen
Sheldon Clark
Clark
Bill Abernathie to Wed at Ball Park
Tucson Cowboys pitcher Bill Abernathie, holding an 8 4 record, will marry a California girl at home plate at 8 p.m. Friday before the Arizona Texas league game with Bisbee Douglas. Joe Hanson, Cowboys secretary, announced all home games start at 8 15 p.m. from tomorrow night, with Sundays doubleheader at 6 30 p.m.
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Tucson
Patty Winner Reaches Wimbledon Third Round In Easy Victory
Budge Patty of Los Angeles opened Wimbledon action with a 6-1 6-1 6-1 win over France’s Robert Abdesselam, advancing to the third round as rain suspended remaining matches. Frankie Parker and Bob Falkenburg also won, while Gardnar Mulloy and Gianni Cucelli posted notable results in a day of damp, slick grass conditions. Doris Hart led American wins in women’s singles with a 4-6 6-0 6-1 triumph over Joy Gannon.
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Tony Mottram
Britain
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Denmark
Joseph Asboth
Hungary
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Norway
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Joy Gannon
Expect Record Of Mel Patton At Northwestern Meet
Chicago June 22 The University of Southern California dashman Mel Patton has a strong chance to set a world record at the Big Nine Pacific Coast meet at Northwestern Stadium. He previously clocked an unofficial 9.3 seconds in the 100 yards and could break records in the 220 and anchor the 440 relay. Don Anderson, runner up to Patton in the NCAA 100, is Coast’s leading hope. Frank Hill Northwestern coach notes the renovated Dyche stadium track boosts record chances for Olympic finals July 9-10.
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U.P
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Sharks Win Class C City Recreation Baseball Game
The Buxton-Smith Sharks defeated BBC 11 to 3 in five innings. Gilbert Reyna pitched three hit baseball with seven strikeouts. Carbajal and Pesquiera led the Sharks at the plate with a triple and a double respectively. Tom Scott allowed six hits for BBC.
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Little” Hayner
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League Leaders From Associated Press By League
American League leaders include Williams Boston .411 and 55 RBIs with DiMaggio New York 59 RBIs. Keltner Cleveland and Die Maggio lead homers. Slugging stars, Coan and Dil linger top steals and Lemon tops strikeouts. In the National League Musial St Louis leads in batting and RBI with Kiner Pittsburgh also strong in runs and homers. Branca and Peat pace strikeouts with solid pitching marks across the circuit.
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Sauer
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Chicago
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Stars Sauer tops Phillies with 20th homer and two RBIs
Hank Sauer drove in two runs with his 20th home run and a double to power the Cincinnati Reds to a 4 3 win over Philadelphia. Al Braziel outpitched Warren Spahn as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Boston Braves 1 0 in a left handed duel.
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Two Suspensions in City Softball Row
Ronny Anderson and Pat Anderson of the Arizona Painters in City Softball drew three week suspensions after a bench warning that led to a brawl with umpires. The Painters had a 7 0 game forfeited to the Southern Baptists for misconduct on the field.
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