Richmond pitcher Ketchie credits coach for no hitter
Ed Ketchie, a Richmond Spider sophomore, credited coach Mac Pitt for guiding his no hitter against Randolph-Macon. Ketchie praised Pitt’s instruction, control focus, and work ethic as key to his performance. The Spiders won 5-0, with Maryland beating Washington and Lee 7-5 in 11 innings and other local results noted.
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Ed Ketchie
Richmond
de Ketchie
Pitt
Randolph-Macon
Ketchie
University of Richmond
Thomas Jeferson High
Cagy Mac Pitt
Spider
Spiders
Fisewhere
Maryland
Washington and Lee
Hampden- Sydney
Virginia Tech
Quantico
Briigewater
Lynchburg
Emory and Henry
Bridgewater
Catholic University
Maxim Chafes at Sugar Ray Bout Sign in Yankee Stadium
Joey Maxim waits in New York for Sugar Ray Robinson to sign for a 15 round title fight at Yankee Stadium on June 23. Robinson admits no knockout hope against the heavier champion, expects a fast battle, and manager George Gainford places 20000 in escrow to guarantee a return bout if Maxim loses.
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New York
Joey Maxim
New York State Athletic Commission
Sugar Ray Robinson
Yankee Stadium
Maxie
Robinson
Joey
Jake LaMotta
George Gainford
Sugar Ray
Garantee Maxim
Ballerinas Win Tax Cut From 100 Percent Levy
Japanese ballerinas led protests inside the diet corridors to strike down a 100 percent entertainment tax. They argued the tax unfairly likened ballet to striptease. customers shifted to strip venues while ballet attendance fell. Parliament reduced ballet tax to 40 percent, but opera singers remained taxed fully.
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Tokyo
Japan
Sullivan's Defenses Under Queensberry Rules
John L. Sullivan defended his title only once under the Marquess of Queensberry rule system, facing James J. Corbett on September 7, 1892, with Corbett prevailing to win the title. Sullivan was the last bare knuckle champion, having held the world heavyweight title under London Prize Ring rules.
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John L. Sullivan
Marquess of Queensberry
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Sullivan
Forecaster Revises Order Of Finish In American Loop
New York sport writer Gayle Talbot revises the early American League order of finish. Washington moves up to fifth with Busby Jensen Wilson and Shea. Browns drop to sixth, White Sox to seventh. Yankees stay second. Red Sox rise to third. Tigers projected fourth with a note to recheck in a month.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Cleveland Indians
Larry Doby
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Jim Busby
Jackie Jensen
Archie Wilson
Frank
Spec) Shea
Bucky Harris
Jimp
Senators
St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
Browns
Jim Rivera
Ned Garver
Rogers Hornsby
Rivera
Garver
White Sox
Bobbysox
Deterit
Tigers
Red Rolfe
Indians Sweep Yankees End Jinx In New York Series
The Indians swept the Yankees three straight at Yankee Stadium for the first time since 1947, winning 12-5 as Ray Boone powered the attack with a three run homer. Bob Feller earned the win with support from Bob Lemon, while Archie Wilson led the league with a .481 average.
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Indians
Yankees
Cleveland
Yankee Stadium
Bud
New York Yankees
Vic Raschi
Eddie Lopat
Raschi
Lopathis
Tribe
Ray Boone
Boone
Bob Feller
Feller
Bob Lemon
Yanks
Lemon
Gene Wooding
Wilson
Archie Wilson
Washington
Noren
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Boston
Saul Rogovin
Ed Stewart
Ray Scarborough
Dave Koslo
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Giants
Willard Marshall
Boston Braves
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Funeral services for Mrs Garver held in White Post church
Funeral services for Mrs Itta Sara Garver who died Wednesday at her Clarke County home were held at 3 oclock this afternoon at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church White Post. Burial followed in the churchyard. Pallbearers included Warren Eddy Lyle Grim John Birmingham Charles F Wisecarver Lawrence Russell Jr and John Yowell.
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Itta Sara Garver
Clarke County
Meade Memorial Episcopal Church
White Post
Warren Eddy Lyle Grim
John Birmingham
Charles F Wisecarver
Lawrence Russell, Jr
John Yowell
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Winchester
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Detroit
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Ict
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Hill’s Hill
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Preen
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