The Ottawa Journal from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • Page 19

THE OTTAWA JOURNAL 19 Leg Cramps ennis i i TUESDAY, JUNE Force Kovacs to Default Pro tie 'Didn't Want to Win This Way' Says New Champion Segura CLEVELAND. June IS. W) (Pancho) Segura of Ecuador won the national pro feastonsl tennis championship last nlfht by default when leg cramp iorced Frank Kovaci of Calif to quit in in fourth Bet Segura held a 2-1 advantage in aets and the gamei of the fourth aet were tied at 4-all when the match was called off and Segura declared the winner. Pancho won the flnt aet 8-4, loat the aecohd 8-1 and overcame a 1-4 deficit to win the.third aet 8-6. Waa Underdog.

The tiny South American, first foreign player to win a United State net crown, entered the match a alight underdog to the aix-foot-two, 200-pound Kovacs, who had beaten Segura In three previou tournaments. Segura eliminated Jack Kramer of Los Angeles, 1948 pro king, in an upset yesterday. Kovacs reached the finals Saturday night by conquering defending champion Bobby Rlggs of Loa Angeles. 1. The 30-year-old Kovacs first showed signs of leg strain in the fourth game of the final set and ha was visibly wobbly when serving the ninth game.

Going after one of Pancho's sizzling two-fisted forehands, Kovacs fell to the ground. rr- 8 porting Gesture. Pancho called across the "net to Kovacs to take a rest, and big Frank seated himself on a chair from on of the boxes, ob- If S-. uJ PANCHO SEGtJBA. 'JJL vlously in considerable pain.

When he fell to the -ground again, he was helped from the court, and Umpire Ned Brown announced the default and the new champion. "I am very happy to be th the five-foo't-six, 140-pound Segura declared, "but I did not want to win this way." Later, in accepting the trophy, the raven-haired netter told 2,300 fans: In the "It make a little fella feel good to wear a big man down. Guess I must be in shape what you call the pink'." Segura, who will be 28 later I George Kell Leads American Bailers CHICAGO. June 13. Detroit's George Kell leada the American League, batting race with a .381 mark, with the erstwhile pace-setter, Cleveland's Larry Doby, down 33 points to a lourtn-spot Official figure computed through Sunday's games put six points during the last week, in front by a two-point margin over runner-up Walt Droppo of Boston, who has .378.

1 Other leaders are Hoot Even, Detroit, third ahead of Doby with Al Zarilla, Boston, Johnny Pesky, Boston. Dom DiMaggio, Boston, Ted Williams, Boston, Johnny Groth, Detroit, .332, and Phil Rlzzuto, New York, .330. Boston Red Sox continue their domination of specialized departments as well Baying five players among the 10 top batters. Williams, continuing to lead In homers with 18, has moved into the lead in runs with 95. Williams and his team-mate.

Vera Stephens, share the lead in runs batted in with 61 each. this month, entered the tournament with a No. 8 rating. He did not play in th national professional tournament last His singles victory earned the. Utile Ecuadorian 81.500.

After considerable delay, Kovacs decided to go ahead and play the doubles final. He teamed up with Welby Van Horn to defeat Segura and Frank Parker 1-6, 8-4. 8-4. II M1B See the beautifully new 1950 Plymouth now! It's packed with TALI'S and ready to prove itl Drive it and youH agree that feature for feature, dollar for dollar Plymouth is stiQ the greatest talvb of alll Yn may set Superb Chrysler, Plymouth esa.thi money-swmty forgo Trucks et Six Ottawa Golfers Compete! In Seigniory Club Tourney i SEIGNIORY CLUB; June 13. (Special) A field of 26 start out Wednesday in the first dsy'a play of the 18th annual Women's Invitation Golf Tournament.

Last year's winner, Mrs. J. C. "Whttelaw, Laval-siir-le-Lac, who has won the trophy seven times, is In Europe and will not be defending. The entry includes some strong players with 15 competitor from Montreal district, six from Ottawa, four from Quebec' and on from London, Ontario.

Eighteen holes of medal play will start Wednesday and the final round of 18 holes is scheduled for Thursday. The draw for Wednesday: 10.30 ajn. Mrs. G. Pyke, Whitlock, and Mrs.

J. Begin, Laval-up4e-Lac. 10.3S a.nL Mrs. W. H.

Smith, Rlvermead, and Mrs. J. P. E. CoUette, Seigniory.

10.40 a.m. Mrs. 8. Home, Islesmese, and Mrs. G.

R. Patterson, Roy ai- Quebec. 10.45 a.m. Mrs. G.

E. Hackney, Seigniory, and Mrs. J. A. McCabe, London 10.50 a jn.

Mrs. J. Cameron; Laval-sur-le-Lac, and Mrs. F. T.

Rea, Mount Bruno. 10.55 a.m. Mrs. R. N.

Bishop, Royal Ottawa, and Mrs. G. Daly, Mount Bruno. 11.00 a.m. Mrs.

J. A. Rogers, Royal Ottawa, and Mrs; J. Gallery, Royal 11.05 a.m. Mrs.

E. N. Rhodes, Royal Ottawa, and Miss N. Gar-neau. Royal Quebec.

11.10 ajn Mrs. H. K. Stev mm ens, Rlvermead, and Mrs, J. P.

A. Smyth, Seigniory. 11. IS a Mrs. R.

GUI. Royal Ottawa, and Mrs. M. Royer, Royal Quebec. s.m.--Mrs.

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Mc-Cathey, Kanawaki. Honor Junior Hockey Teani Th St Charles Junior City Hockey team was honored by its sponsors and management at a banquet held last night in St Charles Halt All members of the team were presented with rings adorned with the St Charles crest. Chairman of the banquet was August Vincent Among the guests were Gordon Lavergne, Mayor of Eastview, J. Gour, MP, Alderman Paquette, Hyman Bessln and George BotterelL Th guests all congratulated th team on its excellent showing in the league. Prospects for the coming season were considered extremely goad.

John Michael (Red) Corriden, New Chicago White Sox manager, formerly managed at Des Moines, Indianapolis snd Salisbury, NC. Joe Maxim. Considers Title Bout Against Ray Robinson CHICAGO, June Light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim would be interested In a title bout "With Ray Robin-eon, th ambitious welterweight champion, but for more than the 823,000 guarantee -offered yesterday. Maxim's manager, Jack Kearns, admitted he had received th offer from Ted Brenner, former match-maker for the International Boxing Club's St Nicholas Arena. "The ant would have to be moved up quite a bit more than 323,000 for a title said Kearns.

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Brenner said he was authorized to offer Maxim the 325,000 plus the privilege of 40 percent of the net gate. "Actually Maxim could get 'over 360,000 for that said Brenner. "It should do well 1 over 3200,000." OTTAWA BELFAST. Northern Ireland. June 13.

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