Women Swim Stars Compete Wide World Ventures NEENAH
In Neenah Wisconsin Aug 11 the national women s AAU swimming championship pits defending champion Brenda Helser of Portland against rival Marilyn Salner of New York. Others expected to win include Helen Orlenkovich and Gloria Callen with strong entries from Portland and Indianapolis. Mary Ann Hansen joins Portland’s Cody kids relay lineup.
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Gloria Callen
Nyack
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Nancy Merks
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Betty Bemis
Indianapolis
Little Patty Aspinall
Cody Kids
Mary Ann Hansen
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Seeks Second Western Amateur Title
Mrs Russell Mann aims to win the Women's Western Amateur for the second straight year to reassure her sailor husband in Navy training. She tied the Sunset Ridge course record with a 77 in qualifying, leads 32 in the championship flight, and faces Betty Jane Harmerle in today’s first round as match play runs through Saturday. Marjorie Row favored over Shirley Johnson, while Betty Jameson expected to beat Rena Nelson.
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Rusgell Mann
San Diego
Sunset Ridge
Omaha
Betty Jane Harmerle
St Louis
Marjorie Row
Detroit
Michigan
Shirley and Johnson
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Tex
Rena Nelson
Standings Highlight in Major Leagues Reflect Mixed Team Marks
The American League leaders show Hart Williams of Boston with strong run totals and high plate appearances, while Gordon and Wright post solid numbers for their squads. In the National League, Reiser and Lombardi pace Brooklyn and Boston respectively, as Merick and Maicial contribute notable totals in a crowded standings page.
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Boston
Gordon
Wright
Chicago
Spence
Wash
Doerr
Reiser
Brooklyn
Lombardi
Merick
Tigers Will Call 12 Youngsters to Boost Tilt
The Detroit Tigers plan to call up 12 Texas League players to help finish in the American League first division. Regular shortstop Billy Hitchcock, 24, was called to Army duty and will report to Boca Raton, Florida. Players include Dick Wakefield and Walt Evers, with 10 others slated to report after the Texas League season and playoffs.
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Army Reserve
Boca Raton
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Army Air Force Technical Command
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Walt Evers
Beaumont
Defenders and Challengers In Army Now
Australia's Davis Cup status in wartime is examined as players and staff serve in the armed forces. Harry Hopman leads a party visiting the cup kept in an air conditioned vault, while Brighter prospects hinge on American coaching and wartime absences.
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AOME
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Hopman
United States
America
Eleanor Mary Hall
Norman FE. Brookes
John Bromwich
Adrian Quist
Jack Crawford
Melbourne Herald
Melborne
Vivian McGrath
Colin Long
Len Schwartz
Gar Moon
Lionel Brodie
Jim Gilchrist
Schroeder Leads Field in Newport Tennis at Newport Casino
Ted Schroeder of Los Angeles tops the Newport Casino championships field as the second day begins in Newport. He beat Ensign Walter Merseole of New York 7-5 6-4, while Seymour Greenberg of Chicago defeated George Ball of El Paso 6-2 8-6 6-4.
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Ted Schroeder
Los Angeles
Schroeder
Ensign Walter Merserole
New York
Seymour Greenberg
Chicago
George Ball
el Paso
Tex
Junior Golf Qualifying Extended Through Today
Weather delays forced extension of the City Junior Golf qualifying at Ross Rogers Muny. Pro Gene Root notes remaining scores must be posted tonight and match play starts tomorrow. In the stats, Wakefield Beaumont leads in runs and hits with multiple players from Fort Worth and Tulsa posting notable totals.
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Winson
Fort Worth
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York
Shreveport
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Houston
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Evers
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Tulsa
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Grand American Trapshooting Heads to Miami Valley
In Vandalia Ohio Aug 24 to 28 the 43rd Grand American Championships draw top shooters to a 200-target Grand American Handicap with a $10,000 purse. Participation traces a long history of entry counts and notable champions as the event expands from 100 to 200 targets.
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Vandalia
Miami Valley
Loring
Sox Seek To Chop Down Yanks Lead
The Red Sox travel to Yankee Stadium for a three game set amid a tight AL race. Boston clings to second place by a percentage point as New York expands its lead with help from Washington and Chicago wins. Multiple NL results reshape standings including Dodgers gain on Cardinals and Pirates playoff push.
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Yankees
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Five Squirrels Shot By Elkhart Nightwatchman
Nightwatchman Adam Kreider on Indiana opening day of squirrel season fired five shots and killed five squirrels near the plant he protects. His sharpsheeting performance serves as a warning to potential marauders.
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Adam Kreider
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All-Stars To Take to Air Against Bears
Charles Chamberlain reports on the College All-Star squad built from 33 universities for the air attack against the NFL Chicago Bears. QB candidates include Jack Jacobs of Oklahoma and Jack Graf of Ohio State, with backs Steve Juzwik, Bruce Smith, Dick Erdlitz, Bill Dudley, and Bob Westfall among the starters or key reserves. The lineup was chosen by nationwide popularity polls, ensuring star power from major programs.
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Jack Jacobs
Oklahoma U
Jacob
Chicago Bears
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Ohio State
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Notre Dame
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Minnesota
Dick Erdlitz
Northwestern
Bill Dudley
Virginia
Bob Westfall
Michigan
Girls Softball Tournament Opens in Mercedes and Harlingen
Four games kick off the Amateur Softball Association Texas girls tournament tonight at Mercedes and Harlingen Fields. Harlingen hosts Ia Feria versus Stephenville and Dallas Greenan Cakes against San Antonio. Mercedes hosts Brownsville vs Corpus Christi and Dallas Metzger Dairy Maids vs Georgetown. Defending champion Rickey nine and the Victory Girls of Houston meet in tomorrow’s opener.
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ACC Junior Boys Tennis Play Begins at Amarillo Club
The Amarillo Country Club hosts the annual junior event with singles and doubles matches starting this week. Names include Rudy Bauman Sam Attebury Billie Morris Bobby Bauman John Maynard Dick Wiggins Archie Kautz Wales Madden and others. Prizes are War Bonds and Stamps.
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