DiMaggio Flubs Play Then Delivers Winning Hit
Joe DiMaggio, famed center fielder for the New York Yankees, misplayed a ball in the eighth inning allowing a Tigers run, nearly denting his smooth reputation. The Yankees rallied to win 5-4 on a ninth inning hit by DiMaggio’s bat, preserving their lead in the standings. Ed Lopat pitched well for the victory as the Yankees stayed atop the league.
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Longhorn Club banquet to feature Texas figures
Grope Cherry will be up next Monday night from Lubbock Ed Price who replaced him as head coach at Texas will speak at the Longhorn Club banquet Eck Curtis backfield mentor and Jack Crain executive secretary of the Longhorn Clubs of the state also will be on the program The affair will be held at the Herring Hotel Reservations may be made by calling 3 1434 Cost will be 175 per plate os Warren Hasse Pampa scribe comments: Got a message from grandpa Patt Powell saying his paper is going to award a trophy to the all around sport champion of District 1 AAAA for the 1951 52 school year It will be an annual award The award will be made on a basis of total points acquired by the seven member clubs seven points for first place in a sport six for second etc The Sandies better be strong in swimming wrestling archery ping pong and checkers cause it doesn t appear they ll do any good in football or basketball Brooklyn Dodgers won t be any good in the World Series
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Tam O'Shanter Starts Today
Chicago hosts the Tam O'Shanter golf jamboree with Lloyd Manorum under police protection after a life threat. Qualifying rounds begin for the women's open and men's amateur divisions of the All-American three ply tourney. Promoter May adds exempt players. pro field reaches 83 chasing $15,000 in prizes.
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Promoter adds Lopez and Overhuls to sudden death bout lineup
Japanese Mexican grappler George Lopez and ex Sandie footballer George Overhuls join promoter Cory Detton's Thursday night Sports Arena sudden death tournament. The six entrants include Frankie Hill Murdock, Dory Funk, Bob Cummings and Ray Clements. The winner faces Georgeous George Aug. 16 in Amarillo Stadium for charity proceeds. Lopez and Overhuls drew a previous fall apiece with each other.
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Fruit dealer accused in NCAA final fix plot
Brooklyn man Jack Rubinstein is charged with conspiring to bribe Bradley All America Gene Melchiorre to throw the NCAA final against CCNY at Madison Square Garden. The probe ties Toledo and Bradley games to a broader fixing scheme. several players and associates are involved, with multiple arrests and potential indictments planned.
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Baseball Journey and Durocher Saga in Memoir Excerpt
The piece reviews Arthur Mann’s excerpted notes on Leo Durocher, Rickey, Chandler, and McPhail in a larger history of baseball and its colorful characters. It parallels Pegler’s gossip with Rickey’s defense, recalls a 1922 Boston episode, and hints at ongoing coverage of the Durocher controversy with tomorrow’s installment.
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Pelicans Reach YMCA Finals After 5-3 Win
The East Side Pelicans defeated Bivins Vols 5-3 to reach the YMCA junior baseball finals in the Southern League at Osage Diamond No. 2. They will face the winner of Forest Hills Giants and Bivin Cardinals in a two out of three series starting Wednesday at Gold Sox Park. The Giants and Cardinals tied 7-7 in a later game, with a replay needed after darkness halted play.
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Gals Doubles Title Decided at Ellwood Park
Imogene Wagner and Carmen McGee won the City Closed Tennis Tournament doubles title at Ellwood Park last night defeating Susan Sanford and Elise Chisolm 6 3, 8 6. Other divisions play today at the Ellwood courts.
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Russia's 1950 chemical output exceeds plan by five percent
Russia reported its chemical production in 1950 at five percent above the planned level. The announcement highlights higher than expected output in the sector, reflecting efficiency gains or stronger demand during the year.
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