Noisy Defeat For Nelsonville Eagles In HVL Tilt
Nelsonville Eagles committed nine errors and dropped a key Hocking Valley League game to Athens while scoring five to Ath ens seven. The piece notes potential rematch opportunities, post season talk, and scouts watching next Sunday’s games, with various coaching moves and upcoming clinics and ticket plans from colleges and towns.
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Willie Mosconi Reveals Secrets in New Pool Book
Chicago tribute notes Willie Mosconi the pocket billiards champion since 1941 unveils his method in a new Ziff Davis book. He argues center-ball stroke wins most shots and explains English, grip, stance and bridge, with diagrams on safety play and position. Mosconi lists records and highlights from 1941 to 1947 to prove his authority.
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Lisette Wins Sandusky Bay Regatta Around Kellys Island
Dr. Frank Dilataus of Dayton Ohio sails Lisette to victory in the 22nd annual Sandusky Bay regatta completing the course around Kellys Island yesterday.
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Yesterdays National League and American League Results
National League games featured St Louis reversing a 4 run deficit to beat New York 21 to 5 with strong hitting by Dickson and Wilber and solid relief by Poat Hartung and Trinkle. Cincinnati edged Boston 3 to 3 with Vander Meer on the mound. Chicago and Brooklyn produced tight 4 to 2 and 2 to 9 scores. American League saw Washington topple St Louis 7 to 5 in a late surge while Okrie and Mass pitched well for the visitors. Kansas City beat Toledo 7 to 6 while Minneapolis topped Columbus 8 to 5 and St Paul edged Indianapolis 6 to 4. Louisville beat Milwaukee 4 to 1.
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Tonight’s MLB Matchups Feature Night Games Across Cities
Schedule lists nine games all set for night action. Pitchers include Wehmeier or Peterson at Boston, Sain in Chicago Brooklyn, Munger in St. Louis New York, Leonard in Pittsburgh Philadelphia, Fowler or Scheib in Philadelphia Chicago, Kramer in Boston St Louis, Shea in New York Detroit, Wynn in Washington Cleveland. Numerous cities host late-night contests including Kansas City Toledo St Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Columbus Milwaukee and Louisville.
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Cardinals rout Giants in 21-5 slugfest after five pitcher relief
Del Wilber sparked St. Louis with a double and two singles driving in five as the Cardinals piled 21 runs on five pitchers to win over the New York Giants. Johnony Schmitz pitched 11 innings allowing nine hits to lift the Cubs to a 4-2 win over the Dodgers.
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Tam O'Shanter Meet On Air Broadcast Schedule
Coast-to-coast radio networks will cover the All-American and World Championship golf events at Tam O'Shanter Country Club August 3 to 8. ABC and Mutual will air clinics and finals with Harry Wismer announcing. Chicago stations will provide continuous updates via news broadcasts.
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Tribe Eyes Flag After 20 Years
The Indians maintain a strong lead in the standings as Indianapolis defeats St. Paul twice, 4 to 3 and 7 to 6, widening their margin to 10 games over Milwaukee. Louisville beats Milwaukee 4 to 1. St Paul sits 12 games back. Kansas City edges Toledo 7 to 6 in ten innings and Minneapolis tops Columbus 8 to 5.
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United States Water Polo Team Eliminated by Sweden
In Wembley, England, the United States water polo team was eliminated from the Olympic tournament as Sweden shut them out 7 to 0 in the second match.
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National League Teams Close In on Boston Braves
Major League baseball action tightens as the Giants Cardinals and Dodgers close the gap on the Boston Braves. Cards explode for 21 runs in a 21-5 rout of the Giants while Cubs beat the Dodgers 4-2 in 11 innings. Browns top Washington 7-5 in a late night AL game.
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Reds End SixGame Winless Streak Against Braves
Cincinnati Reds snapped a six game skid by defeating the first place Boston Braves 3 1. Johnny Vander Meer pitched eight strong innings allowing five hits. Ted Kluszewski and Virgil Stallcup delivered key doubles in the second inning, Litwhiler added a sixth inning double and Kluszewski drove in the final run. Frankie Baumholtz and Clyde Shoun helped secure the win as Vander Meer yielded the victory despite an ankle issue for Wyrostek. Boston scored in the seventh on a misplayed ball off Vander Meer.
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Boxing Roundup Sees Several Regional Winners
In Hollywood Harold Jones outpoints Del Cockayne in a 10 round bout. Louisville Jimmy Robinson stops Dave Marsh in 4 rounds. Tony Jankro outpoints Lou Valles in Long Beach over 8. The Alabama Kid knocks out Harry Lewis in Columbus in 7. Rocky Castellani out points Herbie Kronowitz in Wilkes Barre over 10.
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Comets Hold Berdines In Doubleheader Split
Sunnyside Comets and Berdines of Parkersburg split a Sunday twin bill at Apple Grove. The opener saw Ode Rice earn his fourth win with a four hitter as Sunnyside won 4 to 2. In the nightcap Park Stewart was tagged with a disputed home play call in the final inning as Berdines won 4 to 3. Next Sunday the Comets host the Elks Club of Huntington in a doubleheader. Friday they play in the USA Tournament in Huntington at 8 p.m.
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Glouster Legion Tops Middleport on late rally
Meigs Countians fall 8-2 as Glouster gains in final inning. Mike Buscofski whiffs 19 but loses no hitter bid when Arnold singles with two out in seventh. Erwin and Arnold lead for Middleport. Byscofski and Roman shutout broken late.
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Double Dreams of Gold at 1948 Olympics
Two trackmen stand as lone remaining double threat at Wembley. Mal Whitfield of the US and Herb McKenley of Jamaica chase two golds in the 400 meters and 200 meters respectively, after Whitfield’s 1:49.2 Olympic record in the 800 and amid U.S. dominance in swimming and basketball. A setback hits Miller Anderson after a diving incident during the 10 meter event.
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Istvan Hired as Basketball and Assistant Football Coach
Latrobe Pennsylvania St Vincent College announces the hiring of George Istvan 28 former Struthers High School coach for basketball head coach and football assistant. Istvan lettered at Duquesne University in 1941 and 1942 as a football center.
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Athens Dominates Lancaster Horse Show With Six Wins
Athens horses swept the Lancaster Lions Club event with six first-place finishes, seven seconds and two thirds. Mrs. F R Beasley rode Sheltered Genius to two firsts, Miss Virginia Beasley earned top hunter honors, and Polly Wilson placed in Walking Horse events.
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Sport Shop Rout Over Upholsters In City League Victory
The Sport Shop overwhelmed the Upholsters 8 to 1 in a City League softball game marred by six errors by the losers. Woody English and George Joachim dueled on the mound for four innings before the Shop buildup began in the sixth inning with four runs. Key hits included Bert Barnes’ fourth inning triple and Elza Wood’s RBI single, while Joachim suffered a late wild pitch in the sixth as four more runs crossed.
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Harrisonville Tops Grange Softball League Standings
POMEROY Harrisonville leads the Grange Softball League with a 4 2 record. Tuesday games feature Harrisonville against Columbia and Ohio Valley versus Hemlock Grove. Remaining schedule lists August 10 and August 17 matchups including Laurel, Rock Springs, and Ohio Valley.
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Polio Strikes Lakeside High Star Joe Smorgola
Maumee Valley Hospital reports Lakeside High School athlete Joe Smorgola a star in track football and baseball has contracted polio. The news notes his illness affects his athletic program and may impact his future sports participation.
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Playoff Set for Messenger and Mercersville Sluggers
Gallipolis reports the Junior Softball League veers to a first half playoff between the Mercersville Sluggers and the Messenger team after Commissioner Bert Elliott announced the half season end and league standings. The game is slated for next Wednesday.
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