Redlegs Beat Giants Twice At Home In Cincinnati Split
Cincinnati's Redlegs shut out New York 5-0 in game one and won 3-1 in game two at Crosley Field. Harry Perkowski blanked the Polo Grounds hitters, while Fred Baczewski allowed one run in game two as Cincinnati improves home record to 27-24. Rookie Baczewski, acquired with Bob Kelly last June, has won most of his decisions since joining the club. The club opens a series with Pittsburgh tonight as Jackie Collum faces Boy Face.
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Lemon Sure To Capture 20 Victories
Cleveland right-hander Bob Lemon secured his fifth 20 win season in six years with a 10-1 win over the Athletics to reach 20 victories this year. Early Wynn added a six-hitter in the second game as Cleveland moved within one game of the Yankees and extended a five game win streak. Al Smith, Bill Glynn, Larry Doby and Al Rosen fueled the offense with multiple hits and RBIs as the Tribe split the doubleheader.
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Jug Preview At Roosevelt
Westbury New York a dress rehearsal of the Little Brown Jug pacing derby features a $30 000 Village Farm Stake with a dozen pacers led by Newport Chief from Newport Stock Farm South Plainfield New Jersey as early favorite The Little Brown Jug valued at more than 60000 is the world 39 s richest race for pacers and will be run in Delaware Ohio on Sept 24 Other top contenders include Ensign Foserty Torrid Countess Vivian Keystoner Wilco Ted Meadow Gene Marvel ay Gosling and Bertram Han over with various post positions.
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Stagg Quits Coaching Post Over Wife's Illness
Amos Alonzo Stagg, 91, announces he will not return as adviser to Susquehanna University due to wife Stella’s ill health. He notes she has been his constant partner for 59 years and will stay by her side. Stella, nearly 78, suffered a nervous breakdown and has heart problems. Stagg helped shape football with Pop Warner and coached at Chicago and College of the Pacific before moving to Susquehanna in 1947.
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All-Gauge Title Won at National Skeet Tourney
Capt Charles A Bagley of Westover AFB Mass won the all gauge championship at the 15th annual national skeet tournament in Reno Nev He defeated Ed Castagnetto former national champion from San Francisco and D L Lawson of the Jacksonville Naval Base NC in a shoot-off after all three went straight for 250 targets over the three day event
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Chisox Battle Yankees as Monday Blues Persist in NL Race
The Chicago White Sox stumble again on Sunday as Walt Masterson shuts them out 1-0 in Washington. The Yankees extend lead with rain washing out part of their doubleheader, while Detroit and Cleveland move closer in the pennant chase. The article notes upcoming series at Yankee Stadium and adds details on Dodgers, Braves, and other league results.
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Baseball fielding and batting quirks in 1953 season games
The piece reviews umpire calls on interference at foul balls, cites Musial and Durocher anecdotes, tracks batting averages for title winners, lists NL and AL records for RBIs, and highlights Strickland's rise with the Indians as a defensive and batting asset amid changes from Bo Boones to Pittsburgh and Cleveland teammates.
Military Mail Call notice for service members from Athens Ohio
The Messenger invites readers to submit addresses of military personnel for publication. Include complete home address, service member hometown, and submitter name. Example entry lists Pfe Kearns and Alford Lee from Hartford, with units such as K Company 2nd Infantry and Marine Barracks Camp Pendleton California.
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Athens Legion Draws Warren In Ohio Tourney Opener
The Ohio American Legion junior baseball tournament begins with 14 district champs in action. Cincinnati’s Robert Bentley Post, unbeaten in 22 straight, is favored to defend the state title. Pairings include Euclid vs Massillon, Springfield vs Neffs, Newark vs Holgate, Warren vs Athens, Sycamore vs Chillicothe, Columbus vs Celina and Akron vs Cincinnati.
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Swimmer Fails in 2 Way Channel Bid at Dover
Florence Chadwick, the 33 year old San Diego secretary, attempted a nonstop round trip across the English Channel from Dover to France but quit after 9 hours 55 minutes amid a missing kick. Abou Heif of Egypt set an England France record of 18 hours 45 minutes in another crossing. The 1954 PGA Championship will be held in St Paul Minnesota with course and dates to be announced later.
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Sports Schedules and Scores From Evening Games
The page lists multiple baseball and hockey style matchups with times and pitcher or player names, including Brooklyn at Milwaukee 9 p.m. Meyer 10-4 versus Burdette 8-1 and Philadelphia at St Louis 8 p.m. Roberts 18-7 versus Mizell 8-6, plus Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 9 p.m. Lapalme 5-11 against Collum 5-5. Results show St Louis 10 Brooklyn 1 and Chicago 7 Pittsburgh 6 after 11 innings.
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Boone powers Tigers to double win over Boston
Ray Boone led Detroit to 2-1 and 9-6 wins over Boston with six hits including two doubles a triple and a homer. Walt Masterson shined for the Senators shutting out Chicago 1-0 on six hits.
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Baseball season leaders and top players across leagues
Vernon Washington posts 325 runs and Minoso Chicago 81 runs. Rosen Cleveland leads home runs with 27, while Kuenn Detroit and Piersall Boston share 134 hits. Rivera Chicago and Vernon Washington steal bases, and Lopat New York records 102 wins with 838 innings pitched. Spahn Milwaukee dominates pitching with 144 wins and .778 save rate.
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Browns Praise Fullback Strength After Scrimmage
Hiram Ohio April coach Paul Brown says the Browns’ fullback unit remains strong after the first practice scrimmage. Marion Motley and Chick Jagade had big gains including a 30 yard run for a touchdown. Two players, Bob Johnson and Harry Davis, were released.
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Williams Wins U S Air Force Golf Tourney at Eglin
Lt Orris Williams of Austin Texas shot an 18 hole 76 giving him a 72 hole total of 290 to win the U S Air Force Golf Tournament at Eglin Air Force Base. Lt Don Finsterwald of Athens Ohio finished second with 294 after carding a 75 on Saturday.
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Rookie Aids Sox In Debut Win Over Senators
Connie Johnson, 31 year old Negro rookie righthander, pitched a 4-0 shutout of the Washington Senators for the White Sox. He allowed eight hits and fanned 10 in his major league debut. Johnson earlier went 18-9 with Colorado Springs last season and 6-5 with Charleston in the American Association.
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Toledo Splits Gains in Race
The Toledo Sox split a double header with Kansas City while extending their American Association lead. Louisville’s 4-2 loss to Indianapolis pulled them from half a game behind to one game back. The Blues defeated Toledo 6-4 in the first game, Toledo won 2-1 in the nightcap. Charleston topped Minneapolis 3-2. Columbus and St Paul split, Saints 4-1 in game one and Red Birds 6-4 in game two.
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Rain Delays All American Tourney Ends With Wind Up Shuffle
The All American golf tourney at Tam OShanter in Chicago was halted by rain with scores wiped and a $25,000 hole in one TV contest added. Pete Cooper led early against Lloyd Mangrum as Harvey Raynor called play off after waterlogged greens. Betty Hicks led the women's open by two at 54 holes with Louise Suggs close behind.
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Marketeers Cup Title Gallipolis Softball Crown Decided
Gallipolis Puritan Market earned the second half crown and shared the title chase after a Friday night win completing the postponed first half. PM defeated second place GSI Empl oyes 6 to 2 to wrap up the championship.
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