Redlegs Top Giants in Twin Bill at Crosley Field
Cincinnati rallies at home with a 5-0 and 3-1 doubleheader sweep over the New York Giants to improve the Redlegs home record. Harry Perkowski and Fred Baczewski held the Polo Grounds club to one run in game two as Cincinnati opens a series with Pittsburgh under the lights.
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Baczewski
Bob Kelly
Bubba Church
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Jim Greengrass
Willard Marshall
Andy Seminick
Harry
New Yorkers
Hank Thompson
New York
Giants
Monte Irvin
Whitey Lockman
Pittsburgh
Bucs
Boy Face
Jackie Collum
Lemon Sure To Capture 20 Victories
Bob Lemon of the Cleveland Indians won his 20th game, first in the American League this year, as Cleveland beat the Athletics 10-1 in the opener of a doubleheader. Early Wynn added a six-hitter for a 7-1 win in the second game as the Tribe pulled within seven of the Yankees. Al Smith, Bill Glynn, Larry Doby and Al Rosen fueled the offense with multi hit efforts and three RBI from Rosen in the two games. Gus Zernial homered for the A’s in the first game.
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al Smith
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Glynn
Curt Simmons
Milwaukee
Braves
Bob Buhl
Chicago
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Ransom Jackson
Masterson
Harry Dorish
Jim Busby
Jackie Jensen
Jensen
Jug Preview At Roosevelt
Westbury New York a dress rehearsal of the Little Brown Jug the 3 year old pacing derby will be staged at Roosevelt Raceway with a dozen pacers in the Village Farm Stake Newport Chief from Newport Stock Farm South Plainfield New Jersey is the early favorite at 8 to 5 The Little Brown Jug valued at over 60000 is the worlds richest race for pacers It will be raced at Delaware Ohio September 24 Two rivals Josola Ensign owned by Joe Neville Delaware and Castleton Farm Lexington Kentucky have tough posts along with Hillsota Patty of Dr F R McNabb Ithaca Michigan in No 10 Others entered include Torrid Countess Vivian Keystoner Wilco Tech Meadow Gene Marvelous Gosling and Bertram Hanover
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Ensign
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Hillsota
Patty
F. R. McNabb
Thaca
Mich
Torrid
Countess Vivian
Keystoner
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Meadow Gene
Marveau
Gosling
Bertram Hanover
Stagg Says Ill wife ends coaching career after 63 years
Amos Alonzo Stagg, 91, announces he will not return to advisory post at Susquehanna University due to wife Stella's ill health. He cites responsibility to his longtime partner and notes his 63 years of coaching may be complete. Mrs. Stagg, 78, suffered a nervous breakdown and heart issues.
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Amos Alonzo Stagg
Stella
Susquehanna University
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Department of Athletics
Pop Warner
Chicago
College of Pacific
Bagley Wins All Gauge Championship at National Skeet Tourney
Capt Charles A Bagley of Westover AFB Mass captured the all gauge title at the 15th annual national skeet tournament defeating Ed Castagnetto former national champion of San Francisco and D L Lawson of Jacksonville Naval Base NC in a shoot off after all three hit 250 targets straight over the three day event in Reno Nev.
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Westover Air Force Base
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Ed Castagnetto
San Francisco
D. L. Lawson
Jacksonville Naval Base
N. C
Chisox Lose Again as Yankees Pull Ahead in Race
The Chicago White Sox suffer Monday blues as a 1-0 loss to Washington keeps them five games behind New York. Cincinnati series loom with a big showdown at Yankee Stadium, while Cleveland and Detroit win to shrink gaps. In the Ohio Valley League, Heiner’s Bread edges Albany 2-1 to move into the lead with tight pitching and late-inning homers.
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Paul Richard
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Walt Masterson
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Bread
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Gene Hesson
George Ruth
Reedsville
Nelsonville
Lyle Balderson
Hornets
Syracuse
Reds
New Marshfield
Ted Fisher
Bill Brooks
Ralph Nuzum
Hesson
Russ Roush
Roback
Lions
Baseball oddities and players reshaping teams in 1953
In a Murray Olderman piece, George Strickland’s recovery with the Indians is highlighted as he moves from utility to a surprising defensive and hitting contributor. The article notes Strickland’s improved range, arm strength, and smarter pitching backing, plus a look at Ted Wilks’ dwindling innings.
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NEW York
NBA
George Strickland
Pittsburgh
Indians
White Sox
Chico Carrasquel
Strickland
Hank Greenberg
Branch Rickey
Ted Wilks
New Orleans
Murry Dickson
Bo Strickland
Military Mail Call for Athens The Messenger
The Messenger invites military addresses for the Mail Call column and asks contributors to include the service member’s full address, hometown, and sender name. An example lists Pfe. Alford Lee Kearns Hartford L398910 of K Company 2nd Infantry Trag Battalion 21st NF Trag, Marine Barracks Camp Pendleton California.
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Athens
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Ohio Legion Tourney Opens with 14 District Games
In Columbus the Ohio American Legion junior baseball tournament starts with 14 district games. Cincinnati's Robert Bentley Post, unbeaten at 22 straight wins this season, is favored to repeat as state champion. Pairings include Euclid versus Massillon, Springfield versus Neffs, Newark versus Holgate, Warren versus Athens, Sycamore against Chillicothe, Columbus facing Celina, and Akron meeting Cincinnati.
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U S Swimmer Fails in 2 Way Channel Bid
Florence Chadwick, 33, failed in her round trip attempt across the English Channel after 9 hours 55 minutes, pulled nine miles from France. Her effort followed Egyptian swimmer Art Abou Heif's solo 13 45 and Damian Piza Beltran's 15 23 times, with an Egyptian relay also setting 10 51.
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PGA Championship to be Played in St Paul Minnesota
The 1954 PGA golf championship is slated for St Paul Minnesota with the exact course and dates to be announced later. The announcement confirms the host city and forthcoming details for the event.
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St. Paul
Minn
Baseball and softball schedule with multi-city games listed
The schedule lists matchups across cities including Brooklyn Milwaukee Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati and more with game times and noted pitchers and records. Teams such as St Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati New York Chicago Pittsburgh and others are shown in various contests and standings.
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Milwaukee
Meyer
Burdette
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Roberts
Mizell
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Lapalme
Collum
Tigers beat Red Sox 2-1. 9-6 doubleheader win
Ray Boone led Detroit with six hits including two doubles a triple and a homer as the Tigers swept Boston 2-1 and 9-6. Walt Masterson pitched the Senators to a 1-0 shutout over Chicago with six hits allowed.
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Tom Wright
Ferris Fain
Tigers
Red Sox
Ned Garver
Dick Marlowe
Garver
Marlowe
Ray Herbert
Ray Boone
Frank Sullivan
Albany
N. Y
Harvey Haddix
Brooklyn
Ray Jablonski
Red Schoendienst
Steve Bilko
Dodger
Bilko
Jim Hughes
Detroit
Boston
Walt Masterson
Senators
Chicago
Baseball Major Leaders From The Season Summary
Vernon Washington leads batting with 325 runs, Minoso of Chicago has 81 runs, Rosen of Cleveland 27 homers and 91 RBIs, Kuenn of Detroit 134 hits, Kell of Boston 31 doubles, Piersall Boston tied with Fox and Rivera Chicago Boone Detroit Philley Philadelphia and Vernon Washington 7. Lopat of New York 102 833 innings pitched, Pierce of Chicago 115 strikeouts. Schoendienst St Louis leads National batting average .341, Snider Brooklyn and Dark New York 890 runs, Campanella Brooklyn 96 RBIs, Lockman New York 129 hits, Musial St Louis maybe ?, Bruton Milwaukee 16 stolen bases, Mathews Milwaukee 33 homers, Reese Brooklyn and Bruton Milwaukee 16 steals, Spahn Milwaukee 144 .778, Roberts Philadelphia 123 strikeouts.
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Roberts
Browns Praise Fullback Strength After Scrimmage
Hiram Ohio coach Paul Brown says the Browns are strong at fullback after a scrimmage. Marion Motley and Chick Jagade produced big gains with Motley scoring one of two touchdowns. Two players, defensive halfback Bob Johnson and fullback Harry Davis, were released.
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Ohio
Paul Brown
Cleveland Browns
Chick Jagade
Marion Motley
Motley
Bob Johnson
Ohio State
Harry Davis
Army Service School
Williams Captures U.S. Air Force Golf Title
Lt. Orris Williams of Austin Texas won the U S Air Force Golf Tournament at Eglin Field Fla with an 18 hole 76 for a final total of 290 in the 72 hole event Lt Don Finsterwald of Athens Ohio finished second with 294 after shooting a 75 on the final round Finsterwald beat Williams by one stroke on Saturday before Williams sealed the title.
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Austin
Tex
Don Finsterwald
Athens
Ohio
Williams
Rookie Johnson Debuts with 4-0 White Sox Win
Connie Johnson, 31 year old Negro rookie right hander, pitched the White Sox to a 4-0 victory over the Senators. He allowed eight hits and struck out 10 in his major league debut after a 18-9 season with Colorado Springs and 6-5 with Charleston.
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Connie Johnson
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New York Yankees
Johnson
Senators
Colorado Springs
Charleston
Chicago
Toledo Splits Gains in Race
The Toledo Sox split a double header with Kansas City to strengthen their American Association lead. Louisville’s 4-2 loss to Indianapolis widened the gap to a full game. The Blues won the first game 6-4, Toledo recovered with a 2-1 victory in the nightcap. Charleston beat Minneapolis 3-2, Columbus and St. Paul split with 4-1 and 6-4 scores.
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Rain Delayed All American Golf Tourney Ends In Tie
The All American golf tourney at Tom O Shanter course was halted by rain with scores wiped and a new windup featuring a $25,000 hole in one TV showcase. Pete Cooper and Lloyd Mangrum led the final round before the postponement while Betty Hicks held a two stroke edge over Louise Suggs in the women’s Open.
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Chicago
Tom O'Shanter
Harvey Raynor
Pete Cooper
White Plains
N. Y
Jackie Burke
Dave
Cooper
Lloyd Mangrum
Mangrum
Walt Burkemo
Jimmy Clark
Douglas
Betty Hicks
Culver City
Calif
Louise Suggs
Marketeers Cup Title at Gallipolis Softball League
Puritan Market added the second half championship by defeating second-place GSI Employes 6 to 2 Friday night, completing the postponed first half title dash.
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Gallipolis Recreation
GSI Employes
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