Mack Gets Chance To Stop A s Move
Roy Mack attends a Philadelphia meeting with Harry Sylk and Albert Greenfield as part of a bid by civic leaders to keep the Athletics from relocating. Arnold Johnson has offered to buy and move the team to Kansas City, with talks centering on Roy Mack retaining control or remaining as a minority stockholder if he stays.
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Atkeson Gets Chance With Browns Intrasquad Game
Cleveland Browns plan an intrasquad game in Massillon next Saturday night. Dale Atkeson, a 210 pound fullback from Jomita California, may start due to injuries to Marion Motley and Maurice Bassett. Morrison also is in line to fill power back duties if others remain sidelined.
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Fred Morrison
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Senator Walker Lets Local Kids Use Tennis Court
State Senator John Walker shows proof that kids are honest by hosting teens at his property tennis court. This summer he added a big cooler for soft drinks at five cents a bottle, with coins dropped into an old can. He notes he breaks even and jokes about neighbors thinking him a sucker.
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Pittsburgh
John Walker
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Rabies Cases in Iowa Highlight Skunks Over Dogs
Iowa health officials report that dogs rank third in rabies incidence among 154 verified cases. Skunks lead the outbreak, with cattle second and cats fourth, in public concern over the disease.
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Des Moines
Iowa Health Department
Iowa
High Flying Horses at Florida Derby History
The Florida Derby, a $100,000 added race, has seen winners arrive from distant places. 1952 winner Sky Ship, 1953 Money Broker flown from New Orleans, 1954 Correlation flown from California.
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Can't Even Beat Yanks Exhition Game Flows to 13th Inning
A Reds comeback falls short as New York Yankees rally from six runs down to win 10 9 in 13 innings at Cooperstown. Cincinnati errors by Jim Green and Ed Bailey aid the Yanks while Nino Escalera Wally Post and Roy McMillan spark a Reds uprising with key hits. Ralph Branca and Harry Perkowski contributed on the mound and at the plate before Cincinnati begins a home stand against Chicago St. Louis next.
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Ed Bailey
Nino Escalera
Wally Post
Roy McMillan
Ralph Branca
Yankee
Harry Perkowski
Chicago
St. Louis
Crosley Field
Schwab Wins Queen City Open in Cincinnati
Pat Schwab 21 year old amateur captured the Queen City Open title in Cincinnati with rounds of 66 and 70 for a 136 total, three strokes ahead of pro Clay Gaddie. Other scores show a spread of amateurs and professionals from Hamilton Jackson Circleville and Wilmington among the 36 hole medal play.
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Dayton
Schwab
Clay Gaddie
Io Schalk
Hamilton
Baseball Quiz and Plays from the Diamond
A column of baseball trivia and play explanations asks about force plays 3 6 3 double plays and a center fielder obstruction. It notes Monte Irvin tying a record for hitting into three double plays in a game on July 30 1953 and describes an obstruction play by Bob Kennedy at third base enabling Valo to score.
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Max Winters
Jack Grein
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Peanuts Barbetta
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Elmer Valo
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Orioles
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Bill McGowan
Eddie Churan
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Giants' Star Named to Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame bound Giants figure Bill Terry, 55, recalls his career with the New York Giants and his mellowing as he accepts election while in Cooperstown. He reflects on feuds with writers, past offers, and his hope for the team’s future with Thomson and Milwaukee back in contention.
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Cooperstown
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Brooklyn
Mr. Terry
Milwaukee
Major League Batting Leaders Shuffle After Week
Duke Snider leads the National League with a .354 average, followed by Stan Musial who climbs to .339. Irv Noren of the Yankees remains ahead of Minnie Minoso by 12 points, as Musial gains ground and Don Mueller slips. Nellie Fox moves into third as standings shift after last week’s games.
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Irv Noren
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Noren
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Musial
Don Mueller
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Nellie Fox
College Rules Seen Damper To Detroit Lions In Charity Game
The Detroit Lions face college all stars in Soldier Field and, under new college rules, must discard platoon play. Lions risk injuries to Bobby Layne as Tom Dublinski starts at quarterback on two units. The All-Stars boast depth with five squads led by Hobby Garrett Brathowski and a strong backfield. Pros hold a 12-6-2 edge in two games, with 1 notable loss last year to the Eagles.
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Hobby Garrett
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Very Switzer
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Don Cohonev
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Art Hunter
Stan Jones
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Little Choo-Choo Justice
Eddie LeBaron
Philadelphia Eagles
Indians Open Three Game Set With Tigers In Detroit
Cleveland faces a tough Detroit test as Early Wynn Mike Garcia and Bob Lemon start the series. The Indians, who lead the league, aim to continue success after sweeping the A’s while Detroit toppled the Yankees.
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al Lopez
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Bob Lemon
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Steve Gromek
George Zuverink
Kansas cheerleader roots for rival KU
Tom Root formerly a Kansas State College student and cheerleader transferred to the University of Kansas. The Atchison native, an engineering sophomore, has been named one of KU's nine cheerleaders for the 1954-55 academic year.
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Kansas State College
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Kansas State
Atchinson
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K. U
World Matches Open at Tam O'Shanter
International matches at Tam O Shanter Country Club begin with eight foreign pros facing eight Americans in 18 holes of alternate shot. The two day event precedes a $165000 World finale and features a $50000 first prize plus a $50000 exhibition contract.
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Chicago
Tam O'Shanter
George S. May
Tam
Jerry Barber
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Calif
Wildlife council issues two new rules on dogs and imports
The Ohio Wildlife council announces two changes. From July 23, 1954 to September 1, it is legal to train a dog or have a dog chase wild animal scent under the divisions’ supervision. A separate revision bans importing or transporting certain wildlife without permission, including clams mussels crayfish aquatic insects fish frogs turtles wild birds and quadrupeds.
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Ohio Wildlife Council
Everett E. Ridge
Wildlife District
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Wildlife, Parks Or Forestry
Ridge
Age Looms As Question for Moore
New York March 1952. Archie Moore, 37, defending light heavyweight champion, meets Harold Johnson in a 15 round title fight at Madison Square Garden. Moore arrives with 18 straight victories, 141 fights. Johnson, 26, has won 12 in a row and has defeated Ezzard Charles and Nino Valdes. Johnson bets old age may catch Moore in one sweep Wednesday night.
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Archie Moore
Harold Johnson
Archie
Madison ‘Square Garden
Philadelphia
Moore
Johnson
Ezzard Charles
Nino Valdes
Amateur golfer Hobart Manley wins Azalea Invitation
Hobart Manley of Savannah Ga captured the Azalea Invitation title in Charleston S C during a round when his drive landed in trees and his wedge shot revealed a buried ball in the turf in a surprising miscue that drew laughs from spectators.
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S.C
Hobart Manley
Savannah
Bums aging as Dodgers face pitching crisis decline
The Dodgers struggle as aging stars like Robinson and Campanella raise concerns of waning power and injuries. Walter O Malley names Red Patterson as GM aide while noting pitching gaps and farm-system yields shrinking. los Angeles era teams face a grim forecast with Sam Breadon and Branch Rickey-era optimism fading.
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Brooklyn
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Sam Breadon
Rick
St. Louis
Former MLB pitcher Ferrell shoots hole in one at Almanace
Wer Ferrell, a former major league pitcher with a 19 year career, carded a 162 yard hole-in-one at Almanace Country Club in Burlington North Carolina. Ferrell also has an ace in baseball and once pitched a no hit no run game for Cleveland against the Browns in 1931, a 9 to nothing score.
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Giants fall to Cubs in 10 at Polo Grounds
At the Polo Grounds the Cubs beat the Giants 3 2 in ten innings as Eddie Miksis hit his first homer of the year to decide the game. Winning pitcher was Chicago rookie Jim Davis while his uncle Marve Grisser took the loss. Miksis is not related to either team member.
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Tutor Is Lost From Tigers to Senators
In Detroit the loss of veteran infielder Johnny Pesky when traded to Washington leaves Harvey Kuenn without a tutor. Kuenn, last year's American League Rookie of the Year, credited Pesky with guiding him in taking over the defensive duties of a big league shortstop.
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Washington
Harvey Kuenn
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Fights Last Night By Associated Press
Walter Cartier of New York tied with Ted Ollila of Milwaukee at 162 pounds in New York. Danny Jo Perez of New York stopped Dickie Wong of Honolulu in the 2nd round at 139 pounds and 138 pounds respectively.
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Walter Cartier
New York
Ted Ollila
Milwaukee
Danny Jo Perez
Dickie Wong
Honolulu
Landy denies miracle mile with cut foot claim
Vancouver AP reports John Landy, famed Australian miler, denies running the Miracle Mile with a foot stitched after a deep cut. Doctors cautious, Bannister says Landy trained, while others call the report bunk amid Empire Games coverage.
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B.C
John Landy
Australia
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Standings and Tuesday Baseball Schedule Highlights
Schedule lists many games across the majors with matchups such as Padres at Simmons Pio New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at New York. Notable pitchers include Antonelli Little field Conley Rasch Wynn Garver Fricano Grim Krellow Keegan Marrero Porterfield Parnell and more.
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Plains VFW Tops Swearingens 1 0 In City Softball Clash
In a low scoring City Softball League game The Plains VFW defeated Swearingens 1 to 0. Pratt hit a three base hit and scored on Joe Charney’s sacrifice fly after six scoreless innings as Kozad and Hayes held the bats quiet.
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Joe Charney
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Sporsmen
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Plains Hayes
Barnes
Hayes
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Bulger
Australian fighter claims three U S boxing titles
Bob Fitzsimmons arrived from Australia and won all three of his fight titles in the United States securing middleweight light heavyweight and heavyweight championships in a single campaign.
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Australia
U. S
Indians Rally To Defeat All stars 3 2 In All Star Game
In Indianapolis the Cleveland Indians beat the American Association stars 3 2 as Howie Rodemeyer and Burt Thiel faltered on a late play. A Kraus error opened the eighth inning door for the decisive run as Gale Wade drove Malmberg home on a wild throw.
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Cleveland
Indians
Billy Kraus
Minneapolis
Harry Maimberg
Gale Wade
Bert Thiel
Toledo
Malmberg
Boy Meets Girl miscredit corrected at Monmouth Park workout
Oceanport reporters note a clocker corrected a race workout tally at Monmouth Park. The entry read Boy Meets Girl but was amended to reflect Girl Meets Boy, avoiding an awkward miscredit for the young filly.
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