Reds Split Twin-Bill Open Series With Pirates
In Pittsburgh, Herm Wehmeier faces Cal Hogue as the Reds open the series under the lights. Sunday the Reds split a doubleheader with the Cardinals, dropping the opener 3-2 and winning the nightcap 4-2, with key hits from Seminick Borkowski and Kluszewski.
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Bues
Pittsburgh
Herm Wehmeier
Cal Hogue
Dayton Sandsotter
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Deep South Wins First Soap Box Derby Title at Derby Downs
Joe Lunn, 111, from Whamaevilla Co. BS RUEILORD Vv Anawy Nate The, won the 15th annual Derby Downs race defeating 153 entrants from the United States Canada Alaska and Germany. He earned a 5000 college scholarship and overcame a crash to post a 27.77 second finale, best of the day, ahead of James Thomas of Danville Pennsylvania and Victor Shepherd of Flint Michigan.
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Anawy Nate
United States
Canada
Alaska
Germany
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Danville
Victor C. Shepherd
Flint
Mich
Englebert J. Oechsle
Rochester
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Washington, D.C
Dick Miner
San Diego
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James Mooney
Charlotte
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Durham
Sam Steiner
Lima, C
David Grubbs
Pittsburgh
Senators Bring Blues Down in AA Standings
West Virginia Senators defeated the Kansas City Blues 4-1 in the second game of a doubleheader after the Blues lost the opener 7-0. Milwaukee led the Association at .624 with Kansas City at .622 after Columbus and Louisville results. Louisville beat Minneapolis twice, while St. Paul and Indianapolis split their twin bill as the Saints won 11-9 and the Indians 3-2.
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American Association
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West Virginia Senators
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Kansas City
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Columbus
Brewers
Louisville
Minneapolis Millers
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Indianapolis
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Indians
Standings and results roundup from MLB and minor leagues
American League and National League results show Cleveland and St Louis games with sharp scoring lines. Philadelphia and Washington split a doubleheader, Detroit and Chicago exchange wins, and St Louis beats Cincinnati in a tight series. American Association logs Columbus Milwaukee, Kansas City Charleston, St Paul Indianapolis, Louisville Minneapolis with current tallies.
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Columbus
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Baseball leaders and stats from the era
A reader compiled season leaders across batting pitching and fielding with names like Doby Berra Mizial Schoendienst Sauer and Roe. Major categories include runs hits doubles triples home runs stolen bases and strikeouts with top totals from players across Cleveland New York Chicago St Louis and Brooklyn.
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Philadelphia
Woodling
New York
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Berra
Doby
Cleveland
Robinson
Chicago
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Bauer
Vernon
Washington
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Sauer
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Jethroe
Boston
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Itkeouts
Spahn
Simmons
Misall St Lante
Baseball Schedule for National League Matchups Today
The list details NL games across major markets with starting times and pitching matchups. Notable duels include New York at Boston with Jansen and Maglie, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Chicago, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia at Washington, among others.
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Maglie
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Wade
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Meyer
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Staley
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Hogue
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Boros and Middlecoff to duel in World playoff for $25,000 prize
Julius Boros and Cary Middlecoff meet in an 18 hole playoff after finishing 276 at 12 under, for golf’s top $25,000 prize in the World meet. Also noted: Dave Douglas, Jack Burke and Ed Furgol protested a 45 minute delay caused by TV-driven finish. Betty Jameson won the women’s event while Frank Stranahan claimed the amateur crown.
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Betty Jameson
San Antonio
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Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Bill Campbell
Huntington
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New Orleans
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Waterford
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Ohio Valley League openers feature Albany Middleport and Hartford-Syracuse
Ohio Valley League fans saw repeat winners in Sundays afternoon games as Hartford-Syracuse Albany and Middleport captured their second straight wins. Hartford-Syracuse beat Gallipolis 5-3 after a late rally, Albany edged Reedsville 3-1 in a pitcher’s duel, and Middleport shut out New Marshfield 3-0 behind Dave Diles four hit shutout pitching.
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Racine Sweeps Henderson in Doubleheader at Harmon Field
Racine Jaycees dominated Henderson Bluebirds 10 to 1 and 6 to 3 Sunday at Harmon Field. Charlie Norris and Larry Wolfe pitched complete games for Racine, while Wayne Austin took losses in both contests. Buddy Cundiff boosted Racine with two hits in each game.
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Grand Circuit Cards Two Juvenile Races
Springfield harness meet opens with two rich Illinois bred events for two year old juvenile trotters and pacers. Purses reach forty thousand dollars each and restrict entrants to offspring of Illinois sires.
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Inl
Baseball Roundup: Marsh and Marrero Spark Wins
Yesterday's Stars show Marsh hitting a three run homer for St. Louis in a 6-3 win over Cleveland. Don Marrero allows five hits as Washington tops Philadelphia 4-3 over 20-game winner Bobby Shantz.
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al Lopez
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Teen Agers Open Oregon Golf Tourney in Eugene
More than 100 teen age golfers tee off in the opening 18 hole qualifying round of the National Junior Chamber of Commerce golf tournament in Eugene Oregon. The field will be cut to 100 after rounds today and Tuesday leading to 72 hole medal championship rounds Wednesday through Saturday.
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Ore
Michigan NBC Champions Reach Semi-Pro Finals
The St Joseph Auscos of Michigan clinched a National Baseball Congress semi pro final spot by sweeping Dayton Morraine Products Co in two games 10-4 and 12-6. The first contest, set for Kalida Ohio, was rained out Saturday.
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St. Joseph
National League pitchers with 100 wins since entry
Seven active NL pitchers have won 100 or more games since joining the league. They are Jarry Jansen Jarray Dickson Jarry Brecheen Max Lanier Howie Pollet Reacher Roe and Warren Spahn. The NL hit bunter record belongs to Hugh Jennings of the 1896 Baltimore Orioles. Beans Reardon was badly battered after a 49th incident. The World Series doubles record by one batter is Frank Isbell who hit four in 1906 for the White Sox against the Cubs.
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Jarry Brecheen
Max Lanier
Howie Pollet
Reacher Roe
Warren Spahn
Hugh Jennings
Baltimore Orioles
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Frank Isbell
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Butler County Fair Opens 13th Race Meet
The 13th annual race session at the Butler Fairgrounds opens today with an eight race card. The 19 day program runs through Sept. 1. Feature event August 23 is the $1200 Yerian Allen Memorial purse honoring Jack Yerian and Henry Allen, assistants killed in an auto accident while driving home from the 1947 session.
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Veeck Laughing at Hank Greenberg and Necciai Debut
Bill Veeck mocks Hank Greenberg as the Browns defeat the Indians 6-3. Chicago Cubs spoil minor league sensation Ron Necciai’s major league debut in Pittsburgh, with Necciai charged for seven runs in six innings. Major league results across the day include Yankees, Dodgers, and Cardinals action.
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Slo-Mo IV Crowned Queen of Gold Cup
Seattle race confirms Slo-Mo-Shun IV as Gold Cup champion on Lake Washington. Wild Bill Cantrell escaped a serious burn after a boat explosion. Slo-Mo-Shun V provided a propeller for the comeback in the 45th race.
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Stan Sayres
Lake Washington
Wild Bill Cantrell
Queen
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Middleport Jaycees Schedule and Demosky Dominance
Middleport Jaycees, leaders of the first half Juni or Baseball League, announce a week of games at Gallipolis Henderson and Rutland. Pitcher Bill Demosky, who beat Gallipolis last week, rides a 12 game win streak with 10 shutouts five no hitters and a perfect ERA.
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Boerio and Ward Named Stars for Soldier Field Charity Game
Deerfield Wisconsin college all star squad names Chuck Boerio of Illinois and Bob Ward of Maryland as leaders for Friday's Chicago game against the Los Angeles Rams. The picks came by near unanimous vote after a final week of practice as Coach Bobby Dodd schedules a lengthy scrimmage before the Soldier Field charity contest.
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Chuck Boerio
Ilinois
Bob Ward
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Los Angeles Rams
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Ward
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Tennis Title Matches End In Cincinnati Finals
In Cincinnati the Ohio Valley tennis tourney concluded three title matches. Claire Crowley and Jerry Moss won mixed doubles 9-7 7-5 over Martha Logan and Bud Igel. Moss defeated Ed Rubinoff for the men's singles 6-0 3-6 7-5 5-7 7-5. Charlie Thomas Curt Beusman and partners captured the men’s doubles 6-2 5 6-1 over Ronnie Ryan and another Cincinnati player.
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Jerry Moss
Miami Beach
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Covington
Bud Igel
Bellevue
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Ed Rubinoff
Charlie Thomas
Curt Beusman
Ronnie Ryan
McGrath Wins 100-Lap AAA Stock Car Championship
Jack McGrath of Pasadena California led all 100 laps to win the national championship stock car race at the Williams Grove Speedway. He finished about three laps ahead of Red Hamilton of Decatur Illinois, with a time of 58 minutes 0.87 seconds.
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Jack McGrath
Pasadena
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Speedway
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Red Hamilton
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Pro Cage Father Dies in Philadelphia Area at 76
William J. Scheffer, 76, called the father of professional basketball in Philadelphia, died Sunday at his Upper Darby home. In 1902 he led the move toward organized basketball and shaped the modern game.
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William J. Scheffer
Upper Darby
Queen City Open tees off at Kenwood Country Club
A field of more than 170 golfers begins play in the Queen City Open championship at Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati. Strong competitors from area clubs vie for early lead and possible title.
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Kenwood Country Club
Frey Places 14th in Tam O'Shanter Women Pro Golf
Pauline Frey of Canton finished 14th in the Women s Pro golf event at Tam O Shanter. Her four round totals were 88 91 93 89 for a final score of 361.
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Chicago
Pauline Frey
Canton
Tam O'Shanter
Gable Hanover and Tyrone Han Over race at Roosevelt Raceway
Harness horses Gable Hanover and Tyrone Han Over race at Roosevelt Raceway highlighting names inspired by movie star vibes. No clear result given in text.
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Gable Hanover
Tyrone Hanover
Michigan State coach Fendley Collins undefeated at Oklahoma A
Unspecified source notes undefeated streak of Fendley Collins during his undergraduate career at Oklahoma A and coaching role at Michigan State. The text presents a fragmentary historical reference without full context or dates.
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Michigan State
Fendley Collins
Oklahoma A
Pittsburgh Player Wins Women’s Title at Great Lakes Tennis
Joanne 16 of Pittsburgh captured the women’s title in the Great Lakes tournament by defeating Margaret Wright of Warren Ohio 6-3 6-0 on Sunday.
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Joanne
Pittsburgh
Margaret Wright
Warren
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