Dodgers win as Camilli and Vander Meer pace daily MLB action
In Philadelphia Lefty French vs Melton duel ends 1-0 as Camilli plates run after bases loaded. In New York the Yankees rally past the Red Sox 8-4 behind Keller and Gordon homers. Reds beat Pirates 3-0 while Vander Meer limits the Pirates. Braves sweep Giants as NY leads American League by 13 games. Indians sweep doubleheader to tighten race.
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Baseball Standings Show Tight Races Across Leagues
The standings feature Brooklyn 1 Philadelphia 0 and St. Louis 9 Chicago 4 with several close results in the American and Association segments. Elden Auker earned a 6-3 win for the St. Louis Browns over the Chicago White Sox, as Detroit and New York posted victories in other pairings.
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Indians Drop Both Ends of Doubleheader
Cleveland loses both games of a twin bill to Detroit as manager Lou Boudreau benches himself and regains players. Detroit's McCosky York and Parsons produced key RBI and runs while Henshaw and Newhouser held the Indians to limited scoring in each game. The setback leaves Cleveland 14.5 games behind New York and 11.5 behind Boston in the standings.
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Fullerton Sports Roundup in a Garden of Speculation
New York sports page sketches a comic clash of stars and businessmen at Madison Square Garden. Mike Jacobs is recalled for a Tournament of Champions misstep while Foxcatcher Cup Steeplechase rises in prominence. Umpire Gaylor Enos brings ban Johnson baseball lore to the Southeast Kansas circuit as Missouri eyes Big Six football supremacy. Quotes mix bravado and wit from Ott Frisch Klem and Zuppke.
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Donkey Baseball at Athens Sponsored by American Legion
Donkey baseball returns to Athens next Sunday August 16 at the High School Athletic Field. Teams not yet set, but fans expect hearty laughs as players ride donkeys after every hit and fielders pursue balls astride beasts. Game starts promptly at 3 p.m.
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Vander Meer Hurls Reds Back Into Third Place
Cincinnati pitcher Johnny Vander Meer threw a three hit 3-0 shutout of Pittsburgh to lift the Reds to third place as New York Giants slipped. McCormick and Lakeman contributed key hits, while Cincinnati turned four double plays and Vander Meer struck out 7 in 1 55.
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Ambassador Wins Hambletonian Stakes at Good Time Park
The Ambassador driven by Ben White and owned by Bill Strang captured the Hambletonian worth about $20,490 at Good Time Park Goshen N Y. The 3 heat race saw a 2:04 final in heat three with a late surge to beat Pay Up and Scotland's Comet as favorites faltered. White at 69 claimed the victory proves age is no obstacle for a strong horse and team.
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Women tie for first in Athens Country Club match play
Mrs Mike Heaney and Mrs Ernie Algeo tied for first place in the women’s match play against par at Athens Country Club yesterday, four down. Mrs R J Studer and Mrs Charles Cornwell tied for third five down. A men’s best ball tournament is set for Sunday with handicaps limited to a five point difference. all third round championship matches must be finished by Sunday night.
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Coast Youth Annexes AAU Diving Crown
Sammy Lee of Occidental College won the National AAU 10-meter platform diving title with 108.50, narrowly beating Ohio State rivals Miller Anderson and Jimmy Simpson as OSU extended its lead to 54 points in the outdoor carnival. Yale ranked second with 37.
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Risko Tin Army Induction Highlights Local Boxer
Johnny Risko, 39, of Lorain known as the rubber man in heavyweight boxing, was inducted into the Army yesterday in Cleveland. The event marks a notable shift for the fighter as he joins military service.
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