Miller Debut Revives Fans Memory of Good Old Days
Miller's six hit shutout over the Cubs as a 24 year old with Columbus roots the Cardinals on a potential run. Haddix discharged from the Army to join St Louis, while Brooklyn leads the league as Giants endure rainouts.
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Casey Stengel Says Yankees Will Win Despite Bench Woes
New York manager Casey Stengel voices confidence the Yankees will win the American League pennant while criticizing the bench and Kansas City farmhand performances. He cites weak hitting from Segrist and Carey and poor pitching from Schaeffer and Gorman as key concerns. Stengel notes the club leads the league by 2½ games with one more long trip remaining.
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Tom Sharkey Faces Life's Toughest Bout
Sailor Tom Sharkey, once a feared boxing figure, battles old age and illness in a San Francisco hospital. Penniless on entry, he now receives aid from a committee led by Parker Maddux and Louis Lurie as funds for medical and daily needs struggle to rise beyond a thousand dollars. Sharkey, born November 26, 1873 in Dundalk, Ireland, nears his 79th birthday.
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All-Stars Set Terrifying T Formation Against Rams
In Chicago Soldier Field Friday, the College All-Stars prepared to challenge the Los Angeles Rams in a televised and radio broadcast game. Coach Bobby Dodd’s 50-man squad has built a powerful T formation, seeking a long-awaited victory since 1950, while Rams coach Joe Stydahar contends the pros can win if they commit fully.
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Pedigo Tops Amateur Field At Rubber City Open
Roger Pedigo of Athens posted the best amateur score with 213 over 54 holes in Akron Ohio. Jay Hebert of Erie won the tournament and the $1000 first prize, while Ted Huge and Dick Shoemaker split second with 207, and Don Finsterwald tied for sixth with Herman Keiser and Karl Christiansen. Gene Kunes of Cleveland finished fourth with 208.
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Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues and Associations
In the American League Philadelphia beat Boston 4 to 1. Chicago defeated St Louis 3 to 1. In the National League St Louis won 11 to 0 over Chicago. American Association results show Columbus 3 Kansas City 2 in 10 innings, Minneapolis 4 Indianapolis 2, Louisville 7 St Paul 4, Milwaukee at Charleston postponed by rain.
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Baseball Stat Leaders Snapshot From 1950s Era League Scores
A compact listing of batting runs and leaders across teams including Musial St Louis Sauer Chicago and Thomson New York. Highlights include home runs by Sauer and Hodges and top pitching lines for Roe and Wilhelm with key leaders in steals doubles and strikeouts.
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Baseball League Schedule Across Cities and Times
A full day of major league matchups listed with game times and pitching matchups. Notable games include Washington at New York and Philadelphia at Boston with multiple starts, plus New York at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Chicago among others.
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Browns Secure Walkoff Win as Dyck Homers Twice
Jim Dyck hit two home runs to lift the Browns over the White Sox 3-2 with a run in the 11th after tying the game in the eighth. Stuart Miller, rookie of the Cardinals from Columbus, delivered a six hit shutout in a 1-0 victory over Chicago.
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Pony of Greentree Sentry Linked to Poole Stable Ties
A pony owned by George Poole and trained by John Gaver’s assistant is the Greentree Stable escort to the post. The animal is a full brother to One Hitter, sired by Shut Out and out of Bold Anna by Bold Venture, highlighting notable breeding.
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Tribe Browns In Twin-Bill At Municipal Stadium
Cleveland Indians scheduled a doubleheader with St. Louis at Municipal Stadium after rainouts. Bob Feller and Early Wynn pitched for the Indians while Cliff Fannin and Duane Pillette started for the Browns. Al Lopez noted Tuesday’s rainout helped Mike Garcia prepare for Detroit.
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Smithers to Referee Logan Wrestling Show
Logan Jack Smithers named referee for a Thursday night outdoor wrestling event in Columbus. Main bout features Big Bill Miller versus Buffy Silverstein with semi finals Neil Stewart vs Cora Combs and preliminary Larry Chene vs Joe Wolfe. Rain backup at the high school auditorium. tickets at the gate.
Paul Brown Smiling As Browns Rally On Hiram Campus
Coach Paul E Brown trains the Cleveland Browns at Hiram College after a title loss last December. He sees a strong roster with Otto Graham challenged by Patterman and Klosterman, Motley recovering form, and Ray Renfro making a fast bid as a spot runner and return man.
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Large field of daring boats to race for Louis Johnson Trophy
Marietta hosts the 18th Mid-East Regatta on the Muskingum River with entrants from six states expected to compete for the Louis Johnson Trophy and other prizes. The event, run by Marietta Post 64 with sanctioning by the Mid-East Outboard Association and the American Power Boat Association, features a free-for-all trophy race finale and pre-race water-ski exhibitions by Pat Bradley and Jim Spoonemore.
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Middleport Grid Plans For Coming Season
Middleport coaches David Winefordner and Charles Stanley hold get acquainted meetings with prospective players and families at the high school. Winefordner moved his family to Middleport recently and has begun issuing physicals and equipment. Three full teams are anticipated and a pre school practice starts August 20 with a squad meeting August 19 at 7 p.m. to discuss schedules and practice details. Cincinnati Reds hit 44 home runs at Crosley Field in 1951 and 44 on the road.
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Opening Ohio drills invite 50 football players to preseason camp
Fifty players receive preseason invitation to Ohio University workouts starting September 1 under coach Carroll Widdoes. The group arrives August 31 in Athens for two daily sessions ahead of the Bobcats season opener September 7 against Morris Harvey College in Charleston.
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Athens CC Championship Tourney Pairings Made
Pairings for the Athens vuntry Club championship tourney were released by club pro Bob Littler with first round matches due by Aug 18. Defending champion is Carl Bradbury, who beat Dick Guthrie in last year’s final.
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Parking space at Delaware Park for 12000 cars
Delaware Park race track offers sufficient parking for 12 000 automobiles with parking areas totaling more than 65 acres.
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Blosser and Kerr Claim Partnership Tournament Crown
Kermit Blosser and Ken Kerr won the Partnership Tournament at Athens Country Club. Blosser shot 70 with a nine stroke handicap while Kerr finished 69 with a 16 stroke handicap for a 139 total. Urbach Barstow and Vance Davis tied for second at 140. Moore White were fourth at 141.
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Birds Beat Blues 3-2 in 10 Innings to Narrow Lead
Columbus defeated Kansas City 3-2 in ten innings to move one game behind the American Association leader Milwaukee. Milwaukee’s game with Charleston was rained out and a doubleheader was set for tonight. Indianapolis and Louisville beat St. Paul 7-4 as Ron Negray allowed six runs in seven innings.
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Fights Last Night Feature Los Angeles Boxing Results
In Los Angeles Fabela Chavez outpointed Baby Gutierrez in a 125 pounds bout while Eddie Chavez defeated Ricardo Castanon in San Jose 138 pounds. J T Atkinson noted as the first Florida Track coach, leading the Gators to their sole 1923 meet participation.
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