Browns Lions Preseason Tilt Sees Parker Exit Shadow
Detroit and Cleveland prepared for a heated exhibition as Buddy Parker’s resignation hung over Detroit. George Wilson steps in as Parker’s successor while Bobby Layne and Tobin Rote vie to direct the Lions’ offense. Cleveland taps Milt Plum and John Borton at quarterback with new starters Quinlan and Costello on defense.
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Penn State
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Ohio State
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Michigan State
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Benner Takes Pistol Lead In National Match
CAMP PERRY M Sgt Huelet Benner finished strong Tuesday to take the lead over 1300 competitors in defense of his national pistol championship. The .22 caliber was Tuesday's weapon as the Army expert from West Point won the last two sections, scoring 200 in rapid fire and 297 of 300 on the national match course for an 886 total.
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U S British Stars In Tennis Invitational Opens
In Manchester Massachusetts the 30th Women s Invitational Tennis Tournament at Essex Country Club features 32 players led by Althea Gibson and Shirley Bloomer with Gibson seeded No 1 among domestic entrants and Bloomer as top foreign entry.
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Dayon Line Coach Quits to Enter Private Business
Lindy L. Laudo line coach for the University of Dayton football team resigns to join private business with his brother, a Newcastle Pennsylvania hotel owner.
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Kearns Defends Hype Behind Patterson Rademacher Bout
San Francisco reports veteran promoter Jack Kearns says hype helps sell the Patterson vs Rademacher heavyweight bout set for Seattle on August 22. He notes amateur status can boost attendance and predicts Patterson should beat the amateur easily, with potential surges in pro debuts if Rademacher wins.
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Harkrader Named Coach at Middletown Fenwick
Jerry Harkrader former Middletown High School and Ohio State star was named football coach at Middletown Fenwick High School on Monday. He succeeds Bob Hollycross who resigned last week to pursue a high school coaching job in the Los Angeles area.
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Martins Ferry Heads to California for National Colt Baseball
Martins Ferry Ohio wins the Eastern regional by defeating Jacksonville twice in a double elimination tournament 5 1 and 3 2 to advance to the national championships in Ontario California for ages 12 to 16.
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Braves Spark NL Pennant Run With 8 straight Wins
Milwaukee's Braves pushed to the front with eight straight victories over contenders, including a 12 4 rout of Cincinnati. Lew Burdette earned his 11th win with an eight hitter and two homers. Banks and Pafko led the Cubs and Giants in wins while Mantle fueled the Yankees with 32nd homer and three RBIs.
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Mantle Aims for Batting Crown Amid Williams Duel
Mickey Mantle of the Yankees boosted his average to .384 with a homer and three RBIs in a 3-2 win over Boston. Ted Williams rose to .388 as Mantle widened the American League home run lead and chased a two consecutive batting title. Mantle also hit two singles and drew a walk, lifting remarks from Casey Stengel about his power. In the last 15 games Mantle has hit .592.
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18 Year Old Boy Wins Archery Title
An 18 year old from Charleroi Pennsylvania, Jay Peake, won the instinctive bowmen A class in Watk in Glen New York with a score of 884, besting over 200 competitors. Mickey Crawford of Saginaw Michigan outpointed Sammy Rogers and Bob Butcher of San Francisco defeated Art Wright in Richmond California events.
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American Association Scores and Postponement Notice
American Association results show Wichita and Charleston 2 Indianapolis 5 Louisville 3 St Paul 5 Minneapolis 3. Heover at Omaha postponed.
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Burdette Leads Redlegs Past Reds in High-Scoring Tilt
Milwaukee knocks in 12 runs paced by Burdette with four RBIs and two homers while Schoendienst adds three RBIs. Cincinnati scores four with Logan and Hazle driving in two apiece as pitching struggles lead to a 12 to 4 final.
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North Stars Face South in All Star Clash at Fawcett Stadium
The North is favored by 12 points over the South in the annual North-South All-Star football game at Fawcett Stadium. Tickets sold top 11,000 with a possible 19,000 attendance record. North starters include Grimsley at quarterback and Fon tes at fullback. Callachia or Hershberger may handle tailback. Coaches name co-captains Grimsley Crangle Winters. The South offense, led by coach Hugh Hindman, showcases belly series off the split-T.
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New Mexico Penitentiary Rocks Debut Welcome Sign
Inmate painted eight by twelve foot sign at Rockland Park reads Welcome to Rockland Park Home of the Rocks as sports teams at the facility adopt the Rocks nickname.
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