Indians Split With Red Sox Keep Narrow AL Lead
Cleveland, after a Tuesday doubleheader split with Boston, holds a one game lead over the Yankees in the AL pennant race. Bill Wight shut out the Indians 5-0 in game one, but Luke Easter and Sam Chapman homered to lift Cleveland 2-1 in the nightcap. Attendance at Lakefront Stadium neared one million as Bob Lemon defeated the Red Sox in his 16th win.
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Yesterday's Results in National League and American Association
Baseball score updates across leagues with multiple games. Key games include New York and Chicago in the National League, and Pittsburgh and Brooklyn in extended play. American Association results show Toledo, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Minneapolis-St Paul, plus weather-related postponement in Milwaukee at Kansas City.
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Hartford Tigers Clinch Tie In OVA Second Half Race
Hartford's Tigers notch a tie in the Ohio Valley Association after a 12-4 win over Syracuse to extend their win streak to twelve. Dudding earned his tenth win, scattering ten hits as Hartford pulled away in the eighth inning. Ravenswood, Gallipolis, Racine, and Point Pleasant posted wins in other league games.
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Kansas School Teacher Is Grand Highlighter
A Phillipsburg Kansas country school teacher Miss Iva Pembridge, 25, led a strong feminine showing at the Grand American Trapshoot. She won the Women's National Doubles title with sister Gladys Prost and placed high in other events, earning the all around title with 376 of 400 in three big events and the King Trophy. Mike Wayland of Washington Kansas won the Grand American Handicap with about 4 200 in winnings under the new payout method.
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Mike) Wayland
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Volcanic Wins Meadowland Handicap Crown
Volcanic repeated as turf king by winning the Meadowland Handicap at Washington Park. Cuore of the Cherry Oca Stable finished second and Mr. Fox, owned by Mrs. Mabel McCabe, took third in the $50,000 classical race.
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Goose Wins Regatta at Ohio Valley Race on Ohio River
Phil Rothenbusch of Cincinnati skippered The Wild Goose to 925 points to win the 225 cubic inch Division I race. Thirteen pilots entered the 31st annual regatta on the Ohio River as part of the Ohio Valley Motor Boat Racing Association event.
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Meyer Says Lemon Became Pitcher For Hitting Lefties
Brooklyn report notes Pirates manager Billy Meyer recalls Bob Lemon of Cleveland turned to pitching after struggling against left handed batters. Lemon, once a Baltimore third baseman, reportedly struck out repeatedly against a left handed pitcher Meyer faced in Newark.
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Debut Victory For Miles Senden In 2-0 Win
Miles Senden pitched the Philadelphia Pros to a 2-0 win over Cincinnati in his major league debut. Jackie Robinson led the Dodgers as Brooklyn blasted a tenth inning homer for a 48 to nothing win over Pittsburgh in the second game of a doubleheader.
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Baseball Almanac Style Nods Hitters and Pitchers in Standings
The notes list leaders across leagues and teams with names like Ashburn New York Raschi and Kiner. Highlights include hits and RBIs leaders, home runs by Kiner, stolen bases by Jethroe and a strong showing by New York and Brooklyn pitchers.
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Seventy Redskins Open Miami Football Practice
Seventy candidates joined two hour workouts as new coach Ara Parseghian opened Miami University pre season football practice. Included were 25 lettermen and 20 freshmen with 12 from the Ohio high school All Star game. The Redskins prepare to face Wichita State in Kansas on Sept.
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Winners to Receive Photo Finish Trophies at Atlantic City
At Atlantic City this season the 13 stake race winners will be presented with a color photograph of the finish encased in a sterling silver frame instead of the usual trophies.
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Baseball Schedule Highlights From Evening Card
Scheduled games include Philadelphia at Detroit with Shantz and Stuart, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn featuring Queen Werle against Palica Branca, St Louis at Boston with Munger Pohisky versus Surkont Nichols, Chicago at New York pairing Rush Hatten against Jansen Corwin, and a Cincinnati matchup with missing details and unclear lineups.
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Giants Extend Streak With Two Wins Over Cubs
The New York Giants swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs 5-4 and 5-1 to push their winning streak to 14 games and tighten the NL pennant race behind the Dodgers by six. Wes Westram and Don Mueller homered for the Giants in the first game, with Hearn securing the nightcap.
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Canton Man Aims For Fourth State Horseshoe Crown
Canton fireman Johnny Sebek seeks his fourth Ohio state horseshoe title at Buckeye Lake on Sept. 1 While Sebek has triumphed in 1946 1949 and 1950 his 80.1 percent win rate at Buckeye Lake in 1946 and 13 consecutive double ringers stand as records Canton rivals include Russell Yaus Lester Cassler Karl Konter Tony Bordac Wilbur Snowden Lester Miller Hubert Burt Herb Rhoads Emerson Cromley and Sylvester Cromley among about 50 competitors expected to enter Each entrant will play 50 shoe games.
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Ted Williams Decries Supposed Dead Ball in League
Cleveland notes Ted Williams argues the ball is dead this season and cites a drop in life from last year. He adds that his Red Sox have split a doubleheader with the Indians as his .324 mark remains strong among league leaders. Williams also fuels his case with five hits and his ongoing power and RBI pace.
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Browns Guard Sprains Ankle In 52 0 Loss
Cleveland Browns offensive guard Lin Houston sprained his ankle in a 52 to 0 defeat by the New York Yankees. Browns physician Dr Vic Ippolito said Houston will likely be sidelined for several weeks. Coach Paul Brown granted a two day break before resuming practice at Bowling Green.
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Dorothy Kirby Wins National Women's Amateur Golf Title
Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta earned the National Women's Amateur Championship at Town and Country Club Course in Saint Paul with a two and one victory over Claire Doran of Rocky River Ohio. Kirby, 17 years in the making, heads home with the trophy.
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Area Nines Ousted In Softball Tourney
In the Double Elimination State Softball Tournament rains ended play after a busy day. Circleville defeated Hamilton BBs and Lima beat Toledo 8-4 in the night session. In the afternoon Circleville beat Canton 7-2, Lima beat Zanesville 6-4, Toledo edged Washington D H 3-2 in eight, and Hamilton Champions defeated Lorain 3-2.
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Ferrier 16 Under Par Wins Fort Wayne Open Title
Jim Ferrier fired a final 71 to finish 72 holes at 269 16 under par and win the Fort Wayne Open by one stroke over Cary Middlecoff. The victory adds 2400 to his tournament earnings as one of golf’s top money winners.
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Ice fishing blamed for reduced pickerel catch
Washington report notes that most sportsmen agree ice fishing is diminishing the summer catch of chain pickerel.
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Albany Lions Win Hocking Valley Title in Wild 19-8 Victory
Albany Lions clinch the Hocking Valley League crown by routing Chauncey Sun Kings 19 to 8 on their field. Pitcher Dick Macak notched his ninth straight win as Albany built a big lead with a 14 hit attack, while Jim Wakefield and Marvin Knowlton added key extra base hits.
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Reds End Skid in Split With Phillies in Twin Bill
Cincinnati Reds halted a seven game losing streak by winning the opener 4 2 behind Ewell Blackwell’s 14th victory. Niles Jordan tossed a two hitter in the second game as Philadelphia Phillies pulled away 2 0. Del Wilber started the opener’s two run third inning with a single and Eddie Waitkus scored on a wild pitch. The Reds tied the first game late but couldn’t overcome Philadelphia’s early leads.
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Slugger Vern Stephens May Miss Rest of Season
Boston third baseman Vern Stephens may be out for the season after a tendon pull in Cleveland. Sox trainer Jack Fadden says he will never be a sound player again and at nearly 31 recovery is unlikely. Stephens hit a run and a double before injuring his leg as Boston split a doubleheader with the Indians. Springfield reports Columbus gallantly beat Carano's Orphans 3to1 to claim the Women’s State Softball title in a three-year effort.
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