Lefty Grove weighs in on Satchel Paige age dispute
In Morgantown West Virginia Lefty Grove says Paige was an old man in 1925 and recalls pitching against him with Homestead Grays. Grove, 51, notes Paige’s age claim and reflects on his own stellar career and a grand slam homer against his old A's teammates.
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Giants Win Two More as Dodgers Fear Reds in Tight Race
Brooklyn fans watch Leo Durocher's Giants extend a 16 game streak with a 5-2 win in the opener and a later loss. Larry Jansen earns his 17th win. Carl Furillo Jackie Robinson deliver early homers. Phillies sweep Phils rout Reds 2-0 and 3-0 while Philadelphia pitcher Jocko Thompson shuts down Cincinnati. Branca no-hits through nine in another Giants win. Whitey Lockman drives in the tying run with bases loaded.
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Marciano Knocks Out Beshore in Fourth Round
Boston Brockton’s Rocky Marciano extends his KO streak to 32 in 37 with a bout against Beshore. A series of precise lefts and rights to the midsection and a brutal head assault ended the fight at 50 seconds of the fourth round, sending Beshore to the canvas for the full count.
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Red Sox deny Vernon Stephens retirement rumors
Boston manager Steve ONeill dismissed reports that Vernon Stephens is nearing the end of his career. He said Stephens will remain with the club and serve as a pinch hitter while a tendon heals, with trainer Jack Fadden noting Stephens will travel to Detroit and be back in the lineup before season’s end.
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Amputate Jockey's Leg After Fairgrounds Spill
Doctors planned to amputate jockey Elmer Wiehe after a spill at the fairgrounds wounded him. The 23 year old resident of Wheeling Virginia suffered a leg fracture and blood loss during the opening day race on August 13.
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Race To Form At State Fair Harness Feature
Harness racing opens at the Ohio State Fair Grounds with a $3000 feature event amid form questions. My Volo driven by Ed Morgan posted two fast miles, winning the $1200 free-for-all and showing a strong stretch drive despite an early mishap and a guard rail crash in the second heat.
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Boxing results from multiple cities echo night of ringside action
Fights from Milwaukee New York Quebec Rockingham New Orleans produced mixed outcomes. Peddy Demar outpointed Sandy Saddler in a non title featherweight bout in New York. Dado Marino faced Meente Gagnon in Quebec with a ten round flyweight clash. Rocky Marciano scored a knockout in Harrisburg. Ralph Dupas outpointed in New Orleans in a separate bout.
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Peddy Demarco
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Sandy Saddler
Quebec
Dado Marino
Honolulu
Meente Gagnon
Rocky Marciano
Maes
Gameshore
Harrisburg
New Orleans
Ralph Dupas
Grid Eagles Tie Detroit in Pro Football Exhibition
Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions played to a 17-17 tie in Shreveport Louisiana. Layne led Detroit with early passing and added a rushing score, while Steve Van Buren kicked a field goal to place Philadelphia at 10-10 and Adrain Burk connected with Bob Walston for a late touchdown.
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Steve van Buren
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Visco Tigers Meet Tonight in Mason at Bachtel Stadium
The Hartford Tigers lead the Ohio Valley Association host Visco of Nitro tonight at 8 15 p m in Bachtel Stadium. Gene Hesson will start for the Tigers against Elmer Jumbo Hesson who snapped a 14 game Wisconsin win streak earlier in the season driving in the winning run with a ninth inning single.
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Ben Brew and Youngstown Meet in Semi Finals
Only two teams remain unbeaten in the Ohio Amateur Softball tournament. Columbus Ben Brew Beers and the Youngstown General Fireproof nine clash this afternoon to decide who advances to the finals.
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Jockey Porch Suspended for Rough Riding at Washington Park
Jockey Gerald Porch of Akron Ohio drew a ten day suspension from Washington Park stewards for rough riding on Star Wish in the fifth race Saturday.
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Bobcat Grid Candidates Report Whisk Thru Drills in Rain
Ohio University opened its 1951 football season with 65 candidates under Coach Carroll Widdoes in steady drizzle. A morning workout and an afternoon session kept the squad in shape as six state athletes, several freshmen, and notable players like Jim Propolski joined the two-a-day drill.
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Leon Wilson
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Watervliet
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Jack Burnison
Ohio University
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Jim Propolski
Dayton Stivers
Henry Schroth
Gallia Academy
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Stivers
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Dayton
Struggle to the wire colors Indians pennant hopes
Cleveland manager Al Lopez voices belief the pennant race will go to the wire as the Indians prepare for a three game set with Philadelphia. He notes eight games left against first division teams and 21 against second division clubs while acknowledging tightened hit output and injuries to key players Easter and Doby. The Indians hold a one game lead as they finish the road schedule with tests against St Louis Chicago and Detroit before a season closer against the Tigers on September 29-30.
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Yesterday's Results from Baseball Games Across Leagues
Scores and outcomes from multiple games in the majors and leagues. The contests include Chicago versus New York with 12 innings tied 4-8, Brooklyn and Pittsburgh reaching 5-6 in a 14 inning marathon, St. Louis and Boston finishing 8-6, and American League action where Philadelphia defeated Detroit 6-0. Weather rain caused postponements in Milwaukee at Toledo and Columbus at Louisville.
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National League Baseball Schedule and Matchups
National League slate with several doubleheaders and single games. Matchups include Pittsburgh at New York with Pollet facing Jones, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Chicago at Boston, New York at St. Louis, Washington at Chicago, Boston at Detroit, Philadelphia at Cleveland, plus Columbus at Indianapolis, Toledo at Louisville, and Milwaukee at Kansas City. Key pitchers listed with win loss records for each contest.
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Notable Baseball Leaders From 1950s Almanac Fragment
A fragment lists leaders across teams with names like Musial Kiner Hiner Jethroe Minoso Zernial DiMaggio Noren Kell and Raschi. It notes runs batted in and stolen bases, doubles, triples, home runs and pitching records for several franchises including St Louis Brooklyn Boston Detroit Chicago Philadelphia New York. This appears to be a snapshot of season statistics.
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Chicago
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New York
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Ex Big Leaguers Top PCL Batting List
Former major league players head the Pacific Coast League batting leaders. Notable names include Roy Weatherly Johnny Jorgensen Walt Judnich Johnny Lindell Augie Galan Bill Tabor Dario Lodigiani and Bill Austin.
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Roy Weatherly
Johnny Jorgensen
Walt Judnich
Johnny Lindell
Augie Galan
Bill Tabor
Dario Lodigiani
Bill Austin
Branca Caps Dodgers Shutout, Brings 12th Win
Ralph Branca pitched the Dodgers to a 5-0 win over Pittsburgh in the opener of a twi night doubleheader. Del Wilber blasted three homers for Philadelphia, accounting for all runs in an 8-0 victory over Cincinnati in the nightcap.
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MacArthur Declines Baseball Commissioner Post
General Douglas MacArthur reportedly turned down the unanimous offer to become baseball commissioner. A Waldorf Astoria meeting with club owners was cited, with MacArthur calling the offer a great honor but stating he could not accept. Other candidates listed include Gov. Frank Lausche Ford Frick Warren Giles and Milt Eisenhower.
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De Marco Upsets Saddler In Milwaukee Bout
Paddy De Marco used a weight edge to outpoint world featherweight champion Sandy Saddler in a ten round non-title bout before 6851 fans at the Milwaukee Arena. Referee Fidler scored 7-4 for De Marco while judges De Camara and Snider had Saddler behind. There were no knockdowns and De Marco suffered a nose injury.
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