Blackie Done Sparks NL War Over Blackwell Trade
New York Yankees outbid Cleveland and Chicago to acquire 29 year old pitcher Ewell Blackwell from the Cincinnati Reds. Dodgers GM F E J Buzzy Bavasi cites a sore arm and lack of form as reasons for letting Blackwell go.
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Brewers Nab Pennant Bid With 14-3 Win Over Millers
Milwaukee snapped Minneapolis nine game streak with a 14-3 victory Thursday night. Al Unser hit two homers and Wally Post added one as Milwaukee strengthened its lead in the American Association pennant race. Kansas City absorbed a 10-2 defeat as St Paul moved closer to third place. Columbus beat Indianapolis 3-1 in extras then 2-0 in a rain halted game. Louisville beat Charleston 4-1 behind Frankie Baumann, Babe Barna homered for Charleston, while the Senators won 6-0 to end a 10 game skid.
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Ted Williams Slated For Later 53 Discharge
The Marines plan to keep Capt. Ted Williams until November 1953 with a minimum 17 month reserve officer commitment. Williams was called up last May and is due to go to Korea next month, ending any hopes of a return to the Red Sox next season.
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Waterloo marksman leads on third day at Ohio matches
John Moschkau of Waterloo Iowa led as the third day of the annual Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association matches opened at Camp Perry.
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Prince Hal Beats Tribe In Nightcap
The Indians split a Detroit twin bill, beating Hal Newhouser in game two 4 1 after dropping game one 9 3. Al Rosen hit his 24th homer and drove in four in the opener as Cleveland chased Detroit pitching.
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Simpson
Walt Dropo
Johnny Pesky
Detroit
Fred Hatfield
Pesky
Tiger
Cliff Mapes
Jim Delsing
Matt Batts
Johnny Groth
Batts
Delsing
Catalina swim becomes risky for long distance attempt
Ray Carmassi, 23, a San Francisco ex Marine, completed a Catalina Channel crossing in 18 hours 20 minutes from Santa Catalina Island to White's Point. He swam despite early illness after an ear plug failure caused water to rush in. Coast Guardsmen fired at three sharks as a large school of porpoises swam nearby and a kelp bed hampered him in the final stretch.
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DiMaggio Hints at Return to Yankees for Late Drive
DiMaggio indicates he could rejoin the Yankees for a pennant push in September. The All‑Time Yankee outfielder, still in shape after a year away, says he would dash from TV duties to play if needed, boosting a lineup relying on relief bats and defense.
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Indians
Casey Stengel
OU Gridders Arrive in Athens for Four-Week Camp
Forty-five players will report this weekend to Scott Quadrangle Athens for a four week practice session ahead of the season opener with Morris Harvey on September 27 in Charleston West Virginia. Uniforms and medicals are scheduled, with two daily practices and emphasis on contact work. Veteran linebackers Costello and Turk may join late due to baseball commitments.
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Sam Carpenter
Nelsonville
Clarence Tye
Ex-OU Aide Named Bronco Cage Mentor
Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo announced two coaching appointments to its staff. Joseph T. Hoy, ex Ohio University physical education aide, named head basketball coach and assistant baseball and football coach. Jack Petoskey, ex Michigan football star, joins physical education as assistant football coach.
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Buck Mermen Grab Crown
Newark New Jersey Ohio State Buckeyes win the Men’s Senior National AAU outdoor swimming team title for the first time since 1947. Six individual titles and a medley relay crown highlight the three day meet. Ford Kenno shines with a triple sweep of the quarter mile half mile and one mile free style crowns.
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Representative plans bill to penalize individuals for sports rule infractions
Hancock County official says the next general assembly should punish individuals rather than schools for eligibility violations. State Rep. Harry Corkwell of Ottawa said school or coach normally bears responsibility, not the entire team, after discussing recent infractions.
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Vols to Be Weaker Offensively Says Gen Neyland
Knoxville reports Tennessee coach General Neyland says the 1952 Vols will be weaker on offense than the 1951 squad that ran the table and claimed a mythical national title. He warns fans to expect a tougher season with limited experience and more difficult opposition.
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Mixed match set as Agramonte to face Mercer in Jersey City
State Athletic Commissioner Abe J. Greene has sanctioned a bout between Cuban heavyweight Omelio Agramonte and Marvin Mercer of Reading Pa. The match is scheduled for Thursday night at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City.
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Bend Tournament Resumes Tonight
Play resumes in Bend with Cheshire Pilots facing Anderson and Crown City meeting Berdines. Blacktop hosts Smoker Billiards as action continues tonight under unsettled weather.
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Canadians Lose Ground as Americans Reach Amateur Final
In Vancouver Capilano Course action sets an all U.S. final for the first time since 1929 after Canadian Bob Roos was eliminated by Ed Meister. Sammy Urzetta Larry Bouchey and Billy Campbell vie for the other semi finals with Bouchey set to face Meister while Urzetta meets Campbell.
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Tri-County Loop All-Stars Meet Stockport Nine
Stockport, league champions, meet Tri-County All-Stars Sunday at 2 p.m. in Stockport after beating Chesterhill 5-4 last Sunday. Dream-team picks include Chesterhill players Orton Wallace Vernett Wallace John Wallace Bernard Sephus Cliff Dougan John Metcalf Carl Richardson Bill White Paul Richardson D. Kincaid Carr Seaman J Welch B Welch Cunningham Vinvent? S Pennsville S Hickerson Coolville. Leonard Wallace to manage. Stockport batters Harkins Bebout Oliver Martin led in title game. Chesterhill’s Williams had three hits. Final: Stockport 9 Chesterhill 4.
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128 Netmen Set Sights On Sedgman's Throne
Forest Hills hosts the 10 day United States Grass Courts Championship opening with 128 players vying for the title held by Frank Sedgman. The Australian star and Vic Seixas face first day action as byes are removed. Known as reigning champions, Sedgman and Seixas start early rounds.
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American League Standings and Tonight's Schedule
The American League standings show New York 74 53 .588 at first, Cleveland 72 55, Boston 68 55, Philadelphia 65 59, Chicago 66 61, Washington 65 61, St Louis 52 77, Seed 43 84. Tonight Washington at New York 7 30 p.m. Masterson vs Raschi. Boston at Philadelphia two games 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Delock and Brodowski vs Scheib and Bishop. Cleveland at Detroit 2 30 p.m. Lemon vs Trucks. Only games scheduled.
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Nelsonville Hounds Begin Chenevey Era With Fast Backfield
Nelsonville high school football enters Jim Chenevey's first season as head coach. Nine returning lettermen lead a weighty backfield featuring Frank Whitmore and Jerry Reynolds, with hopefuls Gary Boyer Don Williams and others vying for key roles. The squad focuses on speed, uses a T formation, and holds twice daily practices to build a strong, bellwether program.
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Baseball scores and lineup notes from multiple games
In a set of rapid box scores, Boston and Philadelphia sparred in a 4 10 run mismatch while Cincinnati fell to Brooklyn and Chicago dropped to New York. Milwaukee, Columbus and St Paul posted decisive results in American Association action with several pitchers credited.
Newhouser Wins 198th as Tigers Split with Indians
Hal Newhouser earned his 198th major league victory by guiding Detroit to a 4-1 win over Cleveland in the second game of a two night doubleheader. Cass Michaels delivered a three run double for Philadelphia in a 6-4 win over Boston after an eight inning rally.
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Bomb Sight Captures Governor's Cup in Ohio Fair
At the Ohio State Fair Columbus a $1200 free-for-all trot headline the harness racing final session with Bomb Sight winning both heats of the Governor's Cup from six starters. Owned by Alvin Gould of Cincinnati and driven by Lou Huber Jr the bay colt clocked 2 06 4 5 and 2 06 1 5 for the two miles while earning a share of 12310 in purses. The Governor's Cup record remains 2 06 set by Tom Manning in 1939.
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Takes Featured Trot winds up at Roosevelt Raceway
Westbury New York horse Takes Featured Trot, usually near the leader, moved to command in the backstretch and won the featured Plattsburgh Trot at Roosevelt Raceway on Thursday night.
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Speedboat Pilot Roy Du by in Detroit River Mishap
The speedboat pilot Roy Du by remained on the critical list at a Detroit hospital today after a Detroit River crash. He was listed in serious condition with life threatening injuries.
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Double Owl Fare Draws Labor Day Baseball Card
New Marshfield hosts a double header weekend as the Ohio Valley League schedule includes Reedsville at New Marshfield and Albany Lions at New Marshfield rivals. Albany leads with four straight wins while Reedsville sits tied for fourth with New Marshfield and Gallipolis. Heiner's Bread of Middleport visits Hartford Syracuse for a key second place contest with other Sunday and Monday matchups listed.
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Four Daughters Lead Women’s National Amateur Semis
In Portland, four favored players from Hawaii, Washington, Texas, and California reach the semi-finals at Waverley County Club after dramatic quarterfinals. Jacqueline Pung faces Patricia Ann Lesser, Patricia Garner plays Shirley McFetters, with 18 holes today and a 36-hole final tomorrow.
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Bernard Hanover Wins Yonkers Feature Pace
Bernard Hanover narrowly wins the Poca hontas Pace at Yonkers Raceway in 2 03.4 clocking, stretching a length and a half over Volo Chief on a Thursday night card.
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Bears Upgrade Linemen Ready to Tackle Dub Jones
Cleveland exhibition at Municipal Stadium between 30 000 and 40 000 spectators will test Chicago Bears new linemen as they try to contain Dub Jones. The game airs on a special Ohio network but will not be televised.
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Athens Horse Tops Junior Three-Gaited Stake at Ohio State Fair
Athens horse Charm Gal owned by Dr. E E Hinds of Rutland Vermont won the Class 29 $500 Junior Three-Gaited Stake for mares and geldings four years old and under at the Ohio State Fair Horse Show last night. Leatherwood Command from The Windy Hills Farm at Athens finished fifth.
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