Majeski's Homer Brings Tribe Win 5-4 Over Red Sox
Hank Majeski delivered a decisive seventh inning homer as Cleveland beat Boston 5-4. Hal Newhouser earned the win in relief, with Hank starting key rally pieces including Larry Doby and Vic Wertz. The Indians narrowed the gap behind the Yankees in the pennant race with their 28th one-run victory of the season.
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Reds extend win streak with Greengrass homer in 5-1 victory
Cincinnati Reds defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 1 to run their winning streak to five games. Rob Greengrass hit his 27th homer in a six inning rally, while Collum earned his seventh victory. Johnny Temple and Roy McMillan contributed key hits and defense.
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Indian Signs Wertz Doby In Top Form
Converted first baseman Vic Wertz has a .991 fielding average with four errors in 487 chances since taking over the Indians regular duties. Larry Doby has lifted RBI total to 108, surpassing his 1952 best of 104. Cleveland’s big five pitchers account for 79 of 94 victories with Lemon 20, Wynn 18, Garcia 16, Houtteman 14 and Feller 11.
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Beef Stew Dinner Planned at Gun Club Gallia
Gallia County Gun Club invites members to a beef dinner at 5 p.m. Thursday at the club house on Buckridge Road off Route 35. Sunday shooting results list Lew Gillespie and Carroll Swanson with top scores in clay pigeons, and Raymond Bays, Paul Eddie France among weekly winners.
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Expensive fish lure hits Nova Scotia boats and guides
Tuna fishermen in Nova Scotia pay about 40 dollars daily for boats bait fuel and guides. Angiers pay 52 dollars daily if a guide provides tackle.
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Ezzard Charles Shy of Writers in Interview
Charles Travis reports on Ezzard Charles who avoids boxing writers. The piece notes he rarely relaxes in interviews and often limits his candor despite probing questions about his career and recent bouts.
Olympic Chief Finds Russia Obeying Rules
Olympic head Avery Brundage says Russia follows amateur rules after a three week visit, noting assurances from Nicolai Romanov and cautioning that abuses may exist but not in Moscow’s program. He doubts Russia will commit to Melbourne 1956 amid strained Russian Australia ties.
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Satterfield Knocks Daniels Out in Seventh Round
In New York the hard-pitting light heavyweight Bob Satterfield stopped Frankie Daniels at 2:44 of the seventh at St Nichols Arena. Satterfield, 34 pro fights with 29 KOs, improved to 36-16-2 while pushing toward a title shot as he downed Daniels after a long rally, saving his bicycling pace and delivering a body shot that felled his opponent.
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Fights Last Night Card Returns Mixed Outcomes
In New York Bob Satterfield stopped Frankie Daniels after a 17 percent bout. Chicago’s Chris Christen Sen outpointed Johnny Lombardo in Brooklyn. Sandy Saddier stopped Jackie Blair in Caracas, Venezuela.
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Hit Pays Off as Hall Connects for 21st homer
Midland outfielder Bud Hall hit his 21st home run of the season and drove in three runs. Midland fans passed the hat and Hall received a $93.75 payoff.
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Haddix Strikes Out 13 as Cardinals Blank Pirates
Harvey Haddix, the St. Louis southpaw, fanned 13 Pittsburgh batters on April 29, delivering a dominant pitching performance for the Cardinals.
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Columbus Faces Toledo In Pro Soccer Showdown
Match results show Columbus 5 Toledo 2 while Louisville 2 4 Charleston 0 6. Upcoming fixtures include Charleston at Louisville Toledo at Columbus St Paul at Indianapolis Kansas City at Minneapolis.
Giant Brooklyn Showdown Near
Giants and Dodgers prepare for a pivotal late season clash as rivalry headlines approach. Ben Phlegar reports from the scene on team form, pitching rotations, and the stakes in New York's baseball spotlight.
Giants Dodgers showdown looms in three game Polo Grounds set
Giants lead the National League by 2 1/2 games ahead of Brooklyn as the two clubs ready for a three game series at the Polo Grounds starting Friday. Thomson homered for Brooklyn as Antonelli pitched well for New York and other majors action included Dusty Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes scoring for the Giants.
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Scrappy Middleport Football Team Hopes for Scrap Power
Coach Charles McDonald says the SECA squad, possibly the smallest, will field a tough eleven. Heat is a handicap but six returning lettermen show willingness to work as three more players including Stephen Chats return from a camping trip. The team now numbers about 40 with daily drills and a full report on players due this week.
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Saints Steal Game From Indianapolis
The St. Paul Saints edged Indianapolis 3-2 as they stole the win with a three-run fourth inning. Louisville split a doubleheader with Charleston 20 by 64, cutting into Indianapolis’ lead. Columbus beat Toledo 5-2 behind late scoring and a two-out rally, while Minneapolis split two games with Kansas City to join Columbus in a tie for third place.
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Antonelli Wins 20th as Giants Top St Louis 4-1
Yesterday's stars feature Johnny Antonelli of the New York Giants who limited St Louis to four singles in a 4-1 win, his 20th victory and first NL 20-game winner this season. Bobby Thomson of the Milwaukee Braves hit a three run homer in a 7-5 comeback victory over Brooklyn.
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Ohio State Football Holds Preseason Practice Schedule
Ohio State's football squad candidates report for examinations as practice begins. Two-a-day workouts run from Wednesday through Sept. 19, with one drill daily after Sept. 13. The annual scrimmage is Sept. 18, a week before the opener against Indiana.
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Indians Aim for Sweep as They Chase AL Pennant
The Cleveland Indians invade New York to face the Yankees in a crucial three game set. A three win sweep would push Cleveland seven and a half games ahead, making the flag virtually secure. Case Stengel’s Yankees must win two of three while the Tribe heads to Chicago after the series.
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Trusting Soul fight memory recalls Moran bout payoff
Indianapolis boxer Jack Dillon faced Frank Moran in Brooklyn forty years ago with a $40000 cash guarantee secure in an empty waterfall during the bout.
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Gallipolis Blue Devils begin second week of practice
Gallipolis Blue Devils opened a new week of drills with high energy and pep. Quarterbacks Winters and Jones impressed, while Nelson practiced at half back. Injuries sidelined Louisee and Simms, who will miss several days. Practice focused on defense and line play as Carr and Jenkins sparked the evening session.
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Bird crashes into Albion office safe in breaking and entering case
Game Warden William Lee described a ruffed grouse breaking into the Albion office via the te xian window and striking the safe. The sentence was suspended after the bird broke its own neck in the incident.
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