Batting Averages Rise Amid Rabbit Ball Trend and Park Factors
The piece notes higher season batting averages led by top hitters in the upper .360s to .370s, with more .300 hitters overall. It discusses the rabbit ball, park sizes such as Polo Grounds 257 feet to right, and 405 foot left field at Washington, plus farm-system details for Rochester Wings and St Louis Cardinals. It also covers Red Wings prospects Bill Reeder Tom Poholosky Eddie Yuhas Steve Bilko Hal Rice Ed Mierkowicz and notes Cardinal schools and eligibility rules for tryouts.
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Vardon Champions the Overlapping Grip in Golf History
Seventh of a series by Gene Sarazen. The article recounts Harry Vardon’s development of the overlapping or Vardon grip, its emphasis on coordinated hands, and its adoption by champions like Hagen, Jones, Armour, Joyce Wethered, Nelson, Hogan, and Snead, noting its firmness and control. It hints at the upcoming interlocking grip.
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Ed Mergard set to defend crow shooting title in Vandalia
Cincinnati bowli alley proprietor Ed Mergard, nation's top crow shooter, defends his crown at the July 28 30 event in Vandalia Illinois. Illinois officials note vast crow numbers as participants from multiple states enter. Stuber of the Ohio Natural Resources draws as referee. The winner receives the Rausenberger trophy and the Sports Afield Cup amid plans for a national crow calling contest.
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Baseball scores from the league doubleheader and records
In American and National League action multiple games saw New York and Washington split a doubleheader with late rallies and darkness as a factor. Detroit fell to Chicago while St Louis and Cleveland split, and Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati in one scoreline as various teams posted wins and losses across the day.
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Braves slugger Sid Gordon belts fourth slam as Boston topples Phillies
In the second game, Sid Gordon hit his team’s fourth grand slam of the season lifting Boston to a 12 9 victory over Philadelphia. Bill Wight pitched for the White Sox limiting Detroit to five hits to win the opener 4 1.
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Blaettnar Buicks edge Motors 4 3 in opener
Blaettnar Buicks beat Somerville Stout Motors 4 to 3 at Pt Pleasant in the first game of a twinbill. Bob Stivers pitched six singles and Farrow Hawley caught. Stivers led off the first with a single as Arnold moved him to second and Bass drove in the run. Klees scored in the seventh after two errors and a sac fly. Second game was rained out.
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Baseball Tonight Slated Matchups Across Major Leagues
A full slate of games includes Philadelphia at New York with Kellner against Byrne, St Louis visiting Detroit with Garver facing Houtteman, and Washington meeting Boston as Consegura battles Stobbs. Also Chicago at Cleveland featuring Pierce versus Lemon and New York at Philadelphia with Hartung against Meyer. Branca faces Spahn in Boston at Brooklyn, Raffensberger duels Pollet in Cincinnati at St Louis, Queen and Lade meet in Chicago, plus Milwaukee at Kansas City and regional shows in St Paul Minneapolis Columbus Toledo Louisville Indianapolis.
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Baseball Leaders and Standings From the Season Summary
Robinson of Brooklyn led in runs and hits with 95 and 371 at bats, while Kiner of Pittsburgh belted 71 homers. Jethroe of Boston topped runs stolen with 20 and Kell of Detroit hit .387 with 106 hits. Williams of Boston drove in 81 runs, and Spahn of Boston posted 102 strikeouts as Miller of Philadelphia went 7 0 with a 1.000 era.
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Merchant Softhballers Triumph Over Shoppers 17-9
Merchant Softhballers defeated the Shoppers 17 to 9 in a Girls City League game Monday evening. Henderson and Adams each had three hits for the Merchants, Adams with a first inning triple and Henderson adding a later two-base hit. Shoppers leaders Lehman Hope and Sands had two safeties each.
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July 4 Baseball Crowds Tie 1950 and 1949 Averages
New York reports the average Major League crowd for July 4, 1950 was 28,531, matching the 28,531 average on July 4, 1949. The piece notes a season of oddities with horse racing up while crowds at tracks fell and overall Independence Day activity shifted.
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Brooks Get Right on NL All Stars
The Brooklyn Dodgers dominate the National League All Star squad named by manager Burt Shotton. The team includes Don Newcombe and Preacher Roe as aces, with 10s Slaughter Ralph Kiner Hank Sauer Duke Snider and more among the starters and reserves. The game is set for Chicago's Comiskey Park with fan voting shaping most starters.
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Millers and Tribe Lead AA Standings After Holiday Doubleheaders
The Indianapolis Indians and Minneapolis Millers swept doubleheaders against Louisville and St Paul to stay in a tight .620 race with the top tied. Indianapolis edged Louisville 10-4 and 7-5 to go 49-30, while Minneapolis won 11-9 and 3-2. Columbus beat Toledo 5-2 in both games, and Kansas City defeated Milwaukee 8-3 before a 3-2 nightcap.
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Stag Night Planned at Athens Country Club
Pro Bob Littler announced a stag night at Athens Country Club on Thursday as a lead in to the pony tournament. Dinner at 6 30 p.m. followed by an auction.
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Santa Clara taps Dick Gallagher as new football coach
Dick Gallagher becomes Santa Clara's new football coach sharing traits with predecessor Len Casanova. Both coached in high school, served in the Navy, run the T formation, and have two daughters.
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Bees Blank Portland Twice 9-0 13-0 in Ohio Valley action
Portland toiled in two five inning games at Gallipolis as wild pitching and missing regulars hurt the Bees. Johnny Lee and Gene Wetherholt spun five hit allowed ball for the Bees with Lee's fifth win and a 10 run second game aided by Leo Valentine’s homer. Hartford swept Syracuse in opener then fell in nightcap as Hesson pitched three hits in relief. Racine beat Point Pleasant in doubleheader with six walks aiding three run third and fourth.
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Signpost Points To Tigers Phillies In World Series
Baseball preview notes the 1950 World Series odds with Detroit and Philadelphia racing toward pennants. It cites Independence Day leaders and runner ups, plus recent doubleheaders, grand slams, and notable performances during a busy holiday lineup.
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Shoppers face Gasco in City Softball league clash
Weather permitting, Shoppers from Banks Sport Shop chase a fourth straight win tonight at 6 p.m. in the City Softball League. Ohio Fuel Gas Company provides the opposition at AHL field. Tomorrow Lowman’s Dairy meets Beasley Mathews.
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Joe Louis Defends Sixth City Golf Crown
Joe Louis, former heavyweight champion, retained the Sixth City Golf Association amateur title yesterday in Cleveland. The retirement from boxing did not stop him from topping the field and securing the city’s golf crown.
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