Williams Delivers Ninth Inning Victory In All Star Classic
Boston slugger Ted Williams homered with two on in the ninth to lift the American League to a 7 5 win over the National League. Arky Vaughan hit two late NL homers but narrowly misses hero status as Williams seals the victory before 54,674 at Detroit.
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Lydia Invented Dice to Replace Meals During Famine
Ancient Lydia inhabitants in Asia Minor devised dice and a ball game as a substitute for eating. For 22 years these games were played every other day to help endure famine.
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Breezing With BrieTZ Sporting Scribbles and Scattered Notes
Eddie Brietz surveys boxing and baseball chatter noting Ritchie Lemos’ surprise N B A omission while Paul Derringer builds Sarasota cottages near Lido Casino site. Mentions Billy Conn Lou Jenkins Tony Shucco Honey Melody and other colorful sport snippets from the era with a sidelong jab at all star selections and a plug for The Sporting News guide.
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Platts Sohio Winners 5-0 in Plains Baseball Win
The Plains baseball team defeated the Black Stars of Zanesville 5 to 0 on The Plains field Sunday. Platts Sohio standings reflect the win with the 5-0 score and a strong offense.
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Big Somber Makes Notable Debut Flight Report
A Columbus guest reports the maiden flight of the Douglas B-19 bomber for the United States Air Corps from Clover Field Santa Monica to March Field Riverside California. The letter, sent by James Rauch, notes the event and mentions personnel from the Douglas Plant and related aviation milestones.
Women's Golf Meet Enters Second Round
Defending champion Janet Shock strengthened her Ohio state title bid as the 22nd annual meet moved to the second round. Dayton’s Miss rallied with a back nine 39 to defeat Mrs Jake Sears of Akron 1 up, while Miss Mary Ann Herron advanced by beating Cleveland’s Clare Doran.
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Sam Snead Medalist in PGA Meet Opens
Denver AP reports the 24th PGA tournament at Cherry Hills with Byron Nelson defending champion from Toledo and Sam Snead from Hot Springs VA leading into the 32 player match play bracket amid recent medical treatment.
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Guest Day at Athens Country Club Opens to Nonmembers
Thursday will be Guest Day at Athens Country Club inviting nonmembers to accompany a member and visit or play. Visitors receive suspended greens fees, while Pro Mike Heaney offers equipment tips. The piece also lists a season schedule of upcoming golf events including matches, tournaments, and finals through September along with notes on players Snead Wood and others.
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Former Illini Stars Rally to Zuppke's Support
Red Grange leads a group of former Illinois grid stars backing coach Robert Zuppke amid a three year battle over his firing. The trustees plan a meeting next week to decide whether to dismiss Zuppke or retain him alongside athletic director Wendell L. Wilson. George Halas and George Huff Jr. sign the statement praising Zuppke.
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Ex-Bobcats in New Uniforms Shift Across Minor Leagues
Ohio University's trio Frank Baumholtz Ernie Kish and Ray Farroni signed by the Cincinnati Reds wear new uniforms. Baumholtz and Kish go to Ogden Utah in the Pioneer League while Farroni moves to Birmingham Alabama in the Southern Association under Oscar Roettger.
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Mills' Outfit Defeats Braves 7-4 in Playground League
Mills' Outfit beat J. Wakefields Braves 7-4 as B. Wakefield held the Braves to four hits. Mills led the winner's attack with two safeties, keeping Reds undefeated in the league.
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Beckleys Cup Softball Tilt Notch Victory
Beckleys slammed out another victory in the City Softball League Tuesday night, defeating Boys Auto Supply 14 to 3. Rapp and Lee each had two hits for Beckleys while C Williams and L Wade did the same for Boys Auto Supply.
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Reds and Dodgers Clash in Key Two Week Meetings
Cincinnati and Brooklyn face five crucial games in two weeks as they chase the league lead. The Reds seek to slow Brooklyn after a stretch of 20 wins in 47, while the Dodgers hold a strong early advantage. The schedule includes a three game series at Brooklyn and two at Cincinnati, with five remaining meetings later in the season.
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Dodgers Poised to Win NL Flag Despite Giants Boss Claim
In Memphis Bill remarks that the Dodgers will win the National League race if top mound trio Wyatt Highe Casey stay in form. He asserts New York Giants manager Bill Terry predicts Dodgers finish ahead. Braves chatter and Casey Stengel dispute rumors as Boston manager denies them.
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