All Stars Edge NL in Closest Classic of Series
The American League defeated the National League at Wrigley Field in a tightly contested game. Ewell Blackwell and Hal Newhouser dueled in a sizzler through three innings, with a lone error by Johnny Sain costing the NL in a game praised for even managers and crowd-sourced selections.
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Freight Daily
Rams new coach backs T formation theory in football
In sports roundup Bob Snyder argues the T formation hinges on the three inside players center quarterback and fullback. Joe Louis postpones Alaska exhibitions to pursue a September title bid, while California coach Pappy Waldorf faces depth questions amid a large student body. Other notes touch Montreal dodger talk and Jack Kramer predicting a Davis Cup rebound with Bromwich in slump.
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Exhibition Scores Across Leagues Roundup
No games scheduled in either the National or American League exhibitions. Wilmington leads Philadelphia 7 to 4, Brooklyn defeats Olean 8 to 0, and Boston tops Lynn 17 to 5. American Association results include Indianapolis 4 Kansas City 3, Minneapolis 2 Columbus 0, Milwaukee 3 Louisville 0, and St Paul 4 Toledo 1.
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Skyline Six nickname chosen for Colorado league split
When Colorado voted to withdraw from the Mountain States conference writers coined Skyline Six. The nickname was suggested by Chet Nelson, sports editor of the Denver Rocky Mountain News, to fit headlines.
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Eagles Rout Glouster Nine 18-5 in Non-league Victory
Nelsonville Eagles topple Glouster 18 to 5 in a non-league game avenging an earlier loss. Edgar Jones earned his sixth win as Glouster fanned die. Cope belted a homer and Jones struck out eight. Nelsonville led 13-0 after six innings and posted 14 runs allowed by Glouster.
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Bramham, Pioneer of Minor Leagues, Dies in Durham
William Gibbons Bramham, long a dominant figure in Minor League baseball, died in a Durham hospital after a brief illness. He would have turned 73 next Sunday. Funeral services are set for tomorrow in Durham. Bramham led four leagues simultaneously and was elected president of the National Association of Minor Leagues in December 1922, retiring last December as he was succeeded by George M Trautman of the Detroit Tigers.
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Colts Sign Pair In Pro Football Shakeup
Baltimore Colts announce the signings of Mitchell Olenski a 220 pound tackle from Hicksville Ohio and Jack Sachse a 200 pound center from Electric Texas Olenski played for Alabama before Army service in 1943 and was the regular tackle for the Miami Seahawks last season Sachse a Texas graduate turned professional in 1945 and played with the Yanks in the National League.
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Fiasco or Fight of the Year Looms in Zale Graziano Return
The rematch between Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano is set for July 16 in Chicago after their 1946 classic. Zale, 33, faces Graziano, 25, in a 15 round bout with high odds on Zale, and experts expect a brutal, decisive clash echoing the first fight's ferocity.
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Western Auto Defeats Nye in Softball Clash
Western Auto edged Nye Chevrolet 17 to 13 in Nelsonville as Sikora and Newman pitched, Nye’s first league loss in a high scoring game. Nye started with a nine run inning but were shut out until the final frame. Western Auto improved to 14 0 in the standings as postponed Junior Twilight games were announced for the week.
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Chester blanks Middleport 17 to 7 in Twilight League
Chester's H Bailey and Evan Stivers homer in early innings pace a 17 7 win over Middleport Le gion in Twilight League play. Barsotti F Bailey and Rose drive early runs while Stivers adds a four bagger to cap a 13 run third inning. Smalley earns win with four strikeouts and six walks.
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Yanks to Hold Tryout Camp for Young Players
The New York Yankees announce a July 21 22 tryout at North Side athletic field for boys between 16 and 22 not in high school. Trials include running throwing infield work batting practice and games. Players must pay own expenses but signed players will be reimbursed.
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Toledo Announces 10-Game 1967 Football Schedule
Toledo University will play 10 football games next season according to Athletic Director Ray Connelly. The slate includes Great Lakes on Sept 20 and Case on Sept 27 with games at John Carroll Youngstown Dayton Akron Baldwin Wallace Wayne at Detroit South Dakota State and Canisius at Buffalo among others.
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Athens Vets Hold Off Hartford 2 1 In Twilight Battle
Hank Wiseman pitched a tight duel to beat the Hartford Tigers 2 1 as the Athens Vets earned their fifth win in 14 starts. Ralph Sayre hit a homer, and single runs came in the third and fifth after walks and timely hits. Wiseman secured his fifth victory despite three errors by his fielders.
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Boxing Roundup Takes Pep Victory and Ray KO
In Norwalk Willie Pep 128 Hartford outpointed Leo Le Brun 128 New York over eight rounds in a non title bout. In Syracuse Elmer Violent Ray 198 Hastings Fla knocked out Pete Louthis 185 Providence in the second round.
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Oklahoma Aggies Hope For Fenimore-Like Impact With Grimes
Stillwater reports Billy Grimes, the Comanche High School standout and 1945 A. and M. recruit, has returned from Japan and may provide a Fenimore style boost at halfback. Grimes starred in big games and posted notable long runs and a 25-foot broad jump as a high school athlete, but recent war time layoff delayed top form in the state AAU meet.
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Western Open at Salt Lake City debuts in Utah
The Salt Lake Country Club layout will be about 6500 yards with a par 72 for the Western Open from August 29 to September 1. This marks the first Western Open held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Four days, 72 holes medal play, with 18 holes each day.
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Ewell Blackwell Star in All Star Start as Fans Cheer
American League team praised Ewell Blackwell after his strong start in the All Star game. The Cin Cincinnati pitcher dominated early, fanning Ted Williams and striking out multiple hitters, drawing high praise from managers Cronin and Dyer and colleagues.
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