Yankees sweep Tigers as DiMaggio extends hitting run
DiMaggio ties major league mark with a 56 game hitting streak as the Yankees sweep Detroit in 17 innings. Keller hits his 22nd home run to lead the late rally, aiding New York’s pace atop the standings. Also note Thomas Stepien, 19, to try out for the Cincinnati Reds.
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Aleno's three base hit lifts Reds past Dodgers in Cincinnati
Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 5 to 4 as Chuck Aleno delivered a pinch triple driving in three. Leo Durocher commented that Brooklyn is still in the race while Brooklyn pitcher Elmer Riddle faced a tough Dodgers schedule ahead.
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Nelsonville Defeated by Logan 7-0 in Legion Tilt
Logan Legion team routed Nelsonville 7 to 0 behind Trowbridge and Wylie. Trowbridge pitched two frames with no hits and five strikeouts before tiring slightly, Wylie finished with nine strikeouts and two hits. Logan scored early on walks and a triple by Tom Brehm, then added in the fourth inning and final run in the fifth.
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Standings snapshot from National and American leagues
National Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 4 Chicago 13 Boston 2 St. Louis 7 New York 6 Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 3. American New York 4 Cleveland 3 Boston 6 Chicago 2 Washington 5 Detroit 4 Philadelphia 4 St. Louis 1 Association Columbus 9 Minneapolis 8 Milwaukee 5 Louisville 2 Kansas City 5 Indianapolis 0 Indianapolis 1 Kansas City 0 St. Paul 9 Toledo 5.
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Zale Meets Harris In Chicago Tonight
Tony Zale the middleweight champion fights Ossie Harris in a 10 round non title bout in Chicago. Zale last won by knockout in the second round against former champion Al Hostak of Seattle.
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Wood and brother to play in Lake Placid exhibition
National Open champ Craig Wood returns to his hometown Lake Placid with his brother Scott for an exhibition golf match. He has reportedly earned about five thousand dollars since last month’s Fort Worth activities.
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Stag Night at Athens CC Opens Season with Pony Auction
The Athens Country Club hosts the second Stag Night of the season on Thursday for members and prospective members. A Sunday Pony Tournament follows, with Dr. L. E. Butts and George Schwartz as auctioneers. A ticket is required to enter the Pony Auction. Golfers are urged to play early as the locker room closes at 7 and reopens after the auction at 7 30.
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McNeill Finds Turf Is Easier at Sea Bright
Seabright New Jersey tennis scene shifts as National Champion Don McNeill dominates turf play with Bob Kerdasha to four games lost while Frankie Parker edges rookie Ed Amark in a 7 5 3 6 6 2 score. McNeill eyes match with southpaw Seymour Greenberg promising improved control.
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Bettina Burman Comiskey Krieger Boxing Results
Melio Bettina beat Clarence Burman in Beacon New York by points. Pat Comiskey defeated Henry Cooper in Paterson New Jersey. Lee Savold outpointed Sol Krieger in Brooklyn New York.
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Red) Burman
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Rams Re-sign Anderson and Reith in NL bid
Two Rams have signed contracts with the Cleveland Rams. Stan Anderson, last year’s first string left tackle, and Bill Reith of Lorain, a guard who played three seasons with Carnegie Tech, are returning under the announcement by General Manager Billy Evans.
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Defiance College names Virgil Bingham head coach
Virgil E. Bingham former Illinois Northern University assistant is named to lead Defiance College football succeeding Dr N M Jorgensen who resigns to take a post at New Mexico State College.
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Taylor Ridge School Closes With Program
The Daily Vacation Bible School at Taylor Ridge closed with commencement exercises on Friday night. The program featured recitations songs and memory work. Mrs Cora Davis and Mrs Rieghly gave talks as 28 students completed a three week session.
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Indians bench Mack as Grimes moves to second
Manager Roger Peckinpaugh benched Ray Mack to break up the Mack Boudreau double play, installing Oscar Grimes at second and sending Hal Trosky back to first. Cleveland trails New York by eight after a 4 3 loss as Atley Donald and Bob Feller took the mound for the semi final clash with the Yankees.
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Maxwell Named Jockey Club Steward at Aqueduct Fall Meet
Howard W. Maxwell is named Jockey Club Steward for Aqueduct fall meeting. A similar post at Belmont goes to Walter M. Jeffords, expanding official racing oversight across New York venues.
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Trimble Group Wins Honors at Institute
The Epworth League Institute at Lancaster Camp Grounds July 13 20 saw Trimble Methodist Church representatives Bernarda Danford Dorothy Jo Danford Rex Lantz and Samuel Johnson Jr with Edna Lantz Mae Howard as chaperons. Rex Lantz and Samuel Johnson Jr starred in athletics and Bernarda Danford earned a diploma after 15 units. Dorothy Jo Danford served on the student council and sang in the choir with a solo at the morning watch for 450 attendees.
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Atley Donald Gets Number On Cleveland Indians
Yankees pitcher Atley Donald, 28, who has long owned the Indians, won his fifth victory this year with six hits allowed in a 4-1 win that tightened New York’s grip on first place as Bob Feller failed to reach 20 wins. Meanwhile NL results kept the pennant race tight with Dodgers, Cardinals, and Braves all affected by late rallies.
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Dick) Newsome
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Logan Clowns Here Tonight
Whit Wyatt of Brooklyn acknowledges a slight shoulder tightness but says it is of no importance and the team plans to perform tonight.
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