New York Bosox Tribe Tie For First In AL Pennant Race
New York Cleveland and Boston sit in a virtual first place tie in the American League as Chicago slumps to fourth. The Indians surge to 22 victories in 27 games and lead the league in power, while Boston and New York hover two percentage points behind. Cleveland’s comeback features strong hitting from Avila Mitchell and Doby, with Early Wynn slated to start against the Yankees.
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Fifth Whistle For Football
Colorado Springs reports that ten major conferences plan a fifth official this fall with the Western Conference already adopting the measure. The sideline or back judge will be stationed two yards behind the line on the side opposite the head linesman to cover pass plays and out of bounds plays.
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City Softball Managers Meet Tonight at High School
City Softball League managers meet at 6 30 p m tonight at the high school stadium. Harry Lackey, director, announced the week’s schedule: Monday Jones Market versus Ohio Fuel, Tuesday Lowmans versus Ohio National Guard, Wednesday Lowmans versus Campus Cleaners, and Thursday’s game to be announced later.
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Hamilton to coach Pitt for one season
Athletic Director Tom Hamilton was named head football coach at the University of Pittsburgh for one season. The former Navy captain, Pitt athletic director for two years, replaces Len Casanova who resigned after a 1-8 season and will move to Oregon.
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Lake Hope Development Promotes Resort Recreation
Ohio investors expand Lake Hope area into a resort with twenty one rental cabins and a new inn. The state forest offers picnics, trails, and shelter houses supervised by the Division of Forests. US Soil Conservation helped, Lake Hope spans seven miles of shoreline with a 705 foot dam and seven foot deep water around fish shelters.
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Tony Trabert Emerges As U S Davis Cup Hope In Louisville
In Louisville Tony Trabert, a 20-year-old Cincinnati native, defeats Japan’s Fumiteru Nakano 6-4 7-5 6-0 in the final day of first round play as the United States clinches the zone title. His doubles with Billy Talbert had already dominated 16 tournaments. Dick Savitt then beats Tejiro Kumamaru 6-4 6-3 to complete the sweep.
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Blackie Too Fast Wins Giants Game With Passed Ball
In New York Sunday Ewell Blackwell pitched for Cincinnati in the ninth of the second game against the Giants. He walked Whitey Lockman, retired Don Mueller, and on Monte Irvin at bat his fastball passed through catcher Bob Scheffing’s web and rolled to the stands for a passed ball. Lockman scored the go ahead run as Irvin followed with a single.
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Louis Bivins Fight May Be Set for August
Baltimore promoter Benny Trotta lists four possible opponents for Joe Louis in August including Jimmy Bivins of Cleveland Roger Bivins is considered the likeliest foe. Louis may meet Bivins on August 15 with other candidates being Rocky Marciano Rex Layne and Clarence Henry.
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Baseball scores and league results from yesterday
Results across the major leagues include Detroit’s 2-1 extra innings win and New York’s 9-7 victory over St. Louis. The National League shows St Louis routing Brooklyn 9-1 while Philadelphia and Chicago played a long 14 inning game. American Association games feature Indianapolis, Toledo, Louisville, Columbus, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St Paul and Kansas City with varied scores.
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Mele Drives Washington Win as Senaters Edge White Sox
In the first game of a doubleheader Sam Mele doubled home the winning run in the ninth to give Washington a 7-6 win over the White Sox. In the second game Washington plated seven runs in the second inning en route to an 11-5 victory. Allie Reynolds pitched a four-hit shutout for the Yankees in a 9-0 victory over the Browns in the opener, with New York also taking the nightcap 7-3.
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Proximity Enjoys Farewell Run Before Move to Broodmare
Proximity, the golden Hoof queen of trotting, made a farewell appearance in Westbury NY on Friday night. The mare ends a career with ten world records and earnings of 252,929 dollars, and was led past the stands to a tumultuous ovation from 24,625 fans. She will be shipped to Walnut Hall Farm in Donerail Kentucky to serve as a broodmare.
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Eagles Tie for 1st Place in HVL
The Nelsonville Eagles beat Chauncey Sun Kings 4-3 to pull even atop the Hocking Valley League at 7-2. Albany edged Carbon Hill 7-5 in an exhibition. Hartford beat Syracuse 5-1 to stay unbeaten in second half play. Ravenswood dominated Racine 12-1. Reedsville topped Traders 13-6 amid a busy HVL Sunday.
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Purmort Wins Pony Tournament at Athens Country Club
Bill Purmort won the lower handicap bracket while Dave Strawn and Bill Wolfe tied for first in the high handicap group with 68. Dick Phillips and Earl Davis Jr secured second and third in the lower bracket with 70 and 71. Davis and others earned top honors in the high handicap bracket with 69 each.
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Raffensberger Tops Giants as Reds Split Series
Cincinnati right-hander Kenny Raffensberger earned his tenth win of the year at the Polo Grounds, beating New York 7-3 in the opener while Ewell Blackwell faltered in the finale. Connie Ryan Joe Adcock and Ted Kluszewski homered in the first game, Redlegs rallying to a 7-3 victory. Giants win the second game in the ninth on a Monte Irvin hit after Whitey Lockman’s walk and a passed ball. The Reds host Charleston tonight and then Boston Tuesday.
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Browns Begin Workouts to Defend Championship
Cleveland Browns start preparations to defend their title with coach Paul Brown noting tougher competition due to stronger drafts and schedules. The team reports to Bowling Green State University for three days of setup before full workouts begin Friday.
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Baseball leaders of 1950s era show varied top performers
Stats list key yearly leaders: BATTING average St Louis, Hodges and Snider RBIs, Ashburn hits, Wyrostek doubles, Bell triples, Hodges home runs, Jethroe steals, Roe pitching. American League marks include Minoso, Williams RBIs, DiMaggio hits, Noren and Newcombe for doubles and triples, Zernal home runs, Busby steals, Kinder pitching, McDermott and Raschi strikeouts.
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Blue Ribbon Open Golf Tourney at Milwaukee
Joe Kirkwood Jr, 30, movie actor and golf pro, shot a record tying 64 on the North Hills Country Club course to win the Blue Ribbon Open and $2750. He finished 271 13 under after 72 holes with six birdies and an eagle. Sam Snead tied for second at 273 for $1900. Ferrier and Mangrum tied for third at 274 for $1475 each.
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Deposed Frisch Says Cubs Are First Division Club
Frankie Frisch, ousted Chicago manager, declares the Cubs are a first division club despite a seventh place status. He says he resigned to avoid lingering into next year and plans a quiet return to baseball soon. Cubs owner Phil Wrigley names Phil Cavarretta as interim manager for the season, with a plan to replace him after the year. Cavarretta is tasked with sparking a young, injury plagued club.
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Tribe Buys Hurler From San Diego Club
The Cleveland Indians announce the purchase of Clarence Maddern a two year old outfielder from San Diego of the Pacific Coast League. To make room for Maddern, the Indians optioned rookie pitcher Gerald Red Fahr to Ottawa of the International League.
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Red) Fahr
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