World War I Ace Rickenbacker Recollects 1916 Indy Race
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker recalls the 1916 Labor Day 100 mile Indianapolis Race with Johnny Aitken in a Peugeot versus his Maxwell. Spokes cracked, wheels failed, yet he finished with all four wheels shed, as Aitken won by a quarter mile.
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Stengel Aims for 26 Straight Wins as Yanks Chase Giants Mark
New York manager Casey Stengel eyes tying the all time 26 game streak by sweeping the St Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers. He credits Allie Reynolds for lifting the club and pacing the bullpen dominance that boosts the team’s will to win.
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Bombers Lead Batting Derby With Mantle at .340
New York Yankees top the American League batting race as four Yanks rank in the league’s top 10. Mickey Mantle leads at .340 while Gene Woodling is fourth at .327 and Hank Bauer and Joe Collins tied for sixth at .321. In the National League Johnny Wyrostek regains the lead with a .350 average.
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Swearingen's Whip Gasmen Explode To Win 12 5
Swearingen's Sports Shop softballers exploded for six runs in the fourth inning and cruised to a 12 to 5 victory over Tennessee Gas. Delbert Hayes hurled the win in front of a perfect four for four by Marion Wood with two doubles. Bert Barnes went three for four as Phillips led Tennessee Gas with three hits.
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Martin
George Roman Hired As Toledo Line Coach
Texas and Michigan vie for the NCAA baseball title in Omaha with Texas stunning Lafayette 13 to 3 to reach the finals. Michigan had a bye and awaits the championship game as the season’s top teams clash tonight.
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How To Play Par Golf Sidehill Lies
Julius Boros explains handling downhill and uphill lies. Downhill lies require firm footing, knee bend, and weight on the heels with a high grip. uphill lies demand staying low, weight on the balls of the feet, a more upright stance, and a shortened backswing to avoid a hook.
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Captain Eddie Rickenbacker World War Chronicles Record
The editor recalls Captain Eddie Rickenbacker born October 8 1890 in Columbus Ohio as America’s famed race driver and ace pilot. He served as Pershing’s chauffeur early in World War I learned to fly in 17 days and downed 26 German planes and balloons. He earned the Medal of Honor and numerous decorations and served on multiple fronts in World War II as a War Department representative. He survived plane crashes and a three week raft ordeal after a Pacific crash.
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Redlegs Open Against Giants in Twilight Doubleheader
Cincinnati Reds face the New York Giants in a four game series opener with a twilight night doubleheader. Bud Podbielan and Bob Kelly will pitch for Cincinnati versus Larry Jansen and Dave Koslo or Rube Gomez for New York hoping to gain ground in the standings.
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Littler Guthrie Tie in Central Ohio PGA Event
Pro Bob Littler and Ohio University’s Dick Guthrie deadlocked for top honors at Brookside Country Club in a pro-am tourney. They tied Al March and Carl Mengali of Columbus for first with a best ball 68, while March posted 70 to earn medalist honors.
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Texas versus Michigan for baseball title
The University of Toledo hires George Roman a 28 year old football line coach from Western Reserve to join the Rocket coaching staff. Roman played for the Boston Yanks and New York Giants in the NFL before joining Western Reserve coaches in 1952.
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Athens Horses Take Second in Springfield Show
Two Athens entries earned second place ribbons at a Springfield horse show last weekend. Owned by Mr and Mrs Francis Conrath of Route 5 the horses Raven's Red Bud and Son's Big Knight placed in the mare and stallion classes respectively in the walking horse event.
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Galen Hanover Wins at Syosset Raceway
Galen Hanover led from the start to win by two lengths over Power Chief in the Syosset Race at Westbury New York Monday night.
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Hapless Browns vs Yanks with streaks in play at Yankee Stadium
The St. Louis Browns visit the New York Yankees as New York aims to extend an 18 game winning streak while St. Louis seeks its 15th straight loss. In the National League, Pittsburgh beats Milwaukee 3 2 in 10 innings and the Giants edge St. Louis 3 2 to close the four game set.
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Schedule and results from National League action
The Tuesday schedule lists Philadelphia at Milwaukee and New York at Cincinnati with doubleheader style pitching duels. Pittsburgh visits Chicago and Brooklyn travels to St Louis as league play continues. Monday results show New York beating St Louis and Pittsburgh defeating Milwaukee in 10 innings. Standings reflect New York and Chicago tied atop the circuit with key blasts from various teams.
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Charleston Defeats Louisville as Sports Standings Shift
City standings show Kansas City at 38 23 and Louisville 28 26 with Charleston 24 33 and Minneapolis 24 34. Recent results include Indianapolis 4, Minneapolis 2 and Columbus 5, Kansas City 2. Charleston 7, Louisville 1. Toledo at St Paul postponed.
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New Betting Mark At Saratoga Raceway
Saratoga Springs N Y crowds reached 6483 for a 66 night summer meet opening at Saratoga Raceway. Giles Hanover owned by Mr and Mrs Ernest Roedig er of Morristown Pa won the Greenwich trot division in 2 08 2 5 beating Rosedale Attorney by three lengths and paid 15 90. Farong from Arden Homestead cot fad Sen ae and 40 Jean, owned by W H Robson of Albion, won in 2 10 1 5 and paid 5 20 as the lone favorite.
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Sports Mirror Today A Year Ago In Baseball History
A look back recalls Bobo Newsom signing a contract with the Athletics for a second time. Also noted is Ted Williams leading the Red Sox to a 7-4 win over Cleveland with a homer, two doubles and a single. Earlier, the Dodgers beat the Giants 3-1. Twenty years ago Australia ousted South Africa in Davis Cup quarter finals.
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Turner Beats Saxton In Close Philadelphia Welterweight Bout
Gil Turner earned a split decision over Johnny Saxton in a 10 round thriller at Connie Mack Stadium before 14,676 fans. Turner improved to 37 wins 3 defeats as Saxton, at 39-1-1, stayed competitive with a spirited challenge and a 147½ pound weight.
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Cleveland Detroit Trade Shifts Roster Prior to Sept Stretch
Major league waivers loom as Cleveland Indians acquire Art Houtteman Joe Ginsberg Owen Friend and Bill Wight from Detroit Tigers The Tigers pick Ray Boone Steve Gromek Al Aber and Dick Weik The White Sox add Virgil Trucks Bob Elliott from St Louis Browns and Lou Kretlow Darrell Johnson The Cardinals gain Sal Yvars Pete Gastiglione and other changes amid a flurry of last minute moves
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Net Favorite Plays Tonight in Lakewood Tennis Tourney
Frank Kovacs seeded second meets Al Doyle in second round action at Lakewood as Pancho Gonzales enjoys a day off in the six day professional championships. Others include Riggs over Braden, Fran over Morton, Rogers over Martin, and Budge advances by default when Whelan misses the match.
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Pirates edge Brewers in 10 innings on strong pitching
Bob Friend pitched 10 innings, allowing five hits as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Milwaukee 3-2 for his second win of the season. Ai Dark of the New York Giants had three singles in four at bats and an RBI as the Giants defeated St. Louis 3-2.
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Snyder Opens Title Defense At Groveport
Snyder opens defense of his district junior title after a 79 in yesterday’s Groveport qualifier near Columbus. He meets Gale Nixson in the first round at 10 AM, Nixson qualified with 85. Nicklaus and Klunk led the qualifiers with 71 and 76. Rood 85. Rutkoskie 91. Littler 106.
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Outsider Bishop Wins at Hilliards Raceway
In Columbus Ohio a rank outsider named Bishop, guided by Olen Humphries, won the first division of the Raymond E Schaefer County Recorder Trophy at Hilliards Raceway Monday night. The race featured two disqualifications and a chaotic finish, with Nancy Grimm initially taking first in a four horse photo finish before being placed last. Bishop earned payoffs of 5 40 and 3 80 in the second heat as Clever Burke was demoted from place to show. About 3600 fans handled a total mutuel of 53907 dollars.
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Red Birds Top Blues To Tighten AA Race
The Red Birds upset Kansas City 5-3 to tighten the American Association race. St Paul and Indianapolis won to stay within a game and a half of the Blues, with Indianapolis four points behind in third. Toledo rose half a game after a rain delay, and Louisville fell four behind after a 7-1 loss to Charleston.
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Browns Sign Pitt RB Reynolds After Draft Pick Honor
Cleveland Browns sign University of Pittsburgh running back Bill Reynolds the team’s No 2 draft choice. Reynolds rushed 73 yards last fall to help Pitt defeat Notre Dame and earned pro opportunity.
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Savoie Knocks Out Compo in Brooklyn Bout
Armand Savoie from Montreal stopped Pddie Compo of New Haven in a fifth round technical knockout in Brooklyn. Compo weighed 133% and Savoie 134% in a dramatic boxing card last night.
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