Sisler HRs Power Phillies Past Cards in 6-1 Win
former Redbird Dick Sisler hit two homers and drove in four as the Philadelphia Phillies beat St. Louis 6-1, dropping the Cards from the NL lead behind a Giants victory. Jim Russell led the Braves with two homers and five RBIs in Chicago, while Ned Graver pitched the Browns past the Yankees 5-3 in New York. Washington won 7-2 over Chicago as rain halted two other games and postponed others across the league.
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Spec) Shea
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Pueblo Defeats Denver 9-1 in Western League Action
Pueblo built its lead as Grigthwell pitched four hit ball and Omaha fell 8-2 to Des Moines. Denver dropped to last place after the losses while Omaha, Des Moines and Pueblo sharpen the league standings with tonight’s pairings set: Pueblo at Denver and Omaha at Lincoln.
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Riviera Course Set to Challenge Open Contenders
At the 1946 U S Open the Riviera layout in Los Angeles looms as the longest test, with par 71 and toughening edits. Defending champ Lew Worsham and amateur Frank Stranahan posted low rounds, while Ben Hogan remains the pre tournament favorite as top players struggle to break par on the 7 020 yard course.
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White Plains
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Cincinnati
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
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Spokane
Wash
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Jinksman
Film singer Ginny Simms seeks divorce from Hyatt R. Dehn
Santa Monica California film singer Ginny Simms files for divorce from her architect husband Hyatt R. Dehn after three years of marriage alleging cruelty. The action appears in local Want Ads notices.
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Hyatt R. Dehn
Riley throws no hit no run in Trojans win over Farragut
B J Riley pitched a no hit no run game to lead Atlantic past Farragut 4 0 on the losers field. Phipps allowed five hits and struck out sixteen for Farragut while Riley retired fifteen with two hit batters. In the eighth inning Atlantic pushed across three runs, sparked by Mick Anderson and a Den Pralt triple that scored Cohrs.
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Magnusson Granted Another Year Of Eligibility
Magnusson, a Iowa City basketball player, receives another year of eligibility after Big Nine athletics directors vote. Dr. Paul Blommers said the three minutes Magnusson played with Notre Dame as a navy trainee did not trigger ineligibility. Magnusson has completed three Iowa seasons and the university asked not to penalize him for two prior appearances with the Trish.
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Cut Your Speed When Dusk Falls to Save Lives
A public safety notice urges drivers to slow down at dusk to reduce fatal crashes. Police and traffic safety officials emphasize lower speeds protect pedestrians and share the road during low visibility hours.
Catholics Top Presbyterians In Hitting Duel
The Catholics defeated the Presbyterians 20 to 13 in a church league slugfest as both teams totaled seventeen hits. Paul Miller led the Catholics with six hits including two homers and two triples. Whitey Meyers homered and tripled for the Presbyterians. Frank Tucker struck out seven for the Catholics. Line score shows Catholics 6145112 and Presbyterians 0504310.
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Baseball scores wrap current league results
National League highlights include Boston 9 Chicago 5 and New York 98 Pittsburgh 5 with Philadelphia 6 over St Louis. American League notes St Louis 5 New York 3 and Washington 17 Chicago 1 with Detroit at Boston and postponed games due to rain.
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Wisconsin U Faculty Reverses Ban On Boxing
Madison Wis A Sunday bid to ban intercollegiate boxing at the University of Wisconsin was blocked by the faculty with a 101 to 52 vote. The decision preserves a popular program that draws 14 500 spectators to the field house for each meet and comes as the school holds four straight NCAA team titles.
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Rocky and Tony Set for Big Money End Fight Receipts
Newark report notes Graziano and Zale will earn substantial guarantees for the Rocky Graziano versus Tony Zale bout with payout totals approaching six figures each. Estimates project a $250000 gate and a $540000 potential sellout, while arena odds favor Graziano at 1 to 3.
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Graziano
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