Bassler Hops In Open Tourney After Ace Practice
Los Angeles veteran Harry Bassler, Culver City pro, fired a hole in one on the 145 yard 16th in Open practice. He is among 171 starters in today’s first round at Anite Park. Also noted are upcoming talks by R T Carrell and a church event with hymns and music. meanwhile city councilman Robert Grahes, 86, died after a 10 foot fall from a ladder while wiring for the light plant.
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Shantz chalks tenth win as Lincoln tops Omaha 6 2
Western league night features Shantz winning his tenth for Lincoln in a 6 2 victory over Omaha. Kelly earns his ninth shutout with Sioux City 2 0. Lown limits Denver 1 run as Pueblo Dodgers crush Bears 9 1. Athletics tie for second after Novick homer. Treadway contributes eight putouts. Resume Gymnastics in Iowa City as Norman Holzaepfel named gymnastics coach at Colorado State College starting September.
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Walk Against Traffic On Open Highway Warns Drivers
A safety advisory urges pedestrians to walk against traffic on an open highway to improve visibility of approaching vehicles. Authorities emphasize using sidewalks and approved crossings where available.
Baseball scores from yesterday's National and American Leagues
In the National League Boston defeated St. Louis 11 to 6 at night. Chicago beat New York 8 to 1 while Pittsburgh over Brooklyn 6 to 4 and Philadelphia topped Cincinnati 3 to ? Results show Detroit 7 Philadelphia 4 in the American League with Washington 5 over St Louis 2. Chicago at New York postponed by rain while Cleveland at Boston also postponed by rain.
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Danes rout Peace Christian in church league win
The Danish sluggers beat Peace Christian 16 to 1 at Sunnyside field. Harmon allowed six homers on twelve Danes hits as Christensen limited Peace Christian to one hit a double by Harmon. Julesgaard drove in Christensen with a double and six Danes hit three homers in the second inning.
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Plews Tops Big Nine Baseball With .404 Batting Average
Chicago junior Herb Plews of Illinois is rated the league’s best all around player in the 1948 Western Conference season. Final Big Nine statistics rank the 19 year old sophomore first in batting with a .404 mark.
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Simmons Flings Jitters, Beats Reds' Blackwell in Slim Win
Curt Simmons 19, from Egypt PA, under pressure, pitched superbly to outduel Ewell Blackwell as the Phillies beat the Reds 3 2 in Cincinnati. Dick Sisler drove in all three Philly runs with a three run homer as Simmons improves to four and four.
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Brewers extend winning streak as Saints hold third place
The Milwaukee Brewers won their fifth straight, routing Cleveland 8 to 2 to improve at home to 19 wins in 23 starts. St Paul surged to a share of third with Columbus after a 15 to 2 rout of the Red Birds. Kansas City added a fourth straight win by beating Toledo 7 to 4. Minneapolis edged Louisville 8 to 7 with a ninth inning rally.
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Elks Midgets Edge Lewis in Midget League Plan
Atlantic Elks Midgets travel to Lewis for a league game tomorrow evening. Other matches include Neola at Avoca Elk Horn at Walnut and Griswold at Shelby. Recent results show third ward 24 to 2 over fourth ward and second ward 22 to 2 over first. Next week’s schedule lists third and first wards Tuesday and fourth and second wards Wednesday.
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Player Posts .983 Fielding Average Over 60 Chances
The fielded standouts played 60 chances with a single miscue, yielding a .983 fielding percentage. This performance highlights sharp defense by the team in the latest contest.
Weather Has Zale and Graziano on Edge for Title Bout
Rocky Graziano and Tony Zale waited through rain delays ahead of their 15 round middleweight title fight at Ruppert Stadium. Both weighed in at 158 1 2 pounds, with forecast calling for partly cloudy conditions to avoid further postponement.
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Fishermen Win and Boxing Draw Delay Notice
A 24 hour postponement worries boxers in the 160 pound class under Abe J. Greene of the New Jersey state athletic commission. A fishing contest in Kimbailton drew young anglers with Raymond Johnson 130 taking the top haul of thirty. Emer Jacob jsen 10 was second. Road signs urged safe driving with no accidents.
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Andrews to Lead Garden Grove School Next Year
Eugene Andrews of Pella will become Garden Grove school superintendent for next year. Mrs. Andrews is Margery Denison. The family, with two daughters, will move from Pella on July 1. Don’t drive if you drink.
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