Cardinals Cruise Past Braves 10-2 to Hold NL Lead
St Louis built a 10-2 victory over Boston as Brazie earned his 12th win and Musial and Schoendienst led with three hits each. Sain exited in the fifth after a rough outing as Northey and Heath added homers. Brooklyn’s win over Pittsburgh kept the Cardinals half-game ahead in the NL race.
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Cubs win 1-0 as Schmitz fires three-hitter
Johnny Schmitz pitched a three hitter to close an eight game losing streak, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 shutout over the New York Giants. Andy Parke homered in the second off Larry Jansen to provide the run, while Schmitz carried a no hitter into the eighth. Sid Gordon beat the rap for Giants with a first inning infield hit. the game featured a key double play and strong Cubs defense.
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US Tracksters Sweep Sweden Meet with Ten Wins
In Stockholm the United States track team won ten of twelve events against Sweden Thursday night. Bob Richards of Champaign won the pole vault at 14 feet 4 inches and rode a bicycle around the stadium as 18 000 fans applauded. Fred Wilt of New York won the 5 000 meters in 14 minutes 346 seconds. Other results list Andrew Stanfield Seton Hall, Arthur Brown Rice, Clarence Doak Pitts, Warren Dreutsier La Crosse, James Fuchs Chicago in discus, and Bo Ericson Sweden in hammer throw.
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All-Stars Workouts Before August 12 Game
The Coffee All-Stars spoke to about 1000 fans in Chicago as lunch guests of the Chicago Junior Association of Commerce. Bud Wilkinson led the Collegians in morning practice despite the event as they prep for the All-Star game against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 12.
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Lesnevich Sharp After Five Rounds Thursday
Gus Lesnevich, bound to challenge Ezzard Charles for the NBA heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium next Wednesday, weighed 182 pounds after five rounds of sparring here Thursday. He fought two rounds with Henry Hall and three with Bernie Reynolds, with Hall noting the body punches hurt him.
Nassau two-mile pace postponed at Roosevelt Raceway
The $50,000 Nassau two mile pace scheduled for Thursday night at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury New York was postponed until Friday night due to rain and a sloppy track. The entire program was called off.
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Reds Sweep Phillies with Two Rikings in Doubleheader
Cincinnati Reds defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 in game one and 9-1 in game two to sweep the four game series. Johnny Vander Meer pitched five hitters in the nightcap while Rodiey Southpaw earned his third win. Del Ennis hit his 14th homer in the ninth to spoil Vander Meer’s shutout.
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Seven-Foot Trophy Heads to VFW Softball Championship
The world’s largest trophy arrives in Austin in a coffin box for the national VFW softball tournament opening August 29. Thirty two teams compete for a $1,500 cash 1950 expense guarantee and giant trophies for top players and teams. Awards include jackets uniforms and special honors with the All-Tourney team receiving cowboy boots and gold champagne urns.
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Texans Ousted In Boys Tennis
Unseeded Ernie Dubray of San Francisco defeated sixth seed Jack Grigby of Alhambra 6-1 6-1 to reach the national junior and boys tennis quarterfinals. Texan dark horse John Hernandez of San Antonio upset 10th-ranked Larry Heubner of Fresno before losing to Hamilton Richardson. Julian Oates of Waco and Jack Turpin of Dallas also won, with Hickox beating Oates and Turpin beating Barnes.
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Kermit Lewis Named Sweetwater Manager
Kermit Lewis named manager of the Sweetwater Swatters in the Longhorn Baseball League. He replaces Dick Guselman who will move to Albuquerque to play second base. Lewis previously led a Superior Nebraska semi pro club and played outfield for San Francisco 1939 to 1942. Guselman had managed since season start and posted a near .400 batting mark. Owner H G Cy Fausett announced the switch, effective Friday.
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Wrestler O'Connor Faces Assault Charge in Ontario Bout
Daniel O'Connor a 38 year old wrestler from Buffalo New York appeared in Fort Erie Ontario court on a charge of assault and battery stemming from a July 22 incident at a wrestling match. Louise Ostrander of Tonawanda New York filed the charge on behalf of her husband who was beaten after an unidentified spectator threw a chair into the ring. O'Connor got a two week adjournment of the hearing.
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Bertelli to Undergo Knee Operation After Yankee Practice
Angelo Bertelli, former Notre Dame football star, will have a second knee operation Friday after re injuring his knee in the Yankees first workout. The joint had been strengthened through summer training since joining the New York Yankees of the All America Football Conference last week.
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Women’s softball state amateur tourney set for San Antonio
Aug 11 13. Miss Lou Hamilton, director, announced the state amateur tournament in San Antonio. Deadline for entries is 5 p m. Entries should be mailed to 510 Willita Street San Antonio Texas.
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245 Pound Lineman Reports to Pro Colts
245-pound former tackle at Miami University Ernie Settembre reported Thursday to the Baltimore Colts training camp. He was signed after his release from Buffalo and played three years for Asbury Park High in New Jersey before moving to Florida. He capped his college career by playing in the North-South Shrine game last Christmas.
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Puruis Named Coach for Illinois Football staff
Charles G. Puruis was named to the University of Illinois varsity football coaching staff. Puruis, a former Illinois halfback, played for the Illini in 1938 39 and will join the 1939 squad.
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Dodgers Sweep Pirates With 11 3 Victory in Series Finale
The Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11 3 to close a four game series sweep. Gil Hodges Duke Snider and Tommy Brown hit home runs as Newcombe allowed multiple hits but rode defensive plays to victory. Dino Restelli Danny Murtaugh and Stan Rojek produced Pirates offense before finalizing defeat.
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Snead's Earnings Lead Golf Field
Chicago reports Snead holds a lead in money winnings as the Tam O'Shanter All American tournament opens Friday with a $3,333 prize and the World meet offering $10,000. Cary Middlecoff sits second with $21,924, while Lloyd Mangrum and others trail.
Baylor Hoopster Joins Pro Ranks
Baylor guard James Owens announced he signed a professional contract and will not return for his final year with the Baylor Bears. The Houston-born star, twice All Southwest Conference and noted for NCAA final run against Kentucky in 1947, joined Moline Illinois based National Professional Basketball League early this week. He declined to reveal contract terms saying it was “too good to pass up.”
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Citadel Coach Resigns for Utah U Position
Citadel end coach P Henry Whitey Piro resigns after three years to take an end coach post at the University of Utah. Head Coach Quinn Decker says the position will be filled soon and Piro will report by September 1. Piro joined Citadel in 1946 after service with the Third Air Force eleven and earlier at Syracuse University.
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Tam O Shanter May Golf Carnival Opens in Chicago
In Chicago Tam O Shanter hosts the All American championship opening with about 500 pros and amateurs in a 10 day event. The field is split for 16 hole Friday rounds and a 71 hole medal pace with a 125 pro 0 amateur 30 women second cutoff. The event is a prelude to May World Championship of Golf a 72 hole medal chase starting next Thursday with a $65 200 purse and a $10 000 7 000 5 000 split for top places. Top contenders include Sam Snead Cary Middlecoff Lloyd Mangrum Skip Alexander Dutch Harrison Bob Hamilton Jimi Demaret Chick Barbet.
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A's to Hold Canada Tryout Camp in Chatham Ont
The Philadelphia Athletics announce a three day tryout camp in Canada from August 18 to 20 at the Chatham community center Ontario. The event aims to scout new players and develop talent. The camp details include logistics and participant guidelines.
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