Heafner Leads First Round At Tom OShanter Carnival
In Chicago on Aug 1 Clayton Heafner shot six under par 66 for a one stroke lead in the first 18 holes of Tom OShanter’s $35 200 carnival world championship of golf. Sammy Snead finished even par 72 two dozen behind Heafner with Lloyd collapsing to 76. Babe Zaharias and Patty Berg shot 74s in the women’s pro meet.
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Amteurs
Pro All-Star Game Sees Eagles Favored at Soldier Field
Philadelphia's Eagles, champions of the NFL, are ten point favorites to beat a band of 70 college All-state players before an expected 95 000 to 100 000 spectators at flood lit Soldier Field. Stars coach Bud Wilkinson aims to score using the Split T formation as Oklahoma supplied key players.
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All-Stars
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Cardinals
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Frank Triupka
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Norm van Broklin
Oregon
Mitchell
Wilkinson
Don Dell
Southern California
George Taliaferro
Indiana
Jerry Williams
Washington State
Bobby Stuart
College All-State lineup builds for Philadelphia clash
Chicago report outlines probable five for College All-State and Philadelphia Bosses at Soldier Field. Names include Purdues O Reilly and Michs Wistert, Temple Kilroy, Army’s Rewan, and Penns Narik. Coaching staff listed with Kellison and Cebrelli. broadcast plans noted.
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N.D
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Ek Peve Hott
Charles Buck
Bee Ohiabome
Poarch
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Virginia Wesleyan
Larry Cebrelii
Sone
Ickof
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Dallas Seeks Hurler Ramirez for 14 Wins
Dallas General Manager Bobby Goff said negotiations with Mexico City for Alfonso Ramirez, a left handed pitcher, would require a large price. A club source claimed Ramirez could cost around $50,000, a figure Goff declined, proposing a tryout first. Ramirez has 14 wins in the Mexican League this season.
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Bobby Goff
Mexico City
Alfonso Ramirez
Ramirez
Ike Williams Nets $30 377 From Defending Lightweight Title
An official audit shows Ike Williams earned 30 377 for defending his lightweight crown against En rique Bolanos at Wrigley Field on July 2. The net gate was 688206 71 with Williams slated for 7 12 percent. The audit notes total expenses 70470 25 and cites charity funds misalignment with city requirements.
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Enrique Bolanos
Wrigley Field
Lou Costello
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California State Athletic Commision
Social Service Commission
Texas League Attendance Holds With Last Year's Levels
Dallas Aug 11 The Texas League reports attendance near level with last year at the three quarter mark. Through 415 dates the circuit drew 1 5277 716 fans vs 1 536 825 last season. Average per game 3 682. Dallas top gain with 318 568 up 103 635. Oklahoma City 202 288 up 64 027. San Antonio 185 820 up 3 637. Shreveport 175 006 up 30 7 percent.
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Milton Price
Price
Oklahoma City
San Antonio
Shreveport
Assault Favored In Suffolk Race
Assault, the world leading money winner, is the favorite in the Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs. A field of six will run the $50 000 added event, with Assault aiming to extend his stellar earnings after a dominant 1946 campaign.
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Oe Ranch
Suffolk Downes
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Cardinals or Dodgers aging debated by writers
The piece compares the St Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers rosters, arguing age claims are muddled by shifting lineups. It notes several players’ birth years and ages across positions, concluding the Dodgers appear younger overall while praising Cardinals pitching depth.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
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Dodgers
Terry Moore
Babe Young
Dew Lang
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Beshethell League Opens Amid Chicago Sports Curl
In Chicago on August 11 the new Beshethell League launches with teams vying for early standings. Organizers emphasize regional matchups and local media partners as the season begins.
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Beshethell As
Major League seeks repeal of bonus rule by clubs
The major minor league executive council voted to repeal the bonus rule. Walter Mullory says the proposal will go to 16 major league clubs and about 400 minor league clubs for mail vote. If three quarters support, the rule will be removed from the agreement effective Jan 1, 1953.
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Minor League Baseball Executive Council
Walter Mullory
Mullery
Chandler
Will Harridge
Ford Frick
Fred McKinney
Pittsburgh Pirates
William O DeWitt
St. Loui Browne
George Trautman
National Association of Minor Leagues
Herman White
Charlies Hurth
Virginia Refuses to Recognize Charles as World Champion
The Virginia Boxing and Wrestling Commission votes not to recognize Ezzard Charles as the world heavyweight champion though he is NBA champion. Virginia becomes the second state to declare the title vacant, with NY not recognizing him either.
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Virginia Boane and Wrestling Commission
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Joe Rowers
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Wong
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Ravers
Virginia Boxing and Wrestling Commission
Phillies Renew Working Agreement With Toronto
The Philadelphia Phillies announce renewal for 1940 of their working agreement with Toronto of the International League after a meeting between Phillies officials led by President Bob Carpenter and Farm Director Joe Rearden and Maple Leaf officials Don Ross and Joe Ziegler.
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Don Ross
Joe Ziegler
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