Franta and Prince Set Tonight Final Slot Tilt
Hughes of Franta and Brinkley of Prince expected to duel in a decisive best-of-three soft ball tilt on Lee Diamond One at 7 30 p m Mon ties to determine who meets General Tire in the Major City League final. In the first game Arrenta edged Prince 1 0 as Brinkley yielded a four hit effort.
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Ie Hughes
Franta
Webster Brinkley
Prince Hae
Shother -Laprioteh
Lee Diamond-One
General Tire
Hughes
Arrenta
Prince
Brinkley
Olympic and athletic highlights mix of rivals and records
A stream of sport notes covers American track and field contenders at West Berlin and Amsterdam, Dutch gates at Copenhagen, and U S athletes setting marks. It notes Brinkley pitching well and Franta’s team eyeing a Monday rematch, plus upcoming Major City League finals and state softball tournament dates.
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West Berlin
Amsterland
Istenfield
Seton Hall
Brien
Californ
U. S
Berhil
Wefdam
Mhile
Copenhagen
Denle Aaberg
Sweden
Aaberg
Rune Gustavssonsen
Marcel Hansenne
Pain in the back plagues big league stars
Milburn Richman Beyork reports how Maglie, Bivin lie, Roe, Kiner and others suffer chronic back pain with no lasting cure. Players like Sl Maglie of the Giants and Red Sox ace slip and strain during the season, using girdles and rest breaks while hoping relief returns.
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Milton Richman
Beyork
Biviliac, Inc
Bec
Sl Maglie
Pirates
Sition
Browns
Et Roe
Dodgers
Roe
Bolton
Dickens
Red Sox
Milton
Giants
Buck
Kiner
Middlecoff Boros Lead World Tourney in Massive Jackpot
In Chicago on Aug 11 golf's richest prize of 25,900 dollars heads toward a Monday 18 hole playoff between Julius Boros and Cary Middlecoff after both carded 276 totals. Lew Worsham faltered late, allowing a three way tie for 276. Frank Stranahan claimed amateur title with 280, while Betty Jameson topped the women with 305 and Babe Zaharias won 300 plus.
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ED Sainsbury
Chicago
Gome
Julius Jay Boros
Cary Middlecoff
Middlecoff
Borosa
Tom O'Shanter
Lew Worsham
Dim Ferrier
Roberto de Vicenzo
Sam Snead
Dave Douglas
Henry Rangom
Worsham
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Patty Berg
Babe Zaharias
Tampa
Fla
Big Jim Thorpe Shows Iron Will After Heart Attack
Pittman Nov 11 Big Jim Thorpe returned home from Henderson hospital after a heart attack. He walked from the building Sunday night, lifting spirits by recalling his 1912 Stockholm feats in pentathlon and decathlon. Thorpe, 61, had been in bed since Friday and had lip cancer surgery last fall.
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Pittman
Jim Thorpe
Henderson Hospital
Sac and Fox
Thorpe
Standings and Schedule From Monday Games
Standings and results from Monday include Dallas at Shreveport, Fort Worth at Beaumont, Oklahoma City at San Antonio, and Tulsa at Houston. Chicago 35 Detroit 14, Washington 42 Philadelphia 24, St. Louis 6 Cleveland 3, St. Louis 22 Cincinnati 24, Pittsburgh 53 Chista 4. New York at Boston postponed, Philadelphia beat noted, rain and delays affect schedule.
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Dallas
Shreveport
Fort Worth
Beaumont
Oklahoma City
San Antonio
Tulsa
Houston
Sandar
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Tai
Beatin
Big San Antonio
Isa
Washington SL
Chic
St. Lantis
Ene Va
Detroit RT
Brooklyn
St Louis
Carenee
Derby King Bumped Heed Georgia Boy Wins Soap Box Derby
Luna from Col umbus Ga., an 11 year old from Thomasville Ga., won the 15th annual international Soap Box Derby in Akron, defeating James Thoras and Vic Shepherd after a dramatic crash. He earned a $5,000 college scholarship. the day featured a rare photo finish and cars from many states.
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Akron
Ohio
Joe
Luna
Thomasville
Columbis
College
James Thoras
Williamsport
Vic Shepherd
Flint
Mich
Thomas
Shepherd
Lunn
Derby Downs
Roger Janssen
Fargo
N. D
Gerald Leather
Hagerstown
Leather
Roy Gotko
Washington, D. C
Engelert J. Geschie
Rochester
N. C
Hudson and Burch Lead Oilers To Two Wins In Tourney Runs
Baytown Oilers beat Southern Select 3-0 with Doc Hudson pitching two hitter over the weekend and prepare for the Houston Post Semi Pro Tournament opening Friday at Bast Stadium. Berth drawings set for Wednesday in Houston. J E Burch and Melvin Berry expected to attend. Advance tickets on sale through Wednesday. price 25 cents to benefit the Oilers.
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Southern Select
Houston
Houston Post
Bast Stadium
Oiler
Jess Burch
Melvin Berry
Baytown Nine
Berry
Oilers
Jim Nelson Sporting Goods
Tesch Cleaners
Kentucky May Be Ousted In Two Sports
Birmingham Aug 11 07 The University of Kentucky fate in the SEC to be decided by the conference executive committee Monday Rumors said Kentucky would be suspended in basketball and likely football Charges tied to overemphasizing athletics stem from recent college basketball scandals The university invited Kentucky officials to the hearing at the request of university president Dr Herlian L Danovah Kentucky reportedly refused to fire basketball coach Adolph Rupp as demanded Oilers beat Port Arthur All-Stars 8-0 with Merle Burch driving three hits in four at bats Merle Burch led Oilers with three hits in four trips and nine strikeouts by pitcher Burch
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New York
PGA
Ben Hogan
Bobby Jones
Emperor Jones
Bantam Ben
Walter Hagan
Gene Sarazen
Sam Snead
Byron Nelson
Lloyd Mangrum
Tommy Armour
Leo Diesel
Lawson Little
Harry Vardon
Francis Quimet
Cary Middlecott
Ralph Guldahl
Jimmy Demaret
Bobby Locke
Henry Cotton
Hogan
Jones
U.S
Sut Ben
Iaw
Birmingham
Ala
University of Kentucky
SEC
Kentucky
Herfian L. Danovah
Adolph Rupp
Port Arthur
Church Title Series Opens On Tuesday
The Church League championship opener is Tuesday night as St. Mark's Methodist faces First Presbyterian at 8 p.m. on Lee Diamond. St. Mark's advanced to the final by sweeping Baptist Temple. Presbyterian faced a tougher path, losing game one to Highlands First Baptist before taking the next two. Johnny Spurgeon is slated to pitch for the Methodists with Harvey Lynch starting for First Presbyterian.
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Chhampionship
St. Mark's Methodist
First Presbyterian
Lee Diamond
St. Mark's
Baptist Temple
Presbyterian
Presbyterians
Highlands First Baptist
Johnny Spur
Leggett's Kiwanis Tilt Sets Hi City League Final
Leggett's Drug meets Kiwanis Tuesday at 7 30 p m on Lee diamond in the third game of a best of three for the Hi City League softball title with winner facing VFW in the final series. WEW reached finals by sweeping Biask's Pharmacy, Kiwanis won game one while Leggett's claimed game two to force the deciding contest.
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Kiwanis
Leggett's
Lee Diamond
VFW
WEW
Biask’s Pharmacy
Legget’s
Baytown Sextet Set for TAAF Net Tourney in Corpus Christi
Baytown sends six players to the TAAF State Tennis Tournament in Corpus Christi on August 15 16 and 17. Leon LaBorde Lee High coach leads in men singles and doubles with Rob Middleton as partner and alternate. Rol Rugeell and Paul Wilkins form Baytown doubles pair, BI Dixon competes in boys singles and joins Billy Wittiems in boys doubles.
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Baytown
Corpus Christi
Leon LaBorde
Lee High
Rob Midddleton
LaBorde
r _ Rol Rugeell
Paul Wilkins
BI Dixon
Billy Wittiems
Two Girls In Some Family Have Polio
Two daughters of Mr and Mrs O R Smith of 2000 California have had polio in recent weeks Judy age seven has a mild case with fever and leg stiffness and is expected to recover Beckys 18 month old sister has a paralyzed shoulder and was nearly recovered when paralysis developed Several other polio cases were unofficially reported but not sent to Houston treatment centers with many treated at local hospitals or kept at home due to mild illness.
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Oo. R. Smith
California
Judy
Becky
Houston
US Canada Davis Cup Final Matches Postponed by Rain
In Montreal on August 11, the United States already clinched the series in Davis Cup tennis with a 2-0 lead after Friday singles and Saturday doubles. Bob Perry of Los Angeles meets Brendan Macken of Montreal, and Vic Seixas of Philadelphia faces Henri Rochon of Montreal in two singles matches rescheduled from Sunday due to rain. The U.S. secured the series before these matches. In Arkansas, Hot Springs hosts Monroe in a Cotton States League game halted after seven innings with Monroe leading 13 to 0 when balls ran out.
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Montreal
United States
Canada
Bob Perry
Los Angeles
Brendan Macken
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
U. S
Henri Rochon
Hot Springs
Ark
Monroe
Indians Missed Boat in Game With Browns
This is a compact wrap of a baseball day across the majors. Cleveland’s Indians lost to the Browns 6 to 4 after Bob Calin pitched nine strong innings and Fred Marsh hit a three run homer for his first this year. Al Rosen hit his 19th homer but the rally fell short. The Senators beat Shantz and the A’s won behind Byrd. Chicago won two against Detroit while the Dodgers and Giants faced rainouts.
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Carl Lundquist
New York
Indians
Yankees
Browns
New
Bob Calin
Bob Lemon
Fred Marsh
Lemon
al Rosen
Cleveland
Senators
Billy Bobby Shantz
A's
Harry Byrd
Chicago
Philadelphia
Tigers
Dodgers
Giants
Boston
Brooklyn
Cubs
Pirates
Reds
Cardinals
St. Louis
Shantz
Stl
Nats
Connie Marrero
Tee Gray
Sam Mele
White Sox
Jedd
Dutch Leonard
Ronnie Ne¢cai
Pittsburgh
Overlooked Pitcher Rides 11 Game Streak
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Luis Aloma rides an 11 game winning streak. He beat the Detroit Tigers 5 to 4 in relief in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader, the win marking his first of the season and extending a streak that last lost on August 5, 1950.
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Chicago
Luis Aloma
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
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