Pigeons Symbolize Peace At Helsinki Olympic Opening
In Helsinki on July 19, 7000 pigeons will be released as a peace signal at the XV Olympiad opening ceremony. Some 3,786 athletes from 69 nations, including Soviet Russia and the United States, will parade before 10,000 fans as Paasi kivi opens the games. Paavo Nurmi is expected to lead the runner’s entry with the sacred flame lit later in the ceremony.
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Leo H. Petersen
Helsinki
Soviet Russia
United States
Oe Se
Juho K. Paasikivi
Finland
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
France
Paavo Nurmi
Mount Olympus
Greece
Athens
Scandinavia
Austria
League Hurlers See Game Through To End
The Texas League shows depth in pitching with seven complete games last Wednesday. Dallas ace Dave Hoskins leads with 21 complete games in 21 starts, while Hal Erickson of Dallas and Hank Wyse of Beaumont pace wins and ERAs among top hurlers. Jolting stats show hitters and fielding leaders across Shreveport, Oklahoma City, and Houston with notable names like Jose Santiago, Vernon Kennedy, and Jim Grass. The standings place Dallas third in team batting at .256 with Tulsa close behind.
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United Press
Texas League
Dallas
Ace
Dave “Hoskins
Bames Hoskins
Houston
Papai
Hal Erickson
Hank Wyse
Beaumont
Joe Landrum
Fort: Worth
Elroy Face
Jim ‘Willis
Shreveport
Erickson
Bill ‘Tremel
Jose Santiago
Vernon Kennedy
Oklahoma City
Mike Clark
Kennedy
Hoskins
Respect ‘Ively
Grant Dundep
Boris Martin
San Antonio
Frank Kellert
al Pilarcilk
Toby’ Landrith
Tulsa
Harry Eliott
Jim Grass
Baurmont
Hurley Accuses IBC of Blocking Matthews Title Shot
New York July 191e Jack Hurley manager of heavyweight contender Harry Matthews says the International Boxing Club plans a September title fight between Rocky Marciano and Joe Walcott without waiting to see who wins Matthews versus Marreciatio on July 28. Hurley accuses Director Harry Marksen and matchmaker Al Weill of double crossing and pushing a Marciano Walcott bout for September.
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New. York
Jack Hurley
Harry” Matthews
Saurday
Flemington
Felix Becchicchio
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Highties Marciano
Yankee’ Stadium
Walcott
Hurley
International Ng Club
Maxim
Robinson Cox Fined For Arguing With Ump
In Pittsburgh during a Dodgers Reds game on Thursday night Jackie Robinson and Billy Cox were fined for arguing with umpires. Robinson received $350 for kicking his glove about 60 feet into the air while Cox was fined $25 for prolonging the dispute.
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Pittsburgh
Jackie Robinson
Billy Cox
Dodgers
Reds
Robinson
Cox
Texas League doubleheader chaos reshapes standings
Fort Worth and San Antonio carved wins to climb in the Texas League standings, with Fort Worth tying for second after beating Shreveport 5 to 0 and San Antonio sweeping Tulsa 6 to 2 and 1 to 3. Oklahoma City edged Houston 2 to 1 in 10 innings as Dallas and Beaumont split, and Tulsa beat San Antonio in the opener 1 to 0. Cat second baseman Joe Torpey belted two homers while Pete Water drove four, and Bud Lively absorbed his ninth loss.
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Shreveport
San Antonio
Tulsa
Oilers
Oklahoma City
Houston
Dallas
Beaumont
Eagles
Pete Water
Sports
Cats
Joe Torpey
Steve Lembo
Niich
John Simmons
Bud Lively
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Bob Curley
Leo Christante
Balf
Oklahomans
Carlton Post
Niles
Jordan
Christaine
Norman Bell
Cil Fannin
Dave Hoskins
Hall(Moose) Erickson
Ford Garrison
Bob~ Clear
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Lou’ Ferou Clear
Buffs
Ernie Groth
Dash
Fort. Worth
Dellas
Oklahoma
New York
Cleveland
Washington
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit Si
Chicago
Boston
St Louis S
Detroit
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Ittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Saitaceiphis
New
York
Coe To Lead US Golfers Against Canada and Mexico
Charles Coe of Oklahoma City headed a seven man U S amateur golf team named to compete against Canada and Mexico for the Americas Cup at Seattle Washington on August 445 Also chosen were Frank Stanh an of Toledo Joseph Gagliardi of Larchmont N C Billy Joe Maxwell of Odessa Sam Trizetta of East Rochester N C Kenneth Venturi of San Francisco and Harris Ward Jr of Atlanta The Canadian team includes Phil Farley Nick Westock Peter Kelley Jerry Kesselring Walt McElroy Bill Mawhinney and Percy Clegg The Mexican team has yet to be announced
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New York
Charles Coe
Oklahoma City
U. S
Canada
Mexico
Seattle
Wash
Frank Stanahan
Toledo
Joseph Gagliardi
Larchmont
N. C
Billy Joe Maxwell
Odessa
Tex
Sam Trizetta
East
Rochester
N.C
Kenneth Venturi
San Francisco
Harrie Ward Jr
Atlanta
Phil Farley
Toronto
Nick Westock
Hamilton
Ont
Peter Kelley
Frederickton
N. B
Jerry Kesselring
Kitchener
Gat
Walt McElroy
Bill Mawhinney
Percy Clegg
Vancouver
South Stars Clash With Split-T Foes In All-Star Games
Kevin Lounsberry and Herbie Gray, two split-T specialists, will oppose their old formation in the Greenbelt Bowl and the North-South All-Star Game. The North-South clash on August 8 at TCU Stadium Fort Worth will pair them for the South under coach Dutch Meyer amid a spread attack. Maryland’s Jim Tatum and his Terps once used the split-T for an unbeaten season, underscoring the irony of the matchup.
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Lee
Kevin Lounsberry
Herbie Gray
Tcu Stadium
Fort Worth
Kevin
Herbie
Dutch Meyer
Ape Tatum
Maryland
Jim
Greenbelt Bowl East vs West Grid Clash Preview
In the Greenbelt Bowl at Childress on August 15 East and West teams form from Tex as and Southwestern Oklahoma. Herbie and Kevin play for East coached by White and Prince Scott of Midwestern University. West led by Jack Mitcell, former Oklahoma All American, will favor the split-T and faces an anticipated East switch to the spread or other formations. Kevin and Herbie likely adapt quickly, giving East a defensive edge in a game echoing last year's 320 14 result.
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Childress
Texas
Oklahoma
Herbie
Kevin
White
Prince Scott
Midwestern University
Wichita Falls
Midwestern
Jack Mitcell
Mitchell
Stallworth
Tech Service Nearing Mot Water Loop
Tech Service grips first place with a 5 4 win over L L Tiemann s Welders in a ten inning duel aided by Hap Marshall s return. Research and Development rises to a second place tie after edging Light Ends 2 1 and routing R E Lee s Riggers 15 11 in a high scoring outing. Truett Smith pitched a four hitter to lead Electricians past Riggers 6 3. Carpentiers beat Inspectors 7 5 as standings shift ahead of next week s schedule.
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Hap Marshall
R-E. Lee
Truett
Ewell Blackwell
Carpentier
Bill Beckman
L Tech Service
Specces
Diamond
Tech Service
Res
Dev
Oilers to Host Deweyville Collegians in Sunday Game
Oilers meet the Deweyville Collegians Sunday at 2 p.m. in Humble Bill Park. Rosenberg beat Baytown 5-3 as Frank Hisle limited the Bartown hitters to four. Managers Burch or Davenport likely to start for Oilers in first-ever meeting with the college squad trained from Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, and Lamar universities.
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Ville Callegians
Humble Bill Park
Rosenberg
Baytown
Levi Clar
Frank Hisle
Bartown
Jess Burch
Travis Davenport
Collegians
Deweyville
Sam Houston
Stephen F. “Austin
Lamar
Standings Porpoises and Whales Rise in Ocean Habitat News
A report notes porpoises dolphins and whales increasing in their original ocean habitat. Scientists observe shifts in populations and behavior amid changing sea conditions and human activity. Researchers highlight the need to monitor marine ecosystems and protect key habitats.
Texan Club Signs UTs Ken Jackson
The Dallas Texans announced the signing of three players to 1952 contracts and placed four players on the NFL reserve list. Ken Jackson of Texas and Leslie Molnar from Buffalo were among the new add ons plus two rookie tackles and a rookie halfback. Vince Kaseta Tennessee end and Bobby Griffin veteran halfback were moved to reserve as they pursued private business. Jim Mutscheller Notre Dame end and Herschel Foster SMU guard were placed on reserve due to military service commitments.
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Dallas
Dallas Texans
National Football League
Ken Jackson
Texas
Leslie Molnar
Buffalo
Bill Sherman
St. Mary’s
Vince Kaseta
Tennessee
Bobby
Griffin
Aylor
Jim
Mutscheller
Notre Dame
Herschel Forester
SMU
Dodgers Take Lead With 6-2 Win Over Pirates
Brooklyn tops Pittsburgh 6-2 to seize a 6 1/2 game edge as Billy Loes hurls eight strong innings and Ralph Kiner hits his 18th homer. Joe Black finishes after bases are loaded in the ninth. Phillies, Yankees, and Red Sox wins cited. Braves fall as Brecheen and Ennis contribute for the Phillies.
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New York
Billy Loes
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Firates
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Dodgers
Young Billy
Ralph Kiner
Pirates
Joe Black
Lees
Giants
Cubs
Larry Jansen
Bob Rush
Cardinals
Boston Braves
Sid Gordon
Harry
Cat) Brecheen
Braves
Billy Johnson
Matt Lurkon
Smokey Burgess
del Ennis
Phillies
Cincinnati
Hank Bauer
Gene Woodling
Yankees
White Sox
Red Sox
Cleveland
Veeran
Randy Gumpert
Senators
Browns
Gumpert
Lou Sleater
Sandy Consuegra
Bob Nieman
Consuegra
Bayshore Motors and Brunson Theater Vie For Minor League Title
Bayshore Motors faces Brunson Theater in the Baytown Littl Leagues minor league championship at Jaycer Ball Park Saturday night. Both clubs sit at eight wins and two losses after Brunson's 10-1 win over the car nine last Tuesday, with James Creekmore likely starting for Bayshore and Ed Schiller or Mike Thurman for Brunson.
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Bayshore Motors
Brunson Theater
Baytown
Jaycer Ball
Brunson
Testith
James’ Creekmore
Bayshore
Ed Schiller
Mike Thurman
Branson
Woodstock Finals Spotlight Top Players in USA Tennis
Anapolis Indiana hosts Western tennis championships finals at Woodstock courts with top seeds contending in men s singles semi finals and the women s crown up for grabs Anita Kanter faces Carol Fageros in the women s final while Dick Savite Gardner Mulloy and Billy Talbert vie in the men s semifinals Talbert defeated KER in three sets Larsen beat Golden in three sets to reach semis.
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Anapolis
Ind
Thefone
Woodstock Courts
Dick Savite
Orange
Gardner Mulloy
Miami
Fla
Billy Talber
New York
Ary Larsen
San Leandro
Calif
Distaff
Anita Kanter
Modesto
Carol Fageros
Talbert
Larsen
Don Ker
Louisville
Grant Golden
Chicago
Make-up Schedule For City League Week
The schedule lists games for Wednesday July 23 and Saturday July 26 with multiple venues. Matches include One-Leggetty versus Kivaniy at 1:00 pm and VFW versus Ligny at 3:00 pm, plus Diamond Troy Black's at 7:49 pm and Baytown First Baptist at 9 pm as two major showings.
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Playground
H James
Leggetty
Bani D.m
Prince Buick
Shore
Humble +s
Culpepper
St Mark's Town
Second Baptist
Baytown
St. Joseph
First Baptist
Legpett
Kivaniy
VFW
Ligny
Diamond Troy Black
S. Kiwanis
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Burch
Payton
Veence Devine
Bollman
Zomlfer
Woodring
Savarino
Willard
Tosenberg
Touich
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Branson Theater
San Jac Creamery
Paine Bros
Woodstock
Treffic
Mike Franss
Hardy
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Bill Miller
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