U S 400 Meter Relay Disqualified in Olympic Final
The United States team won the 400 meter relay by seven yards but was disqualified for an illegal baton pass. Coach Dean Cromwell protested to the Olympic jury after Britain moved from second to first. Onlookers noted baton exchange occurred near the line, with Ewell denying crossing the limit.
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Robert Musel
London
United States
Dean Cromwell
U. S
Stars and Stripes
Barney Ewell
Lancaster
Lorenzo Wright
Detroit
Cromwell
Ewell
VU. S
Mel Patton
University of Southern Californiga
Jhad Sjust
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Wright
Harrison
Dillard
Berea
Ohio
Patton
U.S. Dargie
Avery Brunage
Ewall
Britain
Alastair McCorquodale
Roberts Stars as Phillies Beat Cardinals 6-2
Robin Roberts pitched five hitters and hit his first major league homer to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Third baseman Whitey Kurowski left the game after being struck by a throw, with the Cardinals' five-game win streak snapped.
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Philadelphia
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia Phillies
Phils
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Whitey Kurowski
Roberts
Kurowski
Bobby Fletcher
Sain Saves Braves Win Over Cubs 6 3
Johnny Sain earned his 14th victory for the first place Braves in a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Johnny Schmitz took the loss, his first since June 25, 1942, as Boston snapped a week of doldrums.
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Boston
Johnny” Sain
Braves
Chicago Cubs
Johnny Schmitz
National League Standings Highlight Weekend Games
The standings and results from a weekend in the National League are listed with teams such as New York and Philadelphia facing key matchups. Probable pitchers for Sunday include Fitchers at Pittsh church and Dekrees against Jansen, with other notable games noted across Brooklyn and Boston.
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Heintzelman
Ena
Pooklyn— Wehmeier
B. Vgeeath
Boston
Borowy
Sam Snead Tops May Golf Tourney With 66
Sam Snead fired a 66 to take a three stroke lead midway in George May's $10,000 World Championship golf event. The West Virginian rallied with precise putting on the back nine while rivals like Barron and Cary Middlecoff posted 69s. Demaret and Locke each shot 74 as Snead extended his advantage in the weekend telecast stretch.
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Chicago
INS
Sam Snead
George May
Pata
Herman Barron
Cary Middlecoff
Sneid
Bobby Locke
Jimmy Demaret
Snead
Demaret
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Rocktaard
Foie Iaeas
Garol Dising
Chatfin
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Indiana to open home season vs Iowa in new press box
Indiana university officials said the new deluxe press box at Memorial Stadium should be finished in time for the first home game against Iowa on October 2. The construction was completed ahead of schedule to accommodate media for the season opener.
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Bloomington
Ind
INS
Indiana University
Memorial Stadium
I. U's
Iowa
Netolicky
Russell Knapp
Frank Nye
Littler and Williams Vie In Junior Amateur Final
Littler of San Diego California faces Mortis Williams of Austin Texas in the Junior Chamber of Commerce national junior amateur golf tourney final in Lincoln Nebraska. Littler seeks third straight final appearance after beating Dick Yost 4 and 3 in a semifinal, while Williams advances after defeating Eris Schneiter 4 with late birdies.
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Lincoln
Nebrio
Epigene Littler
San Diego
Calif
Mortis Williams
Austin
Texas
Willian
Eris Schneiter
Ogden
Utah
Yost
Littler
Dr Eddie Anderson on Brooks KCRG Show Preview
Dr Eddie Anderson will be featured on Bob Brooks' Sports Final over KCRG at 9 45 p m Monday. They will discuss University of Iowa football prospects for 1948.
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Eddie Anderson
Bob Brooks
KCRG
Anderson
Brooks
University of Iowa
McAllister Edges Ball In City Tennis Title Thriller
Les McAllister the 27 year old Coe College instructor defeated Bill Ball 8-0 3-6 6-2 7-5 to win the city title at the Country Club. Ball and Jim Netolicky then won the doubles 8-3 6-8 7-5 over McAllister and Carl Kirwin.
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Les McAllister
Ball
Jim Netolicky
McCallister
Carl Kirwin
Jeff i
Bill Ball
McAllister
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Mills Sick Forces Half of Double Title Bout
The Tour nament of Champions schedule was cut in half when Freddie Mills requested a postponement of his light-heavyweight title defense against Gus Lesnevich. The revised plan also featured Tony Zale vs Marcel Cerdan for a middleweight title, slated for Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field around Sept 23 24 or 25, with Yankee Stadium card planned Sept 22. Ike Williams to defend his lightweight crown vs Jess Flores at the 20th Century club show, with more top names hoped for.
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New York
Freddie Mills
Mills
Gus Lesnevich
Cliffside
N. J
Tony Zale
Marcel Cerdan
France
Brooklyn
Ebbetsfield
Jacobs
Twentieth Century Sporting Club
Yankee Stadium
Sol Strauss
Ike Williams
Trenton
Jess Flores
Stockton
Calif
Cardinals Hold Iowa City Tryouts This Week
Young players in Iowa City will audition for the St Louis Cardinals with a three day camp at City Park starting Monday at 11 am. Players must bring equipment while the team provides bats and balls. Eligible prospects who receive a contract will have their tryout costs refunded.
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Iowa
St Louis Cardinals
Cardinal
Red Birds
City Park
Fenton Defeats Cedar Rapids in Legion Junior Round Robin
Mason City writer George Frasher reports Cedar Rapids halted by rain and Mason City beat Council Bluffs 6-1 in seven innings. Fenton earned the official 6-1 victory while Cedar Rapids and Mason City each won Friday and set up a 1:30 pm matchup today. Fenton then faces the winner at 8:30 pm.
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George Frasher
Mason City
Ralin
Cedar Rapids
American Legion
Council Bluffin
Cedar Rapids Junior Legion Players on KCRG Tonight
KCRG and KCRK radio will air a Cedar Rapids baseball special from 10 15 to 10 30 tonight. Interviews with Cedar Rapids Junior Legion players and a survey of the final round of the American Legion tourney at Mason City will be featured. Sports Director Bob Brooks hosts the program.
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KCRG
KCRK
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Junior Legion
American Legion
Mason City
Bob Brooks
Rain Halts Drill as Score Reverts in Afternoon Game
The loser of the first game will play Council Bluffs in the second tilt after rain halted play. Council Bluffs led with three runs in the top of the eighth, but the score reverted to the last completed inning when weather stopped action.
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Council Bluffs
Australia Defeats Mexico In Davis Cup Doubles
In Mexico City Australia wins the doubles 6-0 6-2 6-2 as Colin Long and Geoffrey Brown defeat Armando Veg and Gustavo Palafox in a three match test. Mexico’s Billy Sidwell loses a five set clash.
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Mexico
Australia
Vegas
Billy’ Sidwell
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Athletics Triumph over Browns 7-1 Behind Brissie
Philadelphia Athletics surged past St. Louis on Saturday night 7-1 led by lefty Lou Brissie. Ferris Fain Peta Suder and Herman Franks powered the offense with four hits apiece. Franks doubled twice and Fain homered as the A’s widened their gap atop the standings while the Browns stranded 13 runners.
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ST. Louis
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Lou Brissie
Ferris Fain
Peta Suder
Herman Franks
A's
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Indians
Yankees
Connie Mack
Browns
Franks
Suder
Fain
Brissle
Mates
Yankees Rally to 5-0 Shutout of Indians in Cleveland
Vic Rasby pitched the Yankees to a 5 0 victory over the Cleveland Indians as Jim Megan and DiMaggio powered the offense with key hits. Rasch struck out seven and Jim Megan drove in three runs with a double and two singles in a three run third inning rally. Bob Zemon took the loss for Cleveland while the Yankees moved within two games of the league lead.
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York’ Yankees
Indians
Vic Rasch
Yanks
Jim
Megan Gid
Hiss
Pai
Doe DiMaggio
Dou- Rascee Bles
Limax
Bob Zemon
Iowa City Cardinals Sweep Chicago in Softball Doubleheader
The Iowa City Cardinal softball team swept a doubleheader from Chicago 2-1 and 2-0 in a National Softball League twinbill. The night games were part of the league schedule.
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Iowa City
Iowa City Cardinal
Chicago
Cardinals
Hammond
Lnd
Toena
Uefetradis
Sitet Cannon
IESE
Pro Grid Opener: Colts Face Dons in Week One
Baltimore Colts travel to meet Los Angeles Dons in the opening game of the American football conference season. Idaho awaits as the schedule begins with key matchups and travel notes.
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Idaho
Baltimore
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