Major League Leaders Show Signs Of Jitters
Senators beat Yankees 7-4 to extend their eight game win streak and pull within seven games of leading. Reds split with Cubs as McKechnie’s men slip to three wins in eight. White Sox win 5-3 over Detroit as Craft suffers injury, Phillies top Dodgers 3-2 ending a ten game slide.
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Jimmy Foxx
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Ailey Donald
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Lonnie Frey
Raiders Plan Week of Baseball and Community Nights
The Raiders outline a four night slate after a rough stretch. Wednesday features a double header Cedar Rapids versus something Mo line with 6 and 8 15 p m as Wilson family night. Thursday includes a church bargain night with 25 cent general admission and a softball game at 6 followed by Raiders versus Clinton at 8 15. Friday offers ladies night with Cedar Rapids against Clinton at 8 15 and free admission for women at the gate. Saturday brings family night with Cedar Rapids versus Clinton at 8 30. men pay 41 cents, women 26 cents, for general seating and children free with an adult.
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Richardson Defeats Hobart for Central Iowa Amateur Title
Sid Richardson of Creston won the Central Iowa Amateur by beating John Hobart of Cedar Rapids 6 and 4 at Elmwood Country Club. Richardson posted a 67 in the final 18 holes, five under par for the two rounds.
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Crowds Pack Hambletonian Pasture for 13th Stakes
Huge crowds gather in Goshen New York as 10 three year old harness horses race for 40 000 prize at the Hambletonian Stake under threatening skies. Peter Astra leads betting at 3 10 after four straight wins with Gauntlet and others close behind. Post time for heat one set at 3 pm EDT.
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Peck versus Pancho headlining Clermont boxing card
Cedar Rapids fighter Marvin Peck meets Tex Pancho in the main event at Clermont on Saturday. The Clermont Commercial Club says the two day celebration features a free boxing card referee Alex Fidler of Cedar Rapids will officiate the entire event.
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Dressen Hurt In Batting Practice During Dodgers-Phillies Game
Charley Dressen Brooklyn Dodgers coach suffered a possible left ankle fracture after being hit by Dolph Camilli’s drive during batting practice at Shibe Park. He was rushed to Temple University Hospital for X rays.
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St. Croix River Bass Tips From Wisconsin Angler
The St. Croix offers tough but rewarding bass fishing with smallmouths best caught using Yellow Sally spinner flies and brown bass bugs. The writer recommends a tapered 714-foot leader, 1x tips, and using fly rod in rapids like Big V Fish trap while carrying both rods when possible.
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Red Peppers Hot Sport Chatter on pennant races
The column analyzes past Aug. 8 pennant leaders in the National League and notes trends about leads and collapses. It also covers Monticello conservation efforts and park advocacy, plus player trades affecting the Cubs Giants and Pirates, with mentions of Camilli Hassett Fletcher Suhr and Moline prospect Lou Novikoff.
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Ossian Defeats Spillville 9-5 in Sunday Baseball
Ossian records 14 hits to Spillville's 9 in the Sunday game, securing a 9-5 victory.
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Red Sox overpower A's 9 to 2 in Philadelphia
Boston blasts Philadelphia with 9 runs while Joyce struggles for the A's. Nagel homered and Foxx drove in two as the Red Sox win behind strong hitting and a relief effort.
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Edith Estabrooks Beats Miss Miley In Western Golf Upset
Edith Estabrooks of Dubuque Iowa came from behind to defeat Marion Miley of Lexington Kentucky two and one in the second round of the women's western golf championships. Beatrice Barrett and Betty Hicks also won their matches as rounds progressed.
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Batting Race Tightens In M And J League
The M and J League batting race narrows as several players push for the title. Leaders include Oscar Theisen of Light Company and contenders Gene Babbitt La Plant Choate Jim Koch of Quaker Oats with several teams left to finish their schedules. A Rain/Postponement affected Quaker Oats vs La Plant Choate, with potential outcomes shaping the final standings.
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Cooke loses upset in Eastern Grass Courts meet
Elwood Cooke of Portland, runner up at Wimbledon, falls to Bob Kamrath of Austin 1-6 7-5 6-4 in the Eastern Grass Courts championship at Westchester Country Club. The loss hurts Cooke’s Davis Cup chances as the second round unfolds. Nina Brown is also upset by Pauline Betz in the women's singles 6-4 6-0.
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Paychek Strickland Fight Sparks Legal Battle Over Payouts
In Des Moines, Johnny Paychek beat Maurice Strickland by decision before 14,000 fans, triggering a $21,500 cash-pay dispute over gate splits. Promoter Pinkie George files a $10,000 damage suit after threats to cancel the bout, with a post-fight settlement paying Paychek $6,000 plus a later share and Strickland at 27 1/2 percent of the gate.
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Umpire Lou Kolls Injured In Car Truck Crash
In suburban Rockey River an auto truck collision sent AL umpire Lou Kolls to hospital with severe scalp forehead and nose lacerations and possible internal injuries. Four others were injured, none seriously. Kolls, from Rock Island AL, had been set to work Wednesday's Indians Browns game.
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