Packers Top Imce in M-J Race for 2nd
By Gus Schrader the Packers edged the Imcos 1-0 in Daniels in the fastest league game this season lasting 1 hour 9 minutes. Lefty Len Casteel took the loss for Imco while Bob Stastny earned the win for Packers despite a tight outing. Burgess drew a walk and scored the decisive unearned run as Shedek singled and stole second then a misplayed throw allowed the run. Ralph Gearhart collected a hit for Imco. Pratt of LaPlant led the league with a .429 average.
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Martin Ties Ellis Park Course Record With 32
Allied Industrial League golfer Howard Martin tied the Ellis Park course record Saturday with a 32, using one putt on each of the nine greens. He had three birdies, one bogey, and five pars, matching the prior record set by Bernie Stieger and others in 1947.
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Bruins Escape Bus Accident Near Des Moines
Des Moines Western league players narrowly escaped injury in a bus crash on Highway 6 two miles west of Des Moines as they headed to Sioux City for a three game series. The bus passed a truck, then swerved to avoid another which turned left, blowing a tire and leaving the vehicle in a ditch.
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Four U S boxers make Wembley rounds in Olympic boxing
Horace Herring of St. Petersburg Florida defeated Peter Foran Ireland in the welterweight division as three American teammates advanced to the third round. Washington Jones from Lovejoy Illinois was disqualified in a middleweight bout after an open glove hit. The Olympic jury also dismissed Uruguayan official Rondini for leading a pro protest after a disputed featherweight result.
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Radical Cage Change By Olympic Group
The International Amateur Basketball Federation, in its first meeting in 10 years, voted to widen the foul lane from six to nine feet, enlarging the keyhole area at both ends of the court and altering the look of play. The US may consider the proposal at next year’s coaches meeting.
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NCAA Proposes Rule Changes At Meeting
The group discussed a three second rule in the lane and allowing 12 players with unlimited substitutions. A five personal fouls proposal failed. Adolph Rupp urged international teams to visit the U S and said schedules would be arranged to facilitate trips.
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Reaction Differs To Reversal of Race Decision
London letters reflect mixed reaction to the 400 meter relay reversal decided by camera. Critics argue the protest undermines Olympic spirit, while officials note safety margin in the exchange. American response remains sharp, noting the excess track gained by Ewell and Wright.
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Fever grips Philadelphia as World Series fever grows
Philadelphia Athletics followers swarm for World Series tickets as Roy Mack reports over 1,000 applications received by the A's management. He cautions that reservations are premature while the team prepares for possible series play.
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Former University of Iowa gymnast named Cedar Rapids Y M C A physical director
John Snider a former University of Iowa gymnast is the new physical director at the Cedar Rapids YMCA arriving with his wife and 6 month old son. He succeeds Odin Brendegen who recently resigned to go into business in Cedar Rapids. Coffeyville Kansas native Snider played high school sports then Coffeyville junior college before Iowa in 1940. He served as a staff sergeant in the First Division in Europe during World War II discharged 1945 returned to school earning a BS in physical education in June.
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Lopat Injured in Yankee Red Sox Tilt
New York AP reports lefty Ed Lopat pulled a muscle in his right hip while fielding a drive to the mound in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox. He left the game and was replaced by Frank Hiller with Johnny Pesky due up.
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American Olympic swimming team arrives in Germany for exhibition
The American Olympic swimming team including Ann Curtis and Walter Ris landed in Frankfurt on a U S army plane from London for a three day exhibition.
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Races Still Tight in Both Loops
Nine teams remain in pursuit of pennant glory as the season nears the two thirds mark. The American League leaders include Cleveland Philadelphia Boston and New York with only two and a half games between the top four while the National League standings show Boston Brooklyn St. Louis New York and Pittsburgh within six and a half games of the pace. The A's split a doubleheader with Washington while Cleveland beat Detroit to keep a share of first in wins and losses.
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A's Back in Stride After Dewey Letter to Mack
Jamestown fan Walt Dewey wired Connie Mack to end batting slumps. The Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox in a doubleheader and pressed the Cleveland Indians for the American League lead. Dewey thanked Mack for his wife and praised the team’s improving play.
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Solon Nips Lisbon in Feature of Festival
Solon edged Lisbon 5 to 4 in 12 innings to cap a Solon Festival feature. Lisbon led 2 0 after six, but Solon answered with a four run uprising in the sixth and tied again in the seventh before winning in extra innings. Kaliban Crow and Rey- Ons starred for Solon.
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Standings and schedules for the National League preview
National League standings are listed with teams such as Brooklyn and New York and results from recent games. Probable pitchers for Wednesday include Pollet Van der Moor and Leonard vs Alis with several matchups noted. Remaining games and weekly dates are outlined with multiple city pairings and time slots.
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Cards State Tryout Camp at Shenandoah
The St Louis Cardinals will hold a tryout camp in Shenandoah August 23 and 24 for scouts to inspect southwest Iowa baseball talent. George Sisler Jr announced Scouts Joe Monahan and Jack Sturdy will attend daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Travel expenses will be refunded for players who sign.
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Feller admits fastball loss amid control woes
Cleveland star Bob Feller says he still throws hard but the speed has faded. He notes control problems as his biggest concern after a rough season highlighted by Pat Mullin’s long homer and a 348 strikeouts record in 1946.
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