Homer in Ninth Wins for Cards in Pennant Race
Gavin Dusak, a virtually unknown rookie outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, hit a three run pinch homer in the ninth at Sportsman Park to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-4 and pull within a half game of the leaders. Dusak batted for Howie Pollet after Joe Hatten hit Marty Marion, then slugged the deciding blast.
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Another Bad Finger Puts Cooper on Shelf
In Chicago, Ernie Lombardi and Ben Warren took over catching for the New York Giants as Walker Cooper nursed his second injured finger of the season. Cooper, who Giants paid 175,000 dollars last spring, may be out for a time. A foul tip by Chicago catcher Clyde McCullough split the flesh of Cooper's middle finger, compounding his injury after he broke the little finger of his right hand on April 25.
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Hoyt, Iowan, Resigns As Yale Track Coach
Yale athletic director Robert J. H. Kiphuth announced Charles B. Hoyt, a former Grinnell and Michigan track coach, has resigned as Yale track coach citing pressure from his Woolstock business interests. Hoyt prior to Yale built a notable coaching career.
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Louis Wins First Rounds in Joe Louis Open Golf
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis won his first round match in the third annual Joe Louis Open golf tournament in Detroit and led Sam Stewart two up after nine holes in the amateur division while defeating Gerard Williams five and four. Darkness halted play before the second round could finish.
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Major League Box Scores ALTRIBE 6 RED SOX 3
Cleveland defeats Boston 6 to 3 as Keltner hits two home runs and Seerey adds RBI support. Williams and DiMaggio drive runs for Boston. Feller and Hughson suffer pitching decisions in a two-city doubleheader style box score.
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Rowe Beats Reds in National League Clash
Rowe limits Reds as Philadelphia wins 2 0 in Cincinnati. Northey and Seminek drive runs, McCormick and Mueller tally RBIs. Blackwell allows four hits through eight, Gumbert finishes. Errors by Frey and Blackwell highlight tight game. Time 1 48.
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Standings and results from Tuesday and Wednesday games
The standings show New York leading with 45 wins and 1. Philadelphia 43, Pittsburgh 24, St. Louis 38, Brooklyn 38, Boston 38, Cincinnati 41, Chicago 38, and Philadelphia 43. Tuesday results include New York 1 Chicago 1, Boston 10 Pittsburgh 0, Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 1, St. Louis 5 1 Brooklyn 4. Wednesday schedule lists Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at St Louis, New York at Pittsburgh with named pitchers or players in matchups.
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Results Update From Tuesday and Wednesday Baseball Scores
Tuesday results show Cleveland 6 Boston 3, Chicago 6 Philadelphia 2, St. Louis 7 Washington 1. Wednesday slate lists Chicago at Boston with Grove and Opat facing Ferriss and Hart, St Louis at New York, Peetzeue at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia with Reynolds facing nerr.
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Big Ten eyes strict eligibility curb in football
The Big Ten tightens scholastic rules to bar players who fail to meet grades, causing Indiana and Minnesota stars to miss the upcoming season. Iowa touts prewar coaching strength while other schools leverage alumni influence. Prospects are uncertain as coaches assess injuries and academic hurdles ahead of fall practice.
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Two 30-Game Winners Loom In Major Leagues
By Caswell Adams in New York INL notes two pitchers likely to reach 30 wins this season though both are on noncontenders. Hal Newhouser of the Tigers has 17 wins and Bob Feller of the Indians 16, with only half a season left. The piece recalls Dizzy Dean in 1934 and Bob Grove in 1931 as recent 30-game feats and outlines the rarity and historical context.
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M J League Standings And Upcoming Games
M J LEAGUE standings show Fruchauf 9 3 .750 and Wilson Co 4 6 .400, Quaker Oats 7 4 .636, Manufacturers 8 5 .615, Anamesa 210 106. Upcoming schedules list Speeder vs Fruchauf 5:30 Wednesday, Manufacturers vs Quaker Oats 5:30 Thursday, and W. F. W. vs Muscatine Red Sox 5:30 Saturday with Wilsons vs Anamosa at 4 p.m.
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Campbell Presses Globe Claim Against Griffs
Bruce Campbell former Buffalo Bisons outfielder travels to Washington to press a $9,000 salary claim for 1946 from the Washington Senators. Campbell, a 38 month World War II veteran, was released by the Senators and joined Buffalo. the claim is pursued by the American Veterans of World War II under the selective service law.
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Polly Riley Beats Babe For Broadmoor Medal
Polly Riley of Fort Worth Texas captured medalist honors in the Broadmoor Women's invitation golf tournament by posting an even 75 in the qualifying round at Broadmoor Colorado Springs. Babe Didrikson Zaharias of Denver finished two strokes back with a 77 for second place.
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Victory National Open Golf Meet To Start Today
Chicago crews tee off at Medinah for the Victory National event with 76 professionals, 41 amateurs, and 35 women in a two day prelude to the 72 hole Open. Defending champion Byron Nelson leads a strong lineup including Frank Stranahan and Betty Jameson as top contenders.
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South Side Defeated in Kid League at Riverside Park
Elks defeated South Side Civic Club 8 to 1 as Richardson held the Civic bats hitless. Walsh doubled off Brown for eight Elks hits. Rotary routed Kiwanis 11 to 0 with George Whitter allowing two hits. Hearn-Stevenson beat Gazette 22 to 4 in John Beck league, while Barney Paints cruised to 18 to 2 over Craemers. nine runs in the fourth inning highlighted the victory.
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Class D Loop Planned For Iowa Minnesota
Baseball leaders from Iowa and Minnesota met in Rochester July 11 to draft a Class D league plan. Eight potential teams were listed from Fort Dodge Spencer Mason City Iowa and Austin Rocherster Albert Lea Mankato and New Ulm Minnesota.
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Sailors Fall 15 1 As Vet Nine Triumphs At Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa Sea hawks travel delays and injuries doom them as the VFW team of Cedar Rapids dominates 15 to 1. Red Kenney Billy Folkers and Bob Stastny hold the sailors to one hit and six errors, while Claude Cypra Earl Frey and Art Holland pace the Vets with multi hit games.
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Imco Rained Out In District Meet
The annual Iowa semi pro baseball tourney opens Saturday in Adel with Marshalltown facing Stuart. Sixteen teams compete in a double elimination tournament. 29 games determine the state champion on Aug 4 and the winner advances to national eliminations. The Davenport Black Hawk game against Iowa Manufacturers was halted in the fourth inning by rain and will be replayed Saturday night. Charley Blackman doubled to drive in Kenny Blackman, and Cabrera singled to score Charley.
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Ed Klieman to Pitch in AA All-Star Game
Ed Klieman of Cleveland will start for the Indians in the American Association all-star game at Indianapolis. The park capacity has been expanded by 5,000 seats to 17,000 in hopes of a new attendance record. Fred Sanford of Toledo is expected to be the opposing star as Indianapolis ties St Paul for first in the pennant race after a 6 to 1 win aided by four Saint errors.
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Monona pitchers no-hits in tourney final
Monona swept to a 9-0 win over Waukon as Kenny Kuester allowed one hit in the sectional final. Lowden, West Liberty, and other area results shaded the playoff path with no-hitters and late rallies across several games, including St. Marys and Dunkerton in extra innings.
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Yugoslavians Lead Sweden in Cup Match Upset
In Varberg Sweden Lennart Bergelin and Torsten Johansson upset Josif Pallada and D Mille 6-1 3-6 3-6 8-6 6-2 to keep Sweden’s Davis Cup hopes alive. Yugoslavia needs one more win to reach the inter zone finals against the United States. Pallada will face Johansson and Bergelin will meet Mitic in today’s reverse singles after Yugoslavia swept the opening singles.
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Evansville Braves Tie for Second in Three-I Pennant Race
The Evansville Braves moved into a tie for second in the Three-I League after a 17 5 win over Terre Haute. Decatur beat Danville Dodgers 11 4 as the pennant scramble intensified with Evansville, Danville, and Terre Haute in the mix.
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