Hamner Delivers Four-Hitter as Cubs Top Braves 4-1
Ralph Hamner hurled a four hitter to defeat the Boston Braves 4-1, with Chicago's four runs coming in the fourth inning off Warren Spahn. Andy Pafko hit his 15th homer and Bob Scheffing doubled home two runs. The loss leaves the Braves 6 1/2 games back as Pirates and Cardinals also fell.
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Final duelists Leonard Prosser and Ted Hainlin vie for Iowa Open title
Leonard Prosser of Kansas City and Ted Hainlin of Rock Island meet in Cedar Rapids Country Club for the Iowa Open final. Seeded 1 and 2, they each won quarterfinal and semifinal matches on Saturday. In Philadelphia, Joe Coleman pitched a six hit shutout as the Athletics beat the Indians 5 to 0 to pull within two and a half games of first.
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Campbell's 70 Tops Golfers At Waterloo
John Campbell of the University of Iowa led amateur qualifiers at the Waterloo Open with a 270 after 36 holes to advance to Sunday’s final. The field includes 211 amateurs vying for 68 final spots, with other notable scores from Sonny Dean and Cedar Rapids players.
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Debates Loom at NFL Summer Meeting over Receivers and Charity Game
Philadelphia report notes two hot topics on the NFL agenda led by Commissioner Bert Bell. A proposal would have pass receivers wear a distinct helmet color. Also debated is whether college stars selected for the All-Star charity game should be required to participate, with some teams protesting the obligation and potential impact on preseason play.
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Olympic wrestlers use S S America deck for practice
New York reports the entire upper deck of the S S America will be used for Olympic athletes to train during the voyage. Wrestlers will work out while crossing the Atlantic, unless seasickness forces a change in plans.
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Sports Trail: Whitney Martin’s rise from Coe fullback to AP NY column
Whitney Martin, Cedar Rapids born, rose from Coe College football to New York AP sports columnist. He covers ballparks, arenas, and tracks, interviews champions, and is among few allowed to offer opinions. He recalls Louis era thrills and Army teams, plus early Marshalltown and Kansas City beats.
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Prosser Jensen Seeded For Iowa Open Finals Showdowns
Len Prosser of Kansas City and Ted Hainline of Rock Island reached the final rounds in the Iowa Open at Cedar Rapids and Franklin High School. Prosser defeated Millikan 6-3 1-8 6-4 in a semifinal, while Hainline won 6-0 6-0 over George, advancing to today’s final matches alongside top female contender Lucille Davidson against Doris Jensen, with numerous other divisions finishing up at the two venues.
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Dodgers Sweep Reds in Doubleheader for Burt Shotton
Brooklyn under new manager Burt Shotton swept a doubleheader from Cincinnati 8 4 and 10 4 to move into a third place tie with St Louis. Jackie Robinson homered in the opener as Ralph Branca earned the win and the Dodgers closed within a half game of Pittsburgh and seven games behind the Braves.
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Harry Gumbert
Red Flinger
Lopat Wins Sixth Straight as Yankees Blank Browns
Lefty Ed Lopat pitched his sixth consecutive victory and third shutout to power the New York Yankees to a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Browns. Lopat drew a bases loaded walk for the first run in the second and later drove in the fourth with a long fly after Gus Niarhos doubled and Phil Rizzuto singled, moving the Yankees within two games of the league leading Indians.
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Gus Niarhos
Phil Rizzuto
Standings and Saturday Results in Major Leagues
National League standings show Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati St Louis New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with density of wins and losses. Saturday results list Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia St Louis and Pittsburgh games. several matchups and probable pitchers are noted for upcoming games.
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Thompson Delivers Pinch Hit For Giants Over Pirates
Giants rally from four down to edge Pirates 6-5 in Pittsburgh as Bobby Thomson delivers a two out two on single in the seventh for the tying and winning runs. Alex Konikowski earns the win after four Giants pitchers hold Pittsburgh scoreless in the final two innings. Ralph Kiner hits his 25th homer for the Pirates in the seventh as Leo Durocher begins managing New York with a victory that lifts the Giants to five games below .500.
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White Sox Rally Past Senators 9-7 in Noisy Affair
Washington pitchers issued eight walks as Chicago built a big seventh inning. Pat Seerey and Taft Wright delivered key hits while Milo Canini and Forrest Thompson were among the White Sox’ four late runs. Pearson earned the win for Chicago in a sloppy, high‑scoring contest at Washington.
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al Gettel
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Forrest Thompson
Pat Seerey
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Mr. Busher Wins Arlington Futurity Attracting Large Crowd
Highly favored Mr. Busher romped to victory in the Arlington Futurity before 25,455 fans at Arlington Park, earning $63,475 for Chance Farms. Hooper's Olympic finished second and Provocative placed third as Mr. Busher extended his winning streak to three in three starts.
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Carter Gonzales Reach Tennis Final in Clay Courts
Clarence Carter defeated Sam Match in a 3 hour 20 minute marathon to reach the National Clay Courts final against Pancho Gonzales of Los Angeles. Gonzales edged Herb Flam 6 4, 4 6, 6 3, 6 4 to reach the men’s singles final. Dorothy Head of Alameda advanced in the women’s division with a 9 7 6 3 win over Margaret Varner of El Paso.
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Cifers Signs Bears Contract After Trade from Washington
CHICAGO UP Ed Cifers a 230 pound end signed a 1948 contract with the Chicago Bears officials said Saturday Cifers came from the Washington club where he starred at Tennessee before his move to Chicago He is slated to play right end again.
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