Absent Stars May Face Fines In Next All Star Game
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia seek two week unpaid suspensions for players who skip the All Star game. Dixie Walker and Harry The Hat led NL reps in pushing discipline after Bob Feller and Marty Marion did not attend the 1948 game. Reds previously urged action in a clubhouse meeting.
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Leaders By United Press Overview
American League leaders highlighted by Willams of Boston with 41 sets, and Mitchell of Cleveland among top batsmen. Other notable names include Stephens Red Sox, DiMagsio, Kiner, and Gorden among prominent players across Yanks Mets Indians Cardinals teams.
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Drivers' Heaven As Four Equal Reading Record
Four golfers tied for the Reading tournament lead at Berkshire with 65s as the course was called a driver’s paradise. E J Harrison Rod Munday Fred Haas Jr and Johnny Palmer shared the mark while Bobby Locke shot 66 and Mangrum 69 Hogan 67.
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Israel Barred from the 1948 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee ruled that Israel cannot compete in the 1948 London Games. The decision leaves 61 nations competing, following rejection of Israel’s appeal to the Palestine Olympic Committee.
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Boxing Card Results From New York Philadelphia and Fall River
Newswire style brief lists several results with fighters Gavilan Alvarez Basera Rice Burns Bentley and Davis each winning by decision knockout or stoppage across venues in New York Philadelphia and Fall River. The report records weights and outcomes though spelling is garbled.
Major Box Secures American League First Game Victory
Box scores show Chicago and Boston trading runs with Stephen scoring RBIs. Detailing from the twin bill includes Washington and Detroit, and a Yankees win over Cleveland in extra innings. The reports cover multiple games with line scores, pitching notes, and attendance figures.
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Softball Meet Windup in Cedar Rapids Festival
The Cedar Rapids Softball Association tournament semifinals and final are scheduled Sunday as part of the all-sports festival. Cochrane Roofing of Iowa City led by Paul Reberry faces Greene in game one at 1 pm, followed by Marshalltown Moose versus Waterloo Moose at 2 pm, then the 7:30 game and 9:10 final.
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Chicago Cardinals Sign Ernee in Backfield Shakeup
Chicago Cardinals announce the signing of back John Chick ernee, 30, of Gary Indiana, a former University of Pittsburgh standout. The move adds depth to the backfield as the team reshapes its roster amid ongoing offseason dustups.
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Army Becks Reach Semis In Marion Softball Tourney
Army Recruiting defeats Culbert's Grocery 2 to 1 and Beck's outlasts Glass DX 8 to 5 to advance to the semifinal round of the Marion playground benefit softball tournament at the athletic field. Bissell Walker and Daltzell keyed Army offense. McGill allowed seven hits but costly errors aided Beck's rally.
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Colts arrive for pre-season camp in Sun Valley Idaho
The Baltimore Colts of the All America Football Conference arrived in Sun Valley Idaho on Thursday to begin a month long pre season training at a rodeo venue. Five players reported early and others were expected by weekend as coaches prepared for the camp atmosphere and practice schedule.
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Iowa Masters Opens Saturday in 1948 golf chase
The Iowa Masters opens Saturday and Sunday with 200 plus golfers testing the Ames course for the 1948 title. Pat Willcox of Des Moines is the favorite and defending champion aiming for a third consecutive crown. Medal records include 69 in a round and 143 for 36 holes set by Willcox last year.
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