Dodgers Hold Half-Game Edge as Wins Mount
Dodgers near a pennant, eyeing a half game behind the Cardinals after a big 8-2 win over the Phillies. Medwick homered with a man aboard as Higbe excelled, while Reiser suffered a broken ankle. Greenberg and Haefner supported other wins as Chicago and Boston split.
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Zaharias and Sigel Reach National Women's Amateur Semis
Babe Didrikson Zaharias of Denver defeated Maureen Orcutt 5 and 4 to reach the upper-bracket semifinals, while Helen Sigel of Philadelphia beat Marga Gunther 6 and 5 to join her in the semifinals. Betty Mims White of Dallas edged E S Blanton 3 and 1, to face Clara Sherman in the other semifinal.
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Kramer Beats Swedish Ace in Tennis Tourney
In Los Angeles Jack Kramer national titlist and Bob Falkenburg intercollegiate champion reached the semifinals of the 20th Pacific Southwest tournament. Kramer defeated Lennart Bergelin 6-0 7-5 6-3 while Falkenburg upset Gardnar Mulloy 6-4 6-0 3-6 1-6 6-3.
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Major League Box Scores Philadelphia to Brooklyn
Box scores summarize Philadelphia and Brooklyn games with individual lines for Newsome Stanky Medwick and others. Key outcomes include Medwick home run and Brooklyn offense overpowering Philadelphia with eight runs.
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Ghezzi Leads Dallas Open After First Round
Victor Ghezzi of Knoxville led the Dallas Open with a 69 as conditions stayed dry for the early round. Seven pros were at even par including Ben Hogan Sam Snead struggled with a 78, while Dick Metz Paul Runyan O Neal White Frank Moore Skip Alexander and Herman Keiser followed close behind.
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Marshall To Race Again at Ce-Mar Sunday Afternoon
The Cedar Rapids Ce-Mar race Sunday features Chuck Marshall the prior winner returning along with Johnny Hobel who nearly beat him in Cedar Rapids. Thirty drivers have entered including Art Wheeler Jack Thompson Dick Hobel Paul Newkirk Harley Phillips Joe Gersch Corky Singer. Time trials begin at 12 noon with seven races starting at 2 p.m.
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McCarthy Readers a Long Note on Harness History
Sports announcer Clem McCarthy writes to Cedar Rapids reader Arthur Huntington praising his Iowa harness history. He recalls figures such as Kimball Patterson and Charley Williams, touts horses Allerton and Wamburg, and notes a near 150000 offer for Allerton that was refused before the 1890s era.
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Fireworks Set For Graziano Zale Title Go
Tony Zale defends his world middleweight title Friday night at Yankee Stadium against Rocky Graziano in a bout expected to set a large gate. Promoter Mike Jacobs predicts a gate well over 400000 as fans anticipate a slugging war between two heavy hitters in the Bronz yard fight.
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Zale Faces Rock In Bout After Learning Tougher Style
The Gary Indiana fighter has evolved beyond a single punch plan and faced hard tests against veterans like Al Hostak. Zale survived three clashes with Hostak, indicating the new approach may surprise in Friday's showdown. Betting odds favored Zale at 7 14 to 5, with bookmakers expecting odds to shift as fireworks loom.
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Boxing results from Boston and Brooklyn bouts
In Boston Johnny Shkor defeated Irish Johnny Flynn by points 219 to 21244. In Brooklyn Buddy Knox scored a knockout over Tommy Campanella, 200 to 185, with Knox earning the win in four rounds.
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Feldman Exonerated By Mexican League
Octavio Rueda Magro of the Mexican league announced Harry Feldman exonerated over an alleged jump from Vera Cruz to Tampico amid arm treatment in Mexico City. Klein and Lanier were found ill on probation with fines possible for further derelictions. both formerly with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Royals Clinch IL Governors Cup with 7 4 Victory
The Montreal Royals defeated the Syracuse Chiefs 7 to 4 to clinch the International League Governors Cup on Friday night and earn a spot in the Little World Series against Louisville of the American Association.
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