Cardinals surge as Mize homers power 7 1 win and 7 5 victory
Armstong’s 7 to 5 choice over Ambers Corry golfers defeat Westfield. In major league action George Kirkley reports the St. Louis Cardinals rally to a 7-1 and 7-5 doubleheader sweep of the Reds, with Mize belting two homers in the second game to fuel a seven-game win streak. The Reds stumble as Pittsburgh and New York also post results amid a pennant chase.
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U S Takes Ten Of Twelve Events In France
Paris August 21 The United States Thick and Field team toured Europe and won 10 of 12 events at Jean Bouin stadium. The Americans swept most events with Rochard winning two miles in 9 82 and Norman clocking 3 74 in the 1600 meters, narrowly beating Rideout of Texas. Reading Carpenter Steel softball team prepares for the National Football Tournament at Soldiers Field Chicago after claiming the state title.
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Irvine Rifle Team Defeats Locals at Rod and Gun Club
Irvine rifle team defeated local shooters at the Rod and Gun Club outdoor range in Corry skeet field. George Patterson led with a 398 score and 25 x, while Irvine’s 5 E Brown posted a 398 score with 20 percent fal ly.
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Eight Thirty Wins Travers Stakes at Saratoga
Eight Thirty won the 70th Travers Stakes at Saratoga Springs beating Millsdale Stable's Son Lover by four lengths as Sir Marlboro faded. Johnstown and Hash were scratched on a muddy track, while Spang Coniston and Eng-Sir Malcolm Campbell set a pace over the mile course.
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Millsdale Stable
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Jag McSpadén
United States
Ralph Guldat
Clint Brown Earns Win in Sox Narrow Victory
Clint Brown, a Black Ash native, earned credit for the victory in his 47th appearance of the year as the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Tadians 4 to 3. Brown relieved Johnny Rigney in the ninth as Cleveland closed the gap, and Eric McNair delivered a tenth inning single to seal the win for Chicago.
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Chisox
Yesterday's Hero Johnny Mize Drives Cardinal Win
Johnny Mize, star for the St Louis Cardinals, homered twice and drove in seven runs as the Red Birds defeated Cincinnati in the nightcap. Mize provided the big offense sustaining the Cardinals’ victory over the Reds.
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Montanez and Scott Meet in Pittsburgh Bout
Pittsburgh fight fans will see two out-of-town lightweights in the ten round main event at Hickey Park arena Millvale tonight Pedro Montanez of Puerto Rico eyes Armstrongs light title and Howard Scott of Washington DC claims an 80 percent win rate in 150 bouts Promoter Jake Mintz has lined up six-pounders in support of the main bout
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Howard Scott
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Frank McCormick’s hit first pitch creed shocks Cincinnati fans
In his early major league years with the Cincinnati Reds, Frank McCormick preaches swinging at the first good pitch. The Irish Bohemian star, 26, led the National League in hits last season with a 226 average and warns rookies against guessing pitches, stressing eye on the ball and swinging at the first strike over the plate.
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Ridgway Nine Lettermen Return to Ridgeway Football
Ridgway gains nine lettermen back for 1998 season under Coach Sherman Stanford. First practice set for Aug 25 with 25 other experienced players. Schedule opens Sept 8 at Sykesville and includes Kane Waterford Brookville Sheffield Brock Way St Marys Reynoldsville Waiver Johnsonburg through Nov 11.
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Arm strong Ambers Set For High Stakes Lightweight Bout
Henry Armstrong and Lou Ambers prepare for a highly anticipated lightweight title bout at Yankee Stadium with about 99,000 fans expected. Armstrong, slight favorite at 13-5, defends his welter crown while Ambers aims to revive past near-misses after a dramatic prior title challenge. Medical notes report sturdy hands but a planned body attack may test Ambers chin.
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London
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Chicago youth cops public tennis title win ends California run
Seymour Greenberg, 19 year old Northwestern sophomore, captured the National Public Parks Men's Singles Tennis Championship in Chicago, defeating Les Hartman of New York in three sets 6-2 5-7 6-4 6-2. Marta Barnett of Miami won the women's singles title after a dominating showing.
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American Association Scores and League Standings
Kansas City defeated Indianapolis 3 to 2 while Minneapolis fell to Columbus 4 to 2 and St. Paul was shut out 8 to 0. Toledo won 8 to 3 over Milwaukee as Louisville edged its opponent 3 to 2. In the International League Syracuse lost 2 to Buffalo and Toronto dropped a 3 to 2 decision to Montreal, while Baltimore beat Jersey City and Newark 2 to 9.
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Rochester
Col Bradley Has Pair of Unbeaten Derby Horses
New York August 21 Col Bradley, master of Idle Hour Farms, has two unbeaten two year olds expected to vie for the Kentucky Derby. Bimelech and Boy Angler are the likely top contenders as aging owner recovers in hospital, while his silks flash on Saratoga tracks.
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United Press
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Standings and results from baseball and golf events
Standings show team records like Philadelphia New York Washington Boston St Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland and more with yesterday's scores. Today's National League games include St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia and Brooklyn. Corry Country Club golf results highlight Orcutt Hoylen Dunlap and others with match play updates and medal scores.
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Corry Tennis Team to Meet Warren in Intercity Match
A six man Corry tennis team travels to North Warren next Sunday to face Warren State Hospital in an intercity match. Corry aims to field its top players for the contest following recent exhibitions with hospital staff and local teams. Warren lists players Trying Crevell Gardner Hutt Leien s and Foogle in a bid to defend home court.
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Buffalo golfers win Erie Downs two ball invitational
In an 18 hole play-off at Fort Erie Ontario on August 1 Ernie Fink and Dave Beveridge of Buffalo defeated Dr. Albert Zirnheld and Steve Kovach of Brackenridge to win the Erie Downs two ball best ball invitation. The winners shot 99 33 66 while the runners up posted 32 35 68 as the tie broke after Friday and Saturday 87s. Kovach led the medal round with 35 37 74.
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Dave Beveridge
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New Artery to Game Country Opens Gateway to Big Game
State Highways engineers completed preliminary surveys for a 4.58 mile concrete highway link through Du Bois to Pennsylvania's big game country. Construction is set to begin within weeks with bids opened in Harrisburg showing a project cost over a quarter million dollars. The plan links the Bee Line highway from Du Bois to Sabula, runs parallel to the Pennsylvania Railroad, and removes dangerous curves that have caused fatalities since the existing road was built twenty five years ago.
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Akron Ball Club Over Titusville Triumphs in Errors
Akron Ball Club lost to Titusville 8 to 6 at Carter Field as seven errors doomed Akron despite May Hlowers outhitting Titusville and Pug Mahoney holding ten hits. The game peaked in the ninth inning with two late rallies by the visitors. Johnny Weissmuller, swimmer and actor, wed Beryl Scott after a Sunday morning marriage in New York.
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York
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San Francisco
City Keg Loop Meets Tuesday Bowling Schedule
The City Bowling League plans a Tuesday meeting at 7 PM in the Municipal building to adopt the new bowling night, approve the league schedule, and vote on by laws as several conflicts arise with the Antler League open night.
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Enid Ousts Vandergrift 3-0 In Semi Final
Enid Oklahoma eliminated Vandergrift in the semi final with a 3-0 victory. Vandergrift showed bright play but six singles powered Enid’s offense while Blocks pitching limited a strong counterattack.
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