Gavilan Gra ham Meet in Madison Square Garden Title Fight
Boxing card features Kid Gavilan defending his 147 pound title against Billy Graham at Madison Square Garden. Gavilan as 2 to 1 favorite after seven wins this year. Graham seeks upset after prior close decisions in 1950. Also notes licenses, hunting stamps, and local sports events in Erie and Pittsburgh areas.
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Kid Gavilan
Billy Graham
Madison Square Garden
Gavilan
Johnny Bratton
Graham
Greham
Stamford Wins World Title in Little League Championship
Stamford Connecticut, 12 year old champions, defeated North Austin Texas 3 0 to claim the world title in Williamsport. The victory marks back to back Texas Connecticut finals with the Texas team last year winning the title and marks the fifth annual world sees for the Little Leaguers as they return home after a gala reception.
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Williamsport
Willamsport
Stamford
Texas
Connecticut
Little Teagues
Ddew
Giants Cop Two Run Win Streak to 14 Straight
The New York Giants swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs 4 and 6 1 to extend their winning streak to 14 and tighten the pennant race. Wes Westrum and Don Mueller homered, Jim Hearn pitched the nightcap, and Brooklyn stayed within six games after a Dodgers split with the Pirates.
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Giants
Associated Press
New York Giants
Iswaihle
Leo Duracher
Chicago Cubs
Washington Senators
St Louis Browns
Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Philadelphia Phils
Cincinnati Reds
Braves
Phils
Rats
Cincinnati
Wes Western
Don Mueller
Westrum
Jim Hearn
Brooklyn
Pirates
Don Newcombe
Clyde King
Bil Howerton
Dodgers
Andy Pafko
Jackie Robinson
Ted Wilks
Bill Wight
Cleveland
Bob Feller
Indians
Leo Kiely
Will Kinder
Luke Easter
Sam Chapman
Bob Lemon
Mike Garcia
Ed Robinson
Little Nellie Fox
Yanks
Chicago
Robinson
Fox
Tenhardt
Bert Haas
Don Lenhart
Serré
Allie Reynolds
Sox
Art Schallack
Ewell Blackwell
Philadelphia
Niles Jordan
Reds
International League scores and notes from late games
Springfield defeated Ottawa 5 to 1. Syracuse split a double with Montreal, 5-5 and 2-4 in the second game at eight innings. Rochester beat Buffalo 4 to 2, 3 to 1 in the later game. Toronto and Baltimore were tied 1-1 when the UW innings ended to let teams catch trains.
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Springfield
Ottawa
Syracuse
Montreal
Rochester
Buffalo
Toronto
Baltimore
Major League Baseball Yesterday and Tonight Scores
Yesterday results show Boston routed by 5-1 and Washington at 9-9, with Detroit and Philadelphia idle while Philadelphia visits Detroit tonight as the only scheduled game. National League standings show Pittsburgh 12-3, St. Louis 12-1, Boston 10-9. multiple twi night games listed including Chicago at New York and Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
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Cleveland
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pladelphia
Fittsburgh
V. L
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Reader
Little Cooley Tops Tri County In Ninth Inning Comeback
Tri County pitcher Pete Sanders took the loss as Little Cooley grabbed a 6 to 5 victory. In a tense ninth tied game, an error by Tri County led to Little Cooley’s winning run. Dick Larson and John Lindstrom starred with three hits apiece for Tri County.
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Little Cooley
Tri-County
Erro
Simickick
Goth
Pete Sanders
Dick Larson
John Lindstrom
Tri-County Nine
P Sanders
Vorpals
Galolmnski
Stihickick
van Tassel
Steelers Fullback Papach Quits Cambridge Springs Comeback Attempt
George Papach, star Steelers fullback in 1946 and 1949, quits the team in Cambridge Springs after attempting a 1949 comeback following a layoff. Steelers release rookie halfback Bill Pawlikowski of Renublle, Pa, who played quarterback at Boston University. Papach hails from Youngstown and played at Purdue.
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Cambridge Springs
George Papach
Pittsburgh Steeler
Steelers
Bill Pawlikowski
Renublle
Boston University
Papach
Youngstown
Purdue
Australians sweep 10 titles in net doubles finals
At Hillsborough Stadium spectators watched Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor defend doubles dominance by defeating Mervyn Rose and Don Candy 10-8 5-4 4-6 7-5 in the national doubles final moved from Brookline due to rain. The event paralleled singles action as Tony Trabert routed Clotheir 6-2 6-0 6-0, while Dick Savitt remained top seed in a generally quiet day of play.
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Associated Press
Rest Hills
N.Y
Frank Sedeman
Ken McGregor
Melbourne
Mervyn Rose
Don Candy
Down Under
Brookline
Mass
Tony ‘Trabert
Teo
William Clotheir
Valley Forge
Clotheir
Dick Savitt
East Orange
N. J
Savitt
Williamsport High names Freeman backfield coach
Williamsport Pa August 27 Head Coach Marvin Bass of the College of William and Mary designated Jackie Freeman as head football coach at Williamsport High School and named him backfield coach.
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Williamsport
Williamsburg
Marvin Bass
College of William and Mary
Tius Nated
Jackie Freeman
Pottstown Cops Legion Junior Baseball Team Wins Title
The 1951 Pennsylvania American Legion Junior Baseball Championship goes to Pottstown. Montgomery County champions beat Clarence 6 to 0 to clinch the best-of-three series. Dick Ricketts struck out 91 in a one-hit win. Dave Reidenauer matched the feat in yesterday’s game. George E Bellis awarded Ricketts MVP. Dave Ludwig received the Sportsmanship Award for Clarence.
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Pennsylvania American Legion
Pottstown
Montgomery
Pennsylvania
Clarence
Hampions
Dick Ricketts
Esterday
Dave Reidenauer
Ricketts
John Murgas
Ranine
Rob Reidenauer
Chuenee
Ie Drapoho
George E Bellis
State Legion Athl ‘Phic
Dave Ludwig
Niagara Falls Split Doubleheader in MAR League Action
Niagara Falls leads the Middle Atlantic Baseball League by eight percentage points after a Sunday doubleheader split with Butler. New Yorkers won game one 72 and lost game two. Lockport shut out New Castle 98 as Niagara Falls and Butler battled. van Zeise and Sims starred on the mound for Niagara Falls with support from Barrett in the seventh.
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Niagara Falls
Associated Press
Butler
Brie
New Yorkers
Lockport
New Castle
Tve Rum
van Zeise
Zeise
Harry Sims
Barrett
Tellef
Willy
Chicago Bears Scrap 49ers In Exhibition Win
Chicago Bears routed the San Francisco 49ers 24 to 7 in an NFL exhibition at Jevar Stadium. George Blanda booted a 30 yard field goal in the first quarter as the Bears dominated with a powerful running and passing attack and a hard charging defense. Norm Standlee scored late for San Francisco after a 37 yard drive.
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Chicago Bears
49ERS
San Francisco
Chicago
Bears
San Francisco 49Ers
Jevar Stadiun
George Blanda
Norm Standlee
Three pacers under 1 59 in 1950 mile races
In 1950 only three pacers recorded race-winning miles under 1 59. They were Scottish Pence Highland Billen and Hodgen.
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Highland Billen
Hodgen
Corry High suffers first serious injury in drills
Corry High’s hopes for a successful season suffered a cruel blow when x rays showed Thomas Burkhart fractured three small bones in his foot. He will miss six weeks, with a chance to return for three playoff games. The team pushed workouts to prepare for an opener against Warren next Friday. Starting positions remain unsettled as the squad works toward Friday’s intersquad game and the Warren clash.
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Thomas Burkhart
Burkhart
Eine
Intac
Cuties
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Company to defend you in legal action related matter
The notice states the company will defend you in the legal action regarding responsibility and blame, clarifying support and process.
Falcons Regain Pony League Lead With Grand Slam
Jamestown Falcons rally to beat Olean 6 4 as Liesecki hits a seventh inning grand slam after trailing 2 1. Owens smashes homer to extend league mark as Jamestown moves a half game up in the Pony League standings. Rockets beat Ramilley 8 8 and Bragford Phillies advance to third.
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Pony Heap
Peet Mene
Tick Lies
Aecki
Olean
Jamestown
Oilers
Liesecki
Une
Gamera
Ceige
Jveond-Bawtnian
Owens
Jie Lis
Hank Redmond
Hamilton
Ray Reel
Wellagile
Rockets
Ramilley
Bragford
Phillies
Hornell
Men's A Ke glers Meet This Evening
The league opens with a pre season meeting at 30 o clock at the jilleys on East Washington Street. Captains from all eight teams must attend and entry fees are due. Walter Loveland, secretary treasurer, announced the gathering and listed teams to be represented.
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Fins
Jilleys
East Washinston
Street
Walter Loveland
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