Robinson Leads With 154 Basehits
Jackie Robinson, star second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, has surged to the forefront as a top NL player. He leads in hits, triples, RBIs, stolen bases, and batting average, with 164 hits, 9 triples, 74 RBIs, 27 steals, and a .366 average across 106 games, while on base in 100 of those games.
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All Stars Meet Eagles in College Football Classic
At Northwestern University the 16th annual college all star game pits the National League champions Philadelphia Eagles against a star team led by Bud Wilkinson. The game, played under warm conditions, marks a clash between pro and collegian stars with the Eagles favored by 13 points. The contest features final workouts and a mix of veterans and standout players from both sides.
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Roller Derby Bout Sees Oakland Take Lead in Series
Ted Greig injures in a spill as Red Smartt crashes into boards. Oakland wins game eight 11 to 7 before 2003 fans at the Oakland Auditorium, taking a 5 to 3 advantage. Norma Rossner and Mary Fabian suffer knee injuries. Dolores Doss uninjured. Oakland vs Chicago game nine set for tonight at 8:40.
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Rams Edge Blues In Intra-Squad Clash Highlighted By Kalmanir
In Redlands California the Los Angeles Rams held a rookie dominated intra squad game at Orange Show Stadium. The Blues defeated the Golds 31 to 21 with Kalmanir of Nevada scoring twice including a 35 yard TD pass from Jim Hardy and Thomason of VMI directing two long drives.
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Amateur Bout Feliciano Wins First Round Then Loses Gala Fight
Amateur Danny Feliciano drops his first amateur bout to Johnny Williams, flooring him for a nine count in the opening round but loses by decision in Merced on a Wednesday night. Feliciano fights under manager Matt Jiminez and trainer Dick Sadler, with high hopes for the Diamond Belt amateur tournament at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco from August 17 to 25.
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Golf Tourney Moves Into Semi Finals
In the Hayward area championship, Gil Textera defeated Clarence Costa in the championship flight while Ed Hurd beat Harold Dinitvik. Jerry Kroeckel posted a 68 to lead but many matches followed with various flight victors and final rounds scheduled for Sunday August 14 with finals at 1:00 p.m.
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Ampon Seixas and Mulloy Reach Casino Tour Semis
Filip ino Felicissimo Ampon and Vic Seixas of Philadelphia beat Sam Mateh to reach the Casino Invitational semifinals in Newport R I. Mulloy and Match faced Arthur Larsen with the other semi berth at stake as the event built toward tomorrow’s semifinals.
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Thief Steals $27 From Swimmer At Arkansas River
In Arkansas City a man reports a theft at the riverbank after cooling off. Jess Crawford entered the water to beat the heat and returned to find $27 missing from his trousers, a crime at the local swimming hole.
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