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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1954
Page
7
A reader criticizes sports magazines for overdramatizing events and appeals to a broader, less elite audience. He argues successful outlets like The Sporting News prove drama exists in box scores without sensationalism and cites Landy Bannister Zatopek Chataway Robinson and others to support a plain, factual approach.
Giants end three-game slide to reclaim two-game NL lead after beating Philadelphia 8 to 3. Phils struggle against the Giants, while Pirates, Cardinals, and Dodgers also show firm motion in a crowded pennant picture across a packed baseball recap.
In Portland Charley Dressen denied big league offers while two Philadelphia officials debated hiring him for 1955. Phillies owner Bob Carpenter and GM Roy Haney seek a five wire type manager who can win a pennant, with strong backing from Carpenter.
The Oakland Oaks chase pennant as they face the Portland Beavers in a pivotal series opener in Portland. Beavers ace Bob Alexander, back from surgery, blanks Oakland in seven innings, then Beavers win again for a split.
New York odds makers quote the Brooklyn Dodgers as 8-3 favorites to win the National League pennant. The New York Giants lag at 8-5 against, while Milwaukee sits at 444 to 1 against a pennant, with Milwaukee at 59 to 1 on July figures. In the American League, Cleveland is favored over the Yankees, at 2 to 1 and 8 to 8 respectively.
Yesterday's results include New York 1 Philadelphia 1 and Baltimore 4 Chicago 2. Standings list Cleveland 4 Detroit 3 and Washington 3 Boston 4. Today's matchups feature New York at Philadelphia Ford against Kellner, Detroit at Cleveland Toett versus Wynn, Chicago at Baltimore Suegra against Martin, and Boston at Washington Baston versus McDermoty.
The San Francisco 49ers prepare for a Saturday night battle with the Washington Redskins in Sacramento marking the teams’ first capital city appearance. Joe Soltau may miss with a sprained ankle, Tittle to handle kicking duties, and Hugh McElhenny nearing readiness after a leg injury. 15,000 seats sold with temporary additions planned to boost capacity.
Cleveland August 18. Rosen was removed from the lineup with bursitis in his right shoulder and will miss today’s game against Detroit after a cortisone shot. He played all 155 games last season and was the AL MVP but has five hits in his last 14 at bats. Hank Majesta replaced him.
In a tight top of the 13th at San Francisco, Luke Easter bunted home Al Federota to plate the deciding run as the Padres beat the Seals 4 3. The win keeps San Diego within a half game of pace setting Bollywood in the Pacific Coast League standings.
Boxing dignitaries from across the nation attend a reception for promoter Jim Norris before the world middleweight title bout between Carl Olson and Rocky Castellani at the Cow Palace. Norris, honored by press and Mayor Elmer Robinson, among others, as Olson trains in San Francisco and Castellani in San Rafael.
Los Angeles Rams favored by two touchdowns to defeat Washington Redskins in tonight's pre season charity clash at Memorial Coliseum. Norman Van Brocklin and Bill Wade lead the aerial attack against a strong Redskins passing corps led by Jack Scarbath and Al Doron.
New York Giants center Harry Ulinski and others including tackle Don Giants, guard Pepper, and Slug Witucki were fined $75 by the league and president Warren Giles after an altercation with the plate umpire. Artie Gore is set to start tonight at 8:30 p.m. PDT in an exhibition against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
In Chicago boxing tonight 23 year old Al Andrews battles fifth ranked Gil Turner at the city stadium in a televised feature on KPIX channel 5 at 7 PM. Andrews, a former Fifth Army champion with 37 pro fights since 1952, seeks a title shot while Turner tries to rebound after a loss to Kid Gavilan that ended his 31 straight wins at 147 pounds. Turner, a 5 to 2 favorite, is known as a relentless puncher and could KO if he keeps moving, his manager says he will push Andrews from the opening bell.
Pacific Coast League President Clarence Rowland lifted the suspension of Hollywood manager Bragan effective today after a warning to let officials handle decisions. Bragan had been suspended indefinitely after a game with San Diego for alleged foul language threats to an umpire and delaying the game.
Radio Sports Log lists Baseball Seals vs Sui Ego at 4pm and Washington vs Heston at KSFO and KSAN TV boxing Gil Turner match at 8:15 pm with Patan Sas as noted. Scheduling notes include 6:06 pm and 7:00 pm times.
San Lorenzo High announces a strengthened football staff led by John Ralston with assistants Paul Smith Roy Parker Chris Flores and Ed Grimm. Parker from Pacific Grove and Cal graduate Flores from Oakland join the former Chico State and Chico coach Grimm as the new coaches, while Ralston’s prior success at Mt. Diablo and Redding High shapes a ready-to-scrimmage squad for August 30.
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