Dodgers Cardinals Series To Decide NL Race In Four Games
The Brooklyn Dodgers facing the St. Louis Cardinals in a crucial four game set starting tonight with three more games through Monday. A Dodgers sweep would extend their lead in the NL. a Cardinals sweep could put St. Louis atop the standings for the first time since June 25. The Dodgers beat the Pirates 7 6 yesterday while St Louis beat the Braves 3 1.
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Atwater Packers Open Tournament Bid Instead of Stumbling
ATWATER CALIFORNIA The Atwater Packers join Santa Cruz in renewing the LNG Sle Svini pry Basewall tournament after a big rally by Wie Lo and Li mas stera of the Santa Obispo Aes. Winning pitcher was George Siac, the Ula Olympic high jumper, with Jay Nor Gell and Jack Matchett among the winners. In the other game Fresno Parrish Drivers eliminated Carmichael Firemen 6 to 5 as Wie kemen tied it late. Gob Bonty drove in the decisive run in the sixth on a squeeze play. Tonight Tuolumne Wild and Castle meet at 6:30 with Oakland Kolly Packers facing Bakersfield at 1 p.m.
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Warren Signs Bill to Extend Plenary Powers
Sacramento United Press International reports Warren signed a bill extending state use and game commission plenary powers over fishing and hunting for another period. The measure also changes the commission’s meeting schedule for selling seasons and regulations, requiring public publication within 60 days of each record meeting. It includes provisions for reimbursement of counties for taxes lost on state owned public schooling grounds.
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Bell predicts banner NFL season with open play
Philadelphia reports Bert Bell, NFL commissioner, opening training camp in Grand Rapids and forecasting the league will produce the most spectacular year in its history. Bell cites a wealth of veterans and star players as signs of an explosive campaign. The Eagles open camp and schedule an exhibition against the College All-Stars in Chicago on August 12.
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Buxton Sent to Yanks At Request of Stengel
Oakland announces righthanded pitcher Ralph Buxton will join the New York Yankees at the personal request of Casey Stengel. The Oaks will receive 26 year old righty Karl Foulson from Newark in the International League in return. Rural letter carriers in New Hampshire report swarming hornets nesting in letter boxes hindering deliveries and urge residents to spray poison.
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Tourney Finals Feature Mehner Persinger For All Army Championship
In San Francisco UP defending champion Lt Frank Mehner Lompoe Cult and M Sgt Louis Persinger Seattle meet for the singles title at the All Army tournament. Sixth Army hosts as doubles action pairs Mehner with Persinger against Capt Robert Scvuton and Capt John Baumgadner. After finals, an all Army team will be named to face Navy and Air Force in Washington DC.
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Bakersfield Beats Fresno 6 1 to Cut Lead in California League
Bakersfield Indians pitcher Prent Earl Escatante shut down the league leaders on five hits as Bakersfield beat Fresno 6-1 to narrow Fresno’s margin to four games. Tully of San Jose allowed six hits but faced walks and errors, Visalia beat Salina Cubs 6-2, Stockton Ports won 4-2 over Ventura, and Modesto edged Dodgers on late rallies. Fresno broke a long 10-game skid with a solo first-inning run before Bakersfield tied it in the sixth and surged ahead with a four-run ninth led by John Kovenz's homer.
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Inverness Four-Ball Opens Wide After Hogan Sidelined
Inverness four-ball golf action resumes with Ben Hogan out after a crash. Three teams share the lead after round one with two up victories: Snead Metz, Mangrum Palmer, and Heafner Alexander. Demaret Stranahan and others trail while Middlecott Verrier and Harrison Turnesa mix in.
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