Braves Rally to Subdue Dodgers 9-3 in Brooklyn
The Milwaukee Braves defeated Brooklyn 9 to 3 as Joe Adcock and Johnny Logan sparked a four-run fourth inning. Carl Erskine struggled, Ernie Johnson delivered relief for the Braves, and Danny OConnell added a three-run homer sealing the win. The Braves sit six games back of the pennant after their 7th straight victory and their 13th win in 17 games since the All-Star break. The Giants beat Cincinnati 6-1 while Cleveland extended its AL lead with a 6-3 win over Washington.
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Padres Stars Battle In Key PCL Series Tonight
In the first of a five game set the San Diego Padres host the Hollywood Stars as the 1954 Pacific Coast League title race tightens. Star pitchers Kerrigan and Brantt lead a steady staff while newcomers Easter and Lyons bolster San Diego. Hollywood holds a 12-2 edge in this season series, and Bragan clashes with O'Doul as fans anticipate a tense, high-stakes showdown aided by six assigned umpires.
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Lacs Clout Oaks Open 5-3 Win Over Solons
In a Sacramento opener the Oaks defeated the Solons 5 to 3. Acorn pitcher Acers earned his sixth win of the year while George Bamberger took the loss. Ronnie Samford and Lenny Neal fueled a second inning rally for the Oaks with key hits. Brovia, Dillinger, and Schenz scored for Sacramento, sealing the win with a three-run third inning and late runs.
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St Felicitas Men Sponsor Pee Wee Golf Tourney
Joseph F. Gancos president of the St. Felicitas Men's club announced the club will sponsor a pee wee golf tournament on Aug. 17 at the miniature golf course near the San Lorenzo theater. Golfers tee off at 5 p.m. and prizes will be awarded. All men in the parish are invited to participate, according to Patrick Jelley, event chairman.
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National Boys Tennis Enters Semifinal Play
Top-seeded Alan Silverman of Brookslyn routed Ned Neely of Atlanta 6-0 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the national boys tennis tournament. Gerald Dubie Hamtrack beat George Stoesser 6-3 6-2 in the same quarterfinal, while junior singles saw Jerry Moss defeat Barie Harum 6-1 8-4 to advance. In junior doubles Bart Baumgardner and Jerry Moss beat Arthur Andrews and Jer y Holtzman 1-6 4-4.
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Stars Padres Start Crucial West Coast Series
In San Diego, the Pacific Coast League leaders Hollywood Stars meet the second-place Padres in a pivotal five game series for league supremacy. Pittsburgh Pirates reinforcements sent pitcher George O'Donnell to bolster Hollywood after an appendectomy sidelined Dino Dinoso, as O'Donnell eyes possible action in tomorrow's twin bill.
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TV SPORTS LOG Gleans Schedule Briefs Across Stations
TV listings note early morning baseball and wrestling segments, with Cleveland on KGO at 1 90 pm, Seattle Seals versus Rams at 9 15 pm, and boxing and wrestling bouts including KRON and ROOS coverage later in the day.
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Flag Races Pitchers Today in West Coast Showdowns
Seattle faces SEALS led by Lor Wyers 12-5 as Buller opposes AKLAND’s Frank Johnson in a late swing. Sacramento hosts AKLAND at 8 15 p.m. with Atkins 5-11 against Chet Johnson 8-11. Hellyxwood hosts San Diego at 1 340 p.m. Munger 15-4 vs Eddie Brayer 391. Pertiard meets Los Angeles with Bul Boemler 7-7 against John Pyecha 5.
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Scott Electric Rallies To Beat Maxwell House
A six run fifth inning powered Scott Electric past Maxwell House 6 to 3 in a B League softball game in Castro Valley. Key hits included a two run error sequence, Jack Philip’s single, Le Roy Cowper’s double and Ray Jancow’s single to cap the rally.
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Jones Denies Link to Washington Power Lobby
Atlanta based golf great Bobby Jones denied involvement with a private power lobby in Washington. He said his only contact with the President is social, reacting to James Roosevelt’s claim that Jones is an insider in an effort to place public power under private utility control.
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Forty Niners Hold Final Scrimmage Before Preseason
MENLO PARK Calif The San Francisco Forty Niners conducted their final top speed scrimmage in preparation for their first pre season game with Fort Ord at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco on Aug 8 Rookie tackle Louis Mogabgah of Tulane left the camp yesterday for New Orleans to enter the insurance business. The departure reduced the squad size to 45.
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Market Team Wins in Softball Clash at Nor Valley
Nor's Market defeated San Lorenzo Athletic Club 9 to 3 in an A league Recreation District softball game. Winning pitcher Muniz outpitched AC, allowing four hits as Nor's Market built an early lead and held on for the victory.
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Rams Meet Fort Ord in Memorial Stadium Grid Test
Los Angeles Rams open the season with a 3:30 p.m. PDT kickoff against Fort Ord Army at Memorial Stadium in Long Beach. About 12,500 fans are expected as Army stars Ollie Matson Jim Powers Dave Mann and Sam join the scrimmage alongside Rams rookies Billy Wade Les Richter Duane Wardlow Jim Bailey and veterans Norm Van Brocklin Skeet Quinlan Pad Younger Dan Towler Tom Fears and Elroy Hirsch.
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Cockell Overcomes Matthews in Seattle Heavyweight Bout
Don Cockell of London defeated Harry Matthews by seventh round stoppage at Rainier Stadium Seattle in front of 36,000 fans. Matthews bled from the nose and faced a hard right that led referee Jim Braddock to stop the bout after Cockell dominated the seventh. Cockell earned a 21015 to 180 pounds win as Matthews fell behind in scorecards.
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Ulrich Leads Kansas City Open With Strong Midway Round
Matra-Wally Ulrich, never a major winner, holds a half way lead in the $20,000 Kansas City Open after a 66 in the second round. Mike Krak of Louisville, tied with Dutch Harrison at 136, is pursuing Ulrich as others cluster behind. Defending champ Ed Olver, Cary Middlecoff, and notable pros vie for final rounds amid a crowded leaderboard at Milburn Country Club.
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Castellani Speeds Up Preps for Olson Bout
SAN RAFAEL Calif Rocky Castellani announced he will speed up his training schedule for the middleweight title fight against Bobo Olson on August 20. He plans an eight round daily workout starting tomorrow or Monday and has completed 70 practice rounds since arriving, while Esau Ferdinand and Ernie Greer also fought yesterday.
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Command to Be Sold Phillies Today
In Philadelphia the Phillies plan to send infielder Jim Command to a minor league club to clear roster space for right handed pitcher Thornton Kipper who was recalled from Syracuse in the International League.
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Richards Tops Decathlon Leaders At Pasadena Meet
Richards led the decathlon after day one at Muir College in Pasadena with 4117 points. He posted career best marks including a 23 feet 4 1/4 inch broad jump and a 46 feet 5 1/2 inch shot put, while Brayton Norton trailed with 3858 points.
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Mattick joins Phillips Oilers in National Industrial League
Bob Mattick, a legendary Oklahoma A. and M. basketball scorer, today committed to the Phillips Oilers in the National Industrial Basketball league. He set an Aggie single season scoring record averaging 20.7 points per game last season.
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Rocked Rematch With Charles Proves Him Champion Yet
Rocky Marciano says the September rematch against Ezard Charles will prove he is a true fighting champion. He plans to sign to defend the title at Yankee Stadium on September 13 or Polo Grounds on September 21, aiming for a 47th win in his unblemished career with 40 knockouts. He defends that Charles will not repeat the early knockout tactic from their prior bout.
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