Indians Favored In Quest For Pennant But Tigers Remain Threat
The schedule favors Cleveland in the 1952 American League pennant race, yet a looming Tigers clash threatens their margin. Detroit, in fifth, upset the Indians last September and again held ground after a split doubleheader as Early Wynn won for Cleveland and Hal Newhouser matched him with his 198th win. Ros en drove in four as Mapes and Delsing homered for Detroit, while Brooklyn chased its NL flag with a 9-6 win over Chicago as Kiner hit his 29th homer and Koslo dominated Pittsburgh.
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Cliff Mapes
Jim Delsing
Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Bears Help Looks May Win Southern Race
The Associated Press reports Mobile boosted Chattanooga's pennant chances by sweeping New Orleans 9-1 and 9-8 in 11 innings. Chattanooga lost 2-1 to Little Rock while Atlanta won 3-0 over Birmingham moving up to second place. Memphis beat Nashville 7-2.
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Atlanta Journal
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Walker
John Minarcin
Art Fowler
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Nashville
Scramble For Grass Courts Champion Underway Today
FOREST HILLS N Y The United States Grass Courts Championship opened with 128 players vying for the throne held by Frank Sedgman. Sedgman top seed among foreign entrants faces Alvin Bunnis while Vic Seixas meets Frank Okey in the opening day as Sedgman pursues a second straight title.
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Seixas
Frank Okey
Rochester
Ashburn Caps Rally as Burgess Delivers Late Power
Richie Ashburn drove in two in the eighth to snap a 6-6 tie and Smoky Burgess followed with a two run homer in the ninth to clinch the win after a three run blast in the seventh tied the game at six.
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Southern Association Results and Tonight’s Schedule
Yesterday Atlanta defeated Birmingham 3 0 and Memphis beat Nashville 7 2 while Little Rock edged Chattanooga 2 1 and New Orleans beat Mobile 9 1 8. Today Atlanta visits Birmingham and Memphis hosts Little Rock with Chattanooga at Nashville and Mobile traveling to New Orleans.
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Williams Will Not Be Back In 1953
Washington reports Ted Williams will remain in the Marine Corps through November 1953. A spokesman said reserve officers serve at least 17 months, with Williams called up last May and set to go to Korea next month. He trains at Cherry Point and may join a Puerto Rico maneuver before overseas duty.
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Last Round Of High Power Meet Set For Today
At Fort Benning Georgia the final round for the National High Power Rifle titles closes the Navy Cup Marine Corps Cup Scott Trophy events. Marine shooters lead service rifle with Beebee and Zahn 291 points each while Walsh and Bell share lead in match rifle with 291. Seattle shooter Bull tops women with 287 as competition wraps yesterday's rounds.
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Ammen E. Bell
Hummelstown
Alice Bull
Seattle
Helen Orms-Johnson
el Paso
Texas
Only scheduled game features Brooklyn at Chicago
In a brief box score style update, New York defeated Pittsburgh 14 to 7, Brooklyn beat Chicago 9 to 6, Cincinnati topped Boston 5 to 4, and Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 10 to 6. The lone remaining game pits Brooklyn against Chicago.
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Ewell Blackwell Joins the New York Yankees
The New York Yankees paid a substantial sum and three players to acquire Ewell Blackwell from Cincinnati. Despite a poor 3-12 record and a sore arm, some MLB figures view the move as a major gamble that could mirror past acquisitions like Mize Hopp and Sain.
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Ernie Nevel
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Johnny Sain
New England's Richest Tourney Opens Today
WETHERSFIELD Conn. The Insurance City Open, New England's richest golf tourney with a $15000 purse, starts today led by National Open Champion Julius Boros as top contenders seek the top money.
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Lightning Won’t Strike Dodgers This Season
Giants writer voices that the 1951 pennant race left the Dodgers with a decade of missed glory. Leo Durocher’s club faced injuries and suspensions, yet showed resilience, while Monte Irvin Willie Mays and Maglie battles defined a season of near-misses and tough luck.
Pepsi Cola Prepares for Union in Morgan County Tourney
In Morgan County baseball play at Hartselle Pepsi Cola faces Union after Trinity pushed Union to ten innings in a 4-3 win. Antioch defeated Morgan City 7-2, leaving four teams still active: Morgan City Union Antioch and Pepsi Cola. A 1 pm Morgan City vs Antioch game and a 3:30 pm Pepsi Cola vs Union clash set today. If Pepsi Cola and Antioch win a Saturday best two of three final will crown the champion. Prizes include $40 cash plus merchandise from local merchants. runner up also receives merchandise.
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Antioch
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Pepsi
Blue and Gray Open Skeet Championships Set to Open
Officials predict record turnout for the Blue and Gray Open Skeet Championships at Montgomery Gun Club. The two day event starts Sunday and ends Labor Day with last year’s winners listed as All-bore Bowen Hill Montgomery and others.
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Jack Lovett Jr
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Lee Hanslee Jr
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