British Open Starts Today in Royal St George’s
The British Open opens at Royal St George’s with 96 players, including Americans Johnny Bulla Frank Stranahan and Willie Hunter, after Sgt. Charlie Rotar of Canton Ohio is disqualified for using an illegal goose neck putter. Irishman Harry Bradshaw tops qualifying with 67 72 139. Bobby Locke is close behind at 69 71 140.
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Schedule Items From Major Leagues and Minor Circuits
The Associated Press reports tonight’s baseball slate across the National League with Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia at New York St. Louis at Pittsburgh Chicago at Cincinnati and American League matchups including New York at Philadelphia Cleveland at Chicago Detroit at St. Louis Boston at Washington In the Southern Association Little Rock at Chattanooga Atlanta at Mobile Memphis at Nashville Birmingham at New Orleans.
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They Did It Dom DiMaggio and Heintzelman Spark Wins
Dom DiMaggio of the Red Sox slammed a home run and a triple while scoring twice in a 4-2 win over the Yankees. Ken Heintzelman of the Phillies scattered seven hits for his 10th win of the season and his fourth straight over the Dodgers as Philadelphia won 7-2.
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John White Tops Evans 5-2 In League Showdown
John White defeated Evans 5-2 as Evans led early and tied the game in the third. Earl Payne batted twice for three trips and doubled, while Paul Buchanan homered for Evans. The big sixth inning by John White produced three runs to seal the win.
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Leonard Peters
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Cleveland
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Sparkman
Chicks Edge Vols 12-10 In Southern Association Clash
Memphis Chicks defeat Nashville Vols 12 10 as five runs erupt in the second inning. Babe Barna hits his 26th homer aiding Memphis surge while Bob Borkowski adds a three run shot. Barna ties Sawatski for home run title as Memphis tops Nashville to move two games up in the standings.
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Brooklyn Leaders Dominate Batting and Pitching Totals
Robinson leads Brooklyn with a .362 average and 106 hits while Reese adds 64 runs and 12 stolen bases. Hodges and Ennis pad RBIs, Branca posts 10-2 with an .833, and Spahn leads with 68 strikeouts as Brooklyn tops the leaders list.
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Baseball Leaders And Team Standings Noted
Batting leaders include Kell of Detroit at .353 and DiMaggio of Boston at .332. Runs topped by Joost of Philadelphia with 76 and Williams of Boston with 69. Williams and Stephens of Boston tied for 19 homers. Williams leads RBIs with 81, Stephens 79. DiMaggio and Wertz top hits. Majeski and Kell lead doubles. Mitchell and Vale cited for triples. Dillinger leads steals with 9. four players tied at 6. Reynolds of New York 8 1 with 1.889 ERA. Raschi 13-2 0.867. Trucks of Detroit 91 strikeouts. Brisii of Philadelphia 74.
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Baseball Trials In November
New York July 6 The court test of baseballs legal structure is set for November. Federal Judge Henry Goddard granted priority fall hearing to Danny Gardellas $300000 damage suit against baseball officials. Gardella, once with the New York Giants, was banned in 1946 for joining the Mexican League. He challenges the reserve clause as a possible anti trust violation. Commissioner A B Chandler recently lifted suspensions of the Mexican League.
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Be a Memphis 12 Nashville 10 headline score
South Atlantic League results list one game final Memphis beat Nashville 12 to 10. Other scores show Charleston 4 Savannah 3 over 12 innings and Columbia 3 Columbus 1 Jacksonville 10 Greenville 7 Macon 6 Augusta 5.
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Georgia-Florida League Scores Report
Cordelo defeated Americus 3 1 Waycross beat Thomasville 4 0 Albany won 6 1 over Moultrie Tallahassee postponed at rain with Valdosta listed to play next day locations and results noted
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Georgia Alabama League Scores Highlight Seven Contests
Alexander City defeated Valley 5 to 4 in a tight GEORGIA-ALABAMA League game. Opelika beat Griffin 7 to 5 in ten innings, while LaGrange roared past Tallahassee 10 to 1. Newnan triumphed over Carrollton 8 to 5. Douglas beat Fitzgerald 4 to 1 and Tifton overwhelmed Baxley 18 to 3. Eastman defeated Dublin 4 to 0 and Vidalia Lyons edged Sparta 3 to 2.
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Southeastern League baseball results and postponements
Anniston defeated Gadsden 6 to 0. Vicksburg won 15 to 9 against Jackson 3 to 9 in a second game tied after seven, call. Games at Pensacola and Dense at Selma postponed, with Tain noted.
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Beck Ies Faces Semi Pro Ball Tangle With Old Roles
Former St Louis Cardinal Max Lanier and Fred Mar are linked to similar suits as they return to semi pro ball. Both men have pending matters and possibilities shadows over their past jobs.
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Roundup of tennis and sports news from Wimbledon to football
En route home from Wimbledon Ted Schroeder hints at returning to the East for the Davis Cup and national championships, praising Frank Sedgman. News from Sweden links Jersey Joe Walcott to a fight with Olle Tandberg, while Notre Dame considers Joe Jasinski for its golf team. Attell predicts Robinson Gavelan will outdraw Walcott Cerdan and more.
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Robinson Leads N. L. Sluggers
New York July 6 Jackie Robinson of Brooklyn maintains a strong hold on the National League batting title with a .362 average and a 24 point lead at midseason. Ralph Kiner follows, then Red Schoendienst, Willard Marshall and Bobby Thomson in the top ranks as the league’s top hitters.
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USGA Opposes Gambling Ties to Golf Auctions
The USGA warned that auction pools at championships could invite professional gamblers to control the sport. It issued a full page statement denying cases or punishments but signaling a crackdown on amateur bets and noting organized gambling is contrary to the association’s stance.
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Boxing and golf notes from Yesterday's Sports
New York heavy weight champion Ezzard Charles will defend his title against Gus Lesnevich at Yankee Stadium in August. Dave Sands the Australian triple crown holder defeated Robert Villemain in a 10 round non title fight. In golf Johnny Bulla Willie Hunter and Frank Stranahan qualified for the British Open in Sandwich England.
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Giants Buy Monte Irvin and Henry Thompson
New York announces the purchase of outfielder Monte Irvin and infielder Henry Thompson from Jersey City making them the first Negro players on the Giants roster. Gardella sues baseball for 300000 with priority on federal calendar. Jockey John Pollard wins a 375 60 daily double at Narragansett Park with Redeal and Galaxy scoring 17 00 and 87 20.
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Dom DiMaggio Powers Red Sox To 4-2 Win Over Yankees
Dom DiMaggio hit a home run and a triple, scored twice, and made a highlight reel one handed catch to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees. Joe DiMaggio also homered as Boston snapped an eight game skid. Mickey McDermott earned the win, improving his record after joining the club. The Indians, Browns, Cardinals, and Phils posted wins elsewhere as the league standings shifted.
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Unclear S.E. Linescores From Twin Games Summary
Incomplete line scores show Vicksburg and Jackson games with mixed innings and errors, plus a rain postponement for Montgomery at Selma and Meridian at Pensacola. Players Guise Jarmon Henry Joslin Rapacki Pappas Swygert Rich Sierotko are named amid scattered scoring lines.
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Kell Heads A. L. Batters Lead By Narrow Margin
Chicago July 6 George Kell Detroit third baseman back from injury tops American League batters with a .348 average, 18 points ahead of Dom DiMaggio. Ted Williams remains third at .319, Wertz leads hits with 82, and Williams leads RBIs with 80 while Stephens and Williams tie for home runs with 19. All stats reflect through July 4 with Reynolds at 8 1 and Raschi 13 2 for pitching.
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Tigers Play Tonight at Legion Field
The Decatur Tigers host Dixana at 8 PM on Legion Field in a regional game. Weather and attendance details not provided.
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