Cardinal Power Surges at Midseason In 1948 Baseball Card
Joe Cunningham fuels the St. Louis Cardinals with six hits in two games and a .391 average as Chicago and Brooklyn rally in a tight midseason race. Pirates, Phillies, and Cubs also win as the National League reshuffles standings at the All Star break. Yankees edge closer to contested lead in American League with key wins and Kansas City and Detroit post victories.
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Hoad Plans Pro Tennis Deal With promoter Kramer
New York reports Lew Hoad, fresh from Wimbledon success, will sign with promoter Jack Kramer for a two year, 125000 dollar contract. Formal signing remained, but Hoad indicated he would join the tour, noting only a near certainty of acceptance.
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Archie Moore Forfeits Crown With Title Vacated
New York reports Archie Moore the light heavyweight champion will be considered to have vacated the title. World Championship Committee head Julius Helfand says Moore did not sign to fight Tony Anthony by July 7. Promoters discuss a Moore Anthony bout in Los Angeles in September if Moore agrees.
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Caddo Baseballers Sweep Twin Bill
Caddo wins a non league doubleheader at home over Antioch and Littleville 4 0 each game. H Shelton allows four hits none walked nine strikeouts in game one. Pettus allows one hit nine strikeouts in game two Rhoden loses for Littleville. Thrasher leads Caddo with two hits Pettus and Coffey also singles. Next league game July 13 at Decatur High School against Redbirds.
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Palm Springs History: Auga Caliente 1774 Discovery
Palm Springs California, once known as Auga Caliente in 1774, features famed hot springs. The note highlights early naming and geothermal allure of the desert oasis.
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Main Event Won By Bham Driver
C. K. Thompson of Birmingham won the Governor's Cup 85 mile feature at Courtland speed trials driving a D Jag. He led most of the race before Walt Cline temporarily took the lead. Thompson finished first with a time of 89 minutes 52 seconds.
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Giants Drill Red Sox 18-4 to Stay A.L. Lead
The Giants stretched their hold on first place by beating the Red Sox 18-4 behind winning pitcher Dossey. The Sox made four hits and two errors, while the Giants had six hits and no errors. Garrison took the loss. Earlier Friday, Red Sox defeated the Yankees 10-7 and the Giants beat the Cubs 7-3 with Fleming and Hammond earning the wins.
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Booby Trap Dooms Atlanta as Vols Rally for 4-0 Win
In Atlanta, Nashville Vols explode for 4-0 victory behind Phil Shartzer Dutch Dotterer and Tommy Brown with Russ Meyer on the mound. The win tightens the race with Memphis and New Orleans in a weekend slate including Birmingham Chandler and Mobile results.
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Veteran starter Coleman excels with flags again
The report credits Jesse E. Coleman with another remarkable performance as race starter, signaling events with precise flag work.
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Stengel Aims to Break All Star Midseason Jinx
Casey Stengel counts on his Yankees to end a midsummer jinx as the All Star Game marks its silver anniversary. The American League and National League prepare for a star filled clash with Stengel naming six Yankee teammates to join two fan picks.
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