National and regional sports notes from July events
Fort Lauderdale junior singles saw Behrens dominate Giovanni 6-0 6-0. Herren defeated Grossnickle 6-4 6-1 while Murray beat Gore 6-1 6-2. Engel denied transfer aims for Lookouts. fans form Flock Boosters in NYC. Comiskey preinduction. Segura injured but aiming for river forest open singles.
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Batting Lead Shifts Mark Week in 1944 Baseball
In the twelfth week of the 1944 major league season leading hitters lost ground. Thurman Tucker of the White Sox fell to .327 after one hit in 31 at bats, while Dixie Walker of Brooklyn dropped to .352 after going 0 for 18. Stan Musial remained atop the National League at .366, and Boston’s Bobby Doerr became American League leader at .340 after a strong week.
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Brooklyn
Dixie Walker
Stan Musial
Boston
Bobby Doerr
Jack Hand
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Billy Southworth
Cincinnati
Bucky Walters
Joe McCarthy
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Hank Borowy
Rollie Hemsley
Hal Newhouser
Detroit
Ken Raffensberger
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Walters
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Nate Andrews
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Rip Sewell
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Bill Voiselle
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Max Lanier
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Joe Page
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Tex Hughson
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Phil Cavaretta
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Connie Ryan
Marty Marion
Whitey Kurowski
Bob Elliott
Ray Mueller
Walker Cooper
Eddie Miller
Reds
Vern Stephens
Sewell
Brownies
Ken Keltner
Imiians
George McQuinn
Bob Johnson
White Sox
Stan Spence
Senators
National
Jack Zeller
Sewell Confident Browns Will Contend In Pennant Race
Luke Sewell, Browns manager, is confident his team will be in the American League pennant race this season. He emphasizes hustle and loyalty, noting past struggles as he guides a club that has risen from cellar-dwellers to potential contenders.
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St. Louis
Fred Haney
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Sewell
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George Weiss
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McCarthy
All Star Experience Juices Up National League at Pittsburgh
New York reports the National League brings veteran stars Mel Ott and Joe Medwick to the All Star game in Pittsburgh with several players aiming for rare records. Exposures include Rick Ferrell back to 1933 and newcomers like Clyde King from the Dodgers.
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Pittsburgh
Yankees
Rollie Hemsley
Red Sox
Bob Johnson
Rick Ferrell
Strikingly Feminine Seabright Tennis Event and Coaching News
The Seabright N J tennis tournament will be strictly feminine this year. Washburn College kansas may resume football this fall with Dee Erickson in charge. Joe Golembeske from Penn State signed by the Yankees for the Binghamton farm, aiming to pay for medical school with baseball. Larry Bouley BC link noted as a factor in Georgia coach Butts keeping his squad under wraps. New York State Athletic Commission suspends Burper Don Evans for actions against wrestling interests.
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Dodgers farm boss reports 712 pound son arrival
Sgt. Mickey McConnell notes the birth of Michael Alfred on Independence Day. He jokes about family horoscopes noting April 1 and Lincoln’s birthday, predicting left handedness and athletic traits, adding a final quip about Dodger affiliation.
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Service Dept Camp Perry to Host Top Football Team Games
Service Dept Camp Perry in Virginia, once the large Seabee base, adds Navy personnel and plans to schedule games for a top ranked football team. Fritzie Zivie is stationed at Normoyle overseas replacement pool in Texas near San Antonio.
Odds On National's Stars This Evening
All Star game in Pittsburgh features managers Southworth and McCarthy with a lineup packed with star batters and a heavy pitching rotation. News focuses on expected players, lineup decisions, and changes as the American and National Leagues prepare for the classic midseason showcase under lights.
All Star Game Lineups Published for Forbes Field Clash
Probable Starting Lineups for the American and National Leagues in the Pittsburgh All Star game at Forbes Field list players by position. Major names include Musial, Walker, Fox, Cullenbine, Cavaretta, Keltner, Doerr, and Aaron in various roles with teams such as St. Louis, Brooklyn, Boston, and Chicago.
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Marion
Walters
Cincinnati
Cullenbine
Fox
Hocket
Barons Lose First Half Lead as Memphis, Nashville Win
Memphis Chicks pitcher Frank Veverka returned to win 5 to 2 over Chattanooga, supplementing four singles in four trips. Nashville defeated Birmingham 9 to 3 behind Charley Cuellar, tightening the Barons’ half-game edge over Atlanta. Atlanta beat Little Rock 15 to 12 in a three-hour slugfest as Ed Wright earned the win. Mobile topped New Orleans 13 to 5 in game one of a doubleheader, then Fred Wells shut out Mobile 4 to 0 in game two with Bill Hart driving in two runs with a homer.
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Bucky Walters Dominant Night Pitcher For Reds
Cincinnati ace Bucky Walters leads major league night games with an 8-1 mark and 7 game win streak. He allowed 66 hits in 84 innings, 24 walks, 22 strikeouts, and stranded 63 runners as he headlines National League night pitchers for the All-Star game at Forbes Field.
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Ken Raffensberger
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Tex Hughson
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Dutch Leonard
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Bobo Newsom
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Sewell
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Voiselle
Raffensberger
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Ingalls ’97’ and Second Shift Split Fast Game Pair
Ingalls team ’97’ and the Second Shift group split two rapid games Sunday before a good crowd. The night cap saw Box strike out seven over two hits as Ingalls Second Shift won 3 to 2, while Ingalls ’97’ fell 6 to 5. Manager Evans’ night crew hosts Goodyear Wednesday at two o’clock on Ingalls field.
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Bamboo species Reach Heights of Up to 120 Feet
Some bamboo varieties grow as tall as 120 feet, reaching impressive vertical growth in suitable climates. The statement notes extreme height among bamboo species without naming specific varieties or regions.
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