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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1948

Page

12

Stars in Rescue Bull-Pen Brigade Powers Major Leagues

In a season of tight games the bullpen staff across top clubs anchors wins. Managers credit relievers for late innings holds and come from behind rallies, with standout arms from several franchises shaping pennant chases and playoff chances.

Bull-Pen Brigade

Noted relief corps earns praise across major leagues

The article highlights relief pitchers as pivotal in pennant races with a focus on Joe Page Hugh Casey and a wave of successors. It details Ted Wilks Clyde Shoun Russ Christopher Ed Klieman Sheldon Jones Harry Gumbert Kirby Higbe and others' records and pivotal moments in crucial games.

Ted Wilks Clyde Shoun Russ Christopher Sheldon Jones New York Cleveland Philadelphia Bucky Harris Burt Shotton Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Joe Page Hugh Casey Page Casey St. Louis Cardinals Boston Braves Ed Klieman Cleveland Indians Charley Harris Bob Savage Philadelphia Athletics New York Giants Harry Gumbert Cincinnati Reds Kirby Higbe Pittsburgh Pirates Ed Heusser Philadelphia Phillies Willard Ramsdell Dodgers Jess Dobernic Chicago Cubs Earl Johnson Boston Red Sox Hal White Detroit Tigers Frank Biscan St. Louis Browns Tom Ferrick Washington Senators Cardinals Wilks

All Star Vote Edges Red Sox slugger in poll

Ted Williams leads The Star readers in the baseball all star poll with 169 votes from 194 ballots, edging Joe DiMaggio by one. Stan Musial has 167, while Lou Boudreau and Johnny Mize each have 153. The piece also notes upcoming union wire rope game against Chicago Negro champions at Keys Stadium tonight.

Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Star Willams Joe DiMaggio Yankees Stan Musial Cards Lou Boudreau Cleveland Johnny Mize Giants Vernon Washington Gordonersland Boudreau Oser Philadel Williams Boston New York Mallin’ Etrait Mive taDky Ston Marion St. Louis Boston Walker Cooper St. Louis C Maholes Union Chicago Keys Stadium 50 Highway Jackson Randy Ramsey Stan Casey

American women reach Wimbledon semifinals in all four

Four U S women advance to Wimbledon singles semifinals with Louise Brough Doris Hart Patricia Canning Todd and Margaret Osborne du Pont leading the lineup. Brough advances after Shirley Fry defaults with an ankle injury. other results include Dupont Hart and Turford in earlier rounds. Sunny Shores Lake opens July 4 for fishing at Sunny Shores lake near Bannister.

London United States Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif U. S Patricia Canning Todd la Jolla Margaret Osborne du Pont Wilmington Del Miss Fry Mary Arnold Prentiss Los Angeles Prentiss John Wilkinson Washington, D. C Jacques Brugnon France G. Blaisse-Terwindt Holland Margaret Osborne Dupont Mington Jean Nicoll Bostock England Doris Hart Miami Fle Nelly H. Lee Rv Inkenburg Hol Weee Franz Parker V. Vodicha Czechoslovakia F. Kukuljevic India John Bromwich Frank Sedgman Australia Stanguee Marcello de Bello Italy

Phillips 66 to pass coaching reins after London Games

Phillips 66 announces Bud Browning will retire as coach after the Olympics with Jesse Renick to take over. Most of the current Phillips roster plans to retire post London, while stars like Bob Kurland and Gordon Carpenter propel the team in their final seasons.

Bud Browning Jesse Renick Kentucky Phillips 66 Bartlesville Omar Bud) Browning London Phillips R. C. Pitts Lew Beck Oregon State Renick Wildcats Kurland New York

Feller Focuses on Pitching As Side Ventures Fade

Cleveland ace Bob Feller announces he will withdraw from side businesses and public appearances for the summer. He has not won since May 19 and sits at five wins and seven losses, with Yankee Series losses and DiMaggio praising his toughness yet noting his fastball no longer has the zip it once did.

Bob Feller Pirates Cardinals Cubs New York Joes Feller Rapid Robert Cleveland Yankees Joe DiMaggio Bob Cnse Cc. E. McBripe

Baseball matchups and pitchers listed for evening games

American Association games listed with teams and pitchers including Mallett, Romano, Apperly, Beers, Clark, Vie, Donley, Branca, Rid dle, Fox, Brecheen, Schmitz, Wight, Fannin, Feller, Newhouser, Masterson, Marchildon, Kramer, Lopat. Night games at Boston Brooklyn Chicago St Louis Detroit Philadelphia New York details unclear.

American Association Kansas City Indianapolis Mallett Alley St. Paul Toledo Romano Johnson Milwaukee Columbus Apperly Beers Pee Eneavalls Louisville-Clark Vie Boston St. Louis Wight Fannin Cleveland Detroit Feller Newhouser Washington Philadelphia Masterson Marchildon New York Sooner Kramer Lopat Pet. Senind Hetcarkabases Eee Ise Aus Paul Hs Finneapolis Kansas City Eeekeees Oledosresseee Louisville Fe Pee Senind St. Washington Ouls Chicago Ames Boston Tenner Louis Pittsburgh Neork Muskogee De'p'nee Partesy’ le Inca City Pittsburg Joan Emai Miami

Little Tops U S Golfers In British Open Round

Lawson Little led the American challenge at Muirfield with 144 for two rounds as four U S players and several others remained in contention. Stranahan 145 Bulla 148 Rotar 148 with Sweeny 155 and Tatum 161 ending their hopes amid heavy rain and rough conditions.

Muirfield Scotland Lawson Little Cleveland Little Frank Stranahan Toledo Johnny Bulla Phoenix Ariz Sergt Charles Rotar Canton Stranahan Bulla Rotar

British Open uses two courses for qualifying rounds

The British Open rounds use Muirfield and Gullane with different fees. Muirfield charges five shillings while Gullane offers free admission, drawing many Scottish spectators to the Gullane course.

Muirrieto Scorand Muirfield Gullane

Four Public Links berths in district tourney at Swope Park

Ninety nine players entered the National Public Links district qualifying at Swope Park. Art Wangler of the Swope club said four places are available for the district with 36 holes to be played tomorrow. Winners advance to the nationals in Atlanta in July 1924.

Swope Park Art Wangler Swope Club Atlanta Chester W. Phillips Tom St. Joseph Leo McQueeney Hawley Jacobs Join Kraxner Opinons W. G. Kennard Lexington Saffie Pilot Awove Park Ralph Brazeal Overy Ou OW. Thomas Swope Measares, Jr. Joplin van Bryce Jodey Curtis Robert C. Riggs Joplin Warren O. Shireman del R. Redding Victory Hills William V. Larson Swope Parc Harold G. Smith Higginsville George FP Todd, Jr Forest’ E. Beeson Swo' Park Robert Turner Robert BE. Powell Albert J. Barker Robert K. Phelps, Jr James F. Brink, Jr Armour Fields George F. Bigham, Jr Steve Jancovich Phillip E. Kurin Patrick J. Quinlan Harold R. Bell John Marsh Swopepark

Yesterday's Baseball Scores From National and Regional Leagues

Results show Columbus beating Minneapolis 10 to 5, Nashville routing Little Rock 19 to 4, Mobile defeating Birmingham 14 to 13, Dallas with Fort Worth 3, Shreveport 4 3, and other Western and Southern Association games. Wet grounds and rain affected several contests across leagues.

American Association Indianapolis Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee Buffalo Newark Syracuse Montreal Baltimore Toronto Southern Association Nashville Little Rock Chattanooga Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Mobile Birmingham Texas Igi Fort Worth Dallas Shreveport San Lareale Beaumont Houston Oklahoma City Tulsa Denver Omaha Lincoln Sioux City Pueblo Des Moines Wet Grounds Fort Smith Muskogee Ee Hutchinson Leavenworth Pittsburg Ponca City Independence Miami Bartlesville Iola Carthage Chanute

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