Stars Set to Tackle Browns in Soldier Field Showdown
The College All Stars head to Chicago to face the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field. Otto Graham, Bob Steuber, Pat Harder and Glen Dobbs lead a veteran lineup coached by Curly Lambeau. Past stars like Charley Justice and Eddie Labaron have powered previous All Star wins.
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Cardinals Struggle as Playoffs Fading in 1954 Season
St Louis grapples with a weak bullpen and weak batting as they stand 46 60, 26 games behind sixth place, with 48 games left risking their worst NL finish since 1919. Harry Walker blames relief pitching and a hitting slump led by Stan Musial and Bill Virdon amid a late season slide.
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Browns See All Stars As Strong Test For Browns
Hiram Ohio Coach Paul Brown says his NFL champion Browns will face a tough all star club on Friday in Chicago. He notes this all star unit is first coached by pro veterans and chosen by coaches, not sponsors, and that the collegians impressed in a scrimmage with the Chicago Cardinals. Curly Lambeau leads the all stars with pro era experience and plans both offensive and defensive platoons to counter the Browns.
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Giants say Williams cleared by new tests
New tests show Davey Williams has no slipped disc in his back and may not have to retire, easing earlier fears that his back ailment could end his baseball career for the New York Giants.
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Akins Outpoints Logart In NY Bout. Machen Stops Jones
In New York Virgil Akins defeats Isaac Logart by outpoint, while Eddie Machen stops Shamus Jones in 2 rounds in San Francisco. Akins is from St. Louis and Logart from Havana, Cuba. Machen hails from Redding, California with Jones listed as Los Angeles.
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Diamond Frustration Knocks Sparks From Lopez And Haney
New York reports on two veteran managers Al Lopez of the Indians and Fred Haney of the Pirates losing patience with umpires and a season’s frustrations. Lopez fined $500 after a heated inquiry. Haney remains hopeful yet sees his club still in the cellar while rebuilding under Branch Rickey.
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Heat and Frustration Tackle Dead-End Standings
Players vent about cellar position and escalating fines as the season grinds on. The tone blends heat frustration with mounting penalties, signaling a pivotal moment for turning around a winless stretch.
Legion Plays K C Team With 22 0 Mark Tonight
Lawrence attacks its 28th win at Municipal Park against the Kansas City Vick Contractors, who own a 22 0 league title and boast players Jack Redding and Gordon Levering. Anthony Spatillo starts for Lawrence. Morgan Macks also face the Contractors at 8 p m. Tonight.
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Cuban Screams Foul Over Loss to Akins
Isaac Logart lost a 10 round split decision to Virgil Akins at St. Nicholas Arena. Logart’s manager Eddie Maruz protested to the New York State Athletic Commission as promoters eyed a 100000 gate for a rematch. Akins expected to fight Martinez in Newark on Sept 26 or Oct 3 as TV plans covered the schedule.
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Nebraska Back Benched By Scholastic Trouble
Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska halfback Don Comstock 185 pounds from Scottsbluff Nebraska failed to meet eligibility during summer school. Coach B H Glassford disclosed the issue on Monday. Comstock was slated for a starting berth this fall with rivals Sylvester Harris of Kansas City and Gene Sandage of Sioux City Iowa leading for the spot.
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