Dodgers Set to Clinch NL Pennant in Miracle Run
AP Sports writer notes Brooklyn Dodgers must win one of six remaining games to secure the NL pennant, with Joe Black winning 8-2 over Boston as Giants lose to Philadelphia. Yankees and Indians contend in AL, Ted Kluszewski, Jim Greengrass, and Musial contribute key hits. Kansas City chase in AL race.
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Rmns
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Ain
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Valley race opens with key questions for Missouri Valley
The Missouri Valley Conference starts its 1952 football championship race amid questions about Tulsa Oklahoma and Houston strength. Tulsa faces Hardin-Simmons in a season opener while Oklahoma and Houston swap opponents after tough opening losses. Wichita travels to Detroit for the Valley season opener, aiming to gauge conference strength versus top nonleague foes.
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Hardin-Simmons
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Razorbacks
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Agegies
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Boston
Wichita
Detroit
University of Detroit
Catatog
Rivera Tops Thieves in St Louis Lead, Rivera Scores
Fleet-footed Jim Rivera of the Chicago White Sox steals a base in a recent game against the Browns, pushing his season total to 18 and placing him one ahead of Washington’s Jackie Jensen in the American League base lead.
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Chicago White Sosfords
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Browns
Washington
Jackie Jensen
Kansas, TCU clash marks Kansas defense triumph
Kansas toppled Texas Christian 7 0 in a hard fought intersectional clash. Quarterback Gil Reich led the attack as Kansas defense throttled the Frogs, with standout plays from Konek, Bracelin, and Brandeberry. Coach Meyer praised Reich and the defense while noting upcoming tests against UCLA and a full week of study.
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Puteh Meyer
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Hull
Meyer
Creich
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Plase
TCU
UCLA
Los Angeles
Moyer
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Florence Chadwick completes Catalina Channel swim record
Florence Chadwick swam 21 miles from Catalina Island to Rocks Point Vincent in 13 hours 47 minutes 32 seconds setting a new record. She then announced plans to swim the Pedernales and the Straight of Gibraltar. Her recovery surprised friends.
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Chadwick
Catalina
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Rocks Point Vincent
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George Young
Demaret Wins W Post Meet To Justify Move
Jim Demaret rose from third place to win the $15,000 National Celebrities Open at the Warden Post event in Washington, earning $2400 and beating out Ted Kroll and Sam Snead as Byron Nelson finished tied for second. The PGA had named its 10 greatest pros of the past five years. The victory solidified his status and justified the move he made to compete in the Washington Post tournament.
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Washington Post
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Ted Kroll
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N.Y
Sam Snead
Major League Leaders By the Abecatta Pean
In the American League standings Deby and Ester lead with key batting marks. Listed are Berra of New York and other top performers such as Kluszewski and Hodges. The garbled line hints at team affiliations including Chicago and Philadelphia, reflecting a snapshot of season highlights.
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Abecatta Pean
American League
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Berra
Philade Lowe York
York
Kansas Gathers Momentum in Big Seven After Opening Wins
Kansas led the Big Seven with a 13-0 win over T C U and looks poised for a 1952 title bid. Missouri warned by a 13-10 loss to Maryland after leading for 59 minutes as Oklahoma prepares to open with Colorado. Kansas State, Colorado, Nebraska also posted earlier victories while Kansas dominated TC U with Gil Reich guiding the Jayhawks in a 79-play attack.
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Ronald Clinkscale
Don Faurot
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Fly Howe
Tiger
Missouri
Jack Searbath
Maryland
Marciano vs Wale or Jones: The Heavyweight Debate
In a heated debate among box insiders and promoters, Rocky Marciano is favored over Jersey Joe Walcott for the heavyweight crown. Opinions vary on the outcome as expert voices weigh training, punch power, and career momentum. Cash estimates top $550,000 to $600,000 with a coast-to-coast TV plan potentially adding about $115 to receipts.
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Joe Wale
Namie
Rocky Muarriana
Jtomornu
Municipal
Sill
Awui
Jim Norris
Olfier
Cash Reg . Taylor
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Geome
Alalub Coosa River Announces Unclear Increment
An unclear notice from Alalub about the Coosa River on Monday hints at a planned increase in newsprint or related output. Details are fragmentary and the exact nature of the change remains unspecified.
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