Magic Numbers Push Dodgers Yankees Toward World Series
New York's interborough rivalry heats up as Dodgers chase 32 wins and Yankees seek 31. both squads win key games and race toward baseball's first token world series with 40 games left for New York and 77-37 records. Dodgers win with Roe and Erskine while Yankees overpower Athletics and Branca leads another upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dodgers
Yankees
Interborough Battlers
Pittsburgh
Athletics
White Sox
Yankee
Dodger
Milwaukee
Kluszewski hits homer in every game for 36th season mark
Sunday’s Star reports Ted Kluszewski of Cincinnati belted a homer in each game to raise his all-time high to 36 for a Cincinnati player, highlighting a record pace and consistent power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Kluszewski
Cincinnati
Grand American Trapshoot Opens In Vandalia With 600 Entries
The 54th annual Grand American Trapshoot began in Vandalia Ohio with a 200 target introductory shoot at 16 yards and seven special shoots in various classes. About 600 entrants, including former champions, will compete across 32 events culminating in Friday's Grand American Handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Ohio
Dick Littlefield Shuts Out Indians for Sixth Win
In St. Louis on August 17 Dick Littlefield relieved in the second game after a rough opener and hurled five scoreless innings to earn his sixth victory of the season as the Browns battled the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Roe
Phil Rizzuto
Vic Raschi
Yankees
Johnny Sain
Joe Collins
Gus Triandos
Branca
Brooklyn
Ralph Branca
Detroit
White Sox
Jim Rivera
Browns
Indians
Dick Kryhoski
Johnny Groth
Dick Kokos
Kryhoski
Wertz
St. Louis
Red Sox
Washington
Mel Parnell
Ellis Kinder
Jimmy Piersall
Mickey Vernon
Ted Williams
Korea
Braves
Dodgers
Cubs
Ed Mathews
Lew Burdette
Bob Buhl
Joe Adcock
Dee Fondy
Giants
Phils
Jim Hearn
Ruben Gomez
Robin Roberts
Bobby Thomson
White Lockman
Dusty Rhodes
Beind
Cincinnati
Ted Kluszewski
Cincy
Gus Bell
Cards
Dick Scofield
Will Marshall
St. Louis Brown
Cleveland Indians
Dick Littlefield
French Fighter Triumphs in Saint Malo Bout
Maurice Sandeyron former European bantamweight champion defeated Jesus Rubio of Spain on points over 10 rounds in Saint Malo France, the Sunday bout reported from the seaside city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Malo
France
Maurice Sandeyron
Jesus Rubio
Spain
Whitworth Sees Defensive Stars Rise After Sub Rule
Kansas City Oklahoma A&M coach J B Whitworth says two platoon football ends. The new substitution rule favors versatile defensive players and promises depth. Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson expects tougher defenses and hints at quarterback choices for Notre Dame opener. Tulsa coach Bernie Witocki notes a green roster but potential, naming Tom Miner Ted Connolly Don Rieber and Dick Kercher as top hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Oklahoma A&m
J. B. Whitworth
Whitworth
Leake
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Bernie Witocki
Tom Miner
Ted Connolly
Don Rieber
Dick Kercher
Philly Boss Still Clings To Flag Hopes
New York. Stubborn Steve ONeill, longtime manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, clings to a slim chance that either his team or Milwaukee can catch the Brooklyn Dodgers in the pennant race. He cites a 13 game deficit with six weeks left, recalling past late-season collapses and insisting the Dodgers remain a strong club despite his optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steve O’neill
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
Milwaukee Braves
Dodgers
National Doubles Firing To Begin At Longwood
The 72nd National Doubles Tennis Championships open at Longwood in Brookline Massachusetts with Vic Seixas and Tony Trabert as top U S contenders and the veteran Margaret Osborne du Pont with Louise Brough seeking their ninth title. The event features Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall from Australia and Maureen Connolly Little Mo Connolly defending titles as top stars move from Newport and Manchester to the grass courts. Seixas, recovering from a knee twist, hopes to be ready for the tournament after a Newport final loss but prior doubles victory with Trabert over Hamilton Richardson and Bill Talbert. Connolly wins the Manchester singles and, with Doris Hart, takes the doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Mass
Longwood
U. S
Vic Seixas
Tony Trabert
Margaret Osborne du Pont
Louise Brough
Australia
Lew Hoad
Ken Rosewall
Philadelphian Seixas
Mervyn Rose
Trabert
Cincinnati
Hoad
Rosewall
Maureen
Little Mo) Connolly
San Diego
Calif
Newport
R. L
Manchester
Seixas
Hamilton Richardson
Baton Rouge la
Bill Talbert
New York
Whittier Wins Junior Diamond Crown at Mattie Bear Park
Right fielder Jon Bledsoe hit a bases loaded homer in the third, lifting Whittier Juniors to a 6 to 5 win over Lincoln in the Lawton Fort Sill base ball league tournament final. The game ended after four innings due to rain. Whittier reached the finals on a Dunbar forfeit after Lincoln advanced with a 7 to 6 victory over Woodrow Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Bledsoe
Whittier
Lincoln
Lawton-Fort Sill
Mattie Bear Park
Dunbar
Woodrow Wilson
New Durocher Contract Stuns Giants Fans Citywide
The Giants re signed manager Leo Durocher to a new two year deal amid a citywide uproar. Writers critique Horace Stoneham for timing while praising Durocher as a top manager, noting Willie Mays potential impact and the club's unsettled lineup leading to a midseason collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Horace Stoneham
Giants
Leo Durocher
Stoneham
Durocher
Casey Stengel
Charlie Dressen
Leo
Polo Grounds
Willie Mays
Willie
Phoenix
Bantams To Make Comeback Tonight
The bantamweight division returns with a 12 round North American title fight in Brooklyn Eastern Parkway. Henry Pappy Gault, North American champion from Spartanburg, meets Billy Peacock, ex Philadelphia amateur, now based in Los Angeles. Televised by Dumont in some areas, Carruthers holds the world crown. Archie Moore resumes Wednesday in Buenos Aires against Randoldo Ansaloni in a non title bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pete Herman
Joe Lynch
Tony Canzoneri
Brooklyn
Eastern Parkway
Henry
Pappy) Gault
Spartanburg
S. C
Billy Peacock
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Dumont
Jimmy Carruthers
Australia
Archie Moore
Buenos Aires
Rinaldo Ansaloni
Argentina
Fort Wayne Open playoff decides title in extra round
Cary Middlecoff of Memphis and Art Wall Jr. of Pocono Manor Pa. battled in a playoff after both shot 65s to finish 72 holes at 265, four under the tournament record set in 1951. Wall’s birdies on the 18th gave him the edge. Burke stumbled with a two stroke penalty on 13 while finishing T6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Cary Middlecoff
Memphis
Art Wall Jr
Pocono Manor
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Wall
Middlecoff
Jack Burke Jr
Kiamesha Lake
N. Y
Burke
Marty Furgol
Lemont
Ill
Dave Douglas
Newark
Del
Jimmy Clark
Laguna Beach
Calif
Porky) Oliver
Palm Springs
Winers
Anglers Snag 400 Catfish At Lawton
Lawton fishermen hauled over 400 channel catfish from Lake Lawtonka during the week according to Patrolman John Frampton. The 14 pounder caught by Charlie Leslie was the biggest, with many three and four pounders. Crappie biting improved slightly while sand bass remained scarce. numerous totals reported by local anglers across Lawton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Lake Lawtonka
John Frampton
Charlie Leslie
Lawton
Frampton
J. A. Darden
Arthur Hamilton
A. L. Iker
Frank Smith
Clarence Green
Phillips Sandhee
Lloyd Cole
Raymond Wells
Ronald Colbert
Medicine Park
B. M. Taylor
Cyril
Fletcher Lowery
J. W. Russ
Cache
Bill Reed
T. W. Beauchamp
L. O. Lee
Indiahoma
I. J. Dixon
Marie Black
Bryan Bowman
Carlos Tubbs
Lloyd Cox
A. J. Cox
Harley Chambers
Mike Harrison
Elgin
G. D. Conner
Mel Coleman
Dick Coleman
Waurika
Pepper Rodgers Leads Tech Scoring With 60 Points
Pepper Rodgers, kicking specialist for Georgia Tech, led last season with 60 points. He kicked 39 extra points, made five field goals, and scored a touchdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepper Rodgers
Georgia Tech
Lawton Opens Sherman Series At Memorial Park
The Lawton Reds host the fifth-place Sherman Denison Twins in a Memorial Park night game at 8 15 p m to begin a two game set. Gainesville and McAlester headlines results as Ardmore tops Shawnee to remain atop the Sooner State League standings with Benny Warren homering twice in an 11 hit Ardmore victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Reds
Shermman Denison
Indians
Hawks
Benny Warren
McAlester Rockets
Pauls Valley
Sherman - Deniepener
Charles Kasden
Ada Herefords
Sherman - Denison
Bill Spieth
Sherman Southlaw
Ron Coburn
Herefords
Gainesville
McAlester
Adams
Shawnee
Sherman-Denison
Lawton
Ardmore
Pearson
Stieglitz
R Saatzer
D. Saatzer
Hockevar
Klaus
Woods
Kasden
Saatzer
Sprankle
Golob
Milaskey
Moore
Warren
Ada
Sher-Den
Coburn
McCain
Spieth
Anthony
Passers Display Top Form In Early NFL Exhibitions
Two star passers from 1952 showed they remain sharp in early 1953 exhibition games. Bobby Layne led the Detroit Lions to a 24 10 win over the College All Stars, completing 21 of 31 for 323 yards. Jim Finks sparked the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 29 19 victory over the Chicago Bears with two TD passes and setups. Adrian Burk connected with Pete Pihos to lift the Philadelphia Eagles past the Baltimore Colts 10 7 in Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
National Football League
Bobby Layne
Detroit Lions
Chicago
Soldiers’ Field
Jim Finks
Pittsburgh
Steelers
Chicago Bears
Layne
Lions
Collegians
Cecil Isbell
Green Bay Packers
Buddy Parker
Detroit
Parker
Finks
Bears
George Halas
Bruins
Adrian Burk
Pete Pihos
Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Colts
Norfolk
Dodgers Beat Pirates Twice In Split with Morgan Two Hits
Bobby Morgan drove in a run in the first game and added a double and a single in the second, scoring both times as Brooklyn downed Pittsburgh 3-1 and 9-5 in a doubleheader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Morgan
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Pirates
Giants sweep twin bill with Dark homer in nightcap
Al Dark delivered a two run homer in the second game after going one for three in the opener as the New York Giants swept the doubleheader 8-1 and 4-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Dark
New York Giants
Giants
Yankees win 7 3 after Reynolds KO in first inning
Allie Reynolds, a New York Yankees pitcher, lasted only one inning against Philadelphia, yielding four hits and two earned runs, yet New York prevailed 7-3 to secure the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Reynolds
New York Yankees
Philadelphia
Yanks
Mitchell Leads Doubleheader Loss With Three-Base Hit
Dale Mitchell, Indians outfielder, went 2-for-5 with a triple and single, drove in a run and scored twice as St. Louis edged Cleveland 7-6 in the opener of a twin bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Mitchell
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis
Indians
Darko Legion and Air Training Open Softball Meet Tonight
Anadarko American Legion and Fort Sill Air Training begin the Southwest Sectional softball tournament at Mattie Bear park with a 7 15 p m opener featuring Ed Otey for the Legion. The night caps with Thorn Chevrolet of Duncan vs Altus Motors, Morris pitching for Thorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anadarko American Legion
Fort Sill
Mattie Bear Park
Thorn Chevrolet
Duncan
Altus Motors
Ed Otey
Legion
Ward Tops Star Field In Western Amateur Tourney
Ward Jr of Atlanta led a star-studded field as 153 started the Western Amateur. after two qualifying rounds the field tightens to 64 for match play with finals next Sunday. In Ann Arbor, a Jaycee Junior field of 223+ eyed 100 medalists after two days of qualifying. Rex Baxter starred as Tommy Jacobs aged out. Reif Guerin faced potential suspension after Porterhouse was disqualified in the Saratoga special, turning Trav ers stakes win to Turn-To. National Baseball Congress: Perry Oilers and Hilltoppers advance. Mountain Home AFB exits. Altus regionals see Topeka and Cedar Rapids win openers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Harvie Ward Jr
Atlanta
Ward
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
Stranahan
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
States
Canada
Mexico
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Rex Baxter
Amarillo
Tex
Tommy Jacobs
Montebello
Calif
Saratoga Springs
Reif
Ire Guerin
Washington Park
Guerin
Dancer
Saratoga
Porterhouse
Turn-To
Wichita
Kan
Perry
Sooner State League and Major Leagues Baseball Scores
Ardmore leads the Sooner State League with 79 wins and 38 losses, followed by Sherman and Shawnee. Monday results include Ardmore 10 Shawnee 3, McAlester 3 4, Pauls Valley 2 0, Ada 3 Sherman 2, with Gainesville at Lawton postponed by rain. MLB and other leagues list standings, scores, and upsets across American, National, Texas, Gulf Coast, West Texas New Mexico, Longhorn, International, American Association, Southern Association, Pacific Coast, and Western leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Sherman
Shawnee
Pauls Val
Ada
Lawton
McAlester
Gainesville
Pauls Valley
Most Valuable Player Contest Still Wide Open
The race for the MLB Most Valuable Player award remains unsettled with National League leaders Robin Roberts and Campanella facing rivals Gil Hodges Warren Spahn Eddie Mathews and Red Schoendienst. In the American League Ros en and Lemon lead the pack alongside Trucks with strong White Sox support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robin Roberts
Roy Campanella
al Rosen
Virgil Trucks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Missouri Valley Officials Association
Missouri Valley and
Big Seven Conference
Bud Wilkinson
The
University of Oklahoma
Wilkinson
Notre Dame
Buddy Leake
Max Boydston
Philly
Flag
O’neill
Robert's Sheridan Loan Shop
By Gayle Talbot
Dave Moore
Wichita Mins
Competition Motors
S.W
N. 22Nd St
Aca
Ft. Wayne
Associated Press
Zenith
Southwestern Radio & Sound
Darko Legion
Southwest
Lewis
Crosby
Cagle
Boys Shop
Thorn
Leo Morris
Okmulgee
Cheyenne
Altus
Okla
Topeka
Cedar Rapids
American Legion
Oklahoma City
Wash’ton
Phil’ Phia
Cleveland
Boston
Twinight
Wil Pet
Dallas
Okla. City
Shreveport
Houston
Frat Worth
Beaumont
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Wich
Falls
Temple Tyler
Bryan Texarkana
Austin Longview
Paris
Temple
Longview
Bryan
Tyler
Texarkana
Wichita Falls
Austin
Galveston
Laredo
Tex. City
Brownsville
Harlingen
Cor. Christi
Port Arth
Lake Char
Port Arthur
Lake Charles
Texas City
Corpus Christi
Laredo O
West Texas-New Mexico
Albuqque
Plainview
Lubbock
Clovis
Borger
Pampa
Abilene
Albuquerque
San Angelo
Artesia
Carlsbad
Roswell
Midland
Odessa
Ottawa
Buffalo
Rochester
Montreal
Springfield
Syracuse
Toronto
Baltimore
American Association
Columbus
Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Charleston
Southern Association
New Orleans
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Mobile
Little Rock
Portland
Hollywood
Oakland
Seattle
Sacramento
Colorado Springs
Denver
Pueblo
Omaha
Des Moines
Sioux City
Holt
House of Bargains
Griesedieck Western Brewery CO
Belleville, Ill
Trucks
Billy Pierce
Minnie Minoso
Rosen
Bob Lemon
Senators
White Ford
Ed Lopat
Campanella
Hodges
Mathews
Ralph Kiner
Schoendienst
Spahn
Kluszewski
Lemon
Tribe
Sox
Swetprof” Pool Manufactuaine Co
Swemman, Texas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!