Tebbetts earns Manager of the Year momentum with Reds surge
Gayle Talbot notes Cincinnati Redlegs manager Birdie Tebbetts has guided a dramatic rise to third place in the NL, a striking turn from last season under Rogers Hornsby. Tebbetts, a former minor league manager with intelligence praised by GM Gabe Paul, has driven a surprising early success despite pitching uncertainties.
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Lawton Braves win doubleheader at Seminole in strong form
Lawton blanked Ada 6 0 as Bob Dudley pitched a two hit win with three Lawton homers. Staniec Bickett and Carter homered for Lawton enabling a 6 0 victory. The win tightens their position in the standings as they chase Shawnee and Gainesville. Other nearby results include Ardmore overpowering Seminole 8 1 and Pauls Valley beating Gainesville 7 6.
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Fort Sill Swim Meet Opens Friday At Pool No 5
The Fort Sill post swimming meet runs Friday and Saturday at Pool No 5 near the helicopter area. A 15 man team will be chosen for eliminations and the post aims to send a stronger squad to the Fourth Army meet at Fort Bliss August 13-14. About 60 swimmers are expected. several former college stars stationed at Sill will compete, including Reynolds Coyne Chamberlain Holan and Martin.
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Canadian rider shines despite cracked ribs at White City
July 21 in London reports Miss Shirley Thomas, youngest member of the Canadian contingent, placing despite riding with two cracked ribs. Most Canada's riders at the international horseshow at White City Stadium fared poorly.
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Grid Stars Begin Training Friday for Charity Game
The College All-Star squad with 51 players from colleges reports to head coach Jim Tatum at Purdue University for a three week training ahead of the August 13 Soldier Field charity game against the Detroit Lions. ESPN names include guard Bob Handa Lamar McHan Gary Knafele Melvin Brown and Veryl Switzer. Bud Wilkinson joins as assistant coach.
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Lawton Juniors ready for Enid state baseball tourney
Lawton Juniors head to Enid for the state Junior Olympic baseball tournament starting Thursday with a first round bye for Lawton. They meet Ponca City at Exchange Park at 1 p.m. and the Lawton Intermediate team faces Ponca City at 6 p.m. in Falling-Phillips Park. the event runs to Saturday with winners advancing to Houston.
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Braves Give 25000 Gift To Marquette Medical School
The Milwaukee Braves donated 25000 dollars on Wednesday to Marquette University School of Medicine to fund an electron microscope and to honor the late J A Quinn father of John J Quinn, vice president and general manager of the club.
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Robert) Quinn
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Indians Lead By A Nose Avila Keeps Yankees Out Of First
Casey Stengel's Yankees, the hottest AL club, fell short as Avila hit a second homer to tie Boston at 5-5 in 16 innings before a 16th inning curfew. The Indians moved a four point edge, with Cleve set to host New York for three games. Giants lead NL by seven after 13 innings, Dodgers lose on errors. other AL results include Washington over Baltimore and Detroit beating Philadelphia.
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Stengel Praises Pierce as Best Lefty in League
New York Yankees manager Casey Stengel extols Boston lefty Billy Pierce as the best in the league before a game with Chicago. Whitey Ford overheard the remarks and then tossed an eight hitter in a 4 1 victory, keeping the Yanks close to Cleveland. Ford explained he improved after coach Jim Turner pointed out flaws such as overstriding and looking down after pitches.
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Pompey Ward Bout Set for Chicago Stadium Tonight
Yolande Pompey a top British Empire fighter makes his first U.S. appearance against Detroit’s Moses Ward in a 165 pound midweight clash telecast by CBS at 8 p.m. Pompey holds empire middleweight and light heavyweight titles with 30 fights, 1 loss, 20 KOs. Ward is a rugged 18 of 25 winner with 11 KOs.
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Quiet on title fight with Marciano opponent plans
New York July 21 UP A meeting between Jim Norris president of the International Boxing Club and Al Weill manager of heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano Tuesday yielded no news on the September opponent. Norris prefers a rematch with Ezzard Charles while Weill said the champ will visit for a physical examination Thursday.
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Stanky Apology Follows Suspension and Fine
ST. LOUIS Eddie Stanky, under suspension and a $60 fine after a forfeited game, issued a public apology and vowed to reform. National League president Warren Giles handed a five day ban and a three day suspension to Stanky, Sal Yvars, and Earl Torgeson after a brawl in the game. Stanky said he regretted embarrassing fans and the sport, amid calls he would rebound in his baseball career.
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Little Mo Resting After Horse Fall
San Diego, Calif. tennis star Maureen Connolly was seriously injured when thrown against a cement truck while riding. Doctors say a broken right leg with fibula fracture and torn muscles will sideline her from the U.S. singles title defense at Forest Hills, Aug. 28. She remains hospitalized at least a week after surgery by Dr. Bruce Kimball.
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