Stengel To Return As Yankees Manager Next Year
Casey Stengel said he will be back as Yankees manager next season. He warned the Indians will be tougher, noted former Yankees stars now winning for other teams, and said changes are needed to keep up with the league.
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Herb Score
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Joe DiMaggio
Charley Keller
Tommy Henrich
Bauman Falls Just Short of All-Time Home Run Mark
Roswell slugger Joe Bauman went 3 for 4 with a double and a single as Roswell beat Midland 14 to 7 in the Longhorn League. His drive to right field hit six inches from the fence and bounced back, leaving him one homer shy of the all-time record of 69. Bauman, a filling station operator by trade, remains a strong bet to break the record with five games left.
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Duc de Fer Captures Parkway Handicap at Atlantic City
Duc de Fer the 3 to 2 favorite scored a dominant win in Atlantic City's first Parkway Handicap run. The J Warwick Rogers entry returned $5.00 to win after previously winning the Pageant and Myrtlewood Handicaps this year.
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Maplewood and Gastonia Topped In Junior Legion Tourney
Yakima Washington September 2 UP Maplewood Mo and Gastonia NC led opening round play in the National American Legion junior baseball championship after victories over San Diego and Baltimore Maplewood won 8 to 2 behind two hit pitching by Harold Thompson Jr Gastonia edged Baltimore 4 to 2
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Palmer Faces Top Links Pros In Rubber City Open
Arnold Palmer, fresh National Amateur champion, to clash with leading pro golfers in the Rubber City Open at Firestone Country Club Akron. About 200 players expected, 50 amateurs, with Toski and Burke among the star field including Bolt Barber Ford and Oliver.
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Ed Oliver
Cincinnati Catchers Beat Gabby Street Feat
Gabby Street’s historic catch from the Washington Monument was surpassed by Cincinnati Redlegs catchers Hobie Landrith and John Dotterer who each caught a ball dropped from 575 feet over Crosley Field. The monument stands 555 feet 5 12 inches tall. Two Redlegs bested Street’s earlier record as Andy Seminick and Ed Bailey failed to catch any of six drops.
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Dutch) Dotterer
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Owens Turns Hero into Mentor for Chicago Youths
Chicago September 2 UP Owens, once the fastest man alive, now runs a business and serves as secretary of the Illinois State Athletic Commission. He mentors youths at the South Side Boys Club, teaching athletics and citizenship, aiming to inspire the next generation to chase records and excellence. He recalls his 1936 Berlin Olympic wins and urges champions to pass on fundamentals.
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Five Sooner Teams Hit Hard In Season's First Scrimmage
The Associated Press reports Oklahoma's five football squads scrimmaged on the third day of practice. Sophomore Jimmy Harris broke two teeth in the contact session as the starting eleven defeated the second eleven 14 to 0, while the fourth and fifth elevens split 13-0. Nearby, Oklahoma State rivals Oklahoma A&M and Tulsa held early drills with 44 and 43 players respectively, as Meyers and the Hurricane prep for additional sessions.
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Associated Press
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Fred Meyers
Enid
Spahn Aims for 20 Wins After Late Season Surge
Spahn continued his late charge for the Braves as he earned his 17th win in a Pittsburgh victory. With 25 games left he could reach 20 wins for the sixth time, helping Milwaukee stay in the NL pennant race while Giants Dodgers Padres faltered. Del Ennis hit a grand slam for the Phillies in St Louis and Yogi Berra supplied key hits in New York’s win over Cleveland.
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