American League Chariot Race Says Harridge Closest Four-Team Race
Harridge, president of the American League, praises the 1908 through 1944 four-team title chase as the closest in history. He cites late-season slants, including Detroit beating the Red Sox and the Browns beating the Tigers in 1944, and notes the tight spreads among the top four clubs, with Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, and New York cited in the discussion.
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Joe Reichlet
Detroit
Halt Nek
Cleveland
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Ba Sox
Chicago
St. Louis
Bengaly
Indians
Harrage
Retenler
Browns
Tigers
Ankees
Aigon
Boston
Firalt
New York
Red Sox
Schedule analysis for Cleveland contenders on road and home games
The piece parses remaining schedules for four contenders, detailing road and home venues. It lists opponents by city, totals for each slate, and notes about perceived advantages and risks for Cleveland and rivals, emphasizing series against New York Boston Philadelphia and others.
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Panalysis
Tow Inness
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St. Louisa
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
New York
Boston
Rome
St. Louis
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Chimes
Philadelphia
Homs
Sliva
Henkin
Piphia
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York
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Boapon
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Clevaland
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Pikindalphin
Ccessuessenberg
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Track selections and disagreements in post meet chatter
The article notes varied selections by Maxie Cordner Nelson and others in a track meet, listing names such as Jack Clowser Zoltan Subert Joseph Gall Don Bettina and Nemeth. It mentions differing opinions on event winners and notes several runners including Zatopek Cochran Steele and Consolini.
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Cordner Nelson
Press-Telegram
Jack Clowser
Cleveland Presa
Zoltan Subert
Hungary
Joseph Gall
Australie
Don Bettina Northwestern University
Rol
Itely
Nelson
Worpen
Pere
Whittle Opel
Han
Steele
Malte
Stes
Downer
Subrt
Nelaoa
Patton Call
Snes -Quacontang
LA Beach
Bubert
Olympic track stars shine in relay and sprint trials
Southern California athletes Patton and Thompson win Olympic trials in Me
Mack Hears From Harris in Chicago Hotel Room
Baseball managers face odd offers as Connie Mack collects a note from Jerey Harris found in a Chicago hotel room. Harris congratulates Mack on first place and hints at decision about Coleman, warning to inform promptly.
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Chicago
Connie Pack
Philadelphia Athletics
Tia
Mack
Beason
Beason Wag
Jerey Harris
Coleman
Hogan and May Fail to Agree on Tournament Terms
In Chicago on August 3 1950 promoters Hogan and May clash over entry rules and guaranteed payment for the Tam O Shanter Open. Hogan demands 2000 authorizations and upfront fees while May resists guaranteeing appearance payments claiming no obligation to pay.
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Hogan
Little Ben
George S. May
Sae Hogan
May
Logan
Barky
Guver
Heatte
Buffalo
Fisk Replaces Dick Ottele as Ventura Quarterback
Coach Jimmy Phelan announced Fisk will replace injured Dick Ottele at quarterback for Ventura. Ottele led Expades to the clash, with practice game moves placing Sharke ahead of Fene and Rockwell ahead of Frankowski in the line.
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Endre Fisk
Los Ae
Dick Ottele
Jimmy Phelen
Ottele
Expades
Baturday
Sanaturday
Phelenas
Sharke
Chuck 'Fene
Hank Rockwell
Ray “Frankowski
Ernie Case Injured in Rough Scrimmage
In Menlo Park on August 3 the UPA reported a back injury from a rough scrimmage yesterday. Quarterback Ernie Case took a gashouse hit and will be sidelined about two weeks behind Frankie Albert as the San Francisco camp reopens.
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Los Angeles
Sacramento
San Francisco
Seals
San Diego
Fortland
Oakland
Jack Graham
BD. A. Schmidt
Pie
Gene Woodfing
Graham
Southeam
Ernie Case
Menlo Park
Ernie
Cape
Buck
Case
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Frankie Albert
Taples Winners A Long Beach Trip for Bowling Team
A garbled report notes a Long Beach bowling event with winners and participants. The text mentions Ta bowling team and individuals such as Furman and Sopaner, but lacks clear details on outcomes or organizers.
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Tripies
Pepe
Furman
Irving Lord
Piringey
Fei Chub
Pyar
Sopaner
Vindication at London for Patton and trojan champions
Mel Patton and teammates Moose Thompson and Vicki Draves triumph in the Olympic trials and London Games, sharing the day’s high honors. Cromwell praises Patton’s sprint comeback and Delaney’s put in a dramatic record chase, as Britain’s Wembley ceremonies open amid Olympic excitement.
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LaBeach
Panama
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McKentey
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Francis Delar
San Fran
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Chee Bourland
California
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Jamaica
Patton
Ewell
Southern California
Thompson
Mighty
Ae Incher
Berlin
San-Franciace Olympic Club
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Jim
Fuchs
Harrison Dillard
Ronan
Sparta
Brackman
Béighim
Goya
Ariane
Augtralla
Moose Thompson
Vicki Manole Draves
Zoe Ann Olson
Dean Cromwell
Vicki Drayes
R Patton
Jand
Barney Ewell
Lloyd LaBeach
Peation
Pavone
Moose Thompadn
Bill Bayless
Trojan
Delaney
Inci
Wibur Thompson
Jim Delaney
U.S
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Milwaukee
London
Vines Braves
Cromwell
Thead
United States
Patten
Erean
Charles Fonvilla
Forville
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Angeles
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Roy N
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Eal
L. Aaie Ge
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Long Beach
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Hygtiaines
de Vymour
Eric ‘Daletiod
Sweden
Thas
Argentina
Bartlle
Pat Ait
Otis
Pridce
Bartleavilly
England
Wales
Ted Williams Tops Runners in Ames Parade
Ted Williams led Cleveland's Joe DiMaggio era score and remained on top as Boston's Williams and Williams top the field. The summary reflects a crowded athletic scene with leading players and a dominant performance shaping standings.
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Yennaras
Jed
Ames Ares
Boudreau
Meveland
Joe
Diese
York
Stewart Et Anc Ce Ove
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