Feistner Welcomed by Major Leaguers on Vacation Tour
Shell Oil executive Sill Feistner and wife toured Cleveland, Brooklyn and other MLB cities meeting stars like Bob Lemon Bob Feller and Jackie Robinson. Feistner sat with the Indians bench met Connie Mack and the Dodgers at Ebbets Field, and heard cheers for Lemon and Feller. The trip also included stops in New York Washington St. Louis Kansas City and other major league towns before Feistner returns to Long Beach. He expects to see his Rockets play against the Los Angeles Colored Eagles at Recreation Park Sunday.
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Berberet Hits Grand Slam for Binghamton Duel
Berberet belted a grand slam for Binghamton in a recent game while Harry Minor added a circuit shot for Buffalo. The report notes Dave Rush’s status with Marshall in East Texas league, and mentions injuries to Lou Klein affecting the Jowly Angels.
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Stan Heath to Join Chicago Bears in Surprise Move
Nevada star Stan Heath said he will report for Bears practice after talks with George Halas. He refused to reveal terms of the offer and noted he would have become a free agent at midnight. Heath had requested release from Green Bay after refusing a $15,000 salary from last season.
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Tigers Confidence Grows After Yankee Sweep
Detroit rides a three game winning streak over the New York Yankees boosting belief as the dog days of August loom. Art Houtteman earned the win with six hits allowed and a two run first inning push, while Vic Wertz and Don Kolloway fueled the rally. The Cardinals also slumped against the Braves, and Randy Gumpert shut out the A’s in another MLB game.
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Babe Zaharias and Jimmy Clark Stars In Tam O Shanter Opens
Chicago Aug 4 Babe Didrikson Zaharias the outstanding woman athlete and Jimmy Clark leader in qualifying rounds shared the spotlight at the Tam o Shanter golf carnival opening. Zaharias posted a Tam course record six under par 70 in the first round of the all American women's Open while Clark shot six under 66 to lead 250 pros through trials. Clark, from Huntington Beach, just starting as a tour pro, recalls four Tam attempts with fallbacks. his best finish a 24th in 1949. He previously set a national public links record in Denver in 1949. The leaders also included Wealitlars Panarine Barly Jameson Beverly Ifanson.
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Pier to Pier Swim Draws Fifth Annual Long Beach Event
The fifth annual pier to pier ocean water marathon in Long Beach starts at Belmont Pier noon Sunday and ends at Rainbow Pier foot of Pacific Ave. 16 men and 8 women entries set a new high as officials report strong sponsor support and notable swimmers including defending champ Jack Spargo and top rivals from El Segundo and Pasadena clubs.
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Eleven Named to Cup Squad
New York Aug 4 Eleven players were chosen for the U S Davis Cup squad led by Ted Schroeder of La Crescenta California. The four who will actually play against Sweden Austria winners will be picked around Aug 15 after the eastern grass court championships and Newport tournaments. Other named include Budge Patty Billy Talbert Gardnar Mulloy Tom Brown Art Larsen Sam Match Herbie Flam Dick Savitt Vic Seixas and Tony Trabert. Schroeder indicated he will accept a cup assignment despite limited play this year.
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Pretty Champs Await Swim Test In National Meet
High Point North Carolina August 4 Fourteen of the prettiest national champions in the world of sport plus about 300 other swimmers entered the National AAU senior women outdoor swimming meet. Hawaiians led by an eight girl team with four champions and the 880 relay faced strong competition from Chicago Portland San Francisco Baltimore and Texas as heats opened for the grueling 1500 meter freestyle yesterday. The three day meet runs through Sunday and features 14 championship events.
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Forty-niners wipe Kane from camp doubts linger
MENLO PARK August 4. Coach Buck Shaw led the San Francisco Forty-niners into their second day of contact drills as they prep for the first all-out session. Kane, former Pacific linebacker, appeared troubled in his initial contact work and Shaw noted he would wait until Saturday to prove he is fit.
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Field of 40 Slated to Go in Beach Jalops
More than 40 jalopy chauffeurs are expected to vie in the weekly jalopy racing card at Huntington Beach Speedway tonight. Qualifying trials start at 6 30 pm with a 30 lap main event head ner the show. Racing begins at.
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Swimmers Top World Marks in Tokyo Meet
The United States beat Japan on day one of a dual meet as three world records fell. Ford Konno of Hawaii won the 1500 meter freestyle in 18 minutes 4.44 seconds, a mark under the 1938 Amano record, while Hironoshin Furuhashi took the 200 meter freestyle and Japan led in the 300 meter medley relay. Konno, a 17 year old U S citizen of Japanese ancestry, helped the Americans gain a 13 to 8 edge amid rain and a large Tokyo audience.
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Hope Eyes Play in U S Amateur
In Los Angeles on August 4, Bob Hope plans to try for the U S Amateur at Minneapolis starting August 21. He must qualify in a 36 hole Bel Air Country Club event next Tuesday, facing stiff competition from Walker Cup veterans Bruce McCormick Johnny Dawson and California champion Mac Hunter, after Bing Crosby failed to advance in the British Amateur.
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Tigers Bring Borowy to Boost pennant bid
Detroit manager Rolfe welcomed Hank Borowy, a former Yankee, who was waived from the National League and sold from the Pittsburgh Pirates for about $30,000. The Tigers hope the pitcher helps seal the pennant in the American League race.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From Coast League Update
Coast League standings show Sacramento at 10-12, Portland and Seattle near .500, with San Diego 14-3 leading. National League notes mention teams like Chicago and Cincinnati and upcoming games at Wrigley Field and other venues with matchups and broadcasts.
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