US eyes Zatopek tour to promote peace through sport
President Truman may invite Emil Zatopek and his wife Ingrova of Czechoslovakia to tour the United States to aid postwar diplomacy. Secretary Sawyer originated the idea and gained Truman approval, pending Communist Czech government consent and Olympic head Avery Brundage’s action.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Emil Zatopek
Ingrova
Helsinki
Finland
America
Sawyer
Olympic
Zatopeks
Brundage
Redskins Feature Trio of Young Backfield Aces
Washington Redskins focus on Eddie LeBaron Leon Heath and Charlie Justice as emerging backfield stars for the Aug. 21 charity game at the Coliseum against the Los Angeles Rams. LeBaron returns from Korea with decorations while Justice, a North Carolina standout, and Heath, Oklahoma star, vie to back veteran Sammy Baugh.
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Leon Heath
Charlie
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Wizard
College of Pacific
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Pacific
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Tar Heels
Choo Choo
Shirley Povich
Wally Butts
Georgia
Butts
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Bults
Oklahoma
Washington
University of Oklahoma
Bud Wilkinson
Heath
Tie
Veteran slugger Kelleher shines for Hollywood Stars
CHARLIE CHOO-CHOO JUSTICE and veteran outfielder FRANK Kelleher are highlighted as key figures in the Hollywood Stars. Kelleher’s 1950 batting binge near June 16 to 25 showcased eight of nine wins driven by his power, including multiple homers and RBIs. The piece also profiles Rocky Marciano’s rise with early life details and boxing path toward a future title shot.
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Hollywood
Twinks
Kelleher
Fred Haney
Frank
Frankie
Solons
Seals
Stars
Frank Followell Seeks Army Induction After Physical Exam
Frank Followell, former Wilson High School pitching ace, underwent a pre induction physical in Los Angeles. If he passes he will be inducted into the armed services in October. Followell, 19, pitched for Ventura in the Class C California State League this season but has battled an arm trouble for over a year. He was CIF Player of the Year in 9th grade at Wilson, where he won 35 games and lost six, and he tossed five no hitters during his high school days.
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Frank Followell
Wilson High School
Los Angeles
Armed Services
Followell
Ventura
CIF
Wilson High
Four Club Race Heats Up National League Scramble
Eddie Stanky and Steve ONeill spark a four club race in the National League as Dodgers and Giants clash with Leo Durocher’s charges. Cards rally to within eight games by routing Cincinnati 74 while Brooklyn tops New York in a day night doubleheader. Philadelphia sweeps Boston as Roberts and Meyer pace a 17th win for the Phillies. Yankees and Red Sox split in the American League. St. Louis Brownies win again to stay distant.
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Steve O'Neill
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Phonograph's Son Wins Hambletonian Derby by Sharp Note
Sharp Note, owned by W. Clark of Dearborn Michigan, drives the three year old Sharp Note to win the 27th Hambletonian at Good Time Park with Phonograph as sire. Bi Shively, 74, becomes the oldest Hambletonian-winning driver. Ben White, 79, previously held that record.
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Hanover
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Beckers Annex Aud Main Event Griffs to 3 falls win
Beckers Annex Auditorium hosts a tag team show where George and Bobby Becker win three falls against Hombre Montana and Brother Frank Javes. Bobby takes the first fall with drop kicks and a body press, Frank the second with a knockout drop, and George clinches the deciding fall with a bulldog headlock. Jungle Boy beats Carlos Guzman in the semi windup. Wild Red Berry defeats Al Smith and Paul Matty and Ray Urbano draws.
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Frank
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Dungle Boy
Carlos Guzman
Wild Red Berry
al Smith
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Ray Urbano
South Victor Shrine Tilt in Los Angeles Coliseum
South Victor high school seniors defeated a Bay Area select 2019 squad 20 7 at the Shrine Football Benefit opener in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum before a 29668 crowd. Sandy Lederman Rommie Toudd and Gordon Chappell starred for the South with notable completions and ground gains. Bill Jacobs Sam Brown Doug Peters led the North. Proceeds go to the Shrine hospital. entertainment included 20 bands and 40 marching units.
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Oakland
Los Angeles Coliseum
Andy Skief
la Jolla
Rormmie Loud
Los Angeles
Jefferson
South
Associated Press
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Southern California
Bay Area
Los Angeles Hospital
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Rommie Toudd
Gordon Chappell
Bill Jacobs
Sam Brown
Lederman
Fulback Chappell
Loach
Jacobs
Brown
Peters
Worth
Clarence Westman
Rex Layne Aims to KO Ezzard Charles in Utah bout
In Ogden Utah Rex Layne 24 of Lewiston Utah vows to attack Ezzard Charles tonight like a title bout predicting a knockout while refusing to name a round. Charles comanager Jake Mintz says Ezzy is ready and a loss would hurt his chances. Both have beaten Jersey Joe Walcott recently but their reputations dip as writers note Charles may be fading and Layne has losses to Marciano Charles and Matthews.
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Utah
Rex Layne
Ezzard Charles
Layne
Lewiston
Charles
Ezzy
Rex
Jake Mintz
Jersey Joe Walcott
Walcott
Tiger
Cincinnati
Rocky Marciano
Erry
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