Keiser Leads Spokane Open At Midpoint Two Strokes
Herman Keiser, veteran Akron pro, held a two stroke lead at the halfway point of the Esmeralda Open in Spokane. He shot 134 after two rounds, two under par, with Ben Hogan in a three-way tie for second alongside Ed Fursol and Ted Weist. Bud Ward posted five under par for 137 and shared fourth with Langworth and Vines.
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Wash
Herman Keiser
Akron
Ohio
Golfclam
Big Guns
Keiser
Foley
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Hogan
Ed Fursol
Pontiac
Mack
Ted Weist
Walla Walla
Ward
Marvin
Bud) Ward
Ted Langworth
Portland
Ore
Ellsworth Vines
Los Angeles
John Palmer
Badin
N.C
Palmer
Langworth
Vines
Local Nines Clash for Title Sunday
Long Beach sandlot baseball at Recreation Park hosts a city league double header starting at noon. Ocran View Cubs face Long Beach AllStars in the feature game with two top pitchers Hal Bielefeld and Eddie Power set to duel. A preliminary contest opens the day at 12.
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Recreation Park
Hal Bielefeld
Stet
Ocran View Cubs
Eddie Power
Riral
Long Beach AllStars
Noaa
All-stars Drill for Aerial Game at Soleby Field
Coach Frank Leahy of the College All-Stars shapes a strong passing attack for the August 22 clash with the Chicago Bears at Soleby Field. Notre Dame’s George Ratterman and Ernie Case of U C Law led the first contact drill, tossing passes at Dyche Stadium.
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Evanston
Frank Leahy
College All-Stars
Army
Doc Blanchard
Glenn Davis
Georgia
Charley Trippi
Chicago Bear
Soleby Field
Notre Dame
Collegians
George Ratterman
Ernie Case
U. C. Law
Grass Court Play in Semifinals at Eastern Grass Courts
In South Orange New Jersey on August 9 the men's singles semifinals of the Eastern Grass Courts Tennis championships were rescheduled after rain. Teel Schroeder streams Billy Talbert and Gardnar Marley meets Bob Falkendure while Margaret Osborne of San Francisco and Louise Brough of Beverly Hills advance to the women's title round.
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South Orange
N. J
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Teel Schroeder
Billy Talbert
Gardnar Marley
Bob Falkendure
Margaret Osborne
San Francisco
Louise Brough
Beverly
Petaluma driver wins Bayshore two-lap midget race
Ed Normi of Petaluma won the Bayshore Stadium two-lap midget auto feature in 7 minutes 28.03 seconds. John ny Soares of Oakland took second and Lyle Johnston of San Francisco finished third as about 3400 spectators watched.
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Ed Normi
Petaluma
Bayshore Stadium
Johnny Soares
Oakland
Lyle Johnston
Smuckler Signs With Rams After College Career
Dave Smuckler, 1935 Temple University All American, joins the Los Angeles Rams roster. The former college standout is pursuing an NFL career after stints with Philadelphia and Boston teams, marking a step in his professional football journey.
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Smuckler
Los Angeles
Dave Smuckler
Temple University
Los Angeles Rams
Lagi
Philadelphia
Boson
Baseball Standings and Scores From Various Leagues
Daily standings and results across the National League American Association and other circuits. Notable games include Brooklyn and Chicago with decisive scores, Detroit in an extra inning, and postponed Philadelphia games. Multiple regional leagues show leaders, losses, and recent results across West Coast to East Coast.
Dempseys Tunney confusion grows in Ames sports talk
Local sports fans mix up three men named Tunney and Dempsey linked to Del Mar Santa Anita and Hollywood Park. Jack Dempsey is manager of operations at Del Mar and boss of the Hollywood Wolves hockey team. Bill Tunney is VP GM of Del Mar. Jim Tunney refereed the 1946 Rose Bowl and serves on the Del Mar and Santa Anita boards. The piece recalls Sept 23 1928 when Tunney beat Dempsey in Philadelphia and a quip about philosophy.
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Jim Tunney
Jack Dempsey
del Mar
Santa Anita
Hollywood Park
Manassas
Bill Tunney
Del
del Mar Mar
Hollywood Wolves Ien Hockey Tein
Bil
Los Angeles Monarchs
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Loyola
The
Oaks
Oakland
Lincoln High School
Los Angeles
Kenny Washington
L'remont
Jim
Del’Mar
Stewards
Philadelphia
Shepherd
Interesting People at Del Mar CHIT FOR CHAT
A feature on Judson Irwin and Katherine from St. Louis at Del Mar. They own Roman Carnival and Aberdeen Stable horses and share race plans daily from the Turf Club. The piece notes Judson is blind and hints at future arena shifts and other show plans.
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Tomorow
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Brooklyn Dodgers
G Men and Gee Gees at Del Mar Amid Racing Probe
G men led by Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson probe dishonesty in racing at Del Mar. A former Lockheed official, John Hanson, is tied to the inquiry as agents pursue possible betting improprieties and cross country links in a saga touching sports, espionage, and high level figures.
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del Mar Coking
Clyde Tolson
John’ Hanson
Lockheed
Pacific Coast Conference
Northwestern
Southern Methodist
Bruin
Bart LaBrucherie
U. of Oklahoma
Trojans Annex Semipro Event In LA Tournament Victory
The Trojans defeated the Robins 9 to 0 in the Southern California semipro tournament at Forrance LA. Bishop and Hood starred with four hits combined. Police clash with Montenello Dodgers tonight at 8 15.
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Trojans
Huntington Park
Robins
Bishop
Hood
Redskins Lose Star Fullback at Redskins Reserve List
Eagle Rock, Ailm, 9. Gold, former Tennessee fullback, is placed on the Redskins reserve list with a shin splint from college days. He is the third player in 24 hours to leave the roster.
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BU Gold
Washington Redskins
Gold
Tennessee
Redskins
Midwestern champs to meet in National Semipro opener
Wichita Kansas August 9 1947 Two state champions the Golden Cole Course and the Wichita Cessna Bobcats will face off in the opening game of the National Semipro baseball tournament next Friday.
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Wichita
Kan
Golden
Wichita Cessna Bobcats
Kerr Leads in Skeet Tourney
SYRACUSE Aug. 9 Defending champion Alex Kerr of Beverly Hills Calif held a three shot lead over Grant Tseng at Warn Tex in the national skeet championships continuing at the Onondaga skeet club.
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Syracuse
Alex Kere
Beverly Hills
Calif
Grant Tseng
Warn, Tex
Onondaga Tikeet
World flyweight title talk linked to Mirino match
London reports the boxing board of central would recognize a world flyweight title bout featuring Dado Mirino of Honolulu against either Stinty Monaghan of Ireland or Maurice Sandeyron of France. Sandeyron, European champion, was considered as Mirino's opponent after Mirino was outpointed by Peter Kane last night. no contract signed yet.
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Britain
Boxing Board of Central
Dado Mirino
Honolulu
Stinty Monaghan
Ireland
Maurice Sandeyron
France
Sandeyron
Peter Kane
Marino
the Trenchman
Pitchers May Play Vital Role in Flag Drive Series
In Boston a do or die series against the league leading New York Yanks produced a 9 to 6 win cutting the Yanks’ lead to 12 1/2 games. Homers by Doerr Jones and Mele fed the rally while Detroit and Cleveland reported strong paid attendance.
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Zaby Felix Top Hitters Shine in Sunset League
In San Francisco on August 9, Paul Zaby and Cal Felix of the Las Vegas Wranglers dominate Sunset League batting. Zaby hits .410, Felix .389, while Felix leads in RBIs with 142 and homers with 40. Newt Kimball tops pitching with 13 wins and 4 losses.
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Paul Zaby
Cal Felix
Las Vegas
Wranglers
Zaby
Felix
Newt Kimball
San Jose Gains in State Loop Tie with Stockton Ports
San Jose climbs from fifth to a tie for third after a 4 3 deficit against the league leading Stockton Ports, as Bob Di Pietra delivered five hits. Visalia edged Bakersfield 10 to 7 in a late rally, aided by four home runs in a high scoring California State League game.
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Stockton Ports
Bob di Piétra
Visalia
Bakers
Maxim May Meet Billy Fox Next in Philadelphia
New York Aug 9 Joe Maxim Cleveland heavyweight tipped as next probable foe for Billy Fox after Fox defeated Georgie Kochan by technical knockout in four rounds at Madison Square Garden. Fox's manager Frank Palermo says Fox will rest until late September before likely facing Maxim in Philadelphia.
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Joe Maxim
Cleveland
Billy "Fox
Georgie Kochan
Madison Square Garden
Frank
Bunky) Palermo
Fox
Maxim
Philadelphia
Crescents eliminate Enid in Denver semipro tourney
Denver August 9 the Cincinnati Crescents eliminated the Enid Oklahoma Cardinals 16 to 12 to leave one out of state team remaining in the Denver Post semipro baseball tournament.
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Denver
Denver Post
Cincinnati Crescents
Cardinals
Rams Scrimmage Set at Loyola Field Sunday
The Los Angeles Rams schedule a full scrimmage Sunday at Loyola University to gauge the team a month before opening clash with the Washington Redskins on Sept. 5. Coach Snyder says the squad is moving fast and preparing a large play package for the session amid a busy training camp stretch.
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Loyola Field
Law University
Washington Redskins
Los Angeles Rams
Loyola University
Jesses
Snyder
Boulevard loop sees three 600s blasted in mixed league
In a bustling Boulevard venue, Dick Zehms and Fast Adams lead a high scoring night. Schwartz and Smith pace Eckles Rowal Realtors to a 3-0 win while Boulevarders fall 2-1 to C. B. & M. with Schwartz at 614 and Smith 642 amid a flood of 500 plus marks.
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Dick Zehms
Fast Adams
Dec Schwartz
Jack Smith
Walt
Boulevarders
Schwartz
Smith
Eckles Rowal Realtors
Mercury Ace Falls in Sweden Race
In Malmge Sweden on August 8 Walter Smith of Los Angeles reports that Athene Chiblec faltered at the final hurdle in the 440 meter hurdles. Rune Larson, a Swede, finished in 52.2 seconds.
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Malmge
PI Walter Smith
Los Angeles
Athene Chiblec
Rune Lars
Lions edge Drillers in NLN pennant chase
Anaheim Lions close in on the National Niteball League title by edging the Long Beach Drillers 43-30 last night. Orange defeated Fullerton 44-24, Whittier topped Montebello 24- and Wilmington stunned Santa 30-? in a chaotic box score filled with misprints and rough play.
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Long Beach Drillers
Orange
Fullerton
Whittier
Montebello
Wilmington
Tonner Ab
Manzold
White
Lewante
Comantoels
Buheln
Tucker
Fusher
Herron
Umphas
Max
Waturd
Eame
Donkey Softball Here on Sunday at Lakewood
The Donkey softball game is set for Sunday night at Lakewood stadium. Les Cervilon Vagabond faces Cherry Beach Gers at 8 p.m. in a regional matchup.
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Les Cevrilon Vagabond
Cherry Beach
Yeager Wins Thriller at Legion Arena Fight
Bobby Yaeger of Los Angeles defeated Roman Alevaron of New York in a sharp back and forth bout at Legion Arena. Yaeger gained control with reach advantage and superior in fighting in the later rounds after an even start.
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Los Angeles
Roman Alevaron
New York
Legion Arena
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Yaeger
Redbirds Win Eight in Row
St Louis Cardinals extend consecutive victories to eight as they defeat Pittsburgh 6-0 behind Jim Hearn and a strong pitching effort by George Munger. Dodgers and Braves win elsewhere while Chicago and Cincinnati game details are mixed in, with notable misprints throughout.
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George Munger
Munger
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Boston Braves
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Boise Takes Pioneer Lead In Fourth Straight Win
Boise moved into first place in the Pioneer League after a fourth straight win over Ogden last night. The Twin Falls Cowboys, still close but one game behind, defeated Pacatello to stay on the pace with Boise.
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Pres Baoise
Ogden
Twin Falls Cowboys
Boise
Pacatello
Cowboys
Lenn Fattens Batting Lead in California State League
SAN FRANCISCO August 9 TF Ed Lenn slugging San Jose Red Sox first baseman added four points to his batting average in the past week to raise his mark to .312 and extend his lead. Willie Enos of Modesto leads in home runs with 23 and Yuns batted in with LL4.
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Ed Lenn
San Jose Red Sox
Willie Enos
Modesto
Yuns
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