All-Star Game Headache for Pilots and Fans
The annual midseason classic draws strong fan interest but angeres some rival managers and players. Casey Stengel faces criticism for pitcher choices, with Bob Lemon and Bob Feller highlighted, while Vern Stephens and Joe DiMaggio figure in tense moments of past and upcoming games.
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Casey Stengel
Bob Feller
Yankee Pilot
American Stars
Bob Lemon
Cleveland Indians
Feller
Casey
Stengel
Lemon
Cleveland
Long Beach
Cussin
Vern Stephens
Red Sox
Rizzuto
RBI
Jeader
Ad Verr
Joe DiMaggio
Stephens
Vern
George Kell
Detroit Tigers
Kell
Newcombe and Roe Named All-Star Starters for Dodgers
Brooklyn placing seven players on the National League squad includes ace pitchers Dor Newcombe and Preacher Roe. Manager Endie Sawyer selected Pee Wee Reese Duke Snider Roy Campanella and Gil Hodges among others with fan picks naming Musial Ashburn Ennis at outfield. Pitching choices exclude Cardinals and Pirates from the staff.
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New York
Endie Sawyer
Dodgers
Dor Newcombe
Preacher Roe
Brooklyn
Alecia
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Newcombe
Roe
Pee We Reese
Duke Sni ‘der
Jackie Robinson
Bast Aman
Gil Hodges
Roy Campanella
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Sal Magli
Larry Jansen
Ares
Warren Spahn
Braves
Robin Roberts
Phils
Ewell Blackwell
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Emil
Dutch) Leonard
Cubs
Custy Stengel
Lesage Alley Stars
Cardinals
Pirates
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Ryute
Campanella
Hodges
Robinson
Alvin Dark
Giants
Bob Eliott
Musial
Ashburn
Ennis
Reds
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Leonard
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Snead doubles exhibition fee to 800 dollars at Oakmont
Sam Snead boosted exhibition appearances to 800 dollars after winning Oakmont’s PGA race. He trounced Walter Burkemo in finals, finishing 22 under par for 166 holes, and will skip the Canadian Open for a series of exhibitions before the Western Open in Davenport, Iowa. Burkemo earned 1500 dollars in defeat to fund his children’s education.
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Oakmont
Sam Snead
Ben Hogan
Sam
Walter Furkemon
Davenport
Iowa
Snead
Sam Sneadwright
Walter Burkemo
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Savitt and McGregor in Wimbledon Finals
Dick Savitt of Orange New Jersey advanced to the Wimbledon final by defeating Herbie Flam of California in five sets. He will face Ken McGregor of Australia, who beat Eric Sturgess in straight sets to reach the final.
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McGregor
Wimbledon
Dick Savitt
Orange
N. J
Herbie Flam
Bever- Spa Calif
Ken McGregor
Eric Sturgess
South Africa
Sayitt
Flam
Cornell University
Herbie
Louise Brough
Beverly Hills
Calif
Margaret Osborne duPont
Wilmington del
Jean Walker-Smith
Idey Mottram
England
Barbara Scofield Davidson
San Francisco
Betty Rosenquest
South Orange
Peggy Dawson Scott
Betty Wilford
Thesz Davis Rival Tonight at Municipal Auditorium
Wrestling fans await Lou Thesz versus Wee Willie Davis in the main event at the Municipal Auditorium. Thesz, backed by Ed Lewis, holds the NWA title and faces Baron Leone on the coast. The beat the champ prize pots $1100 this week for a pin within minutes, with Youseifi, Tris Pat Fraley, Mr Moto, Cyclone Anaya, Jesse James, and Bud Curtiss in supporting bouts.
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Lou Thesz
Virginia Hillbilly
Wee Willie Davis
Thesz
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Lou
NWA
Baron Leone
Youseifi
Trisn Pat Fraley
Boston
Mr. Moto
Cyclone Anaya
Mexico
Jesse James
Frank Jares
Gaips
Bud Curtiss
Lightning Kills Appling's Father During July 4 Reunion
Lucius Benjamin Appling Sr. aged 89 died when a bolt struck while he prepared barbecue near a tree. His son Horace Appling, 38, an Atlanta policeman, was hospitalized with a possible fractured leg. Luke Appling, 28, manager of the Memphis Chicks, known as a former Chicago White Sox legend, was present.
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Atlanta
Luke Appling
Lucius Benjamin Appling Sr
Horjace
Memphis Chicks
Southern Association
Chicago White Sox
Horace Appling
Segura Gonzales Tangle in Pro Finals
Defending champion Pancho Segura meets Pancho Gonzales in the final round of the national professional tennis championship in FORLSY New York. The winner earns 2200 dollars and the loser 1500. Bobby Riggs secured third with a 17 15 62 victory over Frank Parker to pocket 1200.
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N. Y
Pancho Segura
Pancho Gonzales
Bobby Riggs
Frank Parker
Vander Meer Signs With Oakland Oaks
Johnny Vander Meer signed with the Oakland Oaks of the Pacific Coast League after being released by the Cleveland Indians. The move was announced in Oakland on July 4.
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Vander Meer
Oakland Oaks
Oakland
Johnny Vander Meer
Cleveland Indians
Chico Carrasquel Renounces Trip To All Star Game
Chicago July 4 Chico Carrasquel White Sox shortstop will miss a Caracas home visit to join the all star game lineup. The vote of 1 309 538 baseball fans approved his selection as a starter despite his protest that Phil Rizzuto is the superior shortstop.
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Chicago
VPI II
Adfonso
Chico) Carrasquel
Caracas
Chicago White Sox
Chico
America
Briggs Stadium
Detroit
Sophiomore
White Sox
Allstar
Chris
Phil Rizzuto
Yankees
Two Tied for Decathlon Lead
Santa Barbara July 4 GP The 1951 national AAU decathlon championship heads into final five events with Reverend Bob Richards and Oleg Seruges tied at 3919 points after six events Richards the favorite from Illinois Athletic Club, with pole vault upcoming along with javelin discus and 1500 meters. Floyd Simmons and Bob Mathias sit about 20 points back as Mathias eyes a repeat title, while Bill Miller of Arizona State College sets a high mark with 3826 points in fifth.
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Santa Barbara
Bob Richards
Richards
Tllinois Athletic Club
Oleg Seruges
Santa Barbara College
Floyd Simmons
Los Angeles
A. C
Bob Mathias
Mathias
Bill Miller
Arizona State College
Tempe
Harold Osborn
Th' ‘Nois
Miller
Arizona State
Wilford
Whizzer) White
Braylon Worton
San Diego Navy
Broad
Nigh
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Fourth of July Leads Seattle in Pacific Coast League
The Rainiers, under Rogers Hornsby, hold a four game edge in the Pacific Coast League after a day of doubleheaders. Seattle topped Oakland 3 2 while Hollywood slipped four games back and Sacramento defeated the Stars 13 6. Portland beat Los Angeles 3 1 with three homers contributing.
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Associated Preas
Seattle
Rogers Hornsby
Rainiers
Oakland Acorns
Hollywood
Sacramento
Stars
Portland
Los Angeles
Seattle Oaklaet
Giants Phillies Thriller Ends in 13 Inning Classic
The New York Giants edged the Philadelphia Phillies 9 to 8 in 13 innings at Palo Grounds in a marathon game. Whitey Lockman delivered the decisive run in the 14th on a clutch pinch run, with Hartung used as the 19th Giant. Both lineups featured heavy hitting and late dramatics as the two teams battled through extra innings and a string of ties.
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New York
Philadelphia
Giants
Boston
Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Washington
Red Sox
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Chisox Shave
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Regional Baseball Standings and Night Results Summary
The standings show VACIFI and COAST leading with Oakland, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco in pursuit. Night results include Portland 3 Portland and Los Angeles 1 Sacramento, plus Seattle 3 and San Francisco 8, with Oakland and other teams listed across leagues and divisions.
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Portland
Los Angeles
San Diez
San Franciscdo
Lentes
Rengus
Los Anecies
Sacramento
Nodvwood
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Baseballs Big Six By Associated Provo Leading Batsmen
List of leading batsmen with teams and runs batted in from both leagues. Names include Musial Cardinals Robinson Wedgers Win Sox Ashburn PRIS Fain Athletics Williams Snider Rovinvac Chisox Stenkers Dodgers Westlake Williams etc. Also shows home run leaders and trade mentions with teams like Dodgers Athletics Chisox Tigers.
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Cardinals
Fhi Robinson
Wedgers
Ba Minoso
Winle Sox
Ashburn
Pris
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Red Sox
Bens
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Dodgers
Zerital
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Westlake
Willams
Bosex Pirates
Stephens
Bosoque Wertz
Tigers
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Lou Boudreau
Mel Parnell
Burt Shotton
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