Hollywood Star Outfielder Joe Duhem Reflects On Baseball Journey
In a personal guest column Joe Duhem thanks Branch Rickey for guidance and recalls his path from Mayfield Ky to the Pacific Coast League with the Hollywood Stars. He details shifts from pitcher to outfielder, wartime service, minor league trials, and key moments like a May 5 grand slam and his first home run at Recreation Park. He credits sports editors and fans for support and reflects on his evolving career and future hopes.
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Casper Breezes to First Pro Triumph
Casper Breezes to first pro win at Canada Lahatt Open in Boischatel Quebec finishing 14 under par 274. The 25 year old from Chula Vista California earned 26 800 and a growing pro success streak. He led by five with nine holes to play before holding off rivals including Ban Howsenet and Jimmy Demaret to claim the title.
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Monti’s Third PGA Title Hinted In Seasonal Shuffle
The column surveys a split season vibe in the American League with the Yankees far ahead, Chicago fading to third as Cleveland and Baltimore show strength. Boston must adjust to confront New York, while Stengel’s Yanks slip past Chicago in a 2-1 and 6-5.10 win pair. In the National League, Milwaukee leads Cincinnati with Brooklyn close behind as Musial tops batting charts for St Louis after a seven-for-nine stretch, and a packed slate from the box scores hints at tense pennant races.
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Dusters Ink Newk In Rowdy Cubs Dodgers Clash
Chicago and Brooklyn clashed in a tense game sparked by deliberate pitches. Newcombe and Baker were involved after Grand Slam contact as Alston removed News from the mound to avoid further incidents.
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Mims and Webb to clash in midweight bout
Molly Mims of Washington, D C faces Spider Webb of Chicago in a substitute Sunday middleweight bout at Chicago Stadium. The card also loses Pastrana McBride due to a back injury and Holman’s eye test prevents his participation. The Mims Webb 10 round match will be nationally televised.
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Tharos Sets Two More World Records in Budapest
Hungarian star Sandor Tharos shattered Emil Zatopek’s 19,000-meter and six-mile marks in Budapest as he clocked 28 minutes 42.8 seconds for 10,006 meters. The 10,000-meter debut also sparked questions about his Olympic event potential and overall dominance.
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Richards Still Undecided Decathlon Focus
Olympic pole vaulter and minister Bob Richards says he has not ruled out competing in the decathlon at the Paris Games. After finishing third in the National AAT decathlon, he may relinquish his spot to Bob Lawson though Lawson trails by 169 points. Dean Rafer and Joanson posted first with 7,150 points, Richards 7,054. Richards plans a month of training before final decision.
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Hanson Team Wins Homestead Four Ball at Hot Springs
Beverly Hanson and Kathy Cornelius captured the $6,500 Homestead women's four ball tournament in Hot Springs Va with rounds of 71 65 69 and 71 totaling 276, 20 under par. They earned $1,450 for first prize, finishing four strokes ahead of Marlene Hagge and Mickey Wright who shot 68 in the final round.
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New York Yankees Dominate As Sox Fork In Title Race
The New York Yankees swept the White Sox in a doubleheader 2-1 and 6-5, pushing Chicago into third place about 11 1/2 games back. Sox players privately acknowledged New York’s superiority while manager Marty Marion kept a cautious turn. The club noted momentum can shift in a week or two despite current struggles.
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Aragon and Andrade OK Aug 28 bout at LA ballpark
Welterweight Art Aragon and lightweight Cisco Andrade agreed Sunday to a 10 round outdoor bout at Hollywood Legion Stadium under Legion promotion. Bouts set for Aug 28 with weight limit 143 pounds. promoter and officials finalize details.
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Monti Wins Southern California PGA Championship in 36-Hole Finish
Eric Monti of Hillcrest Countr y Club defeated Paul Runyan in a dramatic 36 hole final at Recreation Park Long Beach to claim the Southern California PGA Championship and become only the second man to win the sectional title three times. Monti finished 36 under par for the two rounds, earning $1,200 from a $6,000 purse as Runyan settled for $300.
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