Rams at Bottom of Pickle Barrel by Fred Delano
A 1950 Rams preview laments mismanaged pre season positioning and fan communications. The piece critiques early home exhibitions versus strong opponents, predicts weak ticket turnout, and notes plans to retool under Joe Stydahar after a rough start. The Eagles and Lions examinations frame the Rams as lagging in league readiness and public relations.
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George Ratterman
Buddy Youn
George Tallater
Johnny Boudreau
Ram Ground Average 54.25 Inches Against Eagles
The Rams struggle to run effectively against the Eagles with cited average inches per attempt and perceived lethargy. Acknowledging internal friction, coach Dan Reeves denies player coaching rifts while critics urge quick changes to win back fans and restore form.
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Mondorff Wins 6-1 as Stars Top Angels in Dodgers-like Output
Mondorff pitched the Stars to a 6-1 victory over the Angels. Hollywood built a lead with a third inning double by Mondorff and an RBI single by Handley, followed by a fourth inning run. Kelleher hit his 25th homer in the sixth as Los Angeles failed to rally in the ninth with two on and one out.
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Lou Kivin
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T oNay
Big Ten Opens Gridiron Drills for 55th Season
Big Ten starts two a day practice as 600 players report Sept 2 with Michigan and Illinois regarded top contenders. Key returnees include Michigan backs Chuck Ortmann Leo Koceski and Don Dufek, Ohio State faces quarterback questions with Tony Curcillo, plus looming questions on Purdue Indiana and Wisconsin veteran lines. Michigan State begins as the loop’s 10th member joining in 1953.
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Michigan State
DiMaggio 5 RBIs Spark Yankee 9 2 Win over Senators
Joe DiMaggio drives in five runs with homer and two singles as the New York Yankees beat the Washington Senators 9 to 2. The win keeps the Yankees 2 1/2 games ahead of Detroit while Boston tops Philadelphia 3 to 2. Wynn wins for Cleveland at St Louis 4 2, recording nine strikeouts in the victory.
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Great Circle Wins Del Mar Derby in Track Record Time
Under a hustling drive by Ralph Neves, Great Circle captured the $15,000 Del Mar Derby before 15,718, clocking a track record 1:48 2/5 for a mile and a eighth. The favorite, Lone Silly, faded to second with Three Erat Peddie and other contenders in the nine-horse field.
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Del Mar Handicap Racing Results
Race portion shows entrants and placements including ST Massebia, Bers ee, Seume Polier, Petron Wieke with various odds and distances noted, reflecting a partial OCR readout from a Del Mar Handicap event. Details are fragmentary but indicate horses near the finish with associated times and betting lines.
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Polier
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Loyola Concentrates on Passing Offense
LOS ANGELES September 2 Loyola concentrated today on offense with Denling and Oliver in the backfield. End Jordan Olivar praised teammates Gene Brito and Tom Evans after halfback Skip Glancenelli’s performance, signaling emphasis on the aerial game and unit cohesion.
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One Hit Night Halts Cubs as Blackwell Excels
In Chicago, Cincinnati ace Ewell Blackwell carried a one hit performance into the ninth before Phil Cavarretta singled to deny a no hitter. Blackwell struck out 10 and earned his fifth win as the Reds beat the Cubs 5-2. Brooklyn’s Don Newcombe defeated the Giants 2-0, Pittsburgh’s Vern Law blanked St Louis 6-0, and Curt Simmons allowed just one run in a Philadelphia win over Boston.
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Lemon Works Three Games During Week in Major Leagues
Major league notes show Lemon, the week’s third appearance, failing to win for Cleveland as he yielded 10 hits and seven innings. Vern Stephens boosts his average to .302 with two RBIs, while Cliff Mapes slips to .238 after another tough game for the Yankees.
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Frankly Seeks Del Mar Handicap Upset Over 10 Foes
Frankly, the stretch runner, tries to reverse two earlier defeats in the Del Mar Handicap field of 10 at a mile and an eighth. He carries top weight of 120 pounds with Willie Shoemaker aboard and concedes up to 17 pounds to rivals Amarillo Kid and Barsard. The veteran horse previously faltered in the San Diego and La Jolla routes but aims to prove strongest over Labor Day at Del Mar.
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Acorns Rally Tops Seals to Take Series Lead
Oakland's Earl Harrist sparked a late inning rally as the Seals fell to the Acorns 5 to 4. Oakland leads the Pacific Coast League series three games to two with the decisive ninth inning turning the tide and placing San Francisco in control.
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