Canadian Girls Qualify In Sprint Heats At Olympics
Two Vancouver women advanced in the women's 200 metre heats as Eleanor McKenzie and Luella Law finished second in their races with Law 25.7 and McKenzie close behind. Canadian men struggled with only two of three making the semi finals.
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Arthur Wint
Jamaica
Wint
McKenley
Jack Carroll
Verdun
Que
Jim Lavery
Calgary
Vancouver
Eleanor McKenzie
Luella Law
Tiny O'¥alloran
Toronto
Oarsmen Dine in Grand Style After Helsinki Victory
The U S eight oar rowing champions were feted by Russian hosts in Helsinki. The midshipmen drank vodka and ate caviar, received cigarets and banners, and exchanged gifts as the Soviets praised international friendship. Vladimir Kuchmenko declared the welcome and toasted international understanding.
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United States
U.S. Naval Academy
U.S
Russia
Stalin
Molotov
Politburo
Mamoth
Vladmir Kuchmenko
Friends of
America
Market notes on synthetic hose and runners
Fragmentary market line hints at synthetic hose naming options and related footwear or runners. Mentions clinkers splinters and blowouts as possible issues or styles. No clear people organizations or dates identified.
Russia Dominates Gymnastics With Multiple Golds
In Helsinki Russia added two more gold medals as competition concluded. Russia sealed five of eight golds in men's events and four of seven first places in women's events, extending its Olympic gymnastics dominance.
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Helsinki
Russia
Parry to Head New SJHL Loop
Saskatoon report says the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will operate under Western Canada Junior Hockey League governance. J Harper Parry named secretary manager of the Saskatchewan circuit and will manage both leagues. Al Pickard of Regina named governor, Bill Hoy elected league statistician. Four teams Saskatoon Prince Albert Humboldt Flin Flon join under a new constitution aligning with the WCJHL model.
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Saskatoon
Western Canada
S.J.H.L
J. Harper Parry
Saskatchewan
al Pickard
Regina
Bill Hoy
S.H.L
Prince Albert
Humboldt
Flin Flon
W.C.J.H.L
Savitt to Face Lorne Main in Baltimore Grass Meet
Dick Savitt of Orange New Jersey seeded No 1 faces Lorne Main of Vancouver in the Middle Atlantic grass courts net tournament. Savitt won his singles hurdle over Henri Rochon Montreal 7 5 6 1 but heres doubles with Fred Kovaleski of Hamtramck Michigan were upset by Gustave Palafox and Anselmo Puente of Mexico 7 5 7 5.
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Dick Savitt
Orange
N.J
Canada
Lorne Main
Vancouver
Savitt
Henri Rochon
Montreal
Fred Kovaleski
Hamtramck
Mich
Gustave Palafox
Anselmo Puente
Richard In Top Shape Says Selke
Montreal GM Frank Selke called as ridiculous a Hamilton News report that Maurice Richard has an abdominal growth and may never play again. Selke said Richard looks better and feels better than ever.
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Frank Selke
Montreal Canadiens
National Hockey League
Maurice Richard
Richard
Selke
Hamilton News
Mercurys Meet Vauxhall in SABA Semi Final Sunday
Medicine Hat Mercurys, after a two straight win over Taber Foresters, advance to the South Alberta intermediate base ball semi finals to face Vauxhall. The doubleheader Sunday at 2:00 and 5:30 p.m. sets the stage for a spot in the finals against Blairmore or Pincher Creek.
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Medicine Hat Mercurys
Blairmore
Pincher Creek
Twin Hill
Flag Fever at Polo Grounds
Giants trail 6 1/2 games as Max Lanier shines with a six hitter and a 9-5 win over the Cardinals. Brooklyn edges Cincinnati 22-1 in an 11th inning rally while Dodgers hold a 14-3 lead in season play over the Reds. Ed Mathews homers for Boston in a 3-1 win over Chicago. Morgan loses as Yankees fade in army absence with Cleveland’s 4-2 victory. Detroit ties Washington 4-2 as Drops hits long homer. St Louis Browns end seven-game skid with 4-3 win over Philadelphia Athletics.
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Cincinnati
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Dodgers
Reds
Braves
Pirates
Giants
Brooks
Max Lanier
Lanier
St. Louis
Lefty
Duke Snider
Ed Mathews
Walker Cooper
Boston
Chicago Cubs
Sid Gordon
Cleveland
Tom Morgan
Army
Tribe
Yanks
Washington
Boston Red Sox
Chicago
Lou Kretlow
Walt Dropo
Detroit
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia A’s
Bobby Young
F Ball Sked At Memorial Tonight
Adrien meets CFB at 7 15. Cantalini faces CPR at 9 00. HCL plays Redcliff at 6 30. CPR travels to Ralston Sunday for a 1 game.
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Adrien
CFB
Cantalini
CPR
HCL
Redcliff
Ralston
Willingdon Cup Team Is Chosen
Burns Martell of the Edmonton highlands claimed the top Willingdon Cup score with 220 after 54 holes. Glenn Gray of Edmonton Mayfair posted 222 and Jim Harper from the highlands finished at 224, with two team members repeating from last year.
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Edmonton
Burns Martell
Edmonton Highlands
Alberta
Glenn Gray
Mayfair
Jm Harper
Highlands
Official Opening New Bowling Greens Aug 27
Medicine Hat unveils ultra modern lawn bowling greens at Third Street and Division Avenue. Official opening planned for Aug 27 at 7 30 p m with ceremonies by the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club. Activities include Muir Trophy rounds next week and nightly practice for members and guests.
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Division Ave
Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club
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J. McNaught
Vee-Pres
H. Cove, Jr
Sec’y-Treas
J. Gibson
A. Worsley
W. Dawson
H. Cove Sr
G. Milburn
H. LeFort
J. Marsh
Lavery to Anchor Canada 1600 Metres Relay Team
Jim Lavery of Calgary will anchor Canada’s 1600 metres relay team at the Olympics coach Bruce Humber announced. Doug Clement and Jack Hutchins will run the first two legs with Jack Carroll third. the final decision followed Lavery’s performance in yesterday’s 400 metres heats where he showed he could compete. Carroll also advanced to the 400m semi finals with top finishes in his heats.
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Jim Lavery
Calgary
Canada
Bruce Humber
Doug Clement
Vancouver
Montreal
Jack Hutchins
Jack Carroll
Que
Lavery
Calgarian
Carroll
City Ladies Golf Championship at Connaught Club
The city ladies golf championship will be played at Connaught Golf Club with qualifying rounds possible on Saturday and Sunday July 26 and 27. Ladies day is Saturday and Connaught members are asked to bring a pot luck lunch for two.
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Connaught
Orioles Go One-Two to Sweep With One-Hit Wins
Frank Wilsons Orioles rolled to a league win and an exhibition victory on one hit each. Doris Skeffington blanked Ravens over seven innings, fanning 11 with three Ravens errors breaking up the bid. Lorraine Rust followed with a five inning one hitter, striking out 10 as Orioles beat Redcliff 5 0 in the exhibition.
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Ravens
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Redcliff
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Skeffinton
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Stabler
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Sween
Rust
Chucker Patnau
Singles Players Named for Nations Cup Contest
Cincinnati report lists Captain Billy Talbert leading the U S team with Vic Seixas of Philadelphia and Art Larsen of San Jose California. Japan nominates Atsushi Miyagi and Jiro Kumaru as singles players for the series.
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Billy Talbert
the. S
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
Art Larsen
San
Leandro
Calif
Canadians Take Lead in Regatta
PORT DALHOUSIE Ont CP The host St Catharines rowing club moved into the lead at the Roy al Canadian Henley regatta on day two as their crews won one final and placed high in others Buffalo Westsides remain second with 35 points New York Athletic Club dropped to third with 34 Breckville fourth 30 Ottawa sixth 25 Gabby Beaudry of Lachine Rowing Club won the open quarter mile dash beating Rudy Jeze of NYAC Beaudry was lone Canadian in the field and led by a length over Jeze S with Angyal NYAC third
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Ont
St. Catharines Rowing Club
Ottawa
Gabby Beaudry
Lachine’ Rowing Club
Ottawa Rowng Club
Beaudry
Rudy’ Jeze S
New York A.C
United States
Jon
Angyal
NYAC
Campbell Leads Decathlon Event in Helsinki
Milton Campbell of Plainfield New Jersey, 18, tops at two events in the Olympic decathlon with 1735 points. Defending champ Bob Mathias of California sits second with 1725 points. Bob Adams of Saskatoon, Canada, trails with 1217 points after a 11.8 second 100 metres and a 6.22 metre broad jump on his third attempt.
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Campbell
Husky
Plainfield
Bob Mathias
California
Canada
Bob ,Adams
Saskatoon
Adams
Dodgers slugger Duke Snider hits 100th homer to win in 11th
Yesterday's Stars report Duke Snider of the Dodgers connected for his 100th major league homer in the 11th inning to beat Cincinnati 2-1 after Brooks lost the opener. Lou Kretlow of the White Sox earned a 3-0 win with two hits.
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Lou Kretlow
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