Kellner fuels Reds in split with Dodgers despite loss
Cincinnati Redlegs veteran Alex Kellner, newly in top form, wins two of three in the doubleheader with Los Angeles as he shines with four victories this season. The Reds win the nightcap 3-1 behind Kellner while the Dodgers take the opener 8-6. The exhibition adds context as Cincinnati heads to Cleveland for another tuneup.
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Giants Fade as Braves Pull Ahead in NL Race
Milwaukee’s Braves crushed the Giants 4 0 and 3 1 to extend a six game win streak while the Giants drop six in a row. Pittsburgh blanked St Louis 2 0 as Curfew halted the second game and Dodgers moved to last with a split in LA Cincinnati.
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Palmer Wins Under 15 Tennis Title Amid Sparse Regional Competition
Phoenix ace Vicki Palmer claimed the National Under 15 Championship at Verity Courts, age thirteen, beating the top juniors as she trains mainly against a sibling trio back home. USLTA junior director Martin Tressel endorses regional playups to deepen youth competition while observers note the long gaps between major events.
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Baseball Exhibition Schedule From Historic Segment
The fragment lists team abbreviations and scores for a 1940s era schedule. It notes suspended game status and upcoming matches including San Francisco at Chicago and Los Angeles at St. Louis, with Pittsburgh at Milwaukee and an exhibition at Cooperstown New York.
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Hall of Fame Hall Dedication and Exhibition Feature
Cooperstown NY AP reports a Hall of Fame dedication ceremony and an MLB exhibition at Doubleday Field. Notable attendees include Gov Harriman and Commissioner Frick. Philadelphia vs Washington in the exhibition ended tied. American League standings and upcoming schedule listed.
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Milwaukee's Jay Player Of Month
Milwaukee Braves right hander Joe Jay named National League player of the month for July after five wins two losses two shutouts five complete games and 46 strikeouts. He posted a 1.42 ERA over 57 13 innings and polled 19 votes to 10 for Ernie Banks.
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Yankees Off Day on Sundays Provoke AL Scramble
Yankees stumble through a Sunday drought as Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers gain ground. Donovan and Moore fire shutouts to slow New York while Cleveland drops from second to fifth after losses. Baltimore and Kansas City win their openers amid managerial controversy.
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Haney Stays Cautious After Braves Sweep Giants
Milwaukee manager Fred Haney kept a cautious tone as the Braves stretched their winning streak to six with a 4-3 and 6-0 sweep of San Francisco. He stressed one game at a time and noted a four-game advantage, while revealing injuries to Mel Roach and Felix Mantilla.
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Moore Beats Yankees Again In Stat Line Against New York
White Sox pitcher Ray Moore defeated the New York Yankees for the third time this season and blanked them in the latest win. He allowed five hits in the 3-0 victory and credited his success to his curve and other pitches. Moore improved to 7-3 with three complete games, all against New York, as Al Lopez praised his tough competition.
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Indianapolis Driver Wins Monza Style Feature at Dayton Speedway
Darrell Derringer of Indianapolis won the Monza style late model feature at Dayton Speedway, sweeping the three 50 mile heats with first place in each.
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Woodswood Leads City Golf Championship After 36 Holes
Twenty two year old Dave Woodward holds a one stroke lead with 149 after 36 holes at Wildwood, aiming to become the youngest City Golf Champion. Bill Rupp III sits one behind on 150, with Tommy Wagner and Jimmy Ritter tied for third on 151.
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Politics and Baseball Drive Richie Ashburn Title Quest
Philadelphia center fielder Richie Ashburn leads the NL in batting with a .342 average as he headsto Cooperstown for the Hall of Fame game against Washington. The 31 year old, also eyeing politics in Nebraska, says campaign plans won t affect his pursuit of the batting crown.
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Hollywood Billy Walker Beats Figuera in San Francisco Bout
In San Francisco, Hollywood Billy Walker outpointed Ernesto Figuera in a lightweight contest. A second bout in Fall River pitted George Araujo against Pat McCoy with Araujo prevailing on points.
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Bolt shoots 60 in Insurance City Open round
National Open champion Tommy Bolt carded a record 60 at the Insurance City Open in Wethersfield Connecticut marking a sensational low on the first day.
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