Feller Concedes Loss Of Fire Ball In Slumping Season
Cleveland star Bob Feller admits his fastball no longer sizzles, blaming lack of control and possible overtraining. He reflects on a storied career, cites frequent behind-the-batter issues, and vows to work on control to help the Indians' pennant push as Mullin's homer sinks their latest game.
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Nine Teams Still In Running For Major League Flags Day
Cincinnati sports notes recount a tense night at Crosley Field as misplays set a four run Reds deficit against the Cardinals. Bucky Walters faces doubt over management duties while local boxing entries highlight Middletown talent and Armco steelworker Tim Botha debut.
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G R Takes Industrial Loop Lead After Big Week
Gardner-Richardson surged to first place by beating Inland Container 12 11 after an earlier 19 2 win over Inland. Armco rolled over Shartles 12 9 with Stanley Armitage homering with bases loaded and Charley Daniels winning pitcher. Interstate Folding Box kept third place by routing Sorg Paper as Anderson led six hitters.
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Sorg Paper
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Tribe and Braves Hold Narrow Leads In Tight American League Race
Nine teams remain in pennant contention as the season nears the two thirds mark. Indians lead the AL with Cleveland close behind while the Braves hold a three game edge in the National. Athletics surge to tie for first in wins but trail by six point percentage. Red Sox move to third. Dodgers and Giants climb as pennant chase tightens.
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Tex Hughson
Broadcast Sparkles From O'Shanter Golf Match
Harry Wismer Cary Middlecoff and associates narrated the closing rounds of the Tom O'Shanter world championship for ABC radio. Their whispered on the green and tee created uncanny drama for listeners Sunday and Monday.
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Tom O'Shanter
ABC
Knights Of Pythias Win 18th In Row Classic B Title
The Class B Knights of Pythias remained undefeated with an 11-5 win over Trenton at Goldman Park to capture the Knothole League championship. Bobby Rock pitched a five hitter with 11 strikeouts and Dick Boehm homered in the third. Holy Trinity claimed the consolation title with a 7-5 win over A. J. Ryans as Cole and Day homered for the losers. St. John advanced in the Class AA consolation bracket by beating Holy Trinity 7-6, while Pence's Market was defeated 15-3 by St. John in another late matchup. Remaining knothole schedule listed for Thursday and Friday at Goldman and Armco venues.
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Girl Scout Tennis Semi Finals Set at Verity Courts
Semi-final matches in the Girl Scout Tennis Tournament are scheduled for tomorrow morning. Gwynn Finkelman faces Louise Kiss and Jane Rettig plays Lois Helsinger at the Verity courts. Yesterday Kiss defeated Karen Siegfried 6 0 and Rettig beat Jerry Lipton 6 0 on the Sunset. Doubles round of four is set for 2 p m tomorrow.
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Jerry Lipton
Sonny Horne to meet Reecy Davis in 10 round feature
George Sonny Horne a middleweight from Niles Ohio will fight Reecy Davis of Dallas Texas in a 10 round feature at Girard High School stadium Friday night.
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Sonny) Horne
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Judy Kendall Lone Survivor In Court Play
Judy Kendall in the under-15 bracket remains the sole local girl alive at River Forest Illinois Tennis Champion ships after yesterday's play. Three Middletown girls fell to top seeds in the second round while Kendall advanced via a first round default and a 7-5 6-2 win over Alice Deimling and faces Elaine Lewicki in a quarter final today. Other results list multiple first and second round losses including Jolene Laut and Kitty Ellison.
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River Forest
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Dorothy Watman
Chicago
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Deda Gerlach
Margaret Leighton
Anita Seeley
Nancy Cox
Shirley Arth
St. Paul
Joann Whitley
Betty Flood
Beverly Hills
Betty Roush
Toby Greenberg
Susan Hagen
Edith Rigdon
Ohio All Star prep squads gear for Canton clash
North and South teams completed final scrimmages ahead of Friday's Ohio All-Star scholastic football battle in Canton. Coaches Chuck Mather and Harry Strobel expressed optimism as injuries struck both sides in practice, with two players temporarily sidelined but expected back for the game.
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Dick Goudy
Barberton
Paul Bucey
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Bob Fresock
Youngstown Chaney
Dick Thomas
Lima South
Golf Contingent Heads to St Paul Open
Golf professionals tee off in a four day St Paul Open in Minnesota with $13,500 prize. Lloyd Mangrum leads entries from Tom O Shanter Chicago while E J Dutch Harrison, a strong challenger, posted a 73 in recent rounds and eyes the $2,450 first prize. Harrison previously won in 1945 and was runner up in 1942 playoff.
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Lloyd Mangrum
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Dutch” Harrison
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Boxing Roundup Stops and Outpoints Across Cities
In Los Angeles Maxie Docusen of 13254 New Orleans defeats Mario Trigo of 13434 Monterrey Mexico. Hartford reports Miguel Acerdo of Havana outpoints Jimmy McAllister of Baltimore. Elizabeth New Jersey notes Ruby Kessler of Brooklyn stops Ross Angelone of New York.
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Ross Angelone
New York
Vets vs Loveland Tigers in Buckeye League clash at Armco Field
Armco Vets, idle since July, host Loveland Tigers in a Buckeye League exhibition at Armco Field. Manager Lefty Lantis expects renewed vigor after a long layoff as Tony Mislovich and Larry Fraley return to boost the lineup against Lefty Gray of Loveland.
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Demon Hanover Favored In 23rd Hambletonian Stakes
In Goshen New York 11 three year old trotters prepare for the Hambletonian with Demon Hanover the expected favorite. The purse totals nearly 60 000 with 32 500 15 going to the best two out of three heats. Rollo from Cold Stream Stud and Demon Hanover are among the top contenders as times approach 2 03 in workouts.
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Conn
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Cold Stream Stud
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Legion Opens District Play On Road To Regionals
The American Legion Post 218 softball team begins defense of its title by facing R. L. Taylor Post No. 37 at Mt. Healthy at 9 p.m. Taylor Post earned the Hamilton County district crown and the winner goes to regionals in Bucyrus with finals in Columbus. Harlan Bishop leads 218 with five straight wins in Sunday action. many players bring prior tourney experience.
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Freddie Waczula
Joe Cornella
Johnny Haker
Les Pugh
Andy Mittenholzer
Jimmy Cain
Ted Davis
Paul Farquis
Charley Broyles
al Nemcie
Clyde Bowlin
Dodgers and Giants Triumph With Key Homer and Reliever Win
Dodgers pull ahead 5-2 over the Phillies on a three run homer in the first inning. Koslo earns the win in relief as the Giants beat the Braves 6-5, his second victory against Atlanta since 1941 with nine losses prior.
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Six Middletown Women Enter Miami District Golf Meet
Six Middletown women are among 138 entries in the Miami District women s golf championship to be held Thursday and Friday at Walnut Grove course in Dayton. The event features 36 holes of medal play with local players listed including Mrs Owen Combs Mrs Morris Smith Mrs Hugh Wright Mrs Myron Sanderson Mrs A C O Connor and Mrs Eugene Coker with specified tee times.
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Eugene Coker
Humble, New Poppa, Wins Brown Berth
Weldon Humble former Rice All America guard and Cleveland Browns backer received two notices. Texas announced he had become the father of a baby boy and Paul Brown named him to the No 1 guard position for the All-America Conference champions.
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U S Favored As Basketball Gets Spotlight
United States faces Mexico in the basketball semifinals at Harringay Arena while Brazil meets France. The U S team is favored to beat Mexico as the Olympic basketball program features eight minor sports, including canoe racing and weight lifting, with finals set for Friday night. The U S boxing team also advances in elimination rounds at Wembley Empire Arena.
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Baseball Scores From Around The Circuits Night Games Listed
National League results include Brooklyn 5, Philadelphia 6, and New York 6 at various parks while Boston 5, Pittsburgh 5, Chicago 1, and Detroit 7 to Cleveland 8 appear in American League play. Ohio-Indiana and other leagues note numerous small results with Zanesville 15, Muncie 14 and more. night games Brooklyn at Boston and Cleveland at St. Louis highlight the schedule.
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Regional softball qualifiers set for Lakewood takes stage
The regional qualifying tournament for women's teams in the National Softball Congress will be held at Lakewood Elks Field August 27 28 29 and 30. Six states Ohio Kentucky Indiana Michigan Pennsylvania and West Virginia will be represented. The national tournament opens September 17 in Phoenix Arizona.
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Reds Close Card Series as Walters Starts Reds Cards Clash
Cincinnati pitcher Bucky Walters will lead the Reds against the St. Louis Cardinals in the final game of the series. Ken Raffensberger allowed four runs in the first inning as the Reds lost 6-2. Eddie Dyer named Howie Pollet to start for the Cardinals in the second place team’s effort. The Reds have a day off Thursday before a four game set with the Cubs begins Friday night.
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Marietta College Postpones Game to September 25
Marietta College will open against Centre College one day later on September 25 in Parkersburg West Virginia under the Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsorship. The November 6 home game against Wabash College is designated as homecoming.
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Drum
Pirates win as Kings hits 29th homer in early rally
Ralph King belts a two run homer in the first inning to spark the Pirates to a win in a game where the Cardinals and Reds were not on the schedule. The victory marks the 10th for the pitcher who allowed only five hits.
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