Homecoming Ex-Yankees Ex Blues Expanse in KC Exhibition
Kansas City hosts former Blues players now with the Yankees for an exhibition against their farm club led by ex Blues. Notables include Tommy Byrne Johnny Lindell Cliff Mapes Hank Bauer Charley Silvera Gus Niarhos Phil Rizzuto Jerry Coleman Yogi Berra started spring training with KC but didn’t make roster. Kansas City sits seventh in the American Association standings. An eight year old from Wichita Bobby Harvey tops the National Better Fishing Rodeo standings with a 19 inch catfish at Big Eleven Lake. record 18 pounder in 1947 and 13 pounder last year. Final tallies expected soon.
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Hugh Fullerton, Jr
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Johnny Lindell
Cliff Mapes
Hank Bauer
Charley Silvera
Gus Niarhos
Phil Rizzuto
Jerry Coleman
Yogi Berra
Dick Kryhoski
Jack Philips
Yankees
Wichita
Kas
Bobby Harvey
Bobby
Big Elevenake
Big Eleven
Schroeder and Gonzales Set for Labor Day clash
Forest Hills reports Ted Schroeder and Pancho Gonzales each defeated Australia in Davis Cup ties to set up a likely epic Labor Day match. Schroeder holds Wimbledon crown and is seed No. 1, Gonzales defending champion and seed No. 2, prompting questions over the seeding norm.
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Gonzales
Big Pancho
Tommy Henrich Out For Season With Back Injury
Yankees win doubleheader and gain on Red Sox but lose star outfielder Tommy Henrich to a serious back injury with fractures in the second and third ribs. First baseman Johnny Mize also hurt, replaced by Billy Johnson. Yankees sweep doubleheader while Cardinals and Dodgers win in the N L and others split or win key games.
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Charlie Kréss
Mercy Hospital
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Dave Philley
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Billy Johnson
Paper Boys' Bicycle Derby Resumes Today
The Fast National Newspaperboys' Bicycle Derby resumes in Columbus today after rain washed out most of yesterday’s qualifying heats. The event moved from the Ohio State Fairgrounds dirt track to Franklin Park asphalt. Three heat winners yesterday included a Puerto Rican youth and boys from Marion and Columbus. Five heats open today with top three advancing to the championship flight and consolation entrants eligible for three scholarships.
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Baseball Flashbacks Mark Historic National League Shifts
Sports Mirror recalls past seasons with dated notes from Associated Press. A year ago Brook lyn beat St. Louis twice 12 7 and 64 and moved Boston up three percentage points in the NL standings. Earlier eras show St. Louis widening its NL lead with a 4 0 win over New York while Brooklyn fell to Chicago 3 2. Five years earlier Paul Waner left the Dodgers. Ten years ago Boston trimmed Cleveland and cut the Yankees lead to 12 games.
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New York
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Chicago
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Yankees
Grand Circuit Returns to Sedalia Harness Track
Mis souri hosted the Grand Circuit for the first time in 76 years at the state fair four day stand. Trotters set three world records including Good Time with two heat marks 4 10 1 5 and Our Time finishing a 2 02 3 5 heat. Lusty Song won a two year old heat in 2 02 2 5.
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Missouri
W. H. Crane
E. J. Hayes
Lusty Song
Cards Clinch Second Straight Western Association Flag
ST. JOSEPH MO baseball notes celebrate the Cards securing a second straight Western Association pennant. Attendance targets a record 129 230, aided by a Hot Stove League with about 2 500 members. Business Manager Jim Grieves calls St Joseph the popcorn capital as one in three fans buys corn.
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America
Missouri Valley College Backs Strong Punter Wright
Missouri Valley College in Marshall announces another strong small college football season led by Tim Wright a 180 pound Chicago sophomore. Wright praised as the Midlands finest punter last season stayed with Coach Volney Ashford and the Vikings despite interest from several major universities.
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Marshall, Mo
Tim Wright
Chicago
Volney Ashford
Vikings
Wright
Midlands
Nebraska Cornhuskers Poised For Rise In Prewar Football
Nebraska aims for a stronger season under Coach Bill Glassford with preseason training at Curtis Nebraska. Sophomore halfback Frank Siva is named among Oklahoma Sooners. Tulsa Golden Hurricane also forecasts a revival in Missouri Valley play under Coach Buddy Brothers.
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Huskers
Oklahoma
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Nebraska
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Nebr
Frank Siva
Oklahoma Sooners
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Golden Hurricane
Buddy Brothers
Qualifying For Wildwood Fall Golf Tournament Extended
Weekend rain delays push Wildwood Fall Handicap Tour qualifiers to next weekend including Labor Day. Twenty seven players completed 18 holes yesterday at Wildwood Golf Course. Tommy Ritter leads with 72 and Cliff Sweeney carded 75. Other qualifiers include Joe Herr, Jack Round, Jim Stivers, Arden Swope, Bob Bowman, Park Bolan, Urban Kurry, John Warner, Joe Ballard, Roy Thomas won blind bogey with 79.
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Labor Day
Tommy Ritter
Cliff Sweeney
Joe Herr
Jack Round
Jim Stivers
Arden Swope
Bob Bowman
Park Bolan
Urban Kurry
Calcutta Tournament Set For Next Sunday Draw Follows
Matty Coghlan of Wildwood pro announces a Calcutta Tournament to be held next Sunday with entries due by 5 p m Wednesday. Drawings will take place Wednesday evening.
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Wildwood Pro
Calcutta
Schroeder Clinches Victory to Retain International Cup
Schroeder of La Crescenta California defeated Frank Sedgman of Australia 64 6 4 6 3 to clinch the match and secure America’s hold on the trophy. Pancho Gonzales beat Billy Sidwell 6 1 6 3 6 4 to finalize the team score 41. Gonzales faces a tough bracket featuring Bromwich Worthington Sturgiss Am a Parker Mullay and Larsen in the National Championships.
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la Crescenta
Calif
Comet
Frank Sedgman
America
Pancho
Billy Sidwell
Gonzales
John Bromwich
George Worthington
Australia
Eric Sturgiss
South Africa
Felicisimo Ama
Philippines
Jankie Parker
Gardnar Mulloy
Art Larsen
Schroeder Faces Drobny in Frantic Semi Final Hurdle
Schroeder’s bracket shows a tough path with left handed ex Czech Jaroslav Drobny as a potential semi final rival. Other contenders in his half include Gianni Cucelli Sedgman Billy Talbert Earl Cochell and Herbie Fiam. Mrs Margaret Osborne du Pont of Wilmington is the defending women's champion.
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Schroeder
Jaroslav Drobny
Gianni Cucelli
Duff's and NCR Softball Game Rescheduled for Tuesday
Duff's Cafe will play National Cash Register in Dayton at 8 30 p m Tuesday after rainouts. Kraft said Duff's parties meet at 6 30 at East Side diamonds before the trip. Harlan Bishop may start for Duff's in the makers season first meeting where Duff's beat NCR previously.
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Baseball leaders of the season highlighted by Robinson and Williams
In the National League Robinson of Brooklyn leads with 349 batting, 169 hits and 33 doubles while Reese has 106 runs and Musial ties for 10 triples. Williams of Boston tops the American League with 359 batting and 127 runs. Stephens and Williams share 34 home runs with Kell, Mitchell, Dillinger, and Trucks among other leaders.
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Brooklyn
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Spahn
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Williams
Stephens
Kell
Detroit
Mitchell
Cleveland
Dillinger
J. Louis
Trucks
Parnell
Reds used about seventy seven dozen balls in spring training
The Cincinnati Reds reportedly used approximately 77 dozen baseballs during the 1949 spring training campaign, reflecting expansive practice and preparation ahead of the season.
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Doby Hero Or Public Favorite In Cleveland Tilt
Fans in Cleveland split over Larry Doby after a dramatic Indians win over the Red Sox. Doby doubled and scored the decisive run as Bob Lemon delivered a five hitter. Boston mounted late offense but fell 2 to 1 in the rescheduled doubleheader opener.
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Joe Gordon
Lou Boudreau
Bobby Doerr
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Stephens
Bob Lemon
Mickey Vernon
Ted Williams
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Army
Dom DiMaggio
Vets to test Cain and Nori at shortstop and catcher
Jimmy Cain and Al Nori will join the Armco Vets for upcoming games as potential baseball prospects. Cain, a longtime softball star, will play shortstop Wednesday, while Nori, a top Knothole League catcher, debuts Friday after high school graduation.
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al Nori
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Middletown High
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Cain
Stranahan Seeks National Amateur Crown At Oak Hill
Frank Stranahan declares his game sharper than ever as he opens his bid in the National Amateur championship at Oak Hill. The Toledo millionaire’s son meets William G. Holloway of Westbury in the first round among 82 matches on the par 71 course.
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Jeff Heaths Comeback With Boston Braves After Injury
Jeff Heath returns to form with the Boston Braves after breaking his ankle in the last week of 1948 and missing the World Series. He aims to restore his hitting and defensive presence this season.
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Boston Braves
Yankees rally in ninth to split doubleheader with Cubs
Yesterday's stars include Phil Rizzuto who had three hits and drove in the tying run in the Yankees six-run ninth in an 8-7 win in game one and added three RBIs in a 7-5 victory in game two. Don Newcombe pitched the Dodgers to a 9-0 shutout of the Pirates with four hits allowed and six strikeouts.
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Washington
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Theankees
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Raffy Seeks 15th Win Tonight at Giant Park
Ken Raffensberger starts for Cincinnati aiming for his 15th victory as the Reds visit the New York Giants in the third game of a series. Larry Jansen counters for the Giants after posting 14 wins and 12 losses this season. The Polo Grounds crowd stood at 10,596 after yesterday’s twin bill split.
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Larry Jansen
Reds
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Double Plays Halt Red Threats as Giants Rally
Cin cinnati threats are stifled by double plays in early innings while Grady Hatton and Peanuts Lowrey push runs for the Giants. Redlegs suffer rallies in the third to sixth innings with Johnny Wyrostek and Dixie Howell contributing for Cincinnati.
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Peanuts Lowrey
Grady Hatton
Red Stall Cup
Joe Lafata
Dixie Howell
Giants
Redleg
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Lee Ballanfant
Reds
Johnnny Wyrostek
Millers Trim St Paul Lead In American Association Race
The St Paul Saints saw their lead shrink to four games after a 6-4 loss to the Minneapolis Millers. Indianapolis moved within a full game with a 5-4 win over Louisville, while Columbus beat Toledo 6-2 to stay a half game ahead of Minneapolis. Milwaukee split a doubleheader with Kansas City 6-2. The Toledo Columbus second game was rained out and the Louisville Indianapolis night game was postponed due to darkness.
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Springfield Giants Pursue Lead In Ohio-Indiana League
The Springfield Giants could take first place in the Ohio Indiana League before midnight by sweeping Portsmouth in a doubleheader at Portsmouth. They won the first game 1 0 and the second 4 2, shrinking the gap to a half game behind the Athletics. Newark beat the Indians 7 3 at Zanesville aided by 10 walks and a hit batsman. Newark had six hits too. An Newark afternoon game and the Richmond at Muncie twin bill were rained out.
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Helen Sigel Wins 1949 Women's Western Amateur
Helen Sigel of Philadelphia captured the 1949 women's Western Amateur golf title in Chicago after the longest match in the tournament’s modern history. Her close friend Peg Kirk of Findlay, Ohio, played a key role in the final stages.
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Westmore hosts 38-hole thriller before Sigel victory
A 38 hole event at Westmore testing schedule produced a close finish as 29 year old Sigel, twice a national runner-up, prevailed after a demanding day of golf.
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Sigel
Schedule of 1930s NBA games listed for St Louis Boston and others
The schedule lists games including St Louis versus Boston at 1:30 PM and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn at 12:30 PM. Other matches show New York at St Louis 8:30 PM Philadelphia at Cleveland 7:30 PM Boston at Detroit 3:00 PM and Washington at Chicago 8:30 PM.
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
Scores show St Louis 9 7 over Boston 7 1 and Cincinnati 10 2 while New York 3 4 split with 7 innings. Chicago 7 2 beat Philadelphia 4 8. Brooklyn 9 over Pittsburgh 0. Detroit 6 defeated Philadelphia 4. Washington 13 over St Louis 2. New York 8 7 over St Louis 2 4. Chicago 7 5 ended after 8 innings due to darkness. Cleveland 2 2 Boston 11 innings first game, second called darkness. Columbus 6 Toledo and Minneapolis 6 Saint Paul 4. Milwaukee 6 2 over Kansas City 2 U Indianapolis 5 Louisville 4. Springfield 1 4 Portsmouth 2 Newark 7 Zanesville 3. Richmond Muncie rained out.
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Baseball schedules for six games across major leagues today
Tonight’s slate features St. Louis at Boston at 7 30 p m with Brazile or Munger facing Voiselle Pittsburgh at Brooklyn 7 30 p m Chambers against Banta Cincinnati at New York 7 30 p m Raffensberger versus Jansen Chicago at Philadelphia 7 45 p m Leonard meets Roberts Washington at St Louis 7 30 p m Harris versus Fanning Philadelphia at Detroit 8 30 p m Kellner against Trucks Boston at Cleveland 12 30 p m Johnson and Dobson vs Garcia and Feller
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Hamilton Catcher Ties Central Association Home Run Mark
Cedar Rapids, Iowa AP report says Jack Tanner, a Hamilton, Ohio native and Cedar Rapids outfielder, tied the modern Central Association season homer record by hitting his 33rd and 34th long balls last Friday night. The mark was set in 1947 by Roy Sievers of the Hannibal club.
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Roy Sievers
Hannibal
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