Henrich Ties Grand Slam Homer for Yankees in 8-1 Win
Tommy Henrich hit his fourth grand slam of the season as the Yankees beat the Washington Senators 8-1 at Griffith Stadium. The win left New York in fourth place, five games behind the leading Indians, who defeated the Browns 8-0. Cincinnati’s Ralph Kiner hit his 31st homer for a 4-3 Pirates victory over the Reds.
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Rain Delays Softball Doubleheader At Recreation Park
Softball games at Recreation Park were washed out by rain. In tonight’s pair of contests Grossen’s Minor league leaders face Lanz Hardware in the opener, followed by Palmer’s Tavern versus Gempler’s Tire Shop in the nightcap.
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Waffle Shop Guests Attend College All-Star Game
The Waffle Shop nine of 1948 Ma jor Softball league champions will visit Chicago for the Cardinal- College All-Star game at Soldier Field. Principal players listed include John Wagner Wally Miller Fred Goecks Tom Stauffacher Bill Moon Gene Mason Dick Wainwright LaVerne Andrews John Walter Ernie Vogler Wally Schuetz Chuck Ebert Morris Stauffer and M Zum Brunnen.
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All-State High School Football Clash In Third Wisconsin Game
Madison hosts the third annual all-state football clash under lights as North meets South. South coach Ken Kitelinger reports injuries, while Roy Melvin of Ashland hails his North as the strongest team since the games began. The event, run by the State Coaches Association, moves from Camp Randall to Breese-Stevens Field due to Big Nine rulings.
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Veech Holds Six Stroke Lead in Wisconsin Open
Tommy Veech of Milwaukee North Hills led the Wisconsin Open into the final 36 holes with a six stroke edge after a 65 Monday and a 74 today for a 134 total. Alvin Krueger and Jim Milward trailed at 140 while amateur Ferde Adams stood at 142 and others followed.
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Butch) Krueger
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Halas urges subsidizing college grid players
George Halas owner coach of the Chicago Bears urged national subsidy of college football paying players on the same scale and policing it. On America's Town Meeting of the Air from Michigan State College he said elimination efforts fail and subsidies persist as collegiate booting. He argued control would curb under the table salaries and alumni inducements while reducing evils of the highly competitive system.
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First Successful dirigible built in 1852
The first successful dirigible was built in 1852. It used a three horsepower steam engine to propel the airship at about six miles per hour.
Baseball Scoreboard Yesterday Results
American League Cleveland 8 St Louis night New York 8 Washington night Detroit 6 Chicago 4 night Philadelphia at Boston rain postponed National League Boston 10 New York 2 night Brooklyn 10 Philadelphia 1 Chicago 4 St Louis 2 Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 3 American Association Milwaukee 8 Toledo 1 Indianapolis 7 St Paul 6 Minneapolis 7 Louisville 6 10 innings Columbus 11 Kansas City 10
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Tomorrow's Schedule Across Leagues
American League games include New York at Washington and Philadelphia at Boston. National League matchups feature Cincinnati at St Louis, Pittsburgh at Chicago, and Boston at New York.
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National Amateur golf tourney cuts field to 210 at 32 centers
An original entry list of 1,230 for the National Amateur golf tournament will be reduced to 210 after sectional trials today at 32 centers. The championship runs at Memphis Country Club from August 30 to September 4.
Franchise Shifts NBL Slot To Waterloo
Waterloo, Iowa, becomes the new home of the National Basketball League franchise after Pinkie George of Des Moines announces the move from Des Moines to Waterloo yesterday.
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Ruth Lies in State as 50 000 File Past Bier
Babe Ruth lies in state in Yankee Stadium drawing thousands from hundreds of miles. Crowds began lining up before dawn to file past the candle lit bier behind home plate. Funeral services are set for 9 am tomorrow at St Patrick Cathedral before burial at Gate of Heaven in Westchester.
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College All-Stars In Dress Rehearsal
The College All-Stars assemble at Soldier Field for a dress rehearsal ahead of Friday's clash with the Chicago Cardinals. Captain Bump Elliott, sidelined by a knee injury, may not play. Henry Fonde to replace him if needed.
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Minors Honor Ruth After Babe Ruth Funeral
George M. Trautman president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues wired presidents of 58 minor leagues asking that flags in all ballparks be flown at half staff after Babe Ruth's funeral.
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Open Warfare Looms Between Cage Leagues
An official warned of open warfare between the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League after a stalled two day peace conference. Ike Duffey, president of the NBL, said the talks ended in a stalemate as both leagues failed to reach an agreement.
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Casey Jones Qualifies For Horseshoe Tourney
Casey Jones of Waukesha Wisconsin scored 546 points of 600 in the qualifying round for the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association tournament at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition. Jones and Guy Zimmerman of San Francisco tied for second among 32 qualifiers, one point behind Ted Allen of Boulder Colorado. The field of 90 entered the qualifying round, with the top 32 advancing to a round robin series for the title, Fernando Isais of Los Angeles is the defending champion.
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Casey) Jones
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Water Polo Match Postponed Then Rescheduled at Recreation Park
A rain soaked water polo game between Monroe and Beloit city teams at Recreation Park was rained out before 7 pm and is moved to 7 30 pm Thursday. The event includes an aquacade by the park summer swimming program after the match. Monroe won the first meeting 6 4 at Beloit Municipal Pool.
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Docusen to Fight Burton in 10 Round Rubber Bout
Chicago promoter presents Bernard Docusen of New Orleans and Gene Burton of New York in a 10 round rubber match at Comiskey Park tonight. They hebben met twice before with Burton winning in Los Angeles last December and Docusen taking revenge at Madison Square Garden in February.
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Plans Completed For Benefit Tilts
The Green County Shrine club and Monroe council of the Knights of Columbus set up charity softball games Sunday at Recreation Park diamond starting 7:30. Proceeds go to underprivileged and crippled children with pregame acts by KC and Shrine bands and clowns.
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Capybara Crowned Largest Gnawing Mammal
The capybara of tropical South America, weighing up to 150 pounds, is identified as the largest gnawing mammal currently alive.
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