Elliott Rockets Into Lead in Poll
Bob Elliott, 34, star for the Boston Braves, leads the national vote for the starting third baseman in the 18th All-Star game in Detroit, with 96,679 votes, ahead of Willie Jones. Stan Musial remains top overall vote getter with 107,578. other leaders include Nelson Fox, Jackie Robinson, and Ted Williams. The poll closes June 29.
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Schuetzes Top Brennans Team in Sandlot Win
Schuetzes defeated Brennan Market 5 to 4 in sandlot baseball. Pete Johnson pitched for the winners with Dick Schultz catching. Nate Brand collected three of Schuetzes five hits and reached four times. Ambrose started for Brennan with Kuebli relieving in the sixth as Chase caught. Brennan led until the fifth when walks and Brand's hit sparked a three run rally for Schuetzes. Tomorrow Hickory Cheese meets Red's Grill at 1 15 p.m.
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Spelling Important in Chicago White Sex Miracle
A reporter asked manager Paul Richards how the team achieved a miracle. Richards replied by insisting each name be spelled correctly to honor players and headlines alike.
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Billy Joe Davidson Struggles in Cedar Rapids Start
Billy Joe Davidson, an 18 year old $120,000 bonus pitcher, gave up five hits, walked six, and struck out two in his first professional baseball start for Cedar Rapids Indians. Waterloo defeated Cedar Rapids 4-3 in 11 innings as Davidson left with two on and two out in the sixth. The Indians tied the game at 2-2 in the eighth. this was his third mound appearance since joining Cleveland for seasoning, following a rough Davenport relief outing and a three-inning relief against Quincy.
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Those Amazing White Sox Set Scorching League Pace
A feature profile on the Chicago White Sox rising from last to first in the American League under manager Paul Rapier Richards. It highlights a 14 game winning streak, 15 straight road wins, bold base running, and a hustle culture fueling record crowds at Comiskey Park and a June 8 night game against the Yankees.
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Younger Players Lead in Western Amateur Qualifying
Seventeen players matched or bettered the par 72 6,519 yard South Bend course as 61 advanced from an original 150 in the Western Amateur qualifiers. Bob Wininger of Stillwater Oklahoma shot 67 to lead, with Tommy Veech, former Wisconsin State Open champion, qualifying at 72.
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Suggs Wows With Seven Under Par 68 at Western Open
Louise Suggs, predicted to falter, fired a sensational seven under par 68 at Whitemarsh Valley, winning medalist honors in the Western Open. The Carrollton, Georgia star exceeded expectations, matching the second best round in Western history and finishing two off the course record.
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Schuetzes Fall to Phillips Smith in Municipal Softball
Phillips and Smith shocked Schuetzes 6-4 in the major loop as four early runs came with one inning aided by a walk and errors. Schuetzes managed four runs on four hits. Gemplers routed Commercial Bank 21-3 in the minor loop. Tonight features Black Clark versus Pleasure Bend and Carter Gruenewald against Lambo leys, with Monroe Ready Mix facing Farm Bureau and Browntown meeting Waffle Shop in later games.
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Frisch Matthews Happy Over Trade
Ex Cubs Bruce Edwards delivered key hits for the Chicago Cubs in a 5-4 win over the Boston Braves as part of a midseason swap that brought Edwards from Brooklyn. Cubs executive Wid Matthews defended the deal, noting Edwards’ early impact and pointing to other players involved in the trade.
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Williams First To Get All Star Bid In 1950 Game
Bob Williams the first collegian to accept an all star bid to play in the North American football classic against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field August 17. Coach Herman Hickman will begin practice July 26 at Dela Field Wisconsin as about 50 top college players head to Austria for the fray with meals from $2 daily. Williams, quarterback of Notre Dame, signed with the Chicago Bears and plans ski trips in the Alps next fall.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities and Results
In Fall River Jimmy Carter outpointed Chuck Boucher at 140. In Newark Rocky Graziano knocked out Freey Lott at 161 in 2 17. In Milwaukee Harry Matthews decision over F die Beshore at 192 with TKO and Harrisburg notes.
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Sandlot Players Head to Chicago Cub Brave Game
Five adult supervisors accompany sandlot players to Chicago for the Cub Brave game. Henry Kundert Joe E Miller Glen Langston Jerry Dwyer and the bus driver will supervise. All boys meet at the Youth Center at 7 15 a m with a 7 30 a m bus departure paying a 1 25 fee at the bath house. Managers Nathan Brand LeRoy Rauscher Gordie Stauffacher Bill Donovan oversee teams with designated seating sections.
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Girls Softball Teams Set for Second Week Heat at Recreation Park
The Belles face the Bombers in the opening game at Recreation Park tomorrow night at 7 15. Rockets meet the Speed Demons in the 8 15 final. Lavon Meyers leads the Belles while Janette Black directs the Bombers. Rockets captain Pat Whale and Speed Demons captain Ce Babler.
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Matthews TKOs Freddie Beshore in seventh round
Matthews a Seattle light heavyweight contender bloodies Freddie Beshore from the fifth round as referee Dauber Jaeger halts the scheduled ten rounder at 1 55 of the seventh. A 7 932 crowd watched the KO, Segal ejected and charged with disorderly conduct after clashing with the official.
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Milwaukee Leads A A After Night By Ernie Johnson
Milwaukee moved ahead of Kansas City in the American Association standings as Ernie Johnson starred for the Brewers. He pitched and batted the Brewers to a 6 2 victory over Columbus while Toledo defeated the Blues 6 5 in ten innings, extending St Louis losing streak to six games. Johnson delivered a three run double with two out in the sixth to break the game open.
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Spooks Gerber, former major leaguer, dies at 59
Walter Spooks Gerber, longtime major league shortstop for Akron Columbus Pittsburgh St Louis Browns and Red Sox, died at home in Columbus Ohio at age 59 three weeks after a heart attack. He played 13 seasons in the majors from 1912 to 1929 and finished with St Paul in 1930.
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