Home Run by Indian Castoff Defeats Tribe in Laughable Fashion
Brownie owner Bill Veeck laughs at Hank Greenberg as the St. Louis Browns topple the Cleveland Indians 6-2. Greenberg accuses Veeck of sabotaging the pennant race by trading stars to Chicago. Other AL results include Philadelphia 4-2 Washington 2-4, Chicago doubleheader sweep of Detroit, and rain-impacted NL games. Marsh hits first homer for the Indians in a loss to the Browns. Don Marrero defeats Bobby Shantz in Washington.
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Romanian Olympic shooter Panait Calcai hides in Finland
Panait Calcai a 26 year old member of Romania's Olympic pistol team is reported to be hiding in Finland after escaping from a Communist secret police guard. Finnish police say they do not know Calcai location but he has a permit to stay until month end. Calcai told a Swedish Olympics correspondent of his flight plan last Tuesday as the team prepared to depart.
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Star's Pride Sets Seven World Records on Half Mile
Star's Pride, the trotting stallion, established seven world records for a trotter on a half mile track, showcasing exceptional speed and stamina in dominating performances.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Rain Delays
The league shows New York at Boston and Brooklyn at Philadelphia among today’s games with St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh. Sunday's results include St Louis 3 2 Cincinnati 2 4 Chicago 9 4 Pittsburgh 5 3. Several games postponed by rain with updated Tuesday and later schedules across multiple venues.
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Georgia Boy 11 Wins Soap Box Derby After Wreck
Eleven year old Joe Lunn of Thomasville Georgia wins the 15th annual Soap Box Derby amid a dramatic race. He finishes in 27.77 seconds the day’s fastest time, beating James Thomas of Danville Pennsylvania and Victor Shepherd of Flint Michigan. Eddie Schill of Aurora wins best constructed car.
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Aurora
Greenwood Electric Captures Girls Softball Title
Greenwood Electric defeated Lucas 3-1 to win its third straight state women’s softball title. Des Moines club beat Lucas in the final for the second consecutive year as it extended its dominance in the Blue Belts circuit.
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Oklahoma A&M Golf Coach Wins Herman Sani Open
Des Moines reporter details Oklahoma A&M coach Labron Harris of Stillwater winning the Herman Sani Open at Wakonda with a nine under par 208. Harris shot 67 Sunday, 68 Saturday, and 73 Friday. Art Wall tied for second with 210, Jack Jones 216, Laddie Kempa and Andy Anderson 217, Orrie Goens low amateur 222.
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Waterloo
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Kansas City
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First Playoff Game Tonight Hendersons Garage and Kent Feeds
Hendersons Garage and Kent Feeds meet in the first best two of three playoff to decide the opponent for Huttigs who has a bye. If rain delays it moves to Wednesday at Oregon Field 7 30 p m. The winner faces Huttigs in the second playoff with potential for a third decisive game.
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Slo-Mo-Shun IV Reclaims Gold Cup in Dramatic Lake Race
Slo-Mo-Shun IV wins the 45th Gold Cup on Lake Washington edging five rivals as a boat explodes and Cantrell escapes burns. The historic Seattle entry, driven by Wild Bill Cantrell, regains the crown after dramatic heats including a propeller loss and a post-crash salvage by the Coast Guard.
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Detroit
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Des Moines Wins Junior Legion Baseball Title
Des Moines defeated Hanford Post 138 to win the state American Legion junior baseball championship Sunday night. Des Moines finished with three wins and no defeats, its first title since 1931. Cedar Rapids earned a rematch by beating Algona 11 to 6 earlier. Loren Nelson of Algona earned the sportsmanship trophy and Des Moines catcher Fred Graef was named the tournament MVP.
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World championship golf tightens with three leaders
Gary Middlecoff of Memphis and Julius Boros of Mid Pines share first as the world championship closes 72 holes in Chicago. Betty Jameson wins the women pro title in San Antonio. Mary Ann Villegas leads women amateurs and Frank Stranahan tops men amateurs. Davis Cup action continues in Montreal as Seixas and Flam beat Macken and Maine. Slo-Mo-Shun IV wins Seattle Gold Cup. London sees American records in track events. Joe Lunn wins Akron soap box derby. Mark-Ye-Well takes the American Derby in Chicago.
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Terre Haute Phillies extend lead. five games behind Evansville
Terre Haute defeats Quad Cities 8-2 as Evansville beats Quincy 6-5 and Waterloo defeats Keokuk 10-5. Lou Agase held Quad Cities to six hits, Don Cooper drives Evansville with a bases loaded homer, and Burlington trails by five and a half games in the Three I League standings.
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Pueblo VFW Softball Champ Triumphs in Final
Pueblo VFW of Pueblo Colorado won its second straight national title defeating Ft Madison Iowa 2 to 0 to finish undefeated at the tournament. Ft Madison was last year's runner up and the game was played Saturday night.
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Wapello Juniors Win on Hardin's No-Hitter
Wapello juniors stay unbeaten in league play with a 7-0 win over Mt. Pleasant as Don Hardin hurls a no hitter and Ken Aspelmeire goes 4 for 4. Jack Jones adds the lone extra base hit for Letts. Wapello travels to Burlington for their final league game aiming for an 8 0 record.
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Snyder to Race At Davenport
Deb Snyder, a sprint car racer active since 1932 and IMCA leader, will race the Miracle Power Special at Davenport Iowa on Thursday August 14. She holds multiple IMCA records and was 1948 National Speedways champion, with two recent top finishes.
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Davenport
Iowa
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International Motor Contest Association
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Ohio
Middlecoff and Boros Ready for $25000 Open Playoff
Julius Boros and Cary Middlecoff, tied at 276 after the Tom O’Shanter event, prepare for an 18 hole playoff for golf’s top $25000 prize. Promoter George S May’s endowment includes a $22500 runner up bonus. Betters include Dave Douglas, Jack Burke, and Ed Furgol in a high stakes finish.
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Major League Leaders Summary in American League and National League
Lists season leaders across batting runs and RBIs for both leagues. Highlights include Doby leading the AL in RBIs with 83 and Berra in runs and hits for New York. Musial tops NL batting with .329 and Sauer drives in 92. Spans pitching marks include Consuegra 5-0 and Roe 81 wins for Brooklyn.
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