Impressive All-Stars Fall Short in Soldier Field Thriller
In a rain delayed clash before 88,316 at Soldier Field the college All-Stars rallied late but fumbled five times while the Rams capitalized. Babe Parilli sparked the comeback with a 40 yard run and a 68 yard drive, yet Los Angeles prevailed 10 7 on a fourth quarter field goal by Bob Waterfield.
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Ohio State
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Hank Younger
Bob Waterfield
Elroy Hirsch
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Michigan State Names Trio Of Former Stars On Coach Staffs
Three former Michigan State football stars join the Spartan coaching ranks. Backfield coach Steve Sebo is joined by assistants Hal Vogeler and Don Mason in the new staff setup.
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Indians Narrow Lead as Giants Miss Opportunity
New York Giants failed to seize a key edge in a two night set with Boston, splitting the pair to stay two games back of Brooklyn while the Dodgers fell 8-3 to Philadelphia. Major league action kept the pennant chase tight as Boston and Philadelphia altered the standings with decisive wins and losses.
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Baseball Roundup Giants Fall Short As Indians Narrow Lead
In the National League the Phillies won with strong hitting as Robin Roberts earned his 19th victory for the Phils over the Dodgers. Ed Waitkus Connie Ryan and Del Ennis homered for Philadelphia while Gil Hodges and George Shuba provided Brooklyn's offense. In the American League the Indians beat the Browns in 12 innings to reduce the Yankees' lead to two games, the Red Sox edged New York 3-2, and the Athletics outlasted Washington 11-7 as Bobby Shantz suffered his toughest outing yet yet still notching his 21st win. Johnny Lipon delivered a bases loaded single to break a 1-1 tie for Detroit.
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Letter to Ford Frick on slow baseball games
Gayle Talbot writes to Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick complaining about long game times. He urges signs in clubhouse and umpires areas to remind players and managers they are paid to play for paying customers, not entertain TV audiences, noting pitchers in particular mug for wives and kids.
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Bom Rap for Chief and Pitcher Time Delays
Writers vent about long delays in baseball broadcasts and the 20 second pitching limit. The piece notes Bud Rennie of the Herald Tribune and Allie Reynolds as examples of perceived pace issues. It suggests reforms like limiting conferences and catcher signals to speed the game.
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Des Moines Softballers Blast Into Next Round
Des Moines Glenn Towers threw a five inning no hitter as his Des Moines club beat Algona 11 to 0 in the first round of the Iowa men s softball tournament. Other scores include Waterloo John Deere 2 Ottumwa John ston s 1 and Prairie City Lions Club 6 Ottumwa Jace quinot 2.
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Glenn Towers
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Prairie City Lions Club
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Jace Quinot
Dykes Edges Saenz In Austin Bout
Bobby Dykes of Austin outpoints Cisco Saenz of San Antonio in a 152 to 155 decision after ten rounds in Phoenix Nagatuck Conn. Irish Pat Mallane stops Jerry Cartwright in Union City New York.
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Pacific Coast Lawn Tennis Championship in Berkeley
The Pacific Coast Lawn Tennis championship tournament will be held in Berkeley California from September 20 to 28. Prominent players from the region are expected to compete for the title and prize money.
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U S Golfers Win Americas Cup Victory Over Mexico and Canada
The United States won the Americas Cup 12 5 completing a two day event. Ken Venturi 21 of San Francisco led the U S to victory with two early singles wins while Mexico split results with Canada and Canada fought hard but fell short.
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Nick Westock
Windsor
Jean Charlie Coe
Oklahoma City
Ken Venturi
San Francisco
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All-Star Football Classic Delivers Thrills Amid Showers
Veteran writers praise the Chicago Soldier Field game as Kentucky’s Vito Parilli shines among the All-Stars while Ohio State’s Vic Janowicz scores and Vic Jano wicz avoids daze after a mid-air collision. Rain dampens ball handling but halftime shows and modern scoreboards wow the crowd of about 88,000.
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Ohio State
Jaycee Golf Meet Heads To Final Round In Oregon
In Eugene Oregon the final Jaycee junior golf round opens with 16 year old Floridan Donald Fraser and 17 year old Californian Tommy Jacobs tied at 217. Jacobs edged closer with a 2 under par on Friday while Ken Scott of Rockford Illinois trails at 220. Iowans Herb Klontz Ottumwa John Marshall Hampton and Bill Feehan Albia remain well back with 233 238 respectively.
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Evansville and Cincinnati Win Openers in Legion Tourney
Evansville defeats Flint 5 to 1 and Cincinnati edges Springfield 1 to 0 in opening games of the region seven American Legion junior baseball tournament. Double elimination format will continue through Monday or Tuesday.
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Rams Dominate College All Stars In Chicago Charity Game
The Chicago Tribune charity game saw the Los Angeles Rams beat the College All Stars 10 to 7. Rams secured the decisive score late in the contest, preserving a narrow victory in front of a Chicago crowd.
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Unfurled Flag and Football Passion Move Fans
A vivid scene describes a large flag in the breeze and the deep link fans feel to football in this country. The writing captures national pride and the significant role of the sport in sports culture.
Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlight Open Day
Boston visits New York while Philadelphia plays Brooklyn and Pittsburgh faces St Louis at night. Standings show Boston 4 1 and New York 3 3. other clubs Cincinnati and St Louis also in action across town today with two games listed.
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Shortened stride helps Marlowe tosses a perfect game
Buffalo righthander Dick Marlowe pitched a 2-0 International League perfect game against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. It was the league’s second perfect game and the eighth in pro baseball history. Catcher Joe Erantt hailed it as the first no-hitter he’s caught in 13 years.
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Terre Haute Rips Waterloo in high scoring thriller
Waterloo rallied for six runs in the ninth but Terre Haute Phillies held on for a 14 to 12 win in a Three I League game. Stan Palys powered Terre Haute with a homer as Evansville stayed hot and Cedar Rapids beat Evansville. Other results: Quincy 9 Keokuk 3. Quad Cities vs Burlington postponed.
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Bob Jackson Named Coach at Joy High School
Joy community high school announces Bob Jackson as head coach. He is a Joy native, graduate of Joy High, and holds a bachelor’s in physical education from Western Illinois State College Macomb. He is to be married Sunday. his bride will join Joy High as office secretary.
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Americas Cup ends in Seattle after two days of play
United States wraps up the Americas Cup on day two against Mexico and Canada in Seattle. In other sports news, Cary Middlecoff and teammates tied for 135 after 36 holes at the Kansas City Open, Scotty Jacobs leads the Jaycee national with 217, and Sedgman Savitt reach Newport semifinal, while Connolly Fry Brought Karter advance at Essex invitation in Manchester.
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Major League Leaders Top NL batting and pitching marks
The National League leaders include Musial of St Louis at .326 and Schoendienst with 140 hits. Reggie with 30 home runs for Sauer of Chicago leads NL, while Roe of Brooklyn and Wilhelm of New York pace pitching wins and strikeouts.
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Major League Stars Rally In 12-Inning Cleveland Win
Harry Simpson of the Indians tripled home Ray Boone for the winning run as Cleveland beat St Louis 7-6 in 12 innings. Brazile credited with a 5-4 win for St Louis over Pittsburgh after a hitless final innings stint.
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