Ashenfelter wins Olympic steeplechase setting record
Horace Ashenfelter of Glen Ridge New Jersey won the Olympic 3000 meter steeplechase in Helsinki with a time of 8 45 8 a record breaking performance the first American victory in the event since the games began Vladimir Kazantsev of Russia was second John Disley of Great Britain third The U S also opened its basketball defense beating Hungary 66 48 Decathlon contender Bob Mathias led early but Milton Campbell of Plainfield N J topped many events Campbell scored 1028 points in the 109 meter dash and 707 in the broad jump while Mathias trailed with 7825 point total after two days The U S team faces more decathlon events as track and field records continue to fall across the games
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Ramseyer Leads Muskie Hitters
Muscatine high school closes the 1952 summer baseball season with Gary Ramseyer posting a .428 batting average and Dick Anderson at .379 as the Muscats await a final game against Wilton next Wednesday at Wilton Stadium at 7 30 p.m. Ramseyer tops the Muskie hitters this year with the high average.
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Wilton
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Muskies
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Muscatine High School
Staats In Women's Golf Semi Finals
Des Moines hosts the Iowa State Women’s tournament at Des Moines Golf and Country Club as veteran Patty Westfall 53 Staats Davenport and 11 year old newcomer vie for a final spot. Phyllis Otto Germain faces Joe Mason in the other semi final with lower flights and nine hole finals to be decided today.
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YMCA Games Rescheduled for Late Summer
Jim Sturms YMCA softball secretary announces rescheduled second half games. August 4 Huttigs versus Muscatine Buick at Oregon 6 15. Hendersons versus State Improvement at Oregon 7 45. August 5 Kent Reeds versus Illinois City at Weed Park 7 45. August 6 Hendersons against Benham Cities Service 6 15 State Improvement versus Phil's Cities Service 7 45. National Guard versus Muscatine Buick depends on camp plans.
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Dave's Defeat Wapello 10 to 1 in SEISA game
Dave's Timberjacks defeated Wapello 10 1 Thursday night to pull within a half game of Letts in the SEISA standings. Gene Berlin carried a no-hitter into the ninth before Bob Hook lined a single to end the bid. Berlin walked none and fanned five as five defensive errors kept the game close until late moments. Rick Oveson, Lange and Berlin fueled the offense with a triple and homer by Oveson and solid run production.
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Name Awakens a Song In Stephen Foster
An unnamed river inspired Stephen Foster to title his song after the Suwanee River, a name he encountered only on a map while seeking a suitable title. The anecdote reflects how geographic labels can shape music classics.
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All-Star Practice Opens in Delafield for August Classic
All-Star practice officially opened in Delafield Wisconsin as preparations begin for the August 15 football showcase against the Los Angeles Rams in Chicago Soldier Field. Coach Bobby Dodd greeted his 53 player collegiate squad at St. Johns Military Academy with physical tests and equipment issued. Jim Tatum Frank Broyles Stu Holcomb and Red Sanders head coaching duties on offense and defense.
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Georgia Tech
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Purdue
Jim Tatum
Maryland
Frank Broyles
Bob Voights
Northwestern
Henry
Red) Sanders
UCLA
Ray Graves
Jacobs Wins Two To Reach Fourth Round In NJG Championship
Defending champion Tommy Jacobs from Montebello California won two matches to advance to the fourth round of the National Junior golf championship in New Haven Connecticut. In Sioux City Iowa Besselink of Escondito California shot seven under par 65 to lead the opening 18 holes of the Sioux City Open.
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Gagne and Von Schacht Lead Columbus Junction Wrestling Card
George Long announces an eastern Iowa wrestling program at Columbus Junction fairgrounds on August 5 at 8 30 p m sponsored by the Louisa County fair association. Main event features Vern Gagne vs Fred Von Schacht two falls out of three in 60 minutes. Also Johnny Balbo vs Karl Gray and Ella Waldek vs Ellen Olsen in separate bouts. Tickets on sale at local banks and stores with general admission 1 00 ringside 1 50 children 0 50.
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Muscatine
Giants Begin Push After Pennant Talk Revival
Giants win two straight as Max Lanier shines for St Louis while Brooklyn and Cincinnati split. Snider belts his 100th career homer as Dodgers top Reds in 11 innings. Mathews and Gor don homer as Boston beats Chicago. Yankees stumble as Cleveland wins to close gap. Browns halt losing streak with win over A’s.
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Baseball standings and tonight's AL games
Baseball standings and tonight's schedule feature New York at Detroit Washington at Cleveland Boston at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago with two games. Thursday results include Cleveland 4 New York 2 and Chicago 3 Boston 0 plus Detroit 4 Washington 2 and St Louis 4 Philadelphia night.
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New York High Dive Wins Yellow Hand Handicap at Jamaica
New York High Dive defeated rivals to capture the yellow hand handicap at Jamaica as Chicago Libba with a $20.60 payoff won the mile Granville purse at Arlington Park. Del Mar California saw South Arlington post the feature victory at Del Mar racing scene.
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Stanley's Knock Illinois City From First In YMCA League
Stanley's defeated Illinois City 7-5 at Weed Park to take first place. Vern LaRue pitched for Stanley's while Reschley, Smith, LaRue and Bersch contributed two hits or extra-base hits. Illinois City fell to 5-2, while Henderson stood at 5-1. National Guard beat Benham's 8-3 at Oregon field to win its first game and climb out of last place.
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Thursday's Stars Batting: Duke Snider hits 100th homer in 11th
Dodgers win 2-1 over Cincinnati in 11th as Duke Snider belts his 100th major league home run. Brooks loses opener 3-2. Pitcher Lou Kretlow of the White Sox stops the Red Sox on two hits for a 3-0 first win.
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