Mack Brothers Near Buyout of Philadelphia Athletics
Roy and Earle Mack, sons of Connie Mack, announce they expect to purchase a controlling interest in the Philadelphia Athletics, owning 24 percent together and placing a 30 day option on the rest for about 92 million. Connie Mack Sr will remain as manager if the deal closes. The sale aims to restore unity after internal disputes and declining on field performance.
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Dodgers Fall as Torgeson Delivers Winning Run
In a tight NL pennant race, Walker Cooper singled off Tom Glaviano’s glove in the ninth to drive Earl Torgeson home and give Boston a 4-3 win over St. Louis to move the Braves into second place. Torgeson’s hit extended his hitting streak to 22 games. The Cubs rallied to top the Dodgers 8-5 behind Roy Smalley’s four RBIs and Dutch Hiller’s third win.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday and Today Schedule
Results yesterday include Boston 4 over St Louis 3 Chicago 8 over Brooklyn 5. Other club results unclear. Today Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn and Cincinnati goes to Philadelphia plus St Louis at Boston Chicago at New York with night games and twin nights listed.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Notes in Mixed Text
The snippet lists American League games with teams New York at Detroit Boston at St Louis Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago. It then shows club standings with Detroit and New York leading, Cleveland and Boston mid pack, and Washington and Chicago lower, alongside garbled numbers and stray city text from Rio de Janeiro.
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Browns release three men name Tony Adamie captain
Cleveland Browns announce three player releases and appoint Tony Adamie as captain. Adamie, Ohio State alumnus from Cleveland, replaces Lou Btahan as captain while Lou Rymkus steps in when Adamie is benched. Also cut were Ed Longin Alex Wizbicki and Bill King. Weldon Humble failed to report for training camp. Walter Malyk cut last week.
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Indians Apologize Over O Neill Spyglass Mockery
Cleveland executives apologized for humiliating Boston manager Steve O Neill over a spyglass signal incident at a game. A guilty party’s name was withheld to avoid harming the Indians pennant chances, with Harridge weighing action and both clubs seeking to move on.
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Frederick Tennis Club Beats Baltimore at Baker Park Courts
Frederick Tennis Club members defeated Baltimore Druid Hill Park 8-1 on the Baker Park bathhouse courts in the first local league match. Frederick swept doubles and won five of six singles as players praised court conditioning and planned further home league fixtures with Baltimore Country Club or Clifton Park.
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Middletown and Lander Tie on Late Innings Scores
Middletown 12 Lander 11 after a rough ninth inning. E Stroup homered for Lander. Crone earned the win for Middletown with 7 strikeouts. Key hits included two base knocks by Keller and Frye, with Stroup stealing twice. Time 2:40. Umpires Shark and Smith.
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State League Scores Walkersville and Nearby Games
Walkersville outhit 18 to 9 but lost to Stauffer and Willard in a 14 inning affair. Wisner and Stitley homered. Gilbert took the loss. Willard pitched well in relief for the winners. Also Br unswick defeated Woodbine 12 to 0 as Kelly allowed only four hits. New Market beat Tamaville 8 to 2 behind MacKenzie to notch the win. Wagner and Mayne each had multiple two base hits.
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Pool Records Shattered At City Meet At Baker Park
Four municipal pool records fell during the County-Wide Swimming Meet at Baker Park Monday evening before hundreds. Joyce Harbaugh, 12, swept the girls 12 and under free style events with a new younger-group record of 97 seconds. Underwater and other events saw new marks by Robria Wallace, Ricky Summers, and Joyce Harbaugh, while older girls winner was Joyce Harbaugh in 2:24. Bronze and silver medals were awarded to top finishers as officials and crowd celebrated rapid, record- setting races.
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VFW Gridders Open Practice Amid Uncertain Season
Charley Greene, 1949 business manager, calls first VFW football practice at McCurdy Field as Frederick faces possible no season due to players in National Guard and Camp Detrick postings. Mike Hardy to coach. meeting may move indoors if rain. last year’s loss over $400.
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Lufs Stuff THESE DAYS News Reflects War and Loss
A clipped reflection on grim war news filling the papers with somber mood. The excerpt notes battles and memories of the past shaping the daily scene.
Accused of Attacking Wife Man Found Dead
In Washington on July 1 a man named Claude O Foy aged 42, a naval gun factory machinist, charged with assault with intent to kill his wife last April, was found dead beneath the Calvert Street Bridge. Police say he leaped to his death with a note mentioning domestic troubles. His wife Vivien remains hospitalized after the earlier shooting. The piece also notes explorers naming Patagonia as land of the big feet.
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Dr Pepper To Meet All-Stars In Maryland State Prep Round
Dr Pepper teams prepare for the Maryland State Championship softball tourney opening in Baltimore. They will face strong County League All-Stars in a Wednesday exhibition at Baker Park Diamond at 4:30 PM. Ramsburg plans to use ace hurlers Shaffer and Kehne, with All-Stars expected to rely on Shaffer, Blank, Enterley, and Newell.
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Pacing star Cimarron Chief dies in stall at Baltimore
Baltimore records the death of Cimarron Chief, a three year old pacing colt from Lemoore California, trained for the Little Brown Jug. Veterinarians cited an intestinal disturbance. The outfit had notable wins at Santa Anita and Laurel and was aimed at September Delaware Ohio before racing.
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East Sixth Street rout Baker Park in league tilt
East Sixth Street beat Baker Park 26 to 8 in a Recreation Commission League game at Staley Park on Monday evening. East Sixth Street rapped 24 hits and benefited from seven Baker Park errors.
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