Indians May Leave Other Teams Behind
NEA Sports Editor Harry Gnarylson argues the Cleveland Indians could dominate the American League and reach a World Series meeting with the Dodgers. He recalls past World Series moments and praises manager Casey Stengel and pitchers while noting Boston struggles and the Yankees’ resilience.
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Indians Dodgers Edge in Short Series Outlook
A veteran scout notes Bob Feller as Cleveland’s top pitcher and praises Luke Easter’s comeback prospects. He cites Dodgers rotation led by Newcombe Roe and Branca as equal to Cleveland’s, predicting a tight, power balanced series with strong pitching and defense. American League results show New York 8 Washington 5 and Cleveland 9 St. Louis 4.
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Calumet Filly Upsets Princess Lygia on Chicago Track
Ay Gleam of Calumet Farm upset the hitherto undefeated Princess Lygia in the $38,755 Princess Pat stakes at Washington Park. The six furlongs finished in 1 10 1/5 with Ay Gleam earning $47,620, while Princess Lygia paid $2.40 to place and $2.20 to show as crowds wagered heavily on the race.
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Russians Booed by Germans at Youth Festival Games
Berlin Aug 15. Russian athletes faced boos from about 31,000 German Communist youths as events unfolded at the world youth festival. Reported incidents include Russian runners cornering and roughing a leading Hungarian, Penres, to secure a finish ahead of him amid hostile crowd reactions.
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Detrick Team To Host Martin Bombers In Evening Game
Camp Detrick baseball team to host the Glenn J. Martin Bombers aiming to avenge a 4 3 loss at Essex. The game starts at 6 pm at Detrick. Next games pit the Retorts at Army Chemical Center Edgewood and the Second Army team at Fort Meade.
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National League Wednesday Results and Bel Air Inaugural Purse
National League results list Pittsburg over St Louis 7 0 Boston 0 Philadelphia 0 Cincinnati 1 Chicago 0 New York 3 Brooklyn 1. Brooklyn visits New York St Louis at Pittsburg and Chicago at Cincinnati. Bel Air opens with the Bel Air Inaugural Purse won by Nerve piloted by Mike Sorrentino for $1 600. Second Bee A H at 87 20. Dixie Sweep steals the Louis C Leith Purse with Dixie Yank second. Sorrentino leads Maryland jockey standings with 21 wins to Russo's 20 after day one of a 50 day season. Attendance about 7000. Mrs Cross and Gilded Fox win $44.60 daily double.
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Rams crush Redskins in exhibition rout at Memorial Coliseum
Los Angeles Rams rout Washington Redskins 58 to 14 in front of 91,985 fans as Bob Waterfield Norm Van Brocklin and Joe Zaleski spark eight Rams touchdowns. Elroy Hirsch three TD catches lead scoring with Tank Younger Kalmarur and Smith adding rushing scores.
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William and Mary to Clean House in Athletic Probe
Richmond Virginia August 15 The Board of Visitors of the College of William and Mary announced after five hours of secret probing into irregularities in the athletic department that they will clean house and name a new head football coach. Ruben McCray resigned August 10 amid allegations of transcript tampering and grade manipulation. The board planned further sessions and to name an athletic director and coaches, while offering no detailed comment.
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Camp Detrick Girls Beat South End 5 to 3 in Softball Clash
Camp Detrick edged South End 5 to 3 as Mary Straidan pitched and batted, reaching base each at bat and scoring twice. South End took a brief third inning lead before Detrick rallied with three runs on consecutive hits and a fielder's choice.
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Indians blank Browns to run 13th straight win in St Louis
Cleveland Indians routed Ned Garver and the Browns 9-4 in St Louis for their 13th consecutive victory tying the club record. Al Rosen hit his fourth grand slam, matching a major league mark.
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Louis Wins By Decision In Baltimore Bout
Joe Louis boxed a cautious 10 round decision over Jimmy Bivins in Baltimore as a cool crowd of 18 215 watched under hot lights. Louis earned a 7 3 edge on the referee scorecard with judges at 6 3 1, while Bivins retreated most of the night and weighed 180¾ pounds to Louis 203½. The gross gate stood at 75 217 dollars with 57 782 dollars net and no home TV.
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Norfolk Navy Flyers to face AMVETS in doubleheader
Norfolk Navy Flyers, having lost two of three to Frederick AMVETS, travel to Washington Street School for a lightsome doubleheader. Pitchers Kehne and Shafter start, as AMVETS, eyeing Maryland State Championship play, seek another win before Sunday’s 6 30 pm game at Westport stadium in Baltimore against Brith Sholom.
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Bosox Show Gold Won't Buy Flags
Major league success cannot be bought with money as Tom Yawkey learns at Fenway Park. The Red Sox owner has built a strong team not solely through salaries but through smart decisions and talent, with players like Ted Williams and Dom DiMaggio contributing to early 1950s dominance.
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Vollmer Powers Red Sox To Spring Promise With Big Week
Clyde Vollmer smashed a grand slam, a two run shot and a two run triple as Boston beat rivals at Comiskey Park and Chicago, then added two runs batted in with a late single. Joe Cronin traded away Outfelder Tom O'Brien and Merrill Combs as Boston reshapes the roster.
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Vollmer's Big Chance With Reds Marked By Promising Start
Cincinnati recalls Vollmer who filled in for dropped batters and played center field for DiMaggio when needed. The 29 year old, six foot one, 180 pound outfielder showed early promise with power and speed, homering on his first big league at bat before an ongoing trade and assignment saga with Syracuse and Washington over the years.
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Walkersville Bowling League Season Statistics Summary
High team set credited to J Hahn and J Lan with 711. High team game by R Cut sal and M Schwearing at 272. Women best: M May 144 and 389 for high individual game and set. Men best: S Hahn 173 for high single game and E Filler 408 for high single set. Team averages: Women M May 106.22 and Men E Filler 117.22.
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Trapshoot Opens Vandalia Meet With $1.5 Million Shells
Vandalia hosts the 52nd Grand America trapshoot Aug 15 25 drawing shooters from all states provinces Cuba and beyond. About 35 national championships including 16 yard handicap and doubles decide titles with the 100 target handicap worth over 10000 to the winner.
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Used Car Lot Promises One Owner Quality at Monocacy Motors
Monocacy Motors on Jefferson Street advertises late model used cars, many one owner, fully checked for new car performance. Featured are a 1949 Packard Sedan, 1949 Studebaker Commodore Coup, 1948 Hudson Sedan, 1950 Mercury a class coupe, 1948 Nash Ambassador, 1948 Chevrolet two door sedan Tu-Tone, 1949 Ford four door sedan V eight, plus over 40 other cars, with emphasis on value and prompt viewing at Lawson Motor Sales.
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