Fix Ring Probe Threatens KU Bradley Scandal
New York dispatch reports a major college basketball fix probe amid a national hunt for ex bank robber Joseph Benintende and seven associates linked to Bradley University. Three Bradley players Gene Melchiorre Bill Mann and George Chianakas faced bail on charges of agreeing to throw the 1949 50 NCAA Western playoff game in Madison Square Garden.
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Collegians Go Back To Class In All Star Game Notes
The All Star game exposes the gap between college players and pro standards as Browns veterans led by Paul Brown dominate Soldier Field. Arizona State's Wilford White struggles while Kyle Rote and others also see heavy pressure. Tucson's Open golf sponsorship via Thunderbirds highlighted a stable local support system and impending return to the PGA tour with Phoenix as a premier stop. Phil Waggener now runs UA sports publicity after Max Henkel's resignation.
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Meet Tough Copper Kings in Phoenix Senator Series
Emmett Ashford becomes first Negro umpire to appear in the SWS as Phoenix Senators host Bisbee Douglas tonight. Paine faces Kings with Blackie Morales as Senator nemesis. Ernie Sites finger injury threatens lineup while Bob McCaffery returns from the disabled list for relief duty.
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Shaughnessy Harsh Words May Backfire
Clark Shaughnessy now with the Chicago Bears will face the Los Angeles Rams next week to test the remarks he made upon his Rams dismissal two years ago. Shaughnessy, named vice president and technical adviser by George Halas, will help out as line coach as the Bears meet the Rams in an NFL exhibition in Los Angeles.
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National Semi Pro Tournament Day Two Opens in Wichita
Four games are on the schedule as the 17th annual National Semi pro Baseball Tournament begins its second day in Wichita Kansas. The 11th Airborne Division Angels from Fort Campbell Kentucky and the Wichita Boeing Bombers won opening games. The Angels beat Camp Lejeune Marine Corps champions North Carolina 3 to 1. Boeing Bombers, Kansas champions, defeated Lowry Field Colorado champions 10 to 1. The 32 team event is expected to last three weeks.
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Fx-Giant Doc Crandall Dies in California
James Otis Doc Crandall former New York Giants pitcher who played in three World Series and became a long time Angels ace died after a long illness in Bell California He joined the Giants in 1908 and pitched in 1911 12 and 13 World Series He also spent 1909 with the Yankees and 1914 with the Browns His career record stood at 101 wins and 62 losses.
Club Invites Hunters To Papago Park Skeet Range
The Phoenix Trap and Skeet Club invites hunters for fall whitewing and dove season to practice at its Papago Park range near East McDowell Road. Shooting occurs Sunday mornings at 9:30 and Wednesday afternoons starting at 2.
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Hall of Fame favored to win American Derby at Washington Park
Hall of Fame leads nine three-year-olds in the $80,725 American Derby at Washington Park. A Greentree Stable ace with four straight stakes wins could earn $62,400 here, boosting career earnings over $195,000 and top money earned among the division. Main challengers include Rough N Tumble and Bernwood, with a host of other bidders listed in the overnight field.
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Huskers' Reynolds Shines in Storm Lake Baseball
Storm Lake White Caps player Bobby Reynolds, 20 year old 1950 All-America halfback from Nebraska, hit his sixth homer of the Iowa State League season as Storm Lake defeated Denison 8 to 4 during summer play.
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Prescott Seeks Site For Municipal Golf Course
Prescott Chamber of Commerce committee seeks suitable sites for an 18 hole municipal golf course. Land near the municipal airport could fit the course but a special recreation committee is evaluating other sites.
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Paine Opens SWI Series For Phoenix Senators
Paine hurls opener of Southwest International League series as Phoenix Senators host Syd Cohen's Bisbee-Douglas Copper Kings at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Kings sit 1.5 games back of the Senators and 2.5 behind El Paso, after recent hot stretch. Manager Wayne Tucker plans to rotate top lefty Bill g and reshuffle staff.
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Pro Steelers Will Unleash Rookie Flash
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, Pa. Aug 18 Fans will see Ray Matthews, the Clemson flash, in a Steelers exhibition game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Hershey Stadium. Coach Johnny Michelosen plans ample action for the rookie though he may not start. Matthews has impressed in scrimmage while Philadelphia’s Adrian Burk and Steve Van Buren pose the key opponents for a primed Steeler defense.
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Fresno Rockets Clip PBSW Ramblers in Tight Series Tilt
Fresno Rockets shut out the PBSW Ramblers 1-0 in nine innings to take a one game lead in their Pacific Coast League women’s softball series. Ginny Busick limited Fresno to two hits while Margie Law allowed six, but Fresno’s offense capitalized for the decisive run.
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Leading Brewers Blanked By Birds
The Columbus Red Birds shut out the Milwaukee Brewers 10-0 in a surprising game. St Paul swept a doubleheader to trim the gap behind Milwaukee, as the Saints beat Indianapolis 3-1 and 8-6 changing the standings.
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Sedgman and McGregor Reach Semifinals By Default
The favored Australian doubles team of Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor advanced to the National Doubles semifinals at Longwood Cricket Club after their rivals defaulted. Hamilton Richardson and Earl Cochell withdrew due to Cochells heavy cold.
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Browns Thrash College All Stars 33 to 0 in Soldier Field
Cleveland Browns dominating the College All-Stars 33-0 to open the season before 92,180 at Soldier Field. Graham and Lavelli starred for the Browns with 18 completions for 269 yards and two TDs, while Dub Jones rushed for 105 yards. The Browns outgained the All-Stars 425 to 126 and scored in every quarter, signaling a return to form for coach Paul Brown.
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Par Battered Quintet Leads Sioux City Open Golf
In Sioux City Iowa professionals and amateurs battled for the halfway lead in the 15000 Sioux City Open after a rain-delayed first round. Twenty qualifiers finished two under par with five at 67 led by Mangrum Bolt Stewart Middlecoff and Haas. Amateur Robert Leahy shot 68 while Skip Alexander posted 69 as 71 pros and 40 amateurs prepare for 36 holes tomorrow.
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Joe Sheeketski Joins Yankees Training Camp
Ripon Wisconsin August 18 Joe Sheeketski former Notre Dame star and Nevada head football coach and athletic director began workouts today as backfield coach of the New York Yankees at their training camp here yesterday.
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Battlefield's Stock Rises For Travers Stakes Preview
Battlefield, the season's top three year old, is favored to win the Travers Stakes at Saratoga. Entered with Eddie Arcaro aboard, the field includes Big Stretch, Combat Boots, and Yildiz as the four-horse mile and a quarter race. Yildiz carries top weight of 126 pounds under the Travers handicap rules for a $50,000 purse.
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Gutierrez Fights Head Butt Ends Victory in Hollywood
In Hollywood on August 18 Baby Face Gutierrez lost a 10 round bout after an accidental head butt in the ninth round. Opponent Young Fabela Chavez from Los Angeles led on points before the clash left Chavez bloodied and unable to continue.
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A's Catcher Is Injured In New York Game
Philadelphia Athletics catcher Joe Tipton was carried from the field in the third inning after colliding with Gerry Coleman. Joe Astroth replaced him as Coleman started the inning with a double and was later tagged out at the plate by Hank Majeski on a Gil McDougald grounder.
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Racing at a glance from Saratoga Springs results
Tea Maker won the American Legion Hangcee at Saratoga. Kinsman took the Northfield Pe of Atlantic Laity. Cuore won the Mighty Story Purse at Washington Park. Witch Woo captured the Carlsbad Handicap at Del Mar.
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Yankee Pros Al Pollard's Next Stop
Al Pollard former Army fullback once tied to the West Point cribbing scandal returned home with plans for pro football with the New York Yanks. He discussed offers from five colleges and Notre Dame transfer limits, saying no eligibility for bigger schools and that Krause advised Notre Dame would not accept transfers.
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Packer Official Frank Jones Dies at 68
Frank Jones, secretary treasurer of the Green Bay Packers for 19 years, died last night in Green Bay after two heart attacks. He was 68.
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Weekend Baseball Scores and Western League Results
A cluttered recap shows Mexicali, Yuma, and Juarez games with standings in American and National leagues. Major clashes include Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis results, plus Pacific Coast and Association League updates, highlighting wins, losses, and key matchups across multiple cities.
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Phoenician Archers star Russ Reynolds heads for title defense
Russ Reynolds of Cleveland departs for Watkins Glen New York to defend his National Archery title as the national fixed target tournament ends with records. Ann Corby of Boonton scores 1017 in the women's hereford round and United Archers Club Whittier Calif leads 2640 in the women's team event. Phoe nix archers win the men's team event 2623 while Reynolds is upset in the international long round by Willard Davidson of Phoen ix 838 to 823.
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Sioux City Open leads with four 67s in early round
In Sioux City Ia Lloyd Mangrum Cary Middlecoff Earl Stewart Jr and Tommy Bolt shot 67 to share early lead in the Sioux City Open. In Durham N C Don Welch of Whitefish Mont and Doug Sanders of Cedartown Ga reached finals of the National Junior Chamber of Commerce tournament. The Yankees tied for first in the American League after beating the Athletics while the Indians fell behind. Ralphart and Ward Parker won in St Louis to reach quarterfinals of the National Parks tennis tournament. In New York Joseph Beninterte of Kansas City was accused of heading a gambling ring bribing Bradley U players.
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Georgia teen leads in national junior golf final
In Durham North Carolina on August 18 AP reports Cedartown Georgia high school senior Sanders, 18, held a three hole lead over Don Welch at the halfway point of the 36 hole U S Junior Chamber of Commerce National Junior championship. Sanders led by three holes after taking the 11th and 12th holes while Welch fought back with longer drives but erratic play.
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Tucson Juniors Clash With Los Angeles In Regional Play
Tucson junior American Legion baseball opens regional playoffs in Winslow by facing Los Angeles at 5:30 p.m. today. Farmington Utah meets Reno Nevada in the other game. Winners play at 8 p.m. Sunday, with consolation Monday and the regional title decided Tuesday night. Coach Hollinger names Albert Gallegos as first pitching choice.
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Cardinals' Pilot Shelved For Week
St Louis Cardinal Manager Marty Marion will be out about a week with virus pneumonitis and pleurisy. He arrived from Pittsburgh after staying in bed several days and was given a complete physical checkup this morning.
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