West Virginia favored in seven of nine 1952 grid games
The Pictorial Yearbook of Football 1952 projects West Virginia University as the Southern Conference favorite in seven of nine games with one even bet and one underdog. James J. Carroll and Jack Horner note WVU’s strong returning personnel led by Paul Bischoff and Pappy Lewis, while Maryland and Clemson are sidelined by a conference ruling.
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Worsham Cooper Pace Opens With 65 In Chicago Showdown
Lew Worsham and Pete Cooper led the field with 65s as the world's pace set at the promoter George S May s Chicago event. Harry Todd DeVincenzo and others trailed after a par 72 first round. Sam Snead led amateurs with 71 and Bill Campbell 68.
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Chicago
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NL4-Team Race Heats Up As Cards Close In On Dodgers Giants
Stanky and ONeill spark a crowded National League race as the Cardinals surge, closing within 8 1/2 games of Brooklyn after a 7-4 win over Cincinnati. The Dodgers split a day night doubleheader with New York, losing the night game 7-5 after a 8-2 afternoon defeat, while Philadelphia swept Boston in a pair. Corwin and Wilhelm helped the Giants take two of three from the Polo Grounds as Al Corwin wins his fifth straight appearance since joining the club.
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Scoring Summary From National League and American League Standings
Standings and game notes show American League details for Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago players with hits by Zernial Fain and Lipon. National League updates cite Brooklyn Philadelphia St Louis and New York results, plus Dodgers Giants games and late inning rallies.
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Fain Drops Home Run Chase to Lead A's Batting Average
Philadelphia A's first baseman Ferris Fain shifted his approach to avoid homer-hunting and rose to a .349 average, despite only one home run. The 30-year-old Texan fueled Oakland’s surge, delivering clutch doubles that aided Bobby Shantz’s 20th win and boosted Fain's season totals to 32 doubles.
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Whitesville and Fairmont clash for Legion title opener
In St Marys West Virginia Whitesville defending state champions face Fairmont tonight in the opening game of a three game series for the American Legion title. The opener was moved from yesterday due to wet grounds. If rains persist a doubleheader would be played Saturday at 1 30 and 8 p m EST and a deciding third game Sunday afternoon.
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Shimer Named Coach At Walton High School
Elizabeth West Virginia Walton High School names Donald Shimer as football and baseball coach. Shimer, a World War II veteran and former Belpre assistant, succeeds Roy Lester. Robert Whiting will lead basketball. Whiting is a Walton faculty member.
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Davis Outpoints Adame In San Diego Bout
Kenny Davis of San Diego defeated Luis Adame of Tijuana by points in a lightweight matchup held in San Diego. The heavyweight bout between Frank Buford and Leonard Morrow was postponed to August 18.
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