World Championship Pro Golf Opens With Low Scorers
Crayon Heafner leads the Tom O'Shanter event in Chicago with a one stroke margin after an opening 66. Johnny Palmer and Henry Ransom tied at 67 as 29 pros broke par in the 72 hole scramble for the $10,000 first prize. Mangrum and Snead stumble early as the field trims to 32. Patty Berg and Babe Zaharias pace women's play with 74.
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Chicago
Charlotte
N. C
Heather
Johnny Palmer
Badin
X. C
Henry Ransom
Palmer
Ransom
Lloyd Mangrum
Mangcum
Sam Snead
Mangrum
Sambo
Jim Ferrier
Ed Furgol
Jim Turnesa
Dick Metz
Ferrier
Cary Middlecoff
Wilkie Hunter, Jr
Chandler Harper
Jimmy Demaret
Proter
George May
Alice Bauer
Los Angeles
Patty Berg
Babe Zaharias
Frank Kovack
Waukegan
Ill
Walter Cisco
Louisville
Bill Campbell
Kuntington
W. Va
Frank Stranahan
Two Divisions Set Up for New Pro Hoop League
The NBA after merging the NBL and BAA splits into National and American divisions, each with eastern and western sections. Teams listed include Syracuse, Indianapolis, Sheboygan, Anderson, Tri Cities, Denver, Waterloo, Milwaukee, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Rochester, Fort Wayne. Playoffs run between sectional winners and division champions. Maurice Pedoloff and Ike Duffey named leaders. Season runs roughly Nov 1 to Mar 15, 1950.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Basketball Association
National Basketball League
The
Basketball Association of America
Syracuse
Indianapolis
Sheboygan
Anderson
Tri-Cities
Moline
Davenport
Rock Island
Denver
Waterloo
Milwaukee
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Rochester
Fort Wayne
Maurice Pedoloff
New Haven
Conn
Ike Duffey
Ind
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NBA Board of Governors
Feud Between Penn Villanova Spurs Philly Doubleheaders
Philadelphia sports page reports a brewing Penn Villanova basketball feud, with doubleheaders at the Palestra and Convention Hall as St Joe’s and LaSalle canceling games with Penn. Other items note political and sports figures, broadcasting rights, and potential coaching vacancies amid broader pro football, boxing, and horse racing buzz.
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Orlo Robertson
Villanova
Hugh S. Fullerton, Jr
St. Joseph's
Temple
Lasalle
Philadelphia
Penn
Palestra
Bob Geasy
Convention Hall
St. Joel
St. Joe
Joe
Terrapins
Carl Dellmuth
U. S
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Eagles
Benny Bergman
St. Louis Cardinals
George Lawson
Mublenberg
Muhlenberg
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pourri
Babe Ruth
Atlantic City
Ike Williams- Ray
Sugar) Robinson
Pete Tyrell
Dick Sisler
Phillies
Curt Simemons
Charlie Bicknell
National Guard
Betty Hardesty
Illinois
Mullens Clinches Junior League Playoffs With 25-2 Victory
Mullens dominated the County Junior League Shaughnessey playoffs beating the Tams Black Sox 25 to 2. Darrell Wilcox pitched four no hit innings for Mullens before Gardner relieved in the fifth. Boninsegna and Hypes hit home runs as Mullens tallied nine runs in two innings and four more in the seventh to seal the title chase.
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TAMS
Mullens
Tams Black Sox
Shaughnessey
Black Sox
Darrell Wilcox
Gardner
Coffman
Boninsegna
Hypes
Daniels
H. Dodson
Mullens Tam
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Oben
Wilcox Po
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Welnkir
Weinkler
Selvey
Clemmons
D. Dodeon
Tixpes
Wilcox
H. Dodeon
Cortman
Mits
Coft
Girls Playoffs Open Tonight in Softball League
Playoffs begin at 6 30 this evening with Grant's vs Nurses and Murphy's vs Sunbeam. Harry's faces Purity Maid in the finale. Winners advance to a Monday bye as the other two clubs meet at 7 00 and semifinals set for Monday night with the victor challenging the league title holder.
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Grant's
Nurses
Murphy's
Sunbeam
Harry's
Purity Maid
Wre
Robingon and Brooklyn Rally in League Play
In a rugged league matchup Robincon of Brooklyn won three events and took two doubles, while Mits and Rei Robindon of Brooklyn each claimed a one win in the singles and doubles events.
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Ted
League
Robingon
Brooklyn
Rune—Reeve
Rei—Robindon
Brocklyn
Mits
Robincon
Muetat
Louis
Rpies
Jash Bee
Eitincon
White Sox Knocked in 12 Inning Marathon
The Indians and Yankees split a tense slate with Cleveland rallying to beat Chicago 6-5 in 12 innings as 14 such extras this season give the Tribe a strong overtime edge. Brooklyn moved a half game up by topping Philadelphia 10-7 while the Cubs fell to Pittsburgh 3-2 in the tie-breaker.
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Joe Reemler
Associated Press
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Indians
Y Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Yankees
Bobby Doerr
Ted Williams
New York
Sox
Williams
Bosox
Joe Dimaggio
State Pros Favor Second Place to Snead Over Open Win
Huntington's Billy Campbell aims to recruit Sam Snead for the West Virginia Open, rescheduled to August 22-24 for Snead. Officials say they would rather finish second to Snead than win without him, as talks of exhibition matches and the Tri-State Golf Tournament unfold alongside WVU and regional prospects.
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State Pros
Snead
Wade Kb
Wens
Associated Press
Huntington
Billy Campbell
Tom O'Shanter
Chicago
Sam Snead
Toledo
Spring Valley
Sam
Inverness
Cary Middlecoff
West Virginia
Lings
Larry Weichman
State Pga
Rational semGnler
Kingwood
Preston County
Brooklyn
Anume St
Maryland
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
San Campbell Thierally
Charleston
Ty Champion
Rooklyn
Boston
Potter
Dunbar
Newcombe
New York
Borowy
Va Jones
St. Louie
Fred
Bonham
Staley
Kervosky
Clarksurg
Roosevelt- Temutfow
Wilson
Herbert Howl Ehiladelphia
Cincinnati
Coy Lambert
King
Nicky Moreman
Tamer
East Fairmont
North New York & Ae Ovejstluad
Cleveland
Mereman
Beaton
Detroit
Nick Ranall
Wytin
Brooklyn Temerrom
Dodger
Starcher
West Virginia University
Blue Grass Net Tourney Starts
The Blue Grass Tennis Tournament and golf competition begin today in Bluefield with contests held at Mercer County Club and the city park. Golf will run 18 holes with a Sunday final and trophies for winners and runners-up. tennis includes singles with the Z S Baker trophy and men's doubles.
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Prep
Bluefield
Mercer Country Club
Z. S. Baker
Pitching Notes and Batting Highlights From The Day In Baseball
Pitching Newcombe for Brooklyn vs opponents 11 to 3, Spahn and Bostén mentioned. Batter Williams of Boston tallies 35. Batting notes include Cleveland and New York players with stolen bases and various runs. Ambiguous names and numbers noted for historical context.
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Newcombe
Brooklyn
i.aizikenite-Spahn
Bostén
Imbericane
Ante
Williams
Boston
Aate Tama
Borton
Prileen Fithell
Cleveland
Rome Russ—Williame
Paesine
Mr. Louis
Mitehing—Reyactis
New York
Premature Grid Activity Draws HSAA Warning
The West Virginia High School Athletic Association warns schools against football drills before the mandated period. Executive Secretary Fugitt says practices may not start before the second Monday prior to Labor Day. He notes reports of individual or small group drills, info sessions, and equipment handouts as violations.
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Associated Press
West Virginia High School Athletic Association
W. R B. Fugit
Fugitt
Major League Box Scores Highlights and Rotations
Pittsburgh and Chicago clash with mixed offense as Basgal and Hopp drive runs for the Pirates while Castiglione and Ramazzotti pace Chicago. Dodgers and Phillies showcase late scoring, with Semienick powering a twin HR performance for Philadelphia in a rain-affected day across the league.
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Carreta
Bamholtz
Restelly
Sauer Ie
Casigine Jb AL
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Chicago
Sultell
Happ. Basgold
Terwilliger
Ramazzotti
X—Rojek
Dubtel Castiglione
RBI
Basgall
Hopp
Kiner
Jeltegat
Saver
Ramazotti
Basgal
Patko
Dubtel
Mass
Castiglione
Rettell
Mash Lett
Pitsburgh
Dublet
Gumbert
Werle
Duble
Hacker
Bath—Dubiel
Wiiner
City Loop Playoffs Open Tuesday in Softball League
The City Softball League begins its first round Tuesday with Moose facing Pinecrest in the opening game and Beckley College meeting Universal Supply in the second. Games are 7:00 p.m. Tuesday with potential dates August 22 23 and 25 for a deciding third game if needed.
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Board of Governors
Moose and
Pinecrest
Beckley College
Universal Supply
Universal
The
Collegians
Knights of Pythias vs Abbott's Grocery playoff clash
Knights of Pythias met Abbott's Grocery on Woodrow Wilson dia mond at noon to decide the fourth Inter mediate League playoff spot. The winner will face Foti's Grocery with White Star Cab vs Sophia Red Birds in the other game. rosters due by 6:00 tonight with eligible players only.
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Knights of Pythias
Abbott
Woodrow Wilson Diamond
Foti's Grocery
White Star Cab
Sophia Red Birds
Usis
Lawrence Wiseman
Dodgers top Phillies 10 7 for first place lead
Dodgers beat Philadelphia 10 to 7 behind a homer and two runs by BATNAG-tee WEE acer, keeping an undisputed hold on first. Bob Feller relieved for two innings, allowing one hit to win his fifth straight as Cleveland outlasted Chicago 6 8 in 12 innings.
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Cleveland
Lou Boudrean
Sox
NCH
Indians
Chicago
Cass Michaels
Johnny Berardino
Bob Feiler
Luke Easter
Tribe
Brooklyn
St Louis
Philadelphia Phils
Dodgers
Cardinals
Pee Wee Reese
Andy Seminick
Phile
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
Stan Rojek
Johnny Hopp
Ralph Kiner
NEW York Giants
Boston Braves
Adrian Zabala
Batnag
Tee Wee
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Heafner
Eas
Oyama
White Sox
Cub Clouter
By Alan Maver
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REDS
Romers
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CUBS
BSF
Clumby
Leonard
Blue Grass
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Gibson
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Tetra
HSAA
Bosion
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Bickford
Zadala
Kowlo
G. Eliott
Antonall
Moin
New York Bessa
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Brown
Henrich
J. DiMaggio
Coleman
D. DiMaggio
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Kramer
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Stephens
Tebbetts
Sil- Vera
Fennsan
Doerr
D. DiMag- Tela
Tebbeits
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Silvera Doerr
Goodman
Bob
Parnell
Reynolds
Sanford
Marshall
Buxton
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Lockman
Reiser
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Russell
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Sauer
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Zabala
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R—Fletcher
R. Elliott
Thompson
Lafata
Rigney
R. Mueller
Zabaja
E—Reiser
R. Muesler
Dark
Thorson
Hegaser
Mueller
Mueller I
Central League Baseball
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Saginaw
Muskegon
Grand Rapids
Dayton
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Rizecto
Johnson
Wihame Lf
Dmglo
Godman
Lindell
Zaritlart
Bauer Kar
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City Loop
Silver Brand
Hyde Park
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Daly
Alee Oy
Neville St
Beckley
Logan — Welch
Charleston — Reuanehl
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