Robinson Comes Through Twice In Sunday Win
Robinson drives in two clutch hits at Ebbets Field as the Dodgers beat the Giants 7-3, keeping Brooklyn in first place amid a tight pennant race with St. Louis and Cincinnati. Jackie Robinson leads with a .362 average, 111 hits, and 20 stolen bases while Hodges, Reese, and Cox support the offense. The win tightens the NL standings as other league games shift momentum across the pennant race.
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Ralph Roden
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Brooklyn Gers
Gil Hodges
Jackie Robinson
Pee Wee Reese
Billy Cox
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Major League Box Scores from scattered games
Fragments show line scores and player names across Chicago Pittsburgh St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Philadelphia Boston and New York games. Key players include Musial, Slaughter, Walker, Raffensberger, and Kiner with varied outs and runs.
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Reading Open Golf Sparks Talk Of Sectional Qualifiers
The Reading Pa roundup notes Gene Venzke urges sectional qualifying for national track championships after watching the Reading Open. Cary Middlecoff, Andy Seminick, Kit Gasoline, and others are mentioned with anecdotes about golfers, charity events, and a playful jab at Lawson Little introducing Sammy Snead.
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Reading
Gene Venzke
Gene
Bill Bonihron
Jack Lovelock
Clayton
Cary Midlecoff
Detroit
American League and National League Scores and Standings
Yesterday's results show Chicago 4 Detroit 2 and 1st game Detroit 1 Chicago 0, plus Fastan 8 Philadelphia 5 and Boston 11 Philadelphia 10 in seven innings. Standings list New York, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, Chicago, St Louis with records and winning percentages. National League results include Brooklyn 7 New York 3 and St Louis 4 Cincinnati 2, plus Chicago 8 Pittsburgh 9. Standings rank Brooklyn St Louis Boston Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago by win totals and percentages. The Associated Press notes penalties influence standings lightly, citing Providence Reds and Washington Lions in the AHL.
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Vern Bickford
Ewell Blackwell
George Munger
Roe
Sugar Ray Robinson Faces Gavilan In 16 Round Title Fight
Sugar Ray Robinson weighed 147 1/2 pounds on eve of his fourth title defense against Kid Gavilan at Municipal Stadium. The 28-year-old champion trains through a four-round sparring session to stay sharp for the 9 p.m. start. Promoters expect 25,000 fans and a $150,000 gate with Robinson earning 40 percent. Gavilan Seeks upset as two title rematch could follow on Sept. 12 if needed, with no radio or TV coverage. If rain delays occur a weigh-in may be waived for a 24-hour postponement.
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Gladiators
Chicago
Bernie Docusen
Vic Jtory
New York
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Tin
American All-Stars Are Favorites Again
The American League starts star lineup at Ebbets Field for the 16th all star game with Joe DiMaggio tipped for a starting role if Henry Henrich cannot play. Manager Lott Boudreau weighs replacements as Ted Williams Dom DiMaggio and DiMaggio are among top selections for pitching and batting order.
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Brooklyn
Joe DiMaggio
Ebbets Field
DiMaggio
Tommy Henrich
New York Yankee
Henrich
Lott Boudreau
Johin’ Doe
Minors Vote On Annual Draft Meet For Players
The Associated Press reports minor league clubs began voting on a proposed two day player draft meeting to replace mail or telegraph drafts. National Association head George M. Trautman expects results by July 20 with 4471 clubs in 59 leagues eligible. Central League games list Flint at Charleston and Grand Rapids at Dayton, plus Muskegon beating Saginaw and Dayton over Grand Rapids yesterday.
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George M. Trautman
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Dayton
Muskegon
Saginaw
Industrial Circuit Has Four Games Set Tonight
The Industrial League schedules four games tonight. Beckley Hardware visits Pinecrest at Hospital diamond at 6 p.m. Hospital team trails Hardwaremen by one and a half games and needs a win to stay in the race for the league title. Mabscott meets Beckley College in a twin bill at Beaver Field with Decker Clothes facing Beaver in the second game. Mercury Cleaners hosts Diamond at Cranberry against Appalachian lineup. Dusty circuit president Lawrence Pruett returns from vacation and will consult managers about entering the city softball all-star game.
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Arizona golf team misses Border Conference title in 1949
The 1949 season marks the first time in nine years that the University of Arizona golf team did not win or share the Border Conference championship, a notable setback for the program.
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Tucson
Ariz
University of Arizona
Reading Open win edges Snead in money race duel
Cary Middlecoff of Memphis won the Reading Open by one stroke over Sammy Snead, earning $2,600 to take the season money lead. Middlecoff, Open champion, closed with 266 on the par 70 course as Snead tied with 267. Johnny Palmer and Herman Keiser followed. Middlecoff’s season winnings total $18,749.57. Snead's $18,360.83. They prepare for the Dapper Dan Open in Pittsburgh.
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Twelve-Year-Old Baseball Dreamer Seeks Scout Watch
AMARILLO Tex John Hicks a 12 year old first baseman for the Sanborn Pelicans in YMCA Baseball League writes to Lou Boudreau manager of the Cleveland Indians asking that a scout be sent to watch him. Boudreau replies the boy is young but could wear an Indian shirt. Hicks keeps the letter in the refrigerator to keep the ink from fading, proudly recounting the exchange and his future.
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Black Knight Golfers Defeat Edgewood in Weathered Match
Black Knight Country Club golfers won their first match in five, edging Edgewood 4 19 to B amid rain. Talented players Tutwiler and Wiechman led scoring with 68s, while four Black Knight members faced Edgewood's lineup as Charleston teams arrived in limited numbers.
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Cubs and Tigers Triumph in Doubleheader Highlights
Phil Cavaretta delivered five RBIs for the Cubs with two triples a double and a single in Chicago's win over Pittsburgh. He belted two-run homers to seal a 9 6 victory in the second game. Art Houtteman allowed only four singles as Detroit edged Chicago 1 0 in the second game of the doubleheader.
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