U S off to fastest Olympic start with five golds
The United States dominated the opening track events in Helsinki led by Bob O'Brien and Dan Remigino while Russia maintained the overall lead. Parades and records highlighted a day that included O'Brien’s Olympic shot put mark and Remigino’s 100 meters triumph as gymnasts and other events unfolded.
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Ben Phlegar
Helsinki
United States
Star-Spangled Forces
St. Louis
Russia
Switzerland
Japan
Czechoslovakia
Star Spangler
Parry O'Brien
Lindy Remigisio
Charlie Moore
Jerry Biffle
Olympic Stadium
O'Brien
Remigino
Moore
Biffles
U. S
George Brown
Giuseppe Cordoni
Italy
Darren Hooper
Jim Fuchs
Bob Richars
Don Laz
George Mattos
Mal Whitfield
Columbus
Ohio
Wil
Arthur Wint
Jamaica
Reggie Pearman
New York
Naval Academy
Leander Club
Great Britain
Argentina
Egypt
France
Belgium
Hungury
Sweden
Hungary
Norway
Pan
Elizabeth X
Merope
Yanks and Cubs win in Pineville Little League
In Pineville, the Yankees defeated the Reds 6-2 while the Cubs overwhelmed the Giants 13-2 in Wyoming County Central Little League play. Dixon drove in three and scored three as Painter led Cubs with three doubles and four runs. Conley earned the win, fanning 10 over four innings.
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Pineville
Yankees
Reds
Cubs
Giants
Wyoming County
Yanks
Dixon
Painter
Conley
Collins
Pais
Stewart
Giants Przo
Beavers
Adams
J. Conley
Miller
Intermediate Leaders To See Action Tonight
Beckley Moose Intermediate League action resumes at WWHL diamond with Harry's facing Police and Brad Knight meeting Keasley. Knight 8-2 lead may stay atop standings if Police beat Harry's. Police sit 7-3 with tie potential. Tams Tigers routed Logan Yanks 14 to 4 as Schoolfield and Lockett led with multi RBI days. next up Bennan in Kentucky.
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Harry’s
Police
Brad Knight
Keasley’s
Beckley Moose
Knights
Coppers
Harry's
Black Knight
Keatley
TAMS
Tams Tigers
Logan Yanks
Schoolfield
Lockett
Bennan
Kentucky
Jones Stable Looms Over 1948 Racing Scene
The Joneses dominate with Calumet Racing, topping 1.2 million in 1948 and eyeing a real delight in Real Delight and A Gleam among three year olds. Talks of a showdown between Real Delight and A Gleam grow as legends like Citation and Coaltown shape a historic era in Kentucky racing.
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John Chandler
New York
Citation
Coaltown
Cain
Met Farm
Kentucky
Jones
Maryland
Delight
Ben Jones
Papa Ben
Calumet
Chicago
Jimmy
Jimmy Jones
California
Jones Boys
Blue Man
Windy City
Ben
Churchill Downs
Ben Jons
Dealtown
Lexington
Legion Regional Tourney Slated at Parkersburg
The champions of West Virginia Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia will compete August 16 to 19 in the Region American Legion Junior Baseball Tournament at City Park Parkersburg. Double elimination play features two games on August 16 and 17 and single night games on August 18 and 19. The winner advances to a sectional tournament.
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Parkersburg
West Virginia
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
American Legion
City Park
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Beckie
Waner
Heilmann
Cooperstown
N.Y
Pittsburgh
Paul Waner
Baseball
Hall of Fame
Harry Heilmann
Harry
American Association
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Charleston
D. Tabak
Israel
T. Hosada
Tamswig
By Gayle Talbot
Caccoo
Beckley Insulation Co
Jock
Amere Gas Utilities CO
Quality Lumber & Supply Co
Aluminum
Chamberlin
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