Durocher gambles with rookie and Giants slip
Giants manager Leo Durocher unexpected faith in 25-year-old rookie Sack Harshman backfires as the Dodgers top the Pirates and pull four games ahead in the pennant race. Brooklyn hitters Hodges and Snider power a 4-2 victory, while the Yankees push their lead in the American League with a 4-3 win and Bill Miller fires a three-hitter. Robin Roberts notches 24th win for Phillies amid a string of late-season results.
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Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Sack Harshman
Giants
Minneapolis
Harshman
Chicago Cubs
Warren Hacker
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Dodgers
Durocher
Brooks
Pirates
Hodges
Duke Snider
Gills
Murrysi Dickson
Snider
Cleveland
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Yankees
Bill Miller
Detroit Tigers
Joe Collins
Hank Bauer
Art Houtteman
Mike Garcia
Indians
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston
Braves
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
Davey Faces Graziano In Heavyweight Showdown Tonight
In Chicago tonight Chuck Davey undefeated and aiming for a welterweight title shot meets Rocky Graziano in a ten round bout at Chicago Stadium. Davey, 28, relies on speed and precision southpaw rhythm while Graziano, 30, promises a knockout as he seeks to prove he is not over the hill despite a career of brutal bouts.
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Chicago
Chuck Davey
Rocky Graziano
Graziano
Chicago” Stadium
Sharpies
Hete Risht
Davey
Ana
Boston Liners and Louis Triumph in Ninth Inning Rally
Boston and St. Louis traded blows as Evers and Zarilla sparked early runs. Gernert, Marsh, and Dyck backed solidly, with Pillette and Byrne pitchers handling the late innings. Washington, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Chicago also posted decisive totals in a busy midseason slate.
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Preliminary Tryouts Set for B. C. Hoopers
Beck Nay College coach Frank Bowman issued a first call for Blue Hawks 1952 53 basketball candidates. A two week session begins 5 30 Monday to assemble a 15 man squad for the coming season. Readers include Ben Selvey Tom Surrett Sammy Clark Tom Knight Clyde Sutphin Bill Harless Luther Stover Bob Vandall Bill Turner Eddie Cook Leland Richmond Johnny Pizzino Elvin Staton Don Staton Clyde Clay Lewis McManus Pat Lovell Hugh Sievers Bob Paice and transfers Julius Caldwell from Morris Harvey and Don Oxley from Armstrong Junior College Macon Ga.
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Beck‘Ney College Today
Hawks
Bowman
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Tom Surrett
Sammy Clark
Tom Knight
Clyde
Craig Sutphin
Bill Harless
Luther ‘Stover
Paz
Bob Vandall
Meadow Bridge
Bill Turner
Eddie Cook
Beckley
Leland Richmond
Shady Spring
Johnny Pizzino
Glenstogers
Elvin
Don Staton
Clyde Clay
Mulles
Ang
Pederson Praises Green Defense Ahead of Morehead Game
Huntington Marshall College coach Pete Pederson praised the defense as near plan ready for Saturday’s clash with Morehead Kentucky. He noted two or three weak spots, lauded improved backfield play after a 19 14 loss to Virginia Tech, and cited three missing players due to incomplete first semester registration.
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Huntington
Pete Pederson
Marshall College
Morehead
Pederson
Virginia Tech
Marshall
Mountaineer scrimmage shows Teddy Anderson shines at quarterback
Intrasquad action at Morgantown reveals Gerty Fisher injured opening door for Teddy Anderson who led the Whites to a 34 13 victory scoring twice and directing plays with strong showing. Reports note Fisher likely out for Furman opener as Anderson earns praise from observers while McInerney Wyant and Wyant provide depth behind him.
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Virginia University
Morgantown
Fisher
Teddy Anderson
Mt. Hope
Morgantown Post
Tony Constantine
Ted Anderson
Gerry Fisher
Anderson
Howe
Jackson's Mill
Pappy
Lewis
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Fred Wyant
Weston
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Furman
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Enogh
Richwood
Dick Nicholson
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Bill Evans
Fairmont Times
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Eddie Dagan
Danny Williams
Jimmy Cormwell
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Carl Norman
Tommy Allman
Jack Stone
Harry Sweeney
Tatum Denies Bowl Assertion Amid Smear Campaign
University of Maryland coach Jim Tatum refutes claims that Maryland intends to accept a Sugar Bowl invitation this January. He sends a letter disavowing the statements and reiterates that Maryland will not attend a bowl game this season. The dispute involves AP reporters Ratliff and Smith and United Press editors defending their coverage.
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George Bowen
Baltimore
Rathi
Standings and schedules in the major leagues
Standings show Brooklyn leading with 91 wins and 33 losses, New York 79-65, Chicago 73-74, St. Louis 8%E, Philadelphia 79-65, Cincinnati 13-14, and Boston 82-43. Today's notable matchups include Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia with no other games scheduled. Tuesday results list Chicago 9 New York 0 and Boston 6-1 Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 0 as the latest scores.
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Bears Underdogs In 1952 Opener
In 1952 opener W V Tech Golden Bears are underdogs at Emory and Henry in Bristol Tennessee. Coach Don Phillips says the team must be exceptionally good to stay in the game. injuries may sidelined Kenny Whittington and Bernie Tisch. Emory and Henry crushed the Lions 42 0 in a recent tune up.
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Don Phillips
Techmen
Bristol
Tenn
Emory and Henry
Tech
Charlie Hockenberry
Weal Baisi
Concord
Wasps
Lions
Phillips
Kenny Whittington
Bernie Tisch
Hasler
Cooper Daniel Pace Qualifies At Twin Oaks
Daniel Cooper and Ross Daniel Jr lead qualifiers at Twin Oaks Country Club fall handicap tournament underway at Glen White Course. Cooper posted a 73 gross and 68 net to top the field, with multiple matchups set in upper and lower brackets including Tony Itico versus Paul Bancock and Frank Morton versus Bob Foster.
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Ross
Daniel
Twin Oaks Country Club
Glen White
Cooper
Ross Daniel, Jr
Obinette
J. 5. Waubop
Tony Itico
Paul Bancock
Fernon Cox
C.E. Bak
Malcolm Pick Yade Bailey
Bit
Art Goldstein
Dec*- Bliss
Fred Hays
Carer
Jack Thompson
Frank Morton
Bob Foster
Lawrence Denter
Fisher May Miss Mountie Opener
West Virginia University faces uncertainty as quarterback Gerry Fisher may miss the season opener against Fatt 3man on September 27 after a knee sprain. Coach Art Lewis said outcome hinges on a ligament injury without cartilage damage as Fisher recovered in a 20 minute scrimmage focusing on blocking and pass protection.
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West Virginia University
Gerry Fisher
Fisher
Art Lewis
Sam Morris
Lewis
Standout 1949 Leaders Highlight MLB Honorees
Major League leaders feature Musial of St. Louis with batting and hits. Robinson of Brooklyn tops runs, Sauer of Chicago leads RBIs, Thomson and Simpson headline triples. Fain and Berra race for batting average and runs, Doby hits and Easter power for Cleveland. Shantz and Roe anchor pitching with Reynolds and Spahn high strikeouts. Mrs Frank Goldthwaite wins Southern and Texas Women’s Amateur titles, captaining this year’s Carlisle Cup team.
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St. Louis
Robinson
Brooklyn
Sauer
Chicago
Thomson
New York
Reese
Br'klin
Roe
Br'klym
Spahn
Boston
Fain
Philadelphia
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Doby
Cleve
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Simpson
Cleveland
Rizzuto
Easter
Jensen
Wast'a
Shantz
Reynolds
N. York
Frank Goldthwaite
South Iern
Texas
Lewis Experiments With Lineup Switch
West Virginia University coach Art Lewis tests Joe Berkich at defensive guard replacing his usual tackle in practice. Sophomore Gene Lamone and junior Ralph Starkey contend for the tackle spot as the team drills on wet grounds after returning from Jackson's Mill training.
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Morgantown
Art Lewis
Joe Berkich
West Virginia University
Minn
Gene Lamone
Wellsburg
Ralph Starkey
Circleville
Lewis
Mountaineers
Jackson's Mill
DuBois Simmons Meet For Fayette Grid Title
Mt Hope Duke DuBois Blue Hawks and Simmons Panthers meet Saturday for Fayette County Negro high school championship. Coach Saunders relies on Carter Mayo Brooks Devonport Worbush and McKnight. Scott backs Woods Straughter Jasper Burkes Poore and Parke to stop Panthers. Largest crowd of the season expected. game time 8.
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DuBois Blue Hawks
and_ Simmons Panthers
Fayette County
Mickey Saunders
Simmmons
Glay‘jing
Carter
Mayo
Brooks
Devonport
Worbush
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Ceath Scott
Renil Fidence
Woods
Straughter
Jasper
Burkes
Poore
Parke
Jythe Panthers
Roberts 1st Since 39 To Pitch 25 Victories
Robin Roberts of the Phillies became the first National League pitcher since 1939 to win 25 games in a season, reaching his 25th victory last night against Cincinnati as Bucky Walters and Paul Derringer had earlier 1939 totals.
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Philadelphia
Robin Roberts
Phils
Reds
Bucky Walters
Paul Dertinger
Cincinnati
Rocky Marciano training tale echoed by Goldman
In Grossinger New York veteran trainer Goldman recalls Rocky Marciano’s early career and work ethic. He contrasts Marciano’s late start at nearly 24 with Hogan’s practice discipline, noting Marciano’s cooperative nature and readiness to train if called after a big win.
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N.Y
Jeese Goldman
Rocky
Marciano
Goldman
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Joe Walcott
Charlie
Sports flashbacks and historic game notes
Today’s recap reflects past baseball and sports milestones. It cites the 1950 Yankees beating the Indians 2-1 on a ninth inning squeeze to lead the American League, a 1920s racing win by Forbes Chief at $23,200, and a 1940s Cardinals-Braves-Dodgers-Pirates set of results as context. It notes a 1910s U S Amateur Golf final won by Hoss Somerville.
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Associated Press
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Cleveland Indians
Forbes Chief
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Cardinals
Braves
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Pirates
Hoss Somerville
Johnny Goodsman
Yesterday's Stars Batting Deby Leads Indians Rally
Larry Deby of the Indians drives in Bobby Avila with two out in the 10th inning to seal a victory. Doubley contributes in the late rally as the offense pivots on the clutch hit and momentum shifts.
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Associated Press
Larry Deby
Indians
Bobby Avila
Pacific Net Tourney narrows field to eight players
In Los Angeles the Pacific Southwest Tennis Tourney men’s singles field was cut to eight with Australia’s Frank Sedgman leading the survivors. Finalists include Dick Savitt Ted Schroeder Vic Seixas Ken Rosewall Herb Flam Noel Brown and others as play resumes. Baseball results note Bill Miller and Warren Hacker each fired three hit shutouts as the Yankees beat the Tigers 7-0 and the Cubs routed the Giants 9-0.
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Pacific Southwest
Australia
Frank Sedgman
Dick Savitt
East Orange
Ted Schroeder
la Canada
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Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
Ken Rosewall
Herb Flam
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Warren Hacker
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