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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1952
Page
9
Yoshinobu Oyakawa of Ohio State captures the Olympic 100-meter backstroke as the U S opens a last-chance surge against Russia. Helsinki August 1 AP reports women’s and fencing events with Kawamoto and Gyenge posting finals and records as crowds await Saturday’s program.
In Los Angeles Polly Riley faces the 15 year old West Virginia sensation Berri Long in the crucial semi final of the women's Western Amateur Golf Tournament. Long rallied to beat Gloria Fecht 1 up, while Riley defeated Mrs. Jack Damerel 3 and 1. Downey and Lesser advance in the lower bracket.
Bobby Shantz surged toward a 20 win season with a 19-3 record after a four hitter over Detroit in the first game of a doubleheader. The A's also won 3-2 in the ninth inning as Virgil Trucks yielded late runs.
Dick Mayer led a field of pros into the second round of the All-American tournament at Tom O'Shanter Country Club with a seven under par 65 for a one stroke lead over Jim Turnesa. Ted Rhodes Bob Gadja Sammy Snead and Johnny Palmer tied at 67. Frank Stranahan led the All-American amateur with a two under 70. Betty Jameson held a two stroke lead in the Women's Open after a three under 73.
The article discusses a claim that an edible jelly could be produced from ivory, exploring feasibility, safety, and historical context without endorsing or denying the practice. It notes related chemical or culinary theories while indicating the unusual nature of the claim.
America's Ed Sanders, 220 pounds, advances to the feature semi final after a third round knockout of Gia como Disengni of Italy. Norvel Lee Floyd Patterson and others also reach the semis as Russia suffers a major upset with Alfred Nieman defeating Aligirdas Shocikas.
The Cardinals crushed Boston 8-3 as Billy Johnson and Cardi singled twice in the sixth inning. Bobby Shantz of the Athletics won his 19th game, pitching a four hitter to beat Detroit 2-1 in the opener of a doubleheader.
Elkville 4-H softball trailed Vergennes 14 12 after six and won 15 14 with a three run rally in the seventh. Vergennes outhit Elkville 18 11 but left baserunners and walks hurt their bid.
The article analyzes current MLB pennant contenders, noting Yankees and Dodgers narrow gaps while Cards and Athletics spark hot stretches. It compares losses and games behind across leagues, highlights the Dodgers’ lead in the National League and the slim chances for rivals to overtake, with historical reference to 1951 Giants.
In Syracuse Joey DeJohn stopped Hen r Kid Lee in the 160% bout while Austin Bert Linam finished Memo Moreno in 152 in Mexico City, both securing clean knockouts. Matches noted across Syracuse Austin and Mexico City with decisive finishes.
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