Odd baseball deal keeps Mt. Vernon afloat in MO Valley league
The Mt. Vernon club, aided by a unique arrangement from George Votruba who moved his Madison players to Mt. Vernon, reports no financial worries after a poor season. The transfer led to early sales of a player for 2500 dollars while West Frankfort faces uncertainty as the league expands to eight teams.
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Pirates Close To Player Records In Dodger Game
The Pirates used 22 players in the Dodgers game from June 24 to August 1, not a record. Dodgers used 24 in 1948 against the Giants, while a 39-player total by Dodgers and Cardinals in 1940 remains the benchmark. Vic Wertz hit two Tigers homers in a standout week.
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Tigers Buy Borowy From Pirates for Over $10000
Detroit acquires pitcher Hank Borowy from Pittsburgh for a waiver price reported at more than ten thousand dollars. The deal transfers Borowy to the Tigers boosting their pitching staff this season.
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Babe Didrikson Zaharias Shines in Tam O'Shanter Opener
Babe Didrikson Zaharias, AP female athlete of the half century, set Tam O Shanter course record with 70 in the All American Women's Open first round, six strokes ahead of rivals. Jimmy Clark also led qualifiers with 66, as men pro and amateur fields begin play in the $75,000 Tam O Shanter golf carnival.
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Herrin Eagles Meet Colp Tigers At Sunnyside Park
The Herrin Eagles face the Colp Tigers in the Herrin Township Softball League tonight at Sunnyside Park. First pitch is scheduled for 5 30 p.m.
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Centralia Keeps Lead In Tight Mississippi-Ohio Valley Standings
Centralia topped Paducah 5 to 3 in 13 innings as Mattoon beat Vincennes 11 to 1 to rise to second place. West Frankfort split with Mt Vernon 18 to 2 and 5 to 1, while Springfield moved up with a 6 to 0 win over Paris. Tonight Paducah visits Mt Vernon and Centralia hosts West Frankfort.
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Zaharias Opens All-American with 70 Meet Record
Mrs. Babe Zaharias shot a 70 to lead the Women's All-American tournament in the opening round. Scottsh Peace won the Nassau pace at Westbury in 4 17 5 earning $10.20. Oedipus captured the Shillelah steeple at Saratoga. Cacique led Monmouth Park feature at Oceanport. Lonsdale won at Suffolk Downs. Tedies Imp took Washington Park Indian Oaks. Barsard won the Del Mar feature.
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Tigers back Stars to beat Yankees 5-2 in third straight win
Vic Wertz and teammates drove in the first two runs in Detroit's four run first inning against Ed Lopat. Art Houtteman earned the win as Detroit stopped New York for six hits. Tigers extend league lead to two games.
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