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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1952
Page
7
Philadelphia and Philadelphia Athletics race to determine pennant outcomes as both clubs surge from midseason slumps. O'Neil and Dykes guide fast-improving teams with key wins over St Louis, Chicago, and Cleveland affecting both leagues' standings through late season.
Fred Hutchinson faces a season with no pennant pressure as Detroit aims to preserve its record as the only major league team never to finish in last place.
The piece laments a misfiring White Sox setup in 1952. Manager Marion and owner Bill Veeck argue over lineup instability with 99 platoon changes. only Bobby Young shown as a reliable starter. The column urges dropping gloom and playing out the season with enjoyment rather than fault finding.
Ferris Fain’s mid season burst could crown him American League batting champion again this year. A repeat would make him the tenth player to win back to back titles in the majors. The piece notes other repeaters across leagues and historic near-misses, with Musial likely to repeat in the National League.
High school football results Hannibal 11 Decatur 8 Paris 12 Mt Vernon 0 Danville 8 Centralia 4 Mattoon Canton rain. Major League standings Brooklyn 66 30 .688 New York 60 37 .619 St Louis 58 44 .569 Philadelphia 54 47 .535 Chicago 51 50 .505 Boston 42 58 .420 Cincinnati 42 61 .408 Pittsburgh 30 76 .283 Sunday's results Pittsburgh 7 10 New York 0 8 Brooklyn 3 9 Chicago 2 1 Boston 7 0 Cincinnati 4 4 Philadelphia 6 St Louis 0 Today's schedule open date for all clubs. Tomorrow's games Philadelphia at Boston Brooklyn at New York St Louis at Pittsburgh Chicago at Cincinnati.
Morgantown West Virginia AP reports the day of the versatile athlete is fading at West Virginia University. Only five varsity performers lettered in cross country and track doubles and just three athletes earned letters in two or more sports this year.
The Herrin Township Softball League will launch its annual fund drive to cover upcoming trips to St Louis for two big league games on August 14 and 16. Officials estimate 600 to 700 children will participate, with the drive supporting equipment purchases and travel costs. The league invites the public to visit Lighted Softball Park on nights other than Wednesdays and Sundays when no games are held due to church activities.
Bases loaded before Joe Ostrow ski put out the flame. Bob Feller halted his four-game skid by beating the A's in the first game.
American League standings show New York leading with 61 wins, Cleveland 58, Boston 55 and others. Daily results include New York at Washington, Detroit at St Louis, and rain shortened game with Chicago out in eight innings. Delaware Park wrapped a 33 day meet with multiple favorites winning each day.
Burrell Moore of Benton won the 25 lap stock car feature at Murphysboro Speedway Sunday night. Dick Poe of Marion finished second with Howard Meachem of Grand Tower third. The night’s highlight was a heat in which only two finishers remained from nine starters.
Ted Gray was named by the Tigers as the new American League player representative succeeding Fred Hutchinson who has moved to the managerial role.
City College of New York's fencing team holds the Little Iron Man, the oldest ongoing collegiate trophy. Donated by the Tennis and Racquet Club in 1894, the prize remains active in campus athletics.
A Marine Corps recruiting trailer will be in Carbondale Friday to interview and enlist applicants from the area. T-Sgt. G. W. Mincev of West Frankfort coordinates the stop with music, a PA system, and evening movies. A Navy representative from Marion will also be present to interview Navy and Waves prospects.
The report notes a foil team earning the championship title in the annual Intercollegiate Fencing Association tournament. The victory highlights the school's top squad and recognizes the competitive field.
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