Red Sox Get Fine Hurling To Aid Cause
Boston, Aug. 10 AP. Ellis Kinder pitched his 10th complete game as the Red Sox beat the Yankees 6 3 to trim the gap in the AL pennant race. Kinder improved to 13 5 with 9 of his last 10 decisions. Mel Parnell leads with 16 wins and 19 complete games. Williams hit his 28th home run of the season for Boston.
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Rockford Rox Forfeit Season As Fans Quit Club
The Rockford Rox of the Class C Central Association become a traveling team after the Rockford Fans Association failed to fund the club’s finances. R C Lundstrom said $6,000 was raised, but a later demand of $12,000 could not be met, ending organized play for now.
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Boxing card results from New Bedford and Los Angeles
New Bedford fighter Tami Mauriello from New York knocked out Mike Jacobs of Newark in the 8th round. In Los Angeles Clarence Henry defeated Dutch Culbertson in the 9th round, while George Dunn from Hartford outpointed Harry Smith of Rochester.
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Major League Standings and Results Snapshot
Yesterday’s results show Pittsburgh defeating Chicago 8 to 3 and New York beating Boston 4 to 3. Brooklyn routed Philadelphia 8 to 1 while St Louis edged Cincinnati 4 to 1. American League highlights include Cleveland 9 and St Louis 2, Detroit 11 over Chicago 5, and Boston 6 over New York 3.
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Gonzales Edges Mulloy In Narrow Lawn Tennis Clash
In Newport Rhode Island Richard Gonzales edged Tom Mulloy 7-5 6-4 in the third round of Casino’s lawn tennis tournament. The match featured tight sets as Gonzales claimed victory over Mulloy to advance.
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Oliver Shoaff Named Coach and Teacher at Norris City District
Oliver Shoaff, formerly of Southern Illinois University, hired by Norris City unit district to teach basketball and baseball and serve as head coach and athletic director. Shoaff played in the National Basketball League with Hammond and Syracuse, ranked high in scoring at Southern, and was a top golfer. He helped the Maroons win two conference titles and reach the National Intercollegiate District tournament in Kansas City. Shoaff is based in Mt. Carmel. Norris City gym seats 3000.
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Chicago Stadium awards boxing rights to IBC
The International Boxing Club won an exclusive contract to promote boxing in Chicago Stadium. Executive VP Arthur M. Wirt announced the deal, replacing the prior firm of Irving Schoenwald and Jack Began. Ten shows are planned for the coming indoor season, starting September 30.
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MacArthur Encourages Japanese Swim Team Before Departure
Gen Douglas MacArthur advised Japan's six swimmer team to stay composed if they lose and modest if they win as they prepared to depart for an A A U meet in Los Angeles. He offered wishes of good luck after a brief visit in his private office. The swimmers plan to leave by plane Friday.
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All Stars Elect Poole to Key Post
Chicago August 10 AP Carney Poole former Missisippi and Army veteran named to a major all star committee position amid ongoing roster reshuffles. Poole's selection signals a shift toward experienced leadership within the squad and follows recent rosters adjustments by Chicago sports officials.
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Cubs to buy Dallas star Bill Serena at season end
Chicago Cubs will purchase Dallas third baseman Bill Serena for a choice of players or cash. Dallas manager Bobby Goff values Serena at about 40 000 dollars. Serena, 24, hits .290 with 21 home runs this season.
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Richards Wins Pole Vault at International Meet in Malmee
Bob Richards of Illinois A C and Champaign Illinois defeated George Ramus sen of Oregon in the International track and field meet at Malmee. Both cleared 12 feet 11 inches in the pole vault yesterday.
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College All Stars Select Captain for Charity Game
The College All-Stars have named their captain as preparations begin for the 16th Chicago Tribune Charities football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field Friday night.
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Hambletonian Classic Draw Sets Stage in Goshen
The 24th Hambletonian Stake draws 18 three year olds for a two tier start at Good Time Park Goshen with 69 791 purse and top drivers like Ben White and Del Cameron expected to compete. Bangaway the 3 to 1 favorite ships with Ralph Baldwin guiding. Martha Doyle starts from rail with Frank Ervin. Heavily anticipated heat structure may push finish to two or three heats.
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Herrin Midget League Scores and Schedule Details
Thursday results from Herrin Boys Midget League show Owls 9 Beetle Baums 3 and Tigers 13 Energy 12. Wildcats 8 Rockets 1 and Cubs 18 Cardinals 1. Lions 4 Chittyville 3 and Sunnyside Cubs won by forfeit over Cats. Carterville Girls 7 Nightingales. Schedule lists Tigers vs Owls and Cubs vs Lions at Lincoln and Sunnyside parks.
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Belgium to send 22 riders to world cycling championships
Brussels AP reports the Belgian Cycling League will send 22 riders, amateurs and professionals, to the world championships in Copenhagen in August 2028. Leading the team are Alberic Schotte, 1948 world champion, Joséph Scherens, seven times world pro sprint king, and Raymond Impanis, a top Belgian road rider who faced criticism after dropping out of the Tour de France.
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Impressive MSU Star Chandnois Posts 6.2 YPC
Lynn Chandnois of Michigan State has piled up 1218 rushing yards on 192 carries for a 6.2 yard per attempt average over three years on the varsity squad.
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Mitchell in One Of His Rambles
Edwin Valentine Mitchell’s Maine focused volume blends history and humor in a lively survey of colonial Maine. It covers logging, house-building, ships including privateers, quarries, fishing, lobsters, blueberries, and coastal life with humanizing touches and a vivid portrait of the era.
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Mangrum Wins After Snead Misses Short Putt in World Golf
Mangrum toppled Snead 13 under par with a 276 at Tam O Shanter to win the All American and push toward the world championship prize. Snead faltered with a missed three footer on the 72nd green costing playoff entry and runner-up money. Stranahan and Louise Suggs also won titles in the same meet.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
A compact recap of season leaders: Robinson Brooklyn tops batting with .365, 141 hits for Thomson New York and others. power leaders include Kiner Gordon Sauer with 24 homers. Pitching marks feature Newcombe Brooklyn 11-3 and Reynolds New York 11-2.
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