Frick ruling may decide national pennant race
The National League pennant race hangs on Frick's ruling of a protest by Brooklyn manager Burt Shotton over Duke Snider's alleged home run in a controversial hit at Ebbets Field. Umpire Gore's call and a ground rule clarified play as the Dodgers seek to overturn the ruling. Meanwhile the Cardinals, Braves, and Pirates surging, with St. Louis taking first after an 8-2 win while Boston tops Washington in a doubleheader. The Yankees, White Sox, and Indians win in the American League, aiding a tight pennant chase. Virg il Trucks and others hold strong with noted performances across multiple games.
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Herrin Stags Triumph in Chris V.F.W. Tourney
The Herrin Stags beat Benton White House 2-0 behind T. J. Creek’s near no hit relief to win the Chris V.F.W. softball tourney, then edged Herrin V.F.W. 6-5 in eight innings. Creek earned both wins, with key two-run first-half scoring and a late eighth-inning homer by Tapella securing the final victory.
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All Stars Win Over Champs in Herrin League
In benefit games for the Herrin polio fund the Girls Minor and Major league All Stars clashed with their league champions. The Girls Minor Canaries fell 24 to 10 as the All Stars exploded for eight runs in the first inning with Nick and Goins homering. In the Girls Major game the AP Stars beat the Sluggers 8 to 4 as Delores Reed Elaine Bender and Delores Mitchell led the attack with Mitchell homer and McEmery collecting two Slugger hits.
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Buck White Leads Tam O Shanter World Golf Meet
Buck White of Greenwood Mississippi shot 65 to reach 135 total, leading the Tam O Shanter World golf meet halfway and aiming for the $10000 first prize. John Palmer trailed by one stroke after a 69 to sit at 136 as four others tied at 137 for third.
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Orient and Anna to Meet in Overnight Egyptian Leaders Match
Sunday schedule lists Dowell at Pinckneyville Anna at Orient De Soto at Tamaroa and Du Quoin at Benton. Last night Carbondale and Murphysboro game was rained out.
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Fights Last Night By the Associated Press
A summary of boxing results lists welterweights and light heavies. Tammy Welch of Columbus outpointed Tommy Bell of Youngstown. Tony Labua of New York outpointed Willie Betram of New York. Bob Murphy of San Diego stopped Johnny Garden of Los Angeles.
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C Dale Cubs Face Campbell Hill In Sunday Match
Carbondale Cubs meet Campbell Hill at 2 30 p m Sunday at the Cubs field east of the airport. Starting lineup includes J B Lipe J R Finney Vaughn Winfield Davis Drake Glenn G Finney G Yancey. Yankees rally sets American League record with 30 hits on Sept 28 1923.
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Davis Cup opening gives United States a lead over Italy
Aye N Y Australia took a 1 0 lead over Italy in final rounds as Billy Sidwell beat Bianni Cucelli 6 2 6 4 2 6 6 2 Rain paused Sedgman Del Belo match in Saratosa Springs May yunk won the American Legion Handicap with Gordon Gisson also taking Red Canna and Spats. Gaston Reiff set a world 3000m mark in 7 58 8 defeating five rivals Former Haegg record note and 1946 Red Sox opened with 41 wins in 50 starts.
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Yanks to Have Try-out Camp In Murphysboro
The New York Yanks announce a two day try-out camp in Murphysboro starting Monday for boys 16 to 21 to showcase throwing, speed and batting ability under scouts Lou Majuolo Dutch Zwelling and Ailey Donald. Eligible players bring gear and standout youths may be signed or sent to a later clinic with a free baseball oriented vacation. In prior years many youths earned contracts with Yankee farm clubs. The event begins at City Park at 10 a.m.
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Texaco Loses At Ridgeway In Hard fought game
Ridgeway defeated Texaco 4-2 as Herrin’s Jacques homered and Ridgeway scored twice in the late second inning. Texaco made three errors, added a solo run in the fifth, while Ridgeway tallied two more in the same frame to seal the win.
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Yesterday's Stars: Woodling Three Big Hits in Yankees Win
Gene Woodling of the Yankees slugged a single double and triple driving in four runs as New York beat Philadelphia 7 to 3. Hank Borowy pitched effectively, holding the Athletics to three hits in seven innings for a 2–0 victory by the Phillies over the Giants.
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Exhibition football matchups with Clippers set in Charlotte
The New York, Baltimore and Buffalo teams of the All American Conference will stage exhibition games against the Charlotte Clippers in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cincinnati Reds reportedly used about 924 baseballs during the 1949 spring training season.
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Record Score Se In 16th Battle
National and American leagues share multiple scores with St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia New York and more listed for seven innings or full schedules. All Star game highlights at Soldier Field show Eagles dominance and costly All Stars performance.
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Evening basketball doubleheader headlines and results
Tonight and Sunday games feature Belleville at Mt Vernon West Frankfort at Mattoon Paducah at Centralia In Sunday action Mattoon visits Belleville Centralia at Mt Vernon West Frankfort at Paducah box scores list the results and pitchers batters track meet opens Sugar Bowl carnival January 1 with mile race featured and top competitors.
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Pate Roofing and Insulating Co Ad Promotes Long Payment Plan
An advertisement from Pate Roofing and Insulating Co at 21 N. Park Ave in Illinois offers foundations roofing siding and insulation with no down payment and 32 years to pay. Contact phone 25271 for details.
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Trico Teams End season Sunday Before Playoffs
The eight Trico teams wrap up the regular season with four wind-up games Sunday August 21. Steeleville visits Du Quoin, West Frankfort at Murphysboro, Grand Tower at Pinckneyville, and Dowell at Carbondale. Carbondale Merchant's lineup includes Greer, Crews, Reinhardt, Hall, Williams, Bevel, Drury, Robertson, Eastwood.
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Assault Good as Ever Dominates Massa chusetts Handicap
Boston report shows six years old Assault King Ranch horse touted as "as good as ever" prevailing in the 14th running of the $50,000-added Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs.
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