Roland Wins First Feature At Marboro Speedway Race
Cliff Roland of Sesser wins the feature at the aerial weekly stock car races held Sunday night at Marboro Speedway. Early two car collision in the first event slowed the program as Wayne Osborn and Marvel Strand tangled in heat one.
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Early High School Football Practice Opens Next Week
The article notes practices start in one week with players required to obtain physical exams from principals or coaches. It discusses Fred Hutchison, Tiger manager, facing an historic challenge as no former pitcher has won a pennant since 1904, citing past casualties like Bucky Walters and Ted Lyons and managers such as Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson.
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Bucky
Walters
Ted Lyons
Walter Johnson
Christy Mathewson
Cardinals fans rally to Caray as praise grows
Card Scout Joe Monahan said several players disliked some broadcasts but all know Caray has built interest and drawn fans, helping the Cardinals become a top paying club. Caray and Gus Mancuso appear in Paducah for a Kitty Lea. Dowell pitcher Richard Spillers moved to the Card farm at Paducah. Al Lopez benched Larry Doby in the first game of a twin bill for not hustling. The Cards have beaten the Pirates eight times by one run, three by two.
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Columbus Cycle Rider Wins National Crown
Bobby Hill of Columbus Ohio captured the 25 mile national championship motorcycle race at the Illinois State Fair, clocking 17 minutes 20.66 seconds, about a minute slower than his track record. Ernest Beckman of Battle Creek Michigan finished second. Maurice Burton of Salt Lake City won the 10 mile amateur race and led another five mile event.
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Middlecoff faces Burke in Kansas City Open playoff
Cary Middlecoff and Jack Burke Jr. finished regulation tied at 276 in the Kansas City Open, forcing an 18 hole playoff for the $2,400 first prize. The event at Milburn Country Club saw Burke and Middlecoff split the field after 72 holes, with Boros winning the World Golf Tournament the prior week.
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Wertz homers as Browns beat ex-teammates in opener
Vic Wertz hit his 18th homer and drove in all runs for St. Louis in a 4-2 win over Detroit in the first game of a doubleheader. He added two singles, a walk, and scored both runs in the nightcap, which the Tigers won 4-2. Stu Miller avoided a shutout in his two starts with a ninth inning error. He later earned a 2-1 win over Cincinnati after a 1-0 debut versus the Cubs.
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Mt Vernon Coach Set for Chicago Football Rules Meeting
Ernie Driggers of Mt Vernon will attend a prep football rules interpretation meeting in Chicago on Monday to discuss officiating and game administration.
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Mt. Vernon
Chicago
Walcott Versus Marciano Title Fight Set for Sept 23
Philadelphia reports a world heavyweight title bout on September 23 at Municipal Stadium. Jersey Joe Walcott defends against undefeated Rocky Marciano of Brockton Massachusetts. Marciano is a 41 fight winner favored at about two to one. Walcott earns 40 percent of the gate with a 90 day rematch clause and a 30-30 split.
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National Amateur Golf Tournament Opens in Seattle
The United States Golf Association kicks off its 52nd national amateur championship at Seattle Country Club with 200 players. Defending champion Billy Maxwell of Odessa, Texas is among contenders as 72 matches fill the first day, with 56 byes and no on site qualifiers.
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Fox Hunters Start Annual Meet at Fern Cliffe
Fox hunters begin their annual meet at Fern Clyffe on Monday with plans for field trials and companionship among huntsmen.
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Crainville Stars Defeat Chester 8-2 in Eight
The Crainville Stars beat Chester 8-2 as six runs in the eighth inning broke a pitchers duel. Castrale doubled for Crainville, with Chester scoring two in the ninth on walks and an error. Carrier Mills visits Crainville next Sunday as Crainville eyes its 14th win.
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Sedgman and McGregor Favored to Retain National Doubles Title
Australian stars Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor, the world’s top doubles team, head to the National Doubles Championship in Brookline as heavy favorites to defend their title at Longwood. They recently won the Newport Crown by defeating Seixas and Talbert in five sets.
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Ford Foundation Donates for Gandhi Memorial in Delhi
The Ford Foundation gave 85000 toward a Gandhi memorial in New Delhi. Health minister told Parliament the funds will improve the Ghagi untouchable colony where the Mahatma often stayed.
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Trap Shooters Gather for Vandalia Meet in Grand American
More than 600 top gunners from the United States Cuba and Canada attend the opening 200 target event of the 53rd grand American trapshoot in Vandalia Ohio. Seven championships will be decided today and 33 more titles tomorrow as the 1 000 target program ends next Sunday with over 200000 in purses. Three days of prelims ended with a three way tie for first in the Dayton homecoming event and a shoot off to decide the winner. Phil Miller Herb Bush and C J Baker each posted 200 straight thirds in the 16 yard homecoming prelim.
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American Association standings fragment shows varied results
The record lists multiple city matchups with scores and current win loss lines for teams including Columbus Charleston Indianapolis Louisville St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Milwaukee and others.
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Minneapolis
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Milwaukee
Tourney Opens in Murphysboro With Junior Teams
St Andrew's and First Methodist junior softball clubs start the Murphysboro Church Softball League Junior Division Tuesday at Longfellow diamonds. Elm Street Baptists face First Baptists Wednesday, First Christian has a first round bye and will meet Tuesday winner Thursday, with the championship Friday at 5 30 p.m. All games begin promptly at 5 30 p.m. on the southwest Longfellow diamond.
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Murphysboro Church
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Beetle Catalog Reaches Quarter Million in Museums
The National Geographic Society reports about 250000 beetles catalogued across museums. Researchers note vast diversity and ongoing efforts to document specimens in entomology collections.
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