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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1952
Page
6
Cleveland moved one game up in the American League standings by defeating the New York Yankees 6-4 in the Bronx, ending New York's reign and signaling a pennant push. Luke Easter predicted the Indians would win the title, including at Yankee Stadium.
Major league standings show shifting leaders in both leagues with scores and records. The American League lists St Louis Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland New York Chicago Boston as notable matchups and upcoming games. The National League centers on Brooklyn New York St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh with several today’s games and doubleheaders noted.
The 13th annual Illinois Farm Sports Festival crowned Sangamon County champion with 5300 points from events like softball and hog calling, beating Will County by 855. De Kalb, St. Clair, Vermilion follow. Clair County won the all open softball, Vermilion over 35, Perry rural youth, Mason girls 4-H, Henry boys 4-H, Vermilion county league, Will open class girls.
Ruth Mckinney drove in the tying and winning runs in the fifth inning to lift the Nightingales to a 7 6 exhibition win at Herrin Lighted Park. M Aloffo went 3 for 3 with a clutch home run for the Nightingales while Childers and Rushing each doubled for the losers.
In Murphysboro the First Baptist juniors defeated the Christians 6 to 3 at Longfellow Diamond to claim the championship in the Church Softball League. John Winn pitched despite a rough first inning and drove in two runs with a single. Baptist offense added runs on Siefert, Hubbs and Wisely while Christian starter Bobby Maloney also struggled in the opening frame. The Baptists pulled away with a three run rally in the sixth, aided by Taylor, Hubbs, Thomas, and Stearns.
Eddie Stanky was given a one year extension as manager of the St Louis Cardinals, ensuring he will lead the club through 1954. Owner Fred Saigh said the team has an excellent chance to win the pennant and would not confirm a raise beyond the reported $40,000. Stanky expressed happiness with the job and the city.
The listing shows top NL batters with Musial St Louis at .326 and Kuszewski Cincinnati at .317. Runs leader Lockman New York 84 and Hemus St Louis 83. RBIs Sauer Chicago 108 and Thomson New York 85. Home runs Sauer Chicago 34 and Hodges Brooklyn 27. Also Fain Philadelphia 340 and Mitchell Cleveland .332. Berra New York 83 and Joost Philadelphia 81. Doby Cleveland and Zernal Philadelphia 85.
Rookie Stu Miller earned his third straight victory for St Louis as they beat New York 3-1 on three hits. Bobby Shantz notched his 22nd win guiding Philadelphia to a 9-0 four-hitter over St Louis in the nightcap. Luke Easter drove in four for Cleveland with a homer and a single, spark innings to a 6-4 win and move the Indians into first place ahead of the Yankees.
The article notes that Torty years ago Worth captured the Kentucky Derby securing a prize of 4850 dollars. It highlights the historic win and the large purse for the era.
Valier coach Ken McMurray may field a team if enough players report as the small Southern Illinois school contemplates six tentative games mostly against larger reserves. Returning lettermen include Burns Over turf Patchett Kea Smith Bailor and Simpson, but 11 players are needed for a lineup and twice that for scrimmages. The article also notes Du Quoin harness races previews for bigger upcoming events.
Bruce Harlan and Hubert Billingsley, both famed divers, will headline afternoon and evening exhibitions at the West Frankfort pool Monday. Harlan, Olympic springboard champion in 1948, has claimed 20 major titles. Billingsley, now UW swimmers coach, is a former Big Ten and NCAA diving champion. Shows run 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with admission 20 and 40 cents. Pool to close Labor Day.
A tornado struck the Sedalia Missouri stat fair disrupting the five day Grand Circuit program. Harry Pyle Jr., 25, son of a Grand Circuit starter, was killed. Most stables relocated to Du Quoin where a $150000 pursed Grand Circuit program awaits.
The Herrin Eagles close their Coal Belt Teenage Baseball League regular season Sunday at 2 p.m. against Carterville at Lighted Park Herrin sits third behind Marion and Royalton with a slim chance at a league tie if results elsewhere go their way
E L Doc Bencini begins his 14th year as Murphysboro football coach with a nucleus of 14 veterans and a projected squad under 60 players. Returning starters include Bill Waes and Don Pelley, with a backfield led by Merkley Roberts Osburn and Calandro. The Red Devils open Sept 12 at home against Harrisburg and aim to rebound after a 5 2 2 record in 1949 and a 26 game winning streak.
Cary Middlecoff faltered with a miss and a slammed putter as Ted Kroll built a one stroke lead at the Fort Wayne Open halfway point. Kroll shot 66-69 135 nine under par to lead, while Middlecoff stood tied for second with Jim Turnesa and Dave Douglas after a 70.
Pekin Humbaugh Motor Sales beat the Kewanee Oilers 4-2 as Bob Baker homered twice driving in three. Bloomington State Farm Insurance Co blanked Greenfield Merchants 4-0, Greenfield managing only one hit in the first round of the state softball tournament in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Talbot notes from the Associated Press on clutch wins show the St. Louis Cardinals leading the National League one run games with 28 wins against 15 losses for Brooklyn as closest rival. In the American League Cleveland tops with 22-14, Philadelphia 22-15, and New York 18-13, indicating the American League produces more close thrillers than the NL.
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