Indians Stifle Red Sox 6-0 to Regain AL Lead
Indians blanked the Red Sox 6-0 as trade upheaval looms. Hoot Evers Johnny Lipon struggled in Boston debuts. Walter Dropo Don Lenhardt also appeared for Detroit with minimal impact. George Kell failed to arrive on time for Boston. Dizzy Trout did not pitch. Cleveland moved one game ahead in the American League standings while Brooklyn and New York led their leagues with strong showings.
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Russia to compete in Olympic Games this year
Helsinki reports Russia will participate in the Olympic Games for the first time in four decades. Western observers say the Twussians aim for a strong showing, sending 300 athletes to the July 19 to August 3 event. Russia will attempt every title except field hockey, reason not explained.
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Keener Named Hall of Fame Director in Cooperstown
Sid C. Keener, former St. Louis sports editor, is appointed director of the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown New York. He will succeed J A Robert Quinn who has been ill since last fall, Stephen C Clark museum president announced yesterday.
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Softball League Opens Monday in Murphysboro
The annual summer church softball leagues in Murphysboro begin Monday at local school diamonds. Six teams compete in the Midget league with games on Monday Tuesday and Thursday at 6 pm. The Junior league also has six teams with Tuesday Thursday and Friday games at 6 pm. The first week schedules list Christian vs Centenary Methodists, St Andrew's vs Elm Street Baptist, and First Baptist vs First Methodist in the Midget league, with Christian vs Elm Street Baptists, St Andrew's vs Lutheran, and First Baptist vs First Methodist in the Junior league.
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Christopher Herrin Teams Win Exhibitions
The Wildcats defeated St Mary's 14 0 in a five inning boys game at Herrin ballpark as Christopher toppled Herrin in girls action 6 5. Christopher built a four run rally late on an error walk triple and two singles while Colombo allowed 14 hits to St Mary's and Margraves limited Herrin to three.
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Major league standings and upcoming games summary
Standings show New York leading with 17 runs and Brooklyn 6, Philadelphia 6, others close. Today schedules include Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, New York at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis with N notes. Tomorrow lists Detroit at Philadelphia and Chicago at New York among scheduled matchups.
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Tuesday Stars: Post, Garcia Shine in Major League Wins
Wally Post homered and added a single driving in Cincinnati’s two runs in a 2-1 Reds victory over Philadelphia. Mike Garcia pitched a seven hit shutout as Cleveland beat Boston 6-0 to seize first place. Belmont’s aris e, a 6.30 winner, took the $10,000-added Eighth Thirds handicap, while Chicago Essay won the Kentucky Colonel at Hawthorne.
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Italy reports one million licensed drivers with 40000 women
Italy has about one million licensed automobile drivers and 40 thousand are women. The figure highlights gender gaps in driving licensure and suggests women make up a small portion of licensed drivers in the country.
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Whitey Miller Named Outstanding All Around Athlete
Raymond Whitey Miller, member of Murphysboro Township High School’s 1952 class, is named the outstanding all around athlete by Athletic Director E L Bencini. He earned seven major letters in varsity sports and captained football and co captained baseball in his senior year while playing center on basketball. Miller, son of Mr and Mrs Jess Miller of 2317 Alexander Street, was praised as a defensive end and longtime leader who helped the Red Devils post an 8 1 record in 1951.
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Coal Best League Standings Show Local Matchups
Carbondale faces Christopher Royalton battles Attucks Johnston City meets Carterville Marion challenged Herrin in a crowded Coal Best League standings update featuring multiple district duels and prep results.
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Crowe Delivers Winning RBI as Cardinals Edge Red Sox
In a tense game at St Louis the Cardinals beat Boston 3 to 2. Crowe drove in the decisive run in the eighth inning after Boston took a brief lead. Logan and Gordon contributed key hits, while Schmidt pitched 8 innings for the Red Sox in a hard fought loss.
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Fights Last Night in New Jersey and Iowa Card
Fort Dodge bout saw Glen Flanagan stop Lem Thomas in eight rounds. In Newark Jimmy Walker outpointed Sandy McPherson over eight rounds. St. Paul and Chicago rivals highlighted the card with late-night performances.
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Illinois college teams face player losses after tough season
Southern Illinois University football went winless last season amid mass departures. Half the 1951 lettermen left early. Tennis suffered when three top players joined the service, but many with 5-7 dual meet records return. Abe Martin projects strong baseball prospects. Chuck Wailer was the lone senior on the 1952 IIAC champion squad. Lynn Holder anticipates solid basketball and golf, with Stan Horst a key cager loss. Tom Millikin has another year post discharge. Doc Lingle loses Phil Coleman from track and cross country, though most squads retain members. Granneman’s catcher Arley Patino and shortstop Oscar Solorzano exit Kings. Stan Sadich named temporary manager amid front-office dispute.
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Granneman Suspended as Mt Vernon Kings Manager
The Centralia Sentinel reports Jim Granneman of Hurst has been suspended from his role as manager of the Mt. Vernon Kings in the MO Valley league. Further details of the suspension are not provided in the summary.
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Mt. Vernon Kings
the Sentinel
Major League Batting Averages Fall Across Leagues
A pitchers year dominates the season with batting averages slipping below stellar marks. Since 1900 leaders rarely exceed .350, with only a few exceptions and the era showing the poorest three-year span in 1943-45.
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