Woodling Tops AL Batting Race in 1952 Rivalry
Gene Woodling of the Yankees moved into first place in the American League batting race with a 233 average as New York leads in club averages at .273. Pettis Fain of the A's tops AL in average among hitters at .327, with Billy Gossman of Boston at .325 and George Kell at .323. Yogi Berra leads AL home runs with 21 and Bobby Shantz has 17 wins for Philadelphia.
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Bil Veeck Optimsit in Some Pain
ST. LOUIS (UP) Bill Veeck a long shot optimist, weighs the Browns needs and vows to land a long ball hitter. He defends Marty Marion while noting pitching and infield strength, and cites rising attendance as proof of fan interest despite current losses.
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RPI Grid Drills To Start Sept 2
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute opens pre season football drills Sept 2 with 54 players reporting Ed Jontes says 18 lettermen 10 last year reserves and 25 sophomores. Regular season opener against Eastern University and home games vs Kings Point Merchant Marines Rochester University Worcester Tech Alfred Union College Coast Guard Norwich.
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Pirates Own Notorious Base Robber Bernier Tracks Fast Pace
In a preview of Branch Rickey's youth movement, Carlos Bernier of the Hollywood Stars is lauded as the fastest base runner in sight. The 23 year old Puerto Rican outfielder is batting .300 in the Pacific Coast League with 50 stolen bases and eyeing near 100 steals this season as comparisons stretch back to a 1913 Sacramento record.
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Preseason Football Practice Opens at Penn State Aug 25
STATE COLLEGE Pa Preseason drills start August 25 with Penn State hosting Temple to begin the 10 game schedule on September 20.
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Mystery of What Keeps Yanks Winning Remains Unsolved
Grantland Rice reports on a decades old puzzle about what drives the Yankees success. The piece discusses lingering questions, hints at factors behind the team’s longevity, and notes New York’s enduring baseball dominance without providing a definitive answer.
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History of Yankees: enduring winning habit across eras
The article traces how the Yankees built and maintained a winning culture from the Ruppert era to Joe McCarthy and Casey Stengel. It notes star players, shifting ownership, and front office changes, yet a consistent pennant and World Series success through multiple decades. It highlights injuries in a season, rebuilding, and the enduring, almost instinctive desire to win that persists.
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TV and Radio Conventions Show Mixed Strengths
Critics praise the educational value of radio and television coverage while noting dull stretches as politicians speak in monotone. Relaxed delivery by Kefauver and United Nations hearings contrasts with brighter television moments. Public figures move to new roles as 1956 approaches.
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Sports Mirror Today History Highlights
A year ago three University of Toledo players were implicated in a spreading basketball bribery scandal. Five years ago Cincinnati pitcher Ewell Blackwell won his sixteenth straight game, 54. Ten years ago Apache set a track record of 1 43 1/3 in the Yonkers handicap at Empire City.
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49ers Begin Training Camp With Mield of Prospects
Menlo Park California training camp opens for the San Francisco 49ers as they list a large rookie group. Notable names include Hugh McElhenny from Washington and players from Notre Dame Nebraska Wisconsin and Stanford among others. Some rookies arrive after the College All Star game.
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Late Night Variety and Sports Broadcasts List
A scrambled schedule lists eight radio and TV programs for an evening. Items include Al Star Revue with Dave Garroway, Broadway's Ms Beat with Larry Thor, a Chiefs baseball game vs Buffalo, Khaki n Blue servicemen show, Blind Date with Arlene Francia, Saturday Night Dance Party with Jerry Lester, Robert Q s Wexworks, and Stam Kenton modern jazz with vocalist.
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Television listings and box score notes from Binghamton game
TV schedule and results recap show Binghamton trips to Albany with a 7-3 win on 15 hits as Clint Weaver hits a two run homer. The league’s night also features Schenectady 11 0 over Hartford in 11 innings and Reading split with Williamsport 3 2 and 2 0 in 10 innings.
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Twin Payoff in Daily Double at Fort Erie
At Fort Erie Ontario Salatimus the even money favorite and Maedur a 4-1 second choice dead heated in a six furlong opening race. Easy Polly led the field in race two to team with Salatimus for a $16.80 double and $23.70 payout on its double ticket with Maedur.
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