Little League Twilight Duel Hints at World Series Path
The piece highlights Little League action in Meyers Lake Park and Timken Recreation Park with district, state, and regional eliminations leading toward Williamsport. It notes emotional moments like Bob Herrod’s tears after a 11-0 loss to Mike Earley, and celebrates family support as core to the event.
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Williamsport
Meyers Lake Park
Timken Recreation Park
Chuck Koelble
Fort Wayne
Ind
Zollner
Zollner Stadium
Bob Herrod
Mike Earley
Bobby
Feller Wins 224th Campaign Victory for Indians
Bob Feller pitched eight innings and Bob Avila and Jim Hegan drove in key runs as the Cleveland Indians beat the Washington Senators 5-3. Avila collected three hits, Hegan drove in two, and Feller earned his 16th win, tying his personal season best and breaking Mel Harder’s club mark with his 224th Cleveland victory since 1936. Avila, hailed as Mexico’s eminent second baseman, raised his average to .327 as Cleveland moved two games behind the idle Yankees and within one game of third-place Boston. The four-game set continues with a twi-night doubleheader.
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Bob Feller
Bob Avila
Jim Hegan
Washington Senators
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Boston
Red Sox
Fenway Park
St. Louis Browns
Feller
Cleveland
Bob
Mel Harder
Senators
Clyde Kluttz
Irv Noren
Hegan
Barney McCosky
Mitchell
Avila
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Tribe
Jackie Robinson
U.C.L.A
Brooklyn Dodgers
Robinson
Dodger
Ohio
Simpson’s Cigar
Stocker’s Cigar
Jones Pharmacy
St. Francis Hotel
12Th
Dumont Sports
WR Sports
Stahlheber Sports
Ricker Hardware
Canton Automobile Club
John Jacob Agency
the Repository Sports Department
WHBC
Recreation Department
Charles Seen Winner in Bid For Title Date
The article notes Ezzard Charles expected to beat Jersey Joe Walcott in a dispute over the return heavy weight title fight date. Walcott seeks delay on youth outreach while Charles demands adherence to the return bout before Oct 16, with possible substitutions if delays occur.
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Charles
New York
Ezzard Charles
Jersey Joe Walcott
Pappy Walcott
Jersey Joe
Jim Norris
International Boxing Club
Norris
S.B.C
Sol Strauss
Charles Outfit
Sandy Saddler
Willie Pep
Polo Grounds
Tom Tannas
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Ezzard
Tannas
Pittsburgh
Savitt and Trabert Gain in Tourney
South Orange New Jersey August 1 UP Top seeded Dick Savitt meets Don Candy of Australia today and Sid Schwartz of Brooklyn who scored the first major upset opposes Frank Sedgman another Australian in the featured third round matches of the Eastern Grass Courts tennis championships. Savitt eliminated Bill Tully of New Rochelle New York 6 2 6 0 yesterday while Schwartz surprised the gallery by defeating seventh seeded Earl Cochell of San Francisco 3 6 6 1 8 6. Second seeded Tony Trabert of Cincinnati who faces Paul Remy of France today scored a 6 1 6 3 victory over Bill Lurie of Brooklyn in his second round match while veteran Davis Cuppers Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables Florida and Billy Talbert of New York also gained the third round with individual triumphs. Mulloy drew Charles Masterson of Brooklyn as his third round opponent and Talbert is scheduled to angle with Dick Gaines of Edgartown Massachusetts.
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N. J
Dick Savitt
Don Candy
Australia
Sid Schwartz
Brooklyn
Frank Sedgman
Sabitt
Bill Tully
New Rochelle
N. Y
Schwartz
Earl Cochell
San Francisco
Tony Trabert
Cincinnati
Paul Remy
France
Bill Lurie
Baseball as big business in 1951 profits and costs
Forbes estimates show the New York Yankees could net about 1.1 million for owners Dan Topping and Del Webb in 1951, with a 40 percent return on a 3 million investment. The piece contrasts profits with Browns losses, outlines revenue sources, and notes baseball publicity and advertising value. International News Service
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del Webb
Forbes Magazine of Business
St. Louis Browns
Op- Lawton
Yankee
Jake Ruppert
Topping and Webb
Yanks
Forbes
New York
George Weiss
Baseball
International News Service
Going to the dogs in America gains steam in sports world
Oscar Fraley reports growth of greyhound racing in the United States led by Paul Cleland of Moyock and Morehead City. Tracks expand to 25 in seven states with 7 million attendees and $163 million wagered annually. The sport develops its own associations to regulate and protect competitors. Mick the Miller and Flashy Sir are highlighted as famed dogs in history.
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Paul Cleland
North Carolina
Cavalier Kennel Club
Moyock
Carolina Racing Association
Morehead City
Cleland
Florida
Arizona
Oregon
South Dakota
Colorado
Massachusetts
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South Africa
New Zealand
Australia
Italy
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China
France
Mexico
Rover
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Kansas
Nebraska
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National Coursing Association
Abilene
Knan
F.B.L
Softball Tournament Pairings Set Tonight in Ohio
Pairings will be drawn tonight for the Ohio Amateur Softball Association 10th District tournaments at New Philadelphia Tuscora Park, Aug 3 to 20. Drawings at 8:30 p.m. at Dover Memorial Hall. Contact Clarence Rich at 34848 for entry. Girls double elimination. men’s format depends on entries.
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Dover
Memorial’ Hall
Clarence (Cootie) Rich
Feller Wins Twice in One Day in Cleveland and Washington
Bob Feller the pitcher earned a second win in Washington after a Cleveland victory, giving him his 16th win of the season. Separately, horse Bob Fell’ won the third race at Randall Park in Cleveland, his first since last August.
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Bob Feller
Nats
Washington
Game Off North Canton Hoovers Rainout Plans
The North Canton Hoovers game with the House of David was rained out last Saturday night and announced as a possible return, but the game is definitely off and will not be played this week.
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North Canton Hoovers
House of David
Pro Qualifier Opens All-American Golf Meet in Chicago
The All-American event starts tomorrow with about 75 players in a 72 hole medal format through Sunday. The field includes 30 top amateur contenders and 115 pros, with 24 starting spots via today’s qualifying for non-exempt pros. Notable qualifiers include Snead Middlecoff and Mangrum.
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Chicago
Tom O’shanter
George S. May
May
Sam Snead
Cary Middlecoff
Bobby Locke
Jim Ferrier
Lloyd Mangrum
Timken Dept 81 Girls Softball Slips to Massillon 6 1
Timken Dept 81 girls softball team lost 6 to 1 to Massillon Independent. They will play Hercules girls Thursday at 6 p.m. at Timken Recreation Park.
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Timken Dept. 81
Massillon Independent Girls
Dept. 81
Hercules Girls
Timken Recreation Park
Ohio Little League state tourney pairings set at Timken Park
District eliminations are ongoing at Meyers Lake Field Timken Grove City and Elyria with 22 teams. Semifinals Friday August 10 feature Districts 1 versus 4 and Districts 2 versus 3 at 3 30 and 5 30. Finalists meet August 11 for a trip to Ft Wayne and then Williamsport.
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Timken
Grove City
Elyria
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Ft Wayne
Williamsport
Canton
Southwest
North Canton
Tri-County
Stark Suburban
Brookfield
Massillon
Wooster
Norwood
Dayton
Plain City
Barnesville
Ashtabula
Euclid
Port Clinton
Bryan
Sherwood
Baseball Scores and Schedules for Upcoming Games
Major league results list Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Boston and Philadelphia wins with 5 3 4 2 8 6 scores. Today's schedule shows Cleveland at Washington Detroit at New York St. Louis at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia and more with broadcast details and tomorrow's slated matchups including New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Lemon
Wynn
Moreno
Starr
WHBC
Whbc-Fm
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Cain
Stuart
Reynolds
Morgan
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Corwin
McLish
Kelly
Pittsburgh
Erskine
Dickson
Meyer
Raffensberger
Spahn
Staley
G.B. New York
St. Philadelphia Iis
Rockets Dominate Beach City 6–0 at Jackson Field
The Canton Rockets defeated Beach City 6–0 last night at Jackson Field as Popcorn Lawnson pitched a one hit game. Bill Goodman homered for the winners. The Rockets travel to play Alliance B-W Thursday at Jackson Field.
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Beach City
Jackson Field
Popcorn Lawnson
Bill Goodman
Rockets
Alliance
Jackson
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