Al Rosen Chases Home Run Crowns With Rookie Hopes
Al Rosen of the Cleveland Indians, leading the American League in homers, needs two to tie Ted Williams’ rookie mark of 31 and nine to match the major league rookie record of 38. If he keeps pace, he could become the first Indian to win the homer title and perhaps the first rookie to lead the AL. Also notes Williams, Dropo, and veteran players, plus other sports tidbits and anniversaries.
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Cecil Travis
Harland Clift
Johnny Schulte
George Vico
Fred Sanford
Ralph Houk
Bob Porterfield
Clint Hartung
Bobo Newsom
Luis Olmo
Speed Needed for Pennant By HARRY GRAYSON
Baseball writer Harry Grayson argues Detroit Tigers lack true speed to win the American League pennant relying on pitching and power. He notes speed players across the league including Hoot Evers Pat Mullin Phil Rizzuto Jerry Coleman Hank Bauer Cliff Mapes Joe DiMaggio Gene Woodling and more. He contrasts Dodgers lack of speed due to bonus babies and Tommy Brown’s stalled potential.
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Cliff Mapes
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Harry Grayson
Larry Doby
Dale Mitchell
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Flip Rosen
Luke Easter
Joe Gordon
Ray Boone
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Dom DiMaggio
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Billy Lees
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Tommy Brown
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American League Standings and Tonight's MLB Schedule
Detroit hosts New York as Cleveland edges New York 1 0 Washington tops Detroit 5 2 Philadelphia overwhelms St Louis 12 2 Chicago wins 3 2 in 10 innings. Tomorrow NY at Cleveland and Washington at Detroit headline an active slate with two games in Chicago and Boston.
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Agler Taverns to Host Augusta Merchants on Fairmount Diamond
The Agler Taverns independent baseball team will host the Augusta Merchants Sunday afternoon at 2 30 on the Fairmount diamond.
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Randall Stewards Bar Owner After Dope Test
Randall stewards suspend R De Boer owner and trainer after benzedrine found in his horse Carolina Black. Ohio racing commission will review the case.
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Feller edges Indians fall 1-0 to Yankees
Bob Feller pitched well but the Cleveland Indians were shut out 1-0 by Vic Raschi and the New York Yankees before 66,743 at the lakefront. Raschi earned his 13th win as Ed Lopat prepares for the next game with Early Wynn, while Detroit leads the league and Cleveland slides to third place.
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Louisville Heads Ahead by Two Games in AA Race
Bob Alexander won his 11th game to lift Louisville to a 7-4 victory over St. Paul and extend their lead to two games in the American Association. Minneapolis beat Indianapolis 4-2, Toledo edged Kansas City 3-2 behind Dick Marlowe, and Joe Ginsberg tripled in the winning run in the eighth. Bob Cerv and Archie Wilson homered for Louisville, keeping them 21 games ahead of last-place Louisville. Columbus and Milwaukee were idle.
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Ohio swimming and diving championships at Western Hills
Ohio swimming and diving championships and the 1950 national junior A A U 100 yard breast stroke women's championship begin at Western Hills today. George Bourgraf, meet chairman, says Cheviot Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors under A A U sanction. Gold silver and bronze trophies await first second and third place.
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Ray Robinson Sweating To Make Titular Weight
POMPTON LAKES New Jersey August 5 Welterweight champion Ray Robinson is sweating out his 15 round title bout against Charles Fusari in Jersey City next Wednesday He stopped regular training to take a steam bath to shed pounds and must reach 148 pounds or forfeit the title.
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Roberts Stands as Pivot in Phils Pennant Bid
OBIN ROBERTS, a 23-year-old Michigan State alum, emerges as the Phillies’ new pennant catalyst as Curt Simmons goes to war. He notched his 14th win with a five-hitter over St. Louis, boosting a five-game set start while granny Hamner, Ennis, and Sisler produce key run support in a 4-2 victory. The Phillies, now atop a tight National League race, extend their lead as Eddie Sawyer’s hustling kids build a three-game cushion over Boston amid a crowded pennant chase.
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Stengel Rates Indians as Top Contender
New York August 5 AP Three major league managers revised pennant predictions. Casey Stengel Yankees says Cleveland Indians over Detroit the toughest AL contender. Burt Shotton Dodgers calls Philadelphia the team to beat in the NL. Billy Meyer Pirates sees a three team scramble among Phillies Dodgers and Cardinals. Stengel notes Lou Boudreau has solid outfit with regulars and reserves and Joe Gordon's recent surge.
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Joe Gordon
Salem and Galion Battle for Ohio Legion Title
Galion undefeated and Salem meet at Ohio State University for the junior American Legion baseball final. If Galion wins, they clinch the title. Salem can force a second game later today by winning. Salem reached finals yesterday with an 11 3 victory over Portsmouth as 14 teams began the tourney.
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Seattle Girl Captures Laurels in Junior Golf
Patricia Lesser, a 16 year old Seattle city champion in 1948 and 1949, won the women s Western junior golf championship in Chicago, defeating Virginia Dennehy of Lake Forest 4 and 3 in the 18 hole final. Lesser also won the approach and putt contest. Barbara McIntire of Toledo won the driving contest.
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Rhodes Named to PGA Advisory Committee
CHICAGO Aug. 5 AP The Professional Golfers Association announced that Mayor James A Rhodes of Columbus Ohio has been named to membership on the PGA national advisory committee.
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Loss of 13 Minor Clubs Just About Normal Says Boss
Columbus story reports George Trautman, head of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, says 13 of 432 minor league clubs folded this season, including six Colonial League teams and seven others across the East Texas, Southeastern, Rio Grande Valley, Blue Ridge, and related circuits due to financial strain and a polio scare at Wytheville.
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Speedy Fillies Headline Rich Princess Pat Stakes
Nine of the nation s top two year old fillies race in the 11th Princess Pat Stakes at Washington Park. An entry of Shawnee Squaw and Native Valor both 8-5 with top weight 119 pounds shared by Shawnee Squaw and Juliet s Nurse. Juliet s Nurse had a spring stake streak before Lassie third.
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Waco Maintains Tri County Lead With 5 0 Win
Waco held its Tri County lead by shutting out Middlebrand 5-0 as Gary McGuirt allowed only two hits. East Sparta defeated Magnolia 9-1, while East Canton Waynesburg game was postponed due to players traveling. Box scores list Carns Strong May Rennie Clemens Leighamer McGuyrt Sponseller Bentz Clark Campbell.
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New Lakewood School Names Coaching Staff
Lakewood's St. Edward High School today announced coaches for track baseball football basketball and golf. Jack Marshall 27 of Loretto Kentucky a Notre Dame graduate who coached all sports at Lebanon Kentucky for three years will coach football and baseball. James Connor 29 of Unionville Connecticut who earned a degree at University of Connecticut this year will coach basketball and golf. Jim Roberts 24 who captained Baldwin Wallace College football last year will be track coach and assistant in football and basketball. Carl Antel of Cleveland who coached all sports at Fredericktown last year was named head track coach and football line coach at Lakewood High.
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Bobcats Call 58 For Aug Practice at Ohio University
Ohio University announces 58 football players to report August 28 for practice. The group includes 23 lettermen and seven with varsity experience, the remainder from last year’s freshman squad. Bobcats went 4 4 and 1 last season.
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Green and Henry win in United Press fight roundup
In Long Beach New York Harold Green from New York outpointed Bobby James from Jamaica New York while Clarence Henry from Los Angeles knocked out Rusty Payne from San Diego California in Hollywood.
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Mem Open Match Fire Today in $14,000 Golf Purse
Chicago hosts the first round of George S. May three ring All American golf circus with a $14,000 prize. Jimmy Demaret and Chandler Harper head a 95 player field including 68 qualifiers, 21 exempted, and six May selections. Amateurs and women compete. Babe Zaharias leads the women Open into the third round with 146 while Severson tops the amateur section at 69.
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Babe) Zaharias
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Toledo
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Richmond
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Kerby Wins Fourth Akron District Golf Crown
Betty Kerby, 20, daughter of Akron Fairlawn pro Ed Kerby, captured her fourth straight Women’s Akron District Golf Association title at Alliance. She defeated clubmate Gertrude Bally Ballou 5 and 4 after shooting three over par for 14 holes, tying the district record. semi finalist Pauline Frey was defeated earlier. Championship consolation went to Arline Taylor 3 and 2 over Betty Shriber.
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Southern Association scores and results in season play
Mobile defeated Little Rock 4-6, New Orleans beat Memphis 4-3 in 14 innings, Nashville edged Birmingham 3-2, Atlanta defeated Chattanooga 4-2. The night showcased tight pitching and late-inning drama across the league standings.
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Browns Eye Fast Backs in Camp Squad Game Today
Coach Paul Brown will test new half backs at the Cleveland Browns training camp in Bowling Green. Dopey Phelps Dom Moselle and Jimmy Joe Robinson will get chances to run. Robinson Phelps and Moselle have shown speed and one or two may join the squad. Otto Graham predicts Robinson will make the grade. The game starts a run of five consecutive weekend tests for the players.
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Dom Moselle
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Cochell Avenging His Davis Cup Sack
Earl Cochell advances to the eastern grass court championships semi finals after a 6 2 6 2 win over Jim Brink. Vic Seixas defeats Billy Talbert to meet Cochell, while Herd Flam faces Dick Savitt in the other semi final with Flam beating Sam Match and Savitt routing Tony Trabert.
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Texas league scores show several tight games
Beaumont defeated Houston 6 to 3 while San Antonio beat Shreveport 3 to 2. Dallas won 5 to 4 over Oklahoma City. Tulsa posted a 5 to 4 victory against Fort Worth.
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