Phillies Turn Benched Johnson Into Starter in 9-0 Win
Ken Johnson, recalled from idle status, blanked the St Louis Cardinals for a 9-0 Phillies victory as Eddie Sawyer used him for his first start since July 4. Johnson struck out six while lone Cardinals hits came from Stan Musial and Del Rice. The win restored a four game lead over Boston and boosted morale after a two loss series with St Louis. The 23 games over .500 mark marked the Phils best position of the year as they head toward crucial Brooklyn games.
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Weekend fishing at district lakes brings mixed luck
Fair to poor angling marked Sunday at several district waters as murky north winds chilled bites. Sippo Lake yielded the best action with numerous bluegill and silvers. Channel cats and bass showed at Meyers and Leesville Dam while Mahoning-Trumbull beagle shows drew crowd near Ellsworth and Waynesburg. Westville Lakes opened a full Sunday schedule with a long festival program including boat parade, trap shooting, and a water carnival for families.
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Ray Forehope
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Garfield Ave
Lawrence Engle
44Th St
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Smith Ave
Leesville Dam
Howard Linerode
Louisville
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Magnolia
Corliss Hostetler
22Nd St
David Dawson
New Philadephia
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Rusty) Reed
Red Cross
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Tri County Out Door League to Hold Westville Lake Shindig
A lengthy program is planned for the Tri County Out door League annual event at Westville Lake next Sunday. Several thousand are expected to attend with many bringing their own cats. Lunch arrangements are noted but details remain unclear.
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Westville Lake
Local Hoop Event Draws Red and Gun Club Attendees
Attendance at this evening's workout is expected to rise as Red and Gun Club ball casters join the event. Judges and scorers will be provided to ensure a competitive air. The hoops sit in the lagoon just south of 12th st NW.
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Brewster Plans All Day Summer Festival at Municipal Park
Saturday brings Brewster a big day as Sugar Creek Valley Farm and Game Club hosts its annual summer festival in the municipal park. Proceeds fund stocking the game fund while Brewster High and Beach City High bands along with the Brewster town band perform for the town funded event.
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West Virginia Opens Open Season on Woodcock This Fall
West Virginia plans an open woodcock season for the first time in years, likely starting mid October. Exact dates depend on federal migratory bird regulations to be announced later this month.
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Dingell "better fishing" bill awaits Truman signature
The Dingell bill has passed both houses and awaits President Truman's signature to become law. It allocates the 10 percent excise tax on angling equipment for funding fishing improvements.
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Weekend Slow Pitch, Baseball and Softball Scores
Yee Avenue Grill extended its Class A Slow Pitch margin with two wins over Motor Fuel to maintain a three game lead. Scotty's Bar trimmed Wilson Plumb ing in Class B Slow Pitch with wins 5-3 and 7-5. Terminix notched its 10th straight Class B win as Jim Hinton tossed a two hit 9-3 victory over Canton Drop Forge, while Northwest Merchants fell 8-4 to the S. & B. Merchants in American Junior Baseball. Mondoks and Welch Funeral Home tied the league lead after Mondoks 7-1 over Independents. both stand 8-2. A key Girls Softball showdown looms Thursday between Welch Funeral Home and Mondok Tailors at Witter No. 3.
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All American win would be Furgol's first major title
Ed Furgol led the $15,000 All-American meet at Tom O'Shanter with 211 five under par as final-round hopes rose. The Royal Oak Mich., player seeks his first major title after years on tour, with Skip Alexander Dave Douglas Fred Hawkins Skee Riegel Bobby Locke Lloyd Mangrum and Sam Snead among contenders.
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el Paso
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Tulsa
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Lloyd Mangrum
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Wednesday Baseball and Softball Schedule in Harrisburg
Wednesday features Class B baseball matchups including Metro Brick against Drop Forge in Harrisburg at 6 p.m. Terminix meets Tavern Keepers in Jackson at 6 p.m. Morning Industrial Softball games start at 10 a.m. union Metal faces Fords in Harrisburg No 1. Automatic Steel plays Drop Forge at Harrisburg No 2. Evening games at Stadiums No 1 and 2 include Ramies versus Maloneys at 6 p.m., Penguins against Towne House at 6 p.m., Maloneys versus Penguins at 7 p.m., and Towne House versus Ramies at 7 p.m.
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Williams Opens Union Printcraft Golf Meet in Bedford Springs
Richard Williams of Steubenville led the field in the Union Printcraft International Golf Association tournament at Bedford Springs, scoring 42 38 81 in the opening round yesterday.
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Williams Defeated By Arizona Welter Salas
Washington August 8 AP Charley Salas a Phoenix welter beat lightweight champion Ike Williams in a 10 round decision Salas 22 year old Mexican Italian won seven rounds Williams weighed 139 1 42 Salas 146 Williams slow to attack Salas used left jab and body punches to control the bout
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Muncie Breaks Tie for Fourth in O I League Race
The Muncie Reds defeated the Springfield Giants 10-5 to seize undisputed fourth place. Walter Sweeney belted a three RBI homer in the first inning, Bud Messina followed with an RBI in the second, and the Reds pulled away as Newark Yankees beat Richmond 9-2 with Dewey Benson’s three-run triple.
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Fry Dominates Bigelow In Essex Club Invite First Round
Shirley Fry of Akron Ohio defeated Lee Bigelow of Manchester Massachusetts 6-0 6-0 in the first round of the Essex Country Club's 23rd annual women's invitation tennis tournament played yesterday in Manchester Massachusetts.
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Hillsboro taps Madison Rural coach as new Hillsboro coach
Hillsboro announces the appointment of Donald H. Miller to lead Hillsboro High School basketball. Miller, 25, previously coached at Madison Rural near London for two years and is an Ohio State University alumnus, succeeding George H. Steele who recently resigned to pursue private business.
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Ceramics Top Fords in City League Playoff Qualifier
Ceramics upset Fords 3 1 to reach Stark County Amateur Softball Association tournament finals at Kurtz Memorial Field. Duane Douglas pitched a no hitter in his previous mound outing as Wayne Nelson held the Fords to three hits. Dale Bundy tied it with a second inning homer, then Ceramics added two more runs in the fifth after a hit, a walk and an error.
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Grid Meeting Slated For New School Unit
BOWERSTOWN Aug 8 Special Albert Shriver Bowers town High School football coach has called a meeting for Monday night at 8 30 at Leesville High School for all boys interested in football from the Bowerstown and Sherrodsville school districts Consolidation into the Conotton Valley School District prompts a decision on one or two grid teams Bowerstown had a six man team last year while Sherrodsville never has had a squad.
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Horseshoe ASA Action Sees Research Tops Timken, Ford No. 2 Edge
Industrial Horseshoe League results Monday night show Imken Research and Ford No. 1 posting wins. Ed Stuckey led Timken Bearings with 444 points, but a 99-point handicap by Research proved decisive as 4 1 edge over Timken and 3 2 over Ford No. 2. Stan Poludniak of Ford No. 2 scored 299 with two fill-ins over 300. Tonight Stark County League slate features Dougherty Flowers vs Canton Floors and Marlowe Confectionery vs Stark Dry Goods at 6 30 p m with Low Barbers vs Stahlheber Sports and Canton News vs Walter Heating at 8 30.
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Stahlheber Sports
Canton News
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Four Legion Nines Gain League Wins
Stark and Carroll County American Legion League action produced four victories. Carrollton topped North Industry 9-7. Minerva halted a late Louisville rally to win 6-4. Canton Mondok defeated Canton WR Sports 4-1. Canton J. J. Motors downed North Canton 11-6. Dick White limited rivals to two hits with a triple for Canton Mondok. Rex Henry and Art Kovesci hit four-baggers for Carrollton and North Industry respectively.
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Fight Results From Across The Nation Boxing Card
Washington bout Charley Salas of Phoenix outpointed Ike Williams in a non-title clash. Hairston of Scranton defeated Lee Sala in a ten round ride. Diamond beat Larotta at Coney Island while Spano stopped Martinez in Chicago. Alvarez stopped Polowitzer in New Orleans.
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Coney Island
Artie Diamond
Sammy Larotta
Belleville
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Tony Spano
Paul Martinez
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Bobby Polowitzer
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Hambletonian Stakes field set for silver anniversary race
GOSHEN New York August 8 between nine and thirteen horses from across the country were expected to enter for the Hambletonian Stakes on Wednesday the silver anniversary renewal. Definite starters included Stars Pride Florican Lusty Song Lord Steward King's Ransom Darn Flashy Stuart Hanover Marine Hanover Anthony Hanover. Mighty Express Merry Day Ardent Comet Vic Song were possible. King's Ransom is owned by Coldstream Stud Lexington Kentucky. Entries close at 11 am Canton time with final starting payment of 500 dollars making total outlay 940 dollars per sulky derby runner.
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Indians Sign 17YearOld Frank Bishup From Youngstown
The Cleveland Indians announced the signing of Frank Bishup, 17, of Youngstown to a professional baseball contract. The Chaney High School product carries a .350 batting average in Youngstown's Class AA amateur league.
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