Babe Ruth Remembered In Memorial Drive For Youth
Oscar Fraley profiles Babe Ruth three years after his death, highlighting his life guiding kids through the American Legion Junior Baseball program and the Babe Ruth Foundation. A memorial program will honor him Thursday with donations urged to Babe Ruth, Box 3, Madison Square Station.
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Veeck Lets Fans Run Browns Ameal Aug Twenty Four
St Louis Browns and Philadelphia Athletics game set for Aug 24 will be directed by grandstand managers chosen from fan letters. Zack Taylor to miss as he rides off in a rocking chair while fans choose lineups and call plays via signs. Two fans will serve as one day Brownie coaches and a starting pitcher will be chosen by rotation with relief pitchers decided by the crowd.
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City Tennis Finals Set After Narrow Semifinal Wins
Bill Heinzeroth defeated Loyal Little 7-5 2-6 6-4 to reach the men’s final, while Mary Pearson toppled Calista Dowl in 6-1 6-4 to advance in the women’s bracket. Tonight at 5:30 Harper Ink vs Bill Williams and Shirley Zacharias vs Norma Jean Melvin decide the other finalists. Doubles semifinals Thursday feature Little and Bill Wingert vs Bob Oberlin and Don Hummel, and Ink and Williams against John Buchman and Ted Weedy. Finals Sunday on 25th Street NW courts.
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Swimming Meet Set Tonight at City Pool
Swim fans will see the city's top swimmers at the fourth annual citywide meet at City Pool near 6th St and Schroyer, starting promptly at 6 45 p.m. City and Jackson Pools challenge Cook Pool’s three year grip on the title in 18 events across junior, senior and open divisions.
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Louis Favored Over Bivins In Memorial Stadium Showdown
In Baltimore on August 15, Joe Louis weighed about 207 to 208 pounds for his eighth comeback bout and held a four to one favorite status to defeat Jimmy Bivins of Cleveland in a ten round clash at Memorial Stadium. Bivins, at roughly 180 pounds, would be faced with a roughly 30 pound disadvantage.
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Saddler and Pep Set Fourth Feather Title Duel at Polo Grounds
Willie Pep and Sandy Saddler to meet for the featherweight title on September 26 at the Polo Grounds. Saddler to receive 37 percent of a $20 top. Pep to take 22 percent per latest IBC deal. The series stands 2-1 Saddler, with recent bouts in 1948 and 1949 shaping the feud. Pep seeks crown return after 1948 upset and 1949 decision win.
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Hegan Repels Tiger Threats In 6-5 Triumph
Cleveland catcher Jim Hegan powered a 6-5 win over Detroit at Sportsman Park lifting the Indians to 15-1 in 16 against the Tigers. Hegan's three hits and a decisive 10th inning single backed Wynn's pitching as Cleveland extended its winning streak and closed in on an immovable .800 pace.
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Fazio Added to Columbus Celebrity Golf Field
George Fazio will join the Columbus Celebrity tournament at Brookside Country Club on August 20 as officials announced. Cary Middlecoff, initially on the roster, cannot play. Betty Mackinnon and Mrs. Robert Palmer of Columbus enter the event as new entrants.
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Donoghue Floors Flores In Yonkers Knockout
United Press reports Roger Donoghue from Yonkers knocked out Georgie Flores of New York in eight rounds at White Plains while Tommy Bazzano of Middletown stopped Joe Garza in Detroit in the fifth round.
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Local Coaches Set Details for Grid Sessions
Lehman opens football drills next week with a 10 30 a m physical exam for all candidates and a 6 p m practice, with one evening session planned. Canton South invites all students to try out for the Wildcat squad, uniforms issued Saturday at 1 pm and practice starting Monday at 2 pm. Central begins tomorrow with equipment between 9 11 30 am and 1 5 pm for varsity, freshmen gear Friday. Dr J M Thomas exam Saturday on Mahoning rd. Lincoln requires athletic forms at school and a Saturday 8 30 am equipment time followed by a physical exam. Central and Lincoln start Monday with Central 9 11 am and 2 4 pm, Lincoln at 9 am.
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Brissie Delivers in Indians 12th Straight Win for Pennant Drive
Lou Brissie, the 27 year old southpaw war veteran, pitched three scoreless innings to earn his 3rd win as the Indians beat Detroit 6 5 in 10 innings. Cleveland holds a 2 game lead over the Yankees with Brissie key relief work and 1914 straight scoreless innings. The Yankees beat Washington 6 3, Red Sox top Athletics 7 4, and NL games saw Giants, Braves, and Cubs win while others idle.
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Daily Baseball Schedule Headlines from Cleveland and Major Cities
Tonight and tomorrow feature baseball games across Cleveland St Louis New York Washington Boston Philadelphia Detroit Chicago and more with multiple broadcasts. Key matchups include Cleveland at St. Louis Garver facing Wynn and Lopat against Moreno plus Philadelphia at Boston and St Louis versus Pittsburgh with several games postponed.
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Millersburg Man Gets Racing Commission Post
Otto G. Elliott president of the Millersburg Chamber of Commerce begins a four year term on the Ohio racing commission. Elliott, a Holmes County native, was named by Governor Lausche to succeed C. R. Aldrich of Spencer yesterday.
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Erie and Lockport Post Wins in League Play
In middle Atlantic league action Erie defeated New Castle 4 to 2 while Lockport edged Niagara Falls 10 to 9 to stay competitive in the standings.
Massillon Pietzcker Clothes Co. Eliminate Hatters in Juniors Tourney
Pietzcker Clothes of Massillon defeated Canton Hatters 4 2 at Timken Recreation Park to advance to a semifinal against Billman Coal. Massillon got two early runs, with key hits by Pietzcker and Fromholtz, while Shertzer fanned 10 for the winner. Hatters, with Bandy and Doershuk, mounted a late push but could not overtake the Massillon lead.
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Ohio Open Golf Gets 104 Play Starts Monday
More than 100 players enter the 27th annual Ohio Open at Lost Creek in Lima. The field includes four ex champions Denny Shute Herman Keiser Frank Stranahan and Lloyd Gullickson, plus top pros Bud Baker and Dick Shoemaker. The 6250 yard par 73 course will feature new sand traps as work finishes before Monday opening.
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Kent high schools call players to report this week
Two Kent area football coaches issued calls for players to report. Kent Roosevelt coach Joe Mileski plans a team gathering tonight while Kent State High coach Carl Gilcrest expects 14 lettermen to report Friday night.
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Lima School Names Coach for St. Rose Football
Lima Ohio August 15 Aili en Willoughby a 1945 Lima Central high school graduate has been named to succeed Harry Schlott as head football coach at Lima St. Rose high school He played football at Ohio Northern for three years.
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