Browns Crush Lions in Exhibition Rout at Rubber Bowl
Otto Graham passed for 145 yards and three touchdowns while Marion Motley rushed for 139 yards as the Browns rolled Detroit 35 14 in an exhibition game at Akron. Lou Groza added all extra points as Cleveland improved to 3 0 in exhibition play ahead of a big test vs Chicago.
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Bo) McMillin
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Bruised Nose No Handicap Wins Grand American
Oscar Scheske of Belleville Illinois, a 48 year old real estate broker shooting two years, won Trapshooting's Grand American Handicap at Andalia Ohio with a 100 straight from 19 yards. The victory came amid a record field of 1737 entrants and followed a dramatic shoot-off among scores of 99. The women's title went to Anna Linn from Maupin Oregon with 98. Luttrell won the junior title with 99.
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Belleville
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Stuttgart
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Forest McNeil
Houston
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Lidell, Ill
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Aurora
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New Owners Force Resignations of A's Officers and Directors
Philadelphia Athletics move toward a new era as Roy and Earle Mack take control Monday after purchasing the club. They demand resignations from all officers and directors, with about 60 percent of the 1500 shares changing hands. The Mack brothers plan no personnel changes this year but orders to resign could reshape the front office and treasurer Connie Mack Jr. position.
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Army Takes Pait From Penn Squad
PHILADELPHIA Aug. 26 Coach George Munger cut two more football candidates from Penn for the 1950 season as they depart for Korea. Hutchison Curtis of Philadelphia, a reserve tackle, leaves for camp Sept. 10, and guard John Cannon has already joined the Marines.
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Korea
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Towell Rockets to Face Canton Black Sox at Jackson Park
The Dave Towell Rockets meet the Canton Black Sox Sunday at 2 p.m. in Jackson Park. Local fans anticipate a tight matchup as both teams seek a key early-season win.
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Texas League Scores Reported for Four Games
San Antonio edged Oklahoma City 4 to 3 while Fort Worth defeated Shreveport 1 to 0 Tulsa beat Houston 4 to 2 Beaumont topped Dallas 7 to 1.
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Shreveport
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Houston
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Dallas
Speedboat Regatta to Open at Tappan Lake Sunday
Uhrichsville hosts the annual Speedboat Regatta at Tappan Lake Sunday with a record field of U S racers. Entries open for Class A Hydro at 2 30 p m Canton time as nine events compete under Mid Eastern Outboard Association rules.
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Uhrichsville Chamber of Commerce
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Althea Gibson Dominates Negro Tennis Double Win
Althea Gibson captured the singles and mixed doubles at the 33rd American Tennis Association tournament at Wilberforce. She becomes the first Negro woman entered in the forthcoming Forest Hills nationals. She defeated Nana Davis in singles and partnered with Dr. R Walter Johnson to win mixed doubles. Metropolitan pair George Stewart and Oscar Johnson face men’s singles finals today.
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Lynchburg
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Orangeburg
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Australians Seek Davis Cup Triumph in Final Doubles Clash
Forest Hills reports Australia leading the Davis Cup as Bromwich and Sedgman face the United States in a decisive doubles match. Sedgman defeated Tom Brown Jr. and Ken McGregor toppled Ted Schroeder, leaving the Americans with a 2–0 deficit and needing three straight wins to reclaim the trophy.
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Indians and Athletics Fall in Doubleheader Scramble
In yesterday's results the Cleveland Indians fell to Philadelphia 6 to 2 and 6 to 2 to Boston. Highlights include Garcia earning the win for Cleveland in the opener with 9-7, Kellner absorbing the loss, and Avila notching a triple. Meanwhile Boston beat Chicago 7 to 6 behind Leonard's relief and Sauer's two homers. The delay-filled slate also showed New York topping St Louis 7 to 4 and Pittsburgh beating Philadelphia 9 to 7 in extra innings as Konstanty took the win. The Michigan State note references summer ROTC training in 1950.
Wagering Totals at Wheeling Downs Hit Record Amounts
Wagering in the first 27 days of the current Wheeling Downs meeting totaled 4,552,162 dollars with about 74,000 patrons passing through the turnstiles. The mutuel department handled 4,525,644 dollars for the same period in 1949.
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Hill Prince Takes Favorite Role in American Derby Field
Hill Prince, a Virginia bred colt and 6-5 favorite, headlines an 11 horse field for the 40th American Derby at Washington Park. Your Host is 8-5 second choice. the race offers 79 575 gross with 61 250 to the winner. Hill Prince has earned 150 515 for owner Cc. T. Chenery.
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Indianapolis Now Threatens Millers in Standings
Indianapolis narrowed the gap to within two games of the top team in the American Association by sweeping Kansas City 2-1 and 6-1. Toledo beat the Millers 10-2 as Walter Beck earned his second win of the season. Bert Haas hit his 22nd homer for Minneapolis and St Paul’s Jack Cassini hit an inside the park home run in a Columbus series.
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Minnesota and Michigan State to meet on gridiron in 1950
The coming football clash marks the first meeting between Minnesota and Michigan State in the 1950 season, signaling a notable matchup for fans and program histories.
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Michigan State
Fairmount earns spot in ABC tourney final at North Canton
Fairmount Merchants clinch berth in the Ohio District American Baseball Congress final at Memorial Stadium. They will face either North Canton Hoovers or Canton Road Furnitures after a Friday program where Fairmount upset Canton Road 3 1 and Hoovers beat Warren Craver Truckers 3 0. The Hoovers and Canton Road meet tonight for a shot at Fairmount with a potential Sunday deciding game if needed.
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Two Ohio Boys Reach Caddie Golf Final
In Columbus the 36 hole national caddie golf final pits Larry Munsie of Norwood against Mel Woelfling of Ashland, both 17. Munsie beat Frank Cardi 4 and 3. Woelfling defeated Doug Stevens 4 and 3. Quarterfinals saw Munsie and Woelfling overcome Billy Gooch and Mel Stevens respectively. Finals prize: a 1500 dollar four year scholarship for the winner and 750 for the runner-up. First 18 holes begin at 9 am.
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Norwood
Mel Woelfling
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Frank Cardi
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Doug Stevens
Larchmont
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Billy Gooch
Huntington
W. Va
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Bedford
Mich
Jim Mel Roberts
Hamilton
Wendell Simpson
Evansville
Ind
Vancouver Golfer Fires 66 to Lead In Canadian Open
Vancouver star Stan Leonard fired a six under par 66 at Royal Montreal to grab the lead in the Canadian Open with a 134 total after 36 holes. Leonard’s round featured sharp putting and deft chipping, as he followed a first round 68 with another 66 and moved one stroke ahead of Jim Ferrier who stood at 135.
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Stan Leonard
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Ed Furgol
Royal Oak
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Ceramics Edge in State Tourney Opener 2-1 Loss
In Toledo on Friday night the Canton Stark Ceramics fell 2-1 to the Toledo Powell Service in the first round of the Ohio Amateur Softball Association state tournament. J. P. Powell pitched a three hitter over seven innings for Toledo, striking out 13 as the winning run came on a last-inning fly ball. Bob Marks had two hits for the Ceramics, with a double and a single. The Ceramics meet the Toledo Subways this afternoon at 3.
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League Leaders AMERICAN AND NATIONAL LEAGUES SUMMARY
Major league leaders listed include Boston Red Sox players Dom DiMaggio and Phil Rizzuto era in runs and batting. Highlights feature Musial and Kiner in the National League with high hit totals, doubles, and home runs. The season ends with a Chicago 10 2 score noted.
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Cleveland
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International League results recap
Rochester edged Montreal 2 to 1 while Baltimore won 4 to 3 and Syracuse fell 1 to 5. Jersey City beat Springfield 3 to 1 as Springfield lost 2 to 6. Buffalo defeated Toronto 4 to 2 in a busy league slate.
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