Indians Find Base Hits Can Aid Pennant Fever
The White Sox win a 19 inning marathon over the Red Sox to surge in AL pennant race. Boston built a 2-2 tie in the 19th before Chicago scored three to claim a 5-4 victory and narrow the gap behind in a dramatic doubleheader series. Players include McDermott, Taylor, Scarborough, Vollmer, Lenhardt, Fox, Zarilla, Lenhardt, and Dillinger with Chicago, Boston, and New York active across multiple games.
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Clyde Vollmer
Nelson Fox
Floyd Baker
Bob Dillinger
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Eddie Stewart
Jim Busby
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al Zarilla
Don Lenhardt
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Bob Porterfield
Washington
Detroit
Duane Pillette
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Dave Williams
Ted Williams Story Portrait of a Red Sox Star
Grantland Rice chronicles Ted Williams, noting his long career with Boston, his peak years lost to naval service, and his near .350 career average and near 406 season. He recalls Williams’ resilience, elbow injury, power totals, and the era’s dwindling .400 hitters with optimism for several strong seasons ahead.
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San Diego
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Hughie’s Weekend Writings by Hugh Fullerton Jr
Boxing season rumbles back with plans for a late August title fight in the garden as Marv Jenson guides Gene Fulmer and others from the West Jordan Boxing Club. Also notes on Harlingen’s Sam Harshaney injury, Bob Cerv’s return, and Rocky Marciano’s economical style.
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Associated Press News
Browns Remind Champs They Must Beat All-Stars
Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown pens his annual letter before training camp opening in Bowling Green on July 24. He emphasizes a blue ribbon effort to defend the title, notes 30 holdovers from last year, and lists key players and new signings as they prepare for the August 17 showdown with the College All-Stars in Chicago.
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Cliff Lewis
Mac Speedie
Dante Lavelli
George Young
Lou Groza
Lou Rymkus
Lin Houston
Bill Willis
Frank Gatski
Marion infielder takes mound in win over Newark
Marion's Red Sox used Peppy La Monica as pitcher after arm trouble hit the staff. He tossed a 3-0 three-hitter against Newark, lifting Marion to 1 1/2 games ahead in the Ohio Indiana league. Marv Stendle homered and Phil Renzi added a two run triple to back the rookie pitcher.
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Newark
Fordham
Marv Stendle
Phil Renzi
la Monica
Hill
Wellsville hires Oliver as new basketball coach
Upper Sandusky O July 13 AP Newt Oliver resigned today as Upper Sandusky high school basketball coach to take a similar job at Wellsville near East Liverpool. He is a former Rio Grande College cage star.
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Newt Oliver
Upper Sandusky
Wellsville
East Liverpool
Rio Grande College
Indians Rally To Top Yankees In 11-8 Slugfest
Cleveland erased a six run deficit with a 13 hit attack to beat New York 11 to 8. Al Rosen hit his 13th homer as Dale Mitchell Luke Easter and Jim Hegan drove in key runs. Bob Lemon earned the win as Vic Raschi took the loss in a wild pennant race tilt.
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Tribe
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al Rosen
Bob Avila
Luke Easter
Dale Mitchell
Avila
Easter
Jim Hegan
Rosen
Ray Boone
Harry Simpson
Mitchell
Chapman
Hogan
Yankee
Vic Raschi
Frank
Spec) Shea
Jack Kramer
Joe Ostrowski
Tom Morgan
Raschi
Bob Lemon
Tribebuckers
Chandler Proud Of Work As Baseball Commissioner
Cincinnati July 14 AP A B B Chandler on his near final day as baseball commissioner issued a statement insisting he did well in office He said players fans and club owners supported his leadership and he did his best He noted his contract was not renewed and celebrated his 53rd birthday expressing hope for baseball’s future and prosperity.
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A. BB. Chandler
Chandler
One Hit Victory Highlights Tri County Little League
One hit pitching by Waynesburg’s Ed DeGraffenreed fueled Tri County Little League action. The mound achievement led Waynesburg to a 1-0 win over Waco and pitcher Terry Wenger tossed a four hitter. East Sparta beat East Canton 5-4 and Magnolia defeated Middlebranch 6-1.
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Ed DeGraffenreed
Waco
Terry Wenger
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East Canton
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Middlebranch
Gold Gin Leads 12 in Ascot Victory Plate Race
Gold Gin, winner of four races this year at Belmont and Aqueduct, tops a field of 12 horses in the $3,000 Victory Plate at Ascot Park a mile and a half. Other starters include Byja Cope and Rise to Follow, contenders for next week’s $11,000 Gold Cup.
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Harper Ink Reaches Semis in NEO Tennis Event
In Cleveland on July 14 Harper Ink of Canton advanced to the semifinals of the Northeastern Ohio championships with a 6 4 10 8 win over Paul Massey. Defending doubles partner Bob Niehaus en of Cuyahoga Falls won quarterfinals 6 2 2 6 9 7 over Joey Russell.
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Harper Ink
Canton
Paul Massey
Bob Niehausen
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Ink
Joey Russell
Yanks and Indians Triumph in Suburban League Play
The Avondale Yanks beat the Genoa Reds 3-1 and the West Manor Indians defeated the Reed urban Cubs 9-5 in Stark Suburban Little League Friday night. Bell and Wentz pitched for the Yanks while Hose and Brown did for the Reds. Mottice and Schrade paired for the Cubs with Condos and Feldbush behind them for the Indians.
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Oil City Beats Niagara Falls and Erie Triumphs in League
In the Middle Atlantic League action Oil City defeated Niagara Falls 6 to 1 while Erie won 8 to 2 over Lockport. The schedule shows these two results as the day’s games.
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Lockport
College Golfer Meets Veteran In Public Final
A college golfer, 20-year-old Dave Stanley of UCLA, advanced to the final of the 26th national public links championship at Brown Deer Park, where he meets 35-year-old veteran Ralph J. Vranesic of Denver after 37-hole semifinals. The match marks the first time both finals advanced to overtime in this American event.
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Pat) Schwab
Dayton
Galleryites
William P. Lees
Portland
Ore
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Lees
Stanley
Young Schwab
Pat
Harry Schwab
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Filly Favored To Take $50,000 Aqueduct Race
Busanda, dubbed racing's Black Beauty, led a field of 12 in the 63rd Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct. The filly, last black daughter of War Admiral, aimed for a second straight stakes win at Long Island. She carried 102 pounds in the Suburban triumph on July 4, a lighter burden than today. Only four fillies have won the Brooklyn since its Gravesend beginnings in 1887.
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Aqueduct
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Flint Arrows Franchise For Sale In Central League
Flint Michigan July 14 George Maines owner of the Flint Arrows in the Central league said he would sell his franchise for 25000 dollars. The sale would not include his players and he might expand the six team league to eight teams if a buyer is found.
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George Maines
Flint Arrows
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Apple Creek Softballers Trounce Dalton 12-7
Apple Creek softballers defeated Dalton 12 to 7 in a Wayne County Softball League game Friday night. The matchup featured strong hitting from Apple Creek and a resilient Dalton lineup, with Apple Creek seizing control early and maintaining the lead through the late innings.
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Apple Creek
Wayne County
Rochester triumphs over Springfield in IL action
In the International League Rochester defeated Springfield 5 to 3. Syracuse improved to 5-2 while Baltimore fell to 4-5. Toronto edged Buffalo 2 to 1. Ottawa at Montreal was postponed.
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Baseball scores and schedule across major leagues
Last night results show Cleveland 11, New York 8, Washington 3, Detroit 1, St. Louis 5, Philadelphia 0 over 19 innings while Chicago edged Boston 5 to 4. Today features doubleheaders in Cleveland, New York, Boston at Chicago, Washington at Detroit, Philadelphia at St. Louis with broadcast and start times.
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Sports Scores and Tonight's Matches
Toledo hosts Louisville after a 4 4 tie. Indianapolis edges Columbus nearby. Kansas City meets St Paul 3 2 in a recent tally. Milwaukee takes on Minneapolis after a 15 9 result.
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Talbert and Moylan Reach Spring Lake Semi finals
In Spring Lake New Jersey Billy Talbert of New York and Eddie Moylan of Tren ton New Jersey advanced to the semi final round of the Spring Lake invitation tennis tournament. Talbert beat Sid Schwartz 6 2 6 3 and Moylan defeated Don McNeill 6 0 6 4. Mulloy and Seixas also made the semis.
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Coral Gables
Fla
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
Mulloy
Seixas
Sid Schwartz
Don McNeill
College Scholarships Are Prizes for Caddies
In Columbus on July 14 AP reports 58 caddies will vie for three college scholarships in the national caddie tournament August 21 to 25. Mayor James A Rhodes, head of the National Caddie Association, noted 28 newspapers sponsor the youths. Dispatch Ohio State Journal and Citizen host the event with top prize a 1500 dollar four year scholarship, runner up 750 dollars for two years, and 300 dollars for the medalist in the 36 hole qualifying round.
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Randolph Names New Coach at Randolph High School
Frank Spekalski named football coach at Randolph high school to replace George Streby. Spekalski previously coached football and basketball at Northfield Donia.
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Frank Spekalski
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George Streby
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Snead Moving Toward Top in Western Open
Davenport Iowa July 14 AP tight race in Western Open as final 36 holes planned. George Fazio leads by one stroke with 135 after two rounds. Sam Snead shoots 67 second round to sit two back in a three way tie for fourth at 137 with Lloyd Mangrum and John Palmer. Amateurs qualifying include Don Finsterwald with 144.
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Doug Ford
Don Finsterwald
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Timken Hosts Akron Sheriffs In Sunday Twin Bill
Northeastern Ohio Intercity Baseball League action features Timken at home against league leading Akron Sheriffs in a 1 p.m. Sunday doubleheader. North Canton Hoovers travel to Warren Vets at 5 p.m. today and visit Souvenir Beers at 2 p.m. Sunday. Old Dutch Beer heads to Warren for a 1:30 p.m. single game. Next Friday, Sheriffs face Beers in Akron and Old Dutch hosts Timken at 5:45 p.m. The Hoovers report at 1:30 at the Community Building. Old Dutch players depart Mack Beverage at 11 for the trip.
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Frisco Skaters Win Novice Titles at Nationals
Opal Jordan and John Mazzucco, both of San Francisco, captured the women’s and men’s novice figure skating championships at the national amateur roller skating meet in Cleveland. The novice dance title went to Herbert Marr and Sherrill Warren of Albany, New York, for couples 15 years and up.
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Adams Returns As Kent State Coach In 1948 Rehire
Harry Adams is rehired as Kent State University basketball coach to succeed Dave McDowell, who resigns to take a rubber company sales job in Garretsville. Adams, a former coach with a 28 19 record, will report August 25 and may join the football staff. Kent State joins the Mid America Conference this season.
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Dave McDowell
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Citation Aims for Million as Gold Cup Handicap Day
In INGLEWOOD Calif July 14 AP Hollywood Park hosts the 12th Gold Cup Handicap a 1 1/4 mile race with top contender Citation seeking to become the turf’s first millionaire. Ten rivals including Bewitch All Blue and Tantamount race with post time at 7 20 p m as crowds of 50 000 look on for a historic earnings milestone and a chance at $100 000 purse.
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Ashland Lions Meet Stark Ceramics in Kurtz Field Showdown
Two top softball games Sunday night at Kurtz Memorial Field feature Ashland County Lumber taking on Stark Ceramics at 8 p.m. The first game pits Welch Funeral Home girls against Sandusky Fletcher Freight Lines. The matches promise a preview of play for the state Class A tournament.
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Stark Ceramics
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Fletcher Freight Lines
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