Cavarretta Named Cubs Manager After Diamond Destiny
Oscar Fraley recounts Phil Cavarretta rising from 18 year Cubs veteran to manager designated by fate. From his first 1934 homer to clinching the 1935 pennant against Paul Dean and the Cardinals, Cavarretta’s lifelong Cubs ties mark his ascent to head bench duty at age 34 in a hometown legend tone.
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Dodger Relations Strained By Manager Dressen
The Dodgers face tension between manager Charlie Dressen and pitchers Don Newcombe and Erv Palica as outbursts and heated disputes test team harmony. A handshake eased some conflict but Palica remains angered by Dressen remarks, while Newcombe argues for less pressure amid pennant chase. The scene reflects a potential turning point as the club seeks improved fortunes in the pennant race.
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International News Service
Baseball Wrapping Up Yesterday's Scores and Tonight's Plans
Review of yesterday results shows Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 3 and Boston 10 Detroit 9 in 10 innings. Chicago beat Washington 6-5, New York 9 St. Louis 0 in eight innings, with a later schedule for today and tomorrow's doubleheaders and makeups.
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Seeded Entries in Ohio Tennis To Play Tuesday
In Middletown Ohio on July 23 top seeds Elaine Lewicki from Hamtramck Michigan and Don Kaiser of Louisville Kentucky are due to arrive and begin play tomorrow. Dayton players dominated the initial round of the third annual classic winning four of six matches at the Verity courts, all in the men's division.
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Butler and Lockport tied as rain halts league play
Middle Atlantic League results show Butler 2 5 and Lockport 4 4. City at Niagara Falls reports rain interruptions while Fire at New Castle also affected by showers.
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Indians Sweep Twinbill to Tie for Second in standings
Cleveland swept a Philadelphia doubleheader 6-4 and 3-1 to move into a virtual tie with Boston for second as they head to New York for a three game set with the league leading Yankees. Key homers by Luke Easter and Larry Doby powered the offense while Steve Gromek earned the second win.
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Saints and Brewers Battle for American Association Lead
Saint and Brewers remain neck and neck for the league throne as St Paul leads by a single percentage point while Kansas City falls 5 games in arrears. Only game tonight is Minneapolis at Toledo with a double-header sweep by the pacers over Kansas City and Milwaukee taking two from Minneapolis.
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Rain Cancels Northeastern Ohio Intercity League Games
Rain yesterday washed out the complete Northeastern Ohio Intercity Baseball League schedule. Warren versus Old Dutch Beer, Timken at Akron Smith Sheriffs, and Akron Souvenir Beers at North Canton Hoovers were postponed. Hoover Souvenir game rescheduled for tonight at 6 p.m. Eastern Time at North Canton Memorial Stadium.
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Indians Among Elite Slams In 1950 AL Leaders
In 1950 five American League batters hit two grand slam home runs each. Al Rosen Larry Doby Vern Stephens Walt Dropo and Gil Coan achieved the feat, highlighting a rare power surge in the season.
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Uncertainties Shroud Champ's Life Walcott In Camden
Camden residents view Jersey Joe Walcott as a mystery man at 37 after a stunning upset over Ezra Charles to win the world heavyweight title in Pittsburgh. Doubt about his age and birth certificate circulates amid talk of a rumored family life and domestic status.
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Fifth Official Will Be Whistle Tooter In Games This Fall
Colorado Springs AP July 23. Conference commissioners agreed to experiment with a fifth official in football this fall in the 10 major conferences. The role, likely called sideline or back judge, will be near the opposite side of the line from the head linesman to better monitor pass plays and out of bounds calls. The Western Conference has already adopted the move.
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Foxx and Ott Honored In Hall of Fame Today
In Cooperstown New York plaques honoring baseball sluggers Jimmy Foxx and Mel Ott will be unveiled today. The Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Athletics meet in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game this afternoon.
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Badgers win fourth Midwest sailing title by two points
Wisconsin captures the Midwest Collegiate Sailing Association regatta crown in Madison finishing two points ahead of Ohio State. The Badgers totaled 67 points with four firsts two seconds and five thirds while Ohio State had seven wins and two seconds.
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Irish Bob Favored To Defeat Rindone Rematch at Braves Field
Boston July 23 Irish Bob Murphy of San Diego is a strong favorite to beat Joe Rindone of Roxbury in a 10 round rematch at Braves Field expected to draw over 25 000. A world light heavyweight title bout with Joe Max Moore is looming for the winner. Murphy takes 30 percent of an anticipated 75000 gate while Rindone gets 27 percent. In their April 16 Boston Garden bout Rindone won in the sixth round on a controversial foul.
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Buffalo Hurler Decides He'll twirl No-Hit Game
Tommy Simpson, 23, of Buffalo and Columbus Ohio, delivered a no hitter in the second game of a doubleheader, beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0. He improved to 6-1, walking three as he pitched the season's second no-hit, no-run game in the International League.
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Ohio Golf Queen Seeks Toledo District Laurels
Ohio women's golf champion Carol Diringer of Tiffin competes in the Toledo district tournament at Heatherdowns, aiming for her third district title. A 72-player field, including Barbara McIntire of Toledo and Judy Baker of Lima, begins with an 18-hole qualifier, with the low 16 entering match play to crown Findlay’s Peggy Kirk's successor.
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Ohio Tony Trabert Gains Tennis Peak In Davis Cup Play
In Louisville on July 23 AP report highlights Tony Trabert's rise as a tennis star in the Davis Cup zone eliminations. The Cincinnati native, 20, boosted U.S. hopes by defeating Japan's Fumiteru Nakano 6-4 7-5 6-0, with doubles partner Billy Talbert helping sweep the tie. Dick Savitt added a win over Jiro Kumamaru to complete the U.S. first round sweep.
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Indians Rally Near A.L. Lead As Lopez Sees Hitting Improvement
The Cleveland Indians, once 10 games out in May, have surged to a tie for second behind the Yankees with a 22-5 run and eight wins in nine series. Pitching remains strong led by Feller Garcia Wynn, while Avila and Doby spark a comeback with clutch hitting and speed. They open a swing on to face New York then Boston tomorrow.
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Joe Louis Accepts Bout in Baltimore
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis will fight in Baltimore on August 15 likely against Jimmy Bivins, a 31 year old Cleveland boxer. Promoter Benny Trotta named four possible foes Rocky Marciano Rex Layne and Clarence Henry as alternatives. Bivins has 72 victories 18 defeats and one draw in 1111 years of boxing with a KO loss and two losses to Ezzard Charles.
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Indians Obtain Outfielder of San Diego Club
The Cleveland Indians announced the purchase of 29 year old outfielder Clarence Maddern from San Diego of the Pacific Coast League. To make room, pitcher Gerald Fahr was optioned to Ottens of the International League. Maddern, batting .311 with 74 RBIs, is praised by GM Hank Greenberg as a solid hitter and valuable minor league asset. He began with Bisbee Arizona in 1940, served in the military, and reached the majors with the Cubs and Dodgers before joining San Diego last winter.
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Red) Fahr
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