Americans Favored To Overtake Russians In Final Olympic Day
United Press reports that the United States led Russia in overall points on the eve of the XV Olympiad finale with 4994 to 5232. The US hoped to clinch the unofficial team title through basketball, swimming, boxing and equestrian events. Russia remained strong in boxing but faced a decisive day as Western scoring differences could swing the unofficial winner. The US water polo team was eliminated by Yugoslavia but could gain four points by placing third versus Italy. Patricia McCormick led the high diving race with Paula Myers and June Inwin close behind, while the US qualified in the women’s 400 meter freestyle finals. In boxing the US led 5 to 2 in finalists with Patterson, Lee, Sanders, Brooks and Adkins among the American hopefuls.
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United Press
Elsinki
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Yugoslavia
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Patricia McCormick
Long Beach Calif
Rowfn Stass Ford
Pacific Palisades Calif
Floyd Patterson
Brooklyn
Norvel Lee
Washington DC
Ed Sanders
Los Angeles
Calif
Nate| Brooks
Cleveland
Charley Adkins
Gaty Ind
Fain Grabs AL Batting Lead as Musial Tops NL
Fortis Fain of the Athletics moved into the American League batting lead with a 339 average after a 387 week. Stan Musial of the Cardinals widened his NL edge to 332, up from 324, as Toby Atwell fell from the top 10. Bobby Shantz kept the Athletics’ pitching lead with an 1.93 ERA after two wins. Hoyt Wilhelm, Giants rookie knuckleballer, overtook Roe of the Dodgers for the NL pitching percentage lead at 2.82.
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Stan Musial
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Whitey Lochman
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Attorney Blasts Chief Prosecutor In Toledo Case
In Toledo Franklin Hayward accused Chief Assistant Prosecutor Harry Friberg of breaching a deal that would have allowed Danny Menendez to testify before a grand jury without jail risk. Menendez planned to discuss buying the Toledo Mud Hens from the Detroit Tigers and its transfer to Charleston West Virginia where the team is known as the Scnators.
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Ben Chapman Dropped by Reds as Hornsby Prepares Takeover
Reds announce release of third base coach Ben Chapman amid Rogers Hornsby pending managerial start. Earle Brucker to handle third base in Boston games as Hornsby assumes command Tuesday. Chapman began in Asheville in 1928 and starred for the Yankees before stints with multiple AL teams and Phillies managing duties.
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Snead Extends Lead At All American Open
Sam Snead held a five stroke lead after a 69 at 6915 yards in Chicago as the All American Open saw Snead at 137 after 36 holes. The 40 year old West Virginian aimed for another major prize with Bolt, Middlecoff, and Iverson in pursuit for second money of 2360.
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Samuel Jackson
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Tam O Shaners
Tommy Bolt
Durham
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Iverson
Martin Maplewood
Winning Smile Lights Way To Fortune
In Singapore a Malay man won $250000 after a ticket seller persuaded him to take the last two tickets. He paid two dollars for two tickets and the final ticket yielded the first prize of $250000, part of a public lottery win.
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Singapore
Olympic Tales From The Games Of Far Away Lands
A lively roundup of Olympic moments and quirky quotes from reporters and fans. Jests about swimsuit styles, Zatopek’s heart trouble, a Russian banquet for sports officials, and Uruguay’s basketball fans mingle with notes on breakfast menus and a WWII veteran’s odd postwar plan.
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Finley
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Yankees Acquire Johnny Schmitz From Dodgers
New York Yankees announce the purchase of left handed pitcher Johnny Schmitz from the Brooklyn Dodgers as pennant insurance. Schmitz, 31, struggled for wins last season and posted limited appearances this year. The Yankees also sent farmhand Wall Hoon to Brooklyn as part of the deal.
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Two Net Titles At Stake In City Meet Tennis Finals
The 1952 City Wise Tennis Tournament final rounds are set for Sunday at CaCa Park. In the Roxy Singles, Boyd Cameron faces Eugene Myers at 1 o clock. The Mixed Doubles final follows, featuring Smith Stilling Gitlesct versus Lire Johnson Sue Land Tiths.
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L M Season Closes With Key Matchup for Title
L M must beat South Amherst to clinch the league championship and qualify for the American Posebill tournament. Valles City sits at 9 5 with South Amherst third, while Tod i Lodi Westlike trail with 10 4 and 2 12 records in a tight closing race.
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Leaders In The Major Leagues Trading Batters
A fragmented table lists players and clubs with batting stats and positions. Notable names include Leckmin of New York and Fondy of Chicago among others, reflecting American League lineups and player rankings.
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Chicago
Voters Cite Four Key Issues for 1952 Campaign
A nationwide survey by the Princeton Research Service finds voters prioritize foreign policy, Korea policy, tax relief, and reducing government spending in forthcoming Eisenhower and Stevenson speeches. Inflation, corruption, national defense strategy, and labor problems are less dominant, with broad calls for peace and budget restraint.
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West Ridge NIWS BRIENS West Ridge NIWS BRIENS
Gary Penfound recently returned home from Guam after nearly two years in the armed forces. Families travel and visit across North Carolina and Michigan as relatives plan trips and reunions.
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Some Persons To Receive Higher Social Security Checks
About 5500 people in Ouran County will receive higher social security payments after the Local Social Security amendments signed by President Truman. The first increased checks cover September and will be delivered in October. No application is needed. changes will occur automatically and be mailed by October 3 if on schedule.
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Social Security changes boost monthly benefits for retirees
The new law shifts benefit calculations to retirement after 1950 and sets a formula giving 55 percent of the first 100 of average monthly earnings plus 1 of the remainder to 200 dollars. The maximum rises to 8 dollars for an individual and 16875 for a family, effective September 195%. Contact your Social Security office for details.
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No-Strike Policy Means Cash For Steelworkers
Weirton Steel and Steubenville plants kept production steady through a 19 year no-strike period. The June 2 to July 27 earnings totaled 7.49 million dollars as the third postwar CIO United Steelworkers contract was secured through peaceful negotiations. Weirton workers gained a basic rate of 1.54 dollars per hour, or 12.32 for an eight hour day, described by a company spokesman as the highest in the industry.
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Barkley Enjoys Quiet Farm Stay After Political Setback
Vice President Barkley relaxes on a Kentucky farm after a failed bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. He says he has not discussed any future political plans and calls reports of a possible run pure guesswork. He will speak at Illinois Governors Day during the state fair on August 16, after an invitation from Adlai Stevenson.
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Canadians Cool To US Participation In Seaway Project
Ottawa officials indicated Canada prefers an all Canadian St Lawrence Seaway. US supporters face a chilly reception as Canada weighs delaying to seek U S approval this winter. A joint US Canadian canal seems unlikely if Washington reverses course.
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Siamese Twins Struggle With Coordination At Eight Months
Donnie and Ronnie Gavion nine months old share a body from the chest to pelvis and face coordination problems. They were born Oct 28 at St Elizabeths hospital and weigh 32 pounds 10 ounces combined. Donnie is more aggressive and independent, Ronnie more passive, with feeding and rolling over often contested between them.
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