Phils Rally Win Boosts Standings as Johnson Shines
Philadelphia, led by Ken Johnson in a two hitter, defeated St Louis 9 to 0 pushing the Phillies back to first place with a four game cushion over Boston. The win follows a double loss to the Cardinals and marks a strong push with remaining schedule pressure on rivals.
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Cards
Johnson
Carl Lundquist
United Press
EW York
Philadelphia
Eddie Sawyer
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn
Ken Johnson
Curt Simmons
National Guard
Stan Musial
del Rice
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Boston Braves
Giants
Boston
St. Loouis
Cardinals
Russ Meyer
Ken Heintzelman
Meyer
Furgol Holds Two Stroke Edge In All American Open
Ed Furgol led the All American Open in Chicago with a two stroke cushion after three rounds. Fred Hawkins and Dave Douglas trailed in the race for the $2,500 first prize as Sam Snead, Bobby Locke, and Lloyd Mangrum lagged behind. Frank Stranahan tied amateur leader Wilford Wehrle at 291, with a 69 final round to force a playoff for the amateur title.
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Chicago
Ed Furgol
Tom O’shanter
Furgol
Bobby Locke
Lloyd Mangrum
Sam Snead
Pat Furgol
Fred Hawkins
Dave Douglas
Skip Alexander
Runerupts Furgol
Alexander
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Wilford Wehrle
Ormond
Fla
Wherle
Cafe Nine Eyes Third Fifth District Softball Title Bid
Elyria Kosco's Cafe Nine, two time defending champion, faces Willard Ellis tonight in Clyde at 8.00 in a double elimination tournament in the Fifth District of Ohio Softball Championship. Fremont Howard Zink vs Sandusky Merchants plays at 8.30 aboard the other feature.
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Elyria Kosco’s Cafe
Clyde
Willard Ellis
Tournement
Jewelers Seek To Hold Perfect Mark In City League
Jewelers, after clinching second-half crown, chase a perfect season today at Ely Stadium against CIF No. 103 in one of two league games. Roger Binzinger leads the Jewelers with six straight wins as they face the second-place Odd Fellows in seven second-half games. The other match features West Side Lumber versus All Stars at Cascade Park. Both games start at 6 o clock.
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Clase F
Ely Stadium
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Jewelers
Istragat
Odd Fellows
Roger Binzinger
Rimes
West Side Lumber
All Stars
Cascade Park
Bruce Hurls One Hit As Legion Wins Playoff Opener
American Legion Post 12 takes a 1-0 win over United Polish Club to open a best of three series for the season championship at Elyria Recreation Board field. Bill Bruce tossed a one hitter with seven strikeouts, Ronald Johnston’s fifth inning single produced the only run, Paul Walker matched him with seven K’s but allowed four hits. Bob Hutman had two singles for Legion, both teams played errorless defense. A preliminary game saw Hamilton farm team beat Western Automatic 8-0 behind Thurman Taylor’s no hit effort with two hits himself.
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Elyria Recreation Board
Lexington Avenue
Bill Bruce
Legion
Ronald Johnston
Paul Walker
UPC
Bruce
Pileski
Dick Pileski
Walker
Owen Woodcock
Bob Hutman
American Legion
Hamilton
Western Automatic
Thurman Taylor
Ohio Open Championship Invitational at Brookside
Columbus notes a 1500 cash and prizes Ohio Open at Brookside Country Club August 28 to 30. Top amateur Frank Stranahan is expected to lead the field with pro stars Herman Keiser Denny Shute Toney Penna Henry Picard Gene Kunes and Al Marchi. 18 holes daily with a 36 hole final for the low 60 and ties. Open to Ohio residents and Buckeye State pros.
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U.P
Brookside Country Club
Here
Toledo
Frank Stranahan
Herman Keiser
Denny Shute
Toney Penna
Henry Picard
Gene Kunes
al Marchi
Ohio
Buckeye
Local golf league standings and results across divisions
Twi-Lite Golf League sees Conley Insurance lead National Division with 4 percent win over Nelson Stud while Read's Jewelers tops American Division with 6 2 victory over Erin Brew. Other results include Spring Valley N beating Spring Valley A 7 1 and various 6 2 scores. Braves lead General Industries Golf League with 3 1 win over Tigers and tied Yankees Cubs for second, Dodgers-Indians draw 2 2.
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Spring Valley Country Club
Read's Jewelers
Erin Brew
Spring Valley “N
Spring Valley
Lorain Polish Legion of American Veterans
American Radiator
Bowling Center
Thomasson’s Chips
Toggery Shop
Elyria Lace
Olympic Recreation
Kohlmger Hardware
Supper Club
Indian Hollow Golf Range
Maurice McIntyre
Joe Porty
Pete Sukey
Bill Sabo
Nick Ross
Chuck Nagy
Max Jalowiec
American Divis
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Lorain P. L. A. V
Kohlmyer Hardware
Spring Valley “A
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Tigers
Cherry Ridge
Cardinals
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Yankees
Senators
Dodgers
Indians
George Dahl
Gust Tapper
Earl Brown
Clayton Brown
Pro Grid Clubs Play 36 Exhibition Tilts
Philadelphia Eagles meet College All Stars in Chicago to start the heaviest pre season schedule in NFL history. Thirty six exhibition games will be held in 27 cities across 17 states and Canada from Friday to September 10. The lone Canadian game pits the Giants against Ottawa Football Club with two rules halves. Bell says most games support charity with over 500000 dollars raised in recent years.
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Soldier's Field
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Canada
NFL
Bert Bell
New York Giants
Ottawa
Bell
Mooseheart Loop Meeting For New League Set
All team captains and bowlers of the Mooseheart League are to meet tonight at 8 in the club rooms. Further plans for the coming season will be discussed. Captains and bowlers not yet placed on teams are urged to attend.
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Mooseheart League
Lumbermen To See Action In City Tournament
Porsch Lumber, member of the City Class A Softball League, will play in the City Tournament Wednesday at 7. George Valentik and Alex Yarsa are asked to report for the game.
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Porsch Lumber
George Valentik
Alex Yarsa
Salas defeats Williams in non-title bout display
United Press reports Charley Salas of Phoenix outpointed Ike Williams in Washington D C in a 10 round non-title fight. Eugene Hairston stopped Lee Sala in Scranton while Attie Diamond beat Sammy Larotta in New York. Tony Spano stopped Paul Martinez in Chicago as Lenny Alvarez stopped Bobby Polowitzer in New Orleans.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Ike Williams
Trenton
N. J
Scranton
Eugene
New Orleans
Lenny Alvarez
Bobby Polowitzer
Hartford, Conn
Feller Seeks 11th Win As Tribe Opens Series At St. Louis
Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians aims for his 11th win as the team starts a Western road trip with a night game at St. Louis against Al Widmar. The Indians then head to Chicago for a four game set as they chase the Yankees and Tigers in the pennant race.
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Yankees
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al Widmar
Victor
Widmar
Indians
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Yanks
New York
Tigers
Eleven Singles Matches Set At Newport
The 31st Newport Casino Invitation Tennis Tournament features seeds advancing to the third round with Budge Patty Ted Schroeder Gardnar Mulloy Herbie Flam and Vic Seixas among the contenders as 11 first round matches narrow 86 players to 32 at Newport R I.
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R. IL
Tony Mottram
England
South Orange
N. J
Budge Patty
Los Angeles
Schroeder
Ted Schroeder
la Crescenta
Cal
William Beale
Gardnar Mulloy
Corel Gables
Flam
Herbie Flam
Beverly Hills
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
English Channel record by Florence Chadwick in 13 hours 23 minutes
Florence Chadwick wins the 1950 English Channel crossing in 13 hours 23 minutes from the French coast. She beats Gertrude Ederle’s 14 hour 39 minute mark, while Shirley Mae France withdraws before finishing. Chadwick trained in an Arabian pool and swims with aid from her coach and support boat crews.
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Gertrude Ederle
Shirley Mae
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Mass
Miss Chadwick
Channel
Egetree
Chadwick
Miss France
Harry Boudakian
Dover
San Diego
R. W. Chadwick
Hambletonian Stake Entries Due Today
Entries closed at 11 a m EDT with the final $500 payment due for a total outlay of $940 per horse. Nine to 13 horses from across the country were expected for the silver anniversary Hambletonian Stakes in Goshen New York. Definite starters include Star's Pride Floridan Lusty Song Lord Steward King's Ransom Darn Flashy Stuart Hanover Marine Hanover and Anthony Hanover with Mighty Express Merry Day Ardent Comet and Vic Song as possibles. King's Ransom is owned by Cold Stream Stud of Lexington Kentucky.
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N. Y
Clipper Hanover
Star’s Pride
Lusty Song
Lord Steward
King’s Ransom
Stuart Hanover
Marine Hanover
Anthony Hanover
Mighty Express
Merry Day
Ardent Comet
Vic Song
Coldstream Stud
Lexington
Elyria Little League All Stars Headed to Canton State Tourney
Elyria District No. 4 champions travel to Canton for the Ohio Little League Championship. They meet Canton Northwest in the opening game at 4 45 as Tri County and Norwood also play. Finals set Friday at Canton Timken Recreation Park.
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Elyria
Ohio
Elyrians
Canton Northwest All Stars
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