Indians Open Eastern Swing Against Athletics at Shibe Park
Cleveland travels to Philadelphia for a series opener at Shibe Park as part of a three eastern swing. The Indians sit 3.5 games behind the Yankees and a half behind the White Sox, with a 13 8 record in the East and a road mark of 23 16 thus far.
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Jones
Braves
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Detroit
Mystery surrounds strength of Russian Olympic track squad
Soviet secretary general Piotr Sobolev said Russia has sent the strongest team ever but gave few specifics about six missing top athletes including 56 foot shot putter Heino Lipp. Brutus Hamilton warned U S rivals are closing the gap while noting injuries among key Americans. The Russians complained about training facilities at Oaniemi.
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Heino Lipp
Piotr Sobolev
Sobolev
Russia
United States
Finland
Red Army
Moscow Dynamos
Red Air Force
Spartak
Lipp
Brutus Hamilton
London
Hamilton
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Fuchs
Bob Richards
Andy Stanfield
Bob McMillen
Oaniemi
Kapyla
All Stars Hit Halfway Mark as Dodgers Lead Yankees
The article notes the American League leaders the Yankees and the Dodgers in the National League race as the second half begins. Brooklyn shows a strong 51–21 record, Giants 47–26, while Yankees 45–29 and Browns trail. Dodgers, Giants and Yankees pace the league with the White Sox and Indians following. The Pirates sit last as the schedule features doubleheaders and long road trips.
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Senators
Yances
Indians
Athletics
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Tigers
Freddy Hutchinson
Boston
Dodgers
Yankees
Brooklyn
Giants
Olympic Games Amity Or Antagonism Across History
Oscar Fraley surveys Olympic tensions from Paris 1900 to 1936 and Nazi era flare ups, noting clashes over flags, race, and politics. He frames current calm near Helsinki as a contrast to past hostilities, while warning propagandistic uses by the Reds.
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Oscar Fraley
United Press
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Russia
Killarney
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
Scandinavia
Athens
Dearding Tangle Over 1952 Pro Contract Deals
Former Xavier tackle Jack Dearding is at the center of a contract squabble as Ottawa Rough Riders claim a 1952 deal while Pittsburgh Steelers assert Dearding signed with them on June 26. Ohio high school star Norman Ingram faces basketball ineligibility after using an assumed name in a Knothole game last April. A no hitter marked the Indians veteran pitcher’s 50th wedding anniversary, with a reflection on the May 9, 1901, game and a wistful memory of the loss.
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Ottawa Rough Riders
Pittsburgh Steelers
Gearding
Columbus
Norman Ingram
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East
Ingram
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Moore
Eagles And UPC Clash In Loop Feature At Lappin Field
Eagles set the pace while United Polish Club holds second, meeting at 6 o'clock in the headline Little League West game at Lappin Field. In the other contest V F W No 1079 faces Ameri Legion at 7 16 as the league schedules two games.
Stokley Wins Elyria Country Club Wednesday Sweepstakes
Stokley posted 87-23-664 to win the regular Wednesday sweepstakes at Elyria Country Club. Dr P Etzkorn was second with 90-2466 and W J Boza third with 78-11-67. Boza had the day’s low gross of 78. Eight Elyria entrants will compete in an 18 hole Cleveland District Women's Golf Association medal at Sleepy Hollow Friday.
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Elyria Country Club
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W. J. Boza
Boza
Elyria
Cleveland
Goggin's 71 tops U S tally in British Open
In the British Open second round at St Annes Daly of Ireland led with a course record 67. U S trio Willie Goggin Gene Sarazen and Willie Hunter followed with four under par 71, 74 and 74 respectively as Jimmy Hines and Frank Stranahan posted 73 and 75 while Ernie Smith opened with 83.
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Willie Goggin
Gene Sarazen
Willie Hunter
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Goggin
Montclair
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Sarazen
Germantown
N. Y
Hunter
Pacific Palisades
Calif
Jimmy Hines
Chicago
Frank Stranahan
Toledo, C
Ernie Smith
Venezuela
Kunes Wins Open Golf Playoff in Cleveland
Gene Kunes shot a three under par 67 to win the Carling Open playoff in Cleveland, defeating Jimmy Thompson. The pair tied last week in regular matches and split a $500 first prize, with yesterday’s match deciding the trophy.
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Cleveland
Gene ‘Kunes
Jimmy Thompson
Erhart Kramer's Rally Over Ace Printers 11 to 2
Erhart Kramer's walloped Ace Printers of Barberton 11 to 2 after Mel Grieve homered in the eighth with bases loaded. Joe Rarsa connected earlier and Norm Osborn drove in two with two on in the sixth. It was Erhart's seventh win in 10 games as they prepare to host the Souvenir Beers of Akron.
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Mel Grieve
Joe Rarsa
Norm Q Osborn
Kramer
Akron
Mulloy Talbert Favored In Spring Lake Invite
Vet erans Gardnar Mulloy and Billy Talbert expected to win quarter finals today. Mulloy meets Tom Lewyn while Talbert faces Dr. Jack Geller in Spring Lake New Jersey. Vic Seixas Sid Schwartz Bruce Johnson and Tony Vincent also had quarter final berths.
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Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
Sid Schwartz
Bruce Johnson
Tony Vincent
Singing Cardinals: Female Cardinals Sing Like Males
The cardinal stands among the few bird species where females sing as well as males. Researchers note female vocalization is widespread and comparable in variety and range, reflecting a broader pattern of song in cardinal species and passerines.
Lopez Hopeful As Indians Begin Eastern Junket
Cleveland manager Al Lopez expresses optimism as the Indians begin a trip east hoping for better outcomes in the second half. He notes the team is 3 1/2 games behind the Yankees and plans to rely on his four ace pitchers against the Yankees in the upcoming big series, with Sam Jones slated to start next Monday in Washington.
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