Indians Face 13 Game East Swing As pennant race narrows
The Cleveland Indians head into a 13 game East trip starting in Yankee Stadium with the Yankees Red Sox and Senators on the slate and the Athletics at home. Cleveland trails in the American League standings and must improve hitting and fielding to stay in contention.
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Meade Seeks Jockey License From New York Racing Board
Former star rider Meade 37 submitted an application for a jockey license to the New York Racing Commission. The decision rests with the commission at its next meeting not yet dated. Meade has spent six years under suspension since 1945 and has faced multiple racing episode controversies.
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Mexico City
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Nevada Regents vote to suspend football and 1951 schedule
The University of Nevada Regents unanimously suspend intercollegiate football and cancel the 1951 schedule due to lack of funds. Former coach Joe Sheeketski, under contract to Sept 1, is released to seek other employment. A $42,000 fundraising shortfall includes $30,000 for scholarships and $12,000 to cover Alumni Association deficits. The 1951 plan included a Sept. 16 opener in Reno versus the San Diego Marines.
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Murphy Stops Rindone To Set Up Maxim Title Bout
Irish Bob Murphy the San Diego slugger defeated Joe Rindone in Boston by knockout at 2 02 of the fifth round to secure an Aug. 22 title shot against light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim at Yankee Stadium. Rindone had defeated Murphy in their April bout on a six round foul, but Murphy dominated the rematch to advance his clash with Maxim.
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United Press
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Legion Juniors to play Vermilion Juniors Wednesday
The American Legion Juniors of Post No 12, district runners up, travel to Vermilion to meet the Vermilion Juniors at 6 15. Elyria members are asked to meet at the YMCA at 5 00 before the game.
Standings and results from major leagues and spoilers
Baseball standings show Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, Chicago, and New York leading various leagues with scattered results. Yesterday’s results include Boston over Pittsburgh and Brooklyn over Chicago, while schedules highlight Cleveland at New York and Detroit at Washington among others.
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Spahn
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Brecheen
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Champion Browns Begin Drills At Bowling Green
Cleveland Browns open training at Bowling Green Ohio with 21 rookies joining 51 players. Paul Brown emphasizes run, run, run as vets prepare for the sixth season to defend their NFL title and aim for the charity game win versus the College All-Stars at Soldier Field on August 17.
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United Press
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Marine Corps
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Jim Markin
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Muhlenberg
Walt Michaels
Washington
Lee Toive
Rex Grossman
Chuck ‘Schroff
Detroit
Humble
All-Stars Report to Hickman for Aug 17 Browns Clash
Sixty top college players join the College All-Star squad to face the 1950 NFL champion Cleveland Browns in the 18th gridiron classic at Soldier Field. The team will report Thursday to Head Coach Herman Hickman at Delafield Wisconsin ahead of practices Friday.
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United Press
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Ane All-Stars
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Wis
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Yale
Hickman
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Conn
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Baylor
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Northwestern
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University of Miami
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Wyoming
Williams
Kyle Rote
Southern Methodist
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Grandelius
Michigan State
Bill Gay
Notre Dame
Wilford Whizzer White
Arizona State College
Don Dufek
Michigan
John (Kaye) Dottley
Mississippi
Leon
Heath
Oklahoma
Jerry Groom
Notre
Oberlin Edges UPC for First City Loop Loss
Oberlin T. O. Murphy Company beat United Polish Club 2 0 at Lexington Avenue field to tie for first in the City League. Coach Uthe Company topples American Radiator 8 0 in the Industrial League as Fritz earns his ninth season win.
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Uthe
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Mick Rogers
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Hobar
Jim Kehler
Paul Fritz
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Joe Klocek
U.aw.c.lo
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Jack Smith
Tom Smith
Ed Putman
Jack Garson
Jack Marsh
Ray Howard
Marsh
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Klocek
American Radiator
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Rogers
T. O. Murphy Company
Preston Hopewell
Cleo White
Murphy Co
Atte United Polish Clu
T. O. Murphy
Beard
United
Talarek
Richards Makes Four Changes In White Sox Lineup
Chicago manager Paul Richards unsettles the lineup before a decisive Fenway Park series with the Red Sox. Bert Haas starts at first, Orestes Minoso shifts to third, Don Lenhardt to left, Al Zarilla to right as Eddie Robinson sits.
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Orestes Minoso
Don Lenhardt
al Zarilla
UPC Plays Bellevue United Polish in City Softball clash
UPC, leading the City Softball League, travels to Bellevue for a 8:30 P M EST game against Bellevue All-Stars at Greenwood Heights Athletic Field. UPC members meet at 7:15 P M Elyria time. The roster features Bob Cain from Kentucky and Bob Momsen of Ohio State.
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Bellevue United Polish
Bellevue
Bellevue All-Stars
Greenwood ‘Heights
Elyria
DiMaggio Returns As Yankees Face Indians In Pennant Race
Joe DiMaggio comes back to the Yankees lineup for a key AL pennant clash with the Indians after two weeks out. New York holds a slim lead over Boston as White Sox shake up their lineup to face the Red Sox. Yogi Berra Hank Bauer and Gene Woodling have tried batting in the No 4 spot but DiMaggio’s return is needed to restore Yankee hitting and balance.
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United Press
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Orestes Minoso
Don Lenhardt
al Zarilla
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Phils
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Braves outslug Pirates in 18 14 high scoring nine inning
The Braves beat the Pirates 18 to 14 in a 32 hit, 10 pitcher marathon. Willard Marshall and Sam Jethroe led with multiple hits, Ralph Kiner Walker Cooper Joe Garagiola Earl Torgeson homered, and 13 runs came in the first inning as Boston and Pittsburgh traded blows for three hours and four minutes.
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Jethroe
Torgeson
Hartsfield
Vern Law
Cubs
Phils
Leaders in the Major Leagues Summary of Top Sluggers and Pitchers
A compact tally of league leaders across major batting and pitching categories. Highlights include Musial and Robinson leading in runs and RBIs, Ashburn and Minoso powering offense, Hodges and Williams among top sluggers, with notable pitching lines from Brown and Brecheen.
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Defending Champs To Play In Annual City Net Tourney
Elyria officials unveil first round pairings for the City Championship Tennis Tournament in senior mixed doubles junior boys and junior girls divisions. Defending mixed doubles champions Dr Bob Stevenson Barbara Dall face a field of ten teams. Byron Morris and Sally Wirth seek back-to-back junior titles. Competition runs with rounds through August 5 and entry deadlines Friday for two additional divisions.
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Red Aauer
Pat Hauerhye
Barbara Dall Bye
Jack Wise
Stariin Grueser
Bill Walker
Frances Corks
Leroy Johnson
Bill Camp
Betty Fell
Jack Eance
Vivien Lance
Jack Smith
Lee Fauver
Jackie Cor
Hob DeLloyd
Claire Lupas
Byron Morris, Jr
Ron Mc Santels
Tom Davis
Lowell Polk
Jim McCord
Bob Cochrane
Bord Cameron
Dick Schwind
Jerry Bruce
Fe Jaime Alexander
Bob Hettler
Erhart Game At Huron Postponed
Erhart Kramer versus Huron game at Huron has been postponed. Huron will juggle a league game and a new date for the Erhart contest will be announced later by Erhart manager Karl Kramer. Next Erhart action is Sunday against Canton Road Furniture at 2 p.m.
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Roosevelt Softballers Edge Cascade 13-12
Roosevelt defeated Cascade 13 to 12 in a Monday playground game. Don Bennett and Willie Larson pitched for Roosevelt while Mittler caught. Barney and McNay were the Cascade battery.
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Cascade
Don Bennett
Willie Larson
Mittler
Barney
McNay
Cascade Battery
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