Indians Rally to Top Senators as Hegan and Doby Spark Win
In Cleveland, Jim Hegan drives in four with his ninth homer and Larry Doby clenches a key running catch as Cleveland beats Washington 8-3 to extend their lead over the Yankees to two and a half games. Art Houtteman wins his tenth. Dean Stone takes the loss.
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Rookies and Vets Impress at Browns Practice
Cleveland Browns drills showcase both rookies and veterans as coach Paul Brown surveys. Ray Renfro darts 60 yards after a pitchout from Otto Graham, Tom Pagna shines offensively, Harold Bradley seizes gaps, while rookie Irv Holdash from Austintown evaluates his chances after years of nine notable honors and College All Stars behind him.
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Bannister Likely to Win Mile of the Century Says Expert
Inside reports from track analyst Dan Ferris predict Bannister will win the Mile of the Century in Vancouver. He argues a blistering six furlong pace could exhaust Bannister's finishing kick, while suggesting Landy Halberg or Murray Halberg might threaten if they push the pace early. Ferris notes Bannister’s 53 second final quarter as unmatched and recalls a past race where riders failed to pace for record pace.
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Doran and Gammon Vie For Western Amateur Crown
In Indianapolis two teachers, defending champion Claire Doran of Cleveland and Beverly Gammon of St. Paul, reach the 36 hole final of the Women's Western Amateur at Broadmoor. Doran defeated Mae Murray Jones, while Gammon beat Barbara McIntyre by 2 and 1.
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Golf swing guide cautions against left elbow lock
A vintage instruction warns players to avoid locking the left elbow during the backswing and downswing. It emphasizes keeping the left arm reasonably straight, with a slight bow at the top, and a relaxed right elbow pointing toward the hip pocket to maintain a smooth arc.
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John F. Dille
Smith Bids To Move Up Fifthc Ladder Tonight
Atlantic City boxing cards feature light heavyweight hopeful Boardwalk Billy Smith facing Los Angeles heavyweight Willie Bean in a 10 round televised bout at Convention Hall. Smith, a 115 pounder with a history against Archie Moore, meets Bean a 203 pounder with seven straight knockouts as he pursues a championship bid under Sheriff manager Gerard Gormley.
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Euclid Favored In Lake Erie Handicap at Randall Park
Euclid, winner of last year's Buckeye Handicap, is favored to win the $5,000 added Lake Erie Handicap at Randall Park race track in Cleveland. Two other $2,500 races are on tap for today.
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Funeral services set for Cleveland bowling pioneer Ed Liasz
Funeral services will be held Monday for Ed Liasz, a Cleveland bowling pioneer, who died Friday.
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Durocher's three runner dash thrills St Louis fans
In a recent Cardinals versus Giants game Giant Manager Leo Durocher used three runners to score. Pinch hitter Bob Holman singled, Rube Gomez ran to second on a sacrifice and to third on a single, Bill Gardner then scored from third to bring in the run.
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City Tennis Tournament Opens at Cascade Courts
Cascade Courts hosts the City Tennis tournament with nine players advancing across divisions. In Junior Singles, Dick Rassler defeated Bill Reising 6-0 6-0, Bill Isenberg beat Tony Schork 6-0 6-1, and Mike Moss overwhelmed Bill McVetta 6-2 6-0.
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Sports Broadcasts and Matchups Across WXEL and WEOL
Randall WIW at 5 15 WXEL 530. Wrestling Baron Leone against Warren Bockwinkle WXEL 5 Boxing Wilie Bean versus Billy Smith WXEL 9 Sports Thrills WXEL at 0:30 Baseball Cleveland versus Washington WEOL 1 30 doubleheader.
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Local Tennis Action Extends After Rain Delays
Bob Davis recovered from a slow start to beat Red Bauer 8-6 6-3 in Men’s Singles while Bill Isenberg moved from Junior to Men’s Class with a 6-3 9-7 win over Dick Rassler. Rea Ritter defeated Bill Reising 6-0 6-0, Boyd Cameron won 6-1 6-2 against Tony Schork, and Dr. Bob Stevenson and John Howard both won by default. First rounds pushed to Monday due to court unavailability.
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Dick Rassler
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John Howard
Stevenson
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Bob McPherson
Maxwell Captures All Army Tourney Title
Cpl. Billy Maxwell of Big Spring Texas, a former national amateur golf champion, won the All Army Open with a 72 hole total of 283 five under par at Montwood Woodmont Country Club. He defeated Cpl. John Weaver of Houston Texas by two strokes after leading most of the event. Weaver closed to within one before Maxwell finished with a 72. In the senior match play final Lt Col Mannie Paley of La Verne California beat Lt Gen George Decker Army comptroller from Catskill New York 3 and 2.
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Peak Rallies For KO Louisville Fight Card
Sid Peaks rallied to a ninth round technical knockout over Bob Jackson of Dayton Ohio Friday night in Louisville Kentucky. The bout showcased Peaks return to form as he dominated early rounds and sealed victory with a decisive late finish.
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Nine Races Tonight at Lorain County Speedway
The stock car program features nine events and 94 laps post. Dick Jackson leads points with 201, including 10 from Wednesday. Bill Porter is 30 behind at 189, with 13 from Wednesday. Chuck Yost and Bill Richards are tied for fourth at 125, Ivan Hassell third. Start at 6:30 p.m. trials, racing 8:30 p.m. The Upside-Down Club grows with 28 members, led by Herb Redman and Joe Loser who have flipped thrice.
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Cleveland
Elyria Pro Fires 66 at Elyria Country Club
Clark Black, the Elyria club pro, fired a 34 32 66 after a sparse season start. He had seven birdies and 11 pars, coming within one of Byron Nelson's course record of 65. Black birdied holes 15 16 and 11, needed a final-hole birdie to tie but settled for a par.
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Playoff Tonight In US Second Half Windup
Little League South playoff on Lappin Field at 5 p.m. features Kimbel Terry Mercurys against United Polish Club, for the second half championship after both clubs split regular-season day games. Corrugated Box beat Kimbel Terry 6 2 and Elyria Hardware downed United Polish Club 11 8. The winners meet Corrugated Box in a three-game series starting next week at 6:15 p.m. on Lappin Field.
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Fair or foul baseballs pay a price for personal stress
The article surveys how off field pressures affect players, from Durocher-Lockman flareups to domestic worries impacting pennant races. It cites Curt Simmons, Roy Campanella, Whitey Ford, Hack Wilson, and Gil Hodges, noting Hodges’ four homer game after a bitter quarrel and a calm approach at the plate.
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Indians Rally For 8 To 7 Triumph
The Indianapolis Indians toppled the Louisville Colonels 8 to 7 after a six run ninth inning rally. Clyde King earned the win in relief of Herb Score, while Bill Kennedy took the loss for Louisville. Also, the Toledo Sox beat the Kansas City Blues 10 to 7 with Murray Wall the winner and Felix Mantia and Dick Sinovic homering. A twilight doubleheader between Columbus and St Paul and a twin-bill between Charleston and Minneapolis were rained out.
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Suburban HSL Tourney Slate
The first round schedule for Suburban Hot Stove League teams in the state tournament next week ends at Alliance with games across multiple venues. Matchups include Gass D-Wellaston versus Wooster No. 1 on Friday Aug. 6 at Armory Oberiis Andy's Food Cenwris, and Cass E-North Edon Veta dye at Suter Park Field. Other games list Wooster No. 2, Sebdering Field, and Akron Hacson Hornet actions at Elks Field with local teams and sponsors noted. The schedule spans Friday through Saturday with several 3 pm and 7:30 pm starts and first-round winners advancing to later rounds.
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Durocher and Lockman Reconcile Before Reds Game
New York Giants first baseman Whitey Lockman returned to the lineup after a public spat with manager Leo Durocher. The two patched up their quarrel amicably and posed for photos before facing the Cincinnati Reds, with both saying it was all over.
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