National League seeks fifth straight All-Star win at Cleveland
The 21st All-Star game July 13 at Cleveland Stadium stars Nat League hopefuls chasing a fifth consecutive victory over the American League. Highlights include five homers in the 1951 Detroit win and robust pitching by Mike Garcia for the Indians, still unbeaten in decision since May 13.
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Dickson
Mike Garcia
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Jackson Wins Four Races On Record Stock Car Night
Dick Jackson capped a record night at Lorain County Speedway with four wins including both features the Helmet Dash and the third heat race. He posted the best time of 2180 seconds as 71 cars signed in. Guy Colentelo led early in the first feature before Jackson took the lead.
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Italo Scortichini Faces Pedro Gonzales in 10
Boxing match on WXEL headlines a 10 round middleweight bout. In auto racing notes, Lou Nagy and Sterling Rays pivoted through crashes and flips, with Dick Jackson leading multiple heat and semi final races. Next stock car event planned for Wednesday at Lorain County Speedway starting 8:30.
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That City
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Line Scores Of Major Loop Games
Major league action shows scattered results with postponements and night games across the American and National Leagues. Notable performances include Washington and Baltimore splitting a doubleheader with seven runs in the opener and seven in the nightcap, while New York and Chicago split a doubleheader with strong pitching and late rallies.
Jones Davidson Win For Indians
The Indianapolis Indians extended their lead in the American Association pennant chase by sweeping a doubleheader from the Columbus Red Birds. Sad Sam Jones pitched a complete game for his fifth win, and Rocco Colavito belted his 25th homer in the first game. Billy Joe Davidson added a seventh win in the nightcap.
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Jameson Beats Suggs To Capture 25th Western Open
Betty Jameson of San Antonio Texas won the 25th Women's Western Open at Waukegan Illinois defeating Louise Suggs to claim 1000 first prize in the 36 hole final at Glen Flora Country Club. The 37 year old ended Suggs run for a fifth Western title with precise putting and sharp chip shots.
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Glen Flora Country Club
Elyria Netters Beat Wooster For Second Win
The Elyria tennis team edged Wooster 6 to 3 to earn its second victory. Leroy Johnson won the No 1 singles in quick fashion over Leo Bronsin 6-1 6-1. Jack Smith won the No 2 singles after a long three-set struggle. Doubles teams Johnson–Walker and Moore–Gorbies contributed key wins as Elyria improved to 2–0.
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Lehman & Johnson Realtors slug Harvard Tigers 15 0
Elyria led by George Van Niel Dean Maddock and Dick Sabo walloped the Harvard Tigers of Cleveland for a 15 to 0 seven inning win at Cascade Park. Bob Corley allowed three hits and struck out ten in a dominant pitching effort.
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Ed Furgol Wins U S Open After Long Shot Rise
Springfield report notes Ed Furgol, a self-made golfer with a crippled left elbow and humble beginnings, captured the U S Open at Baltusrol with a four over par 284 securing $6 000 top money. Once a teaching pro with only one prior win he defied odds and nerves to reach the sport’s summit.
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