U S Favored As Olympic Games Open In London
The United States were heavy favorites to win the unofficial team title as the Olympic Games opened with a formal ceremony at Wembley. Sweden loomed as a dark horse upset possibility, while athletes faced injuries and setbacks in early events and preparations.
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Citywide Badminton Playoffs Set for Saturday
Citywide badminton champions will receive trophies after the final playoffs set for Saturday at 10 am at the Irving recreation center. Wayne Booth reports the event run by city parks on Wednesday, with park venues hosting rounds Wednesday through Friday and city finals to follow.
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Wayne Booth
City Recreation
Red hot leagues lead Braves and A’s in split baseball view
In a split MLB scene the National League sees the Braves with a 15 game edge over bottom clubs while the Dodgers and Pirates trade blows with Cardinals and Giants. In the American League Boston leads overall as the A’s profit against cellar teams and Yankees hover mid pack.
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The Escurial Palace of former King of Spain Largest in Europe
The royal palace at Escurial, once home to the former king, stands as Europe’s largest. Visitors report a four day journey to tour its vast halls and historic rooms.
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Spain
Escurial
Europe
Durocher Starts Strong With Giants Pacing In And Out Pitching
New York reports Leo Durocher reshapes the Giants rotation as Clint Hartung blanks Cincinnati 5 0 for the fourth shutout since Durocher took over. Sid Gordon drives in two runs as Hartung Jansen and Koslo pace a modest eight hit attack to tie for third with St Louis.
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Cincinnati
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Reds
Larry Jansen
Durocher
Giant
Mel Ott
Sheldon Jones
Dave Koslo
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Cardinals
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Bill Rigney
Willard Marshall
Hodgin
Chi-Sox
Shea
New York Yankees
Frank Shea
St. Louis
George McQuinn
Vern Bickford
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
Billy Southworth
Bob Elliott
Earl Torgeson
Policeman Wins Sunlamp at Penny Sale in Swampscott Beach
Swampscott Mass. Policeman Francis Delano paused his beach patrol to attend a penny sale. After hours in the sun his ticket was drawn and he received a sunlamp as the prize, announced by UP.
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Swampscott Beach
Francis Delano
Andaman Islanders greet with soft cooing hand blows
In a brief, labeled moment of encounter, Andaman Islanders softly bring their hands together and emit a gentle cooing sound as they meet.
League Head Acts After McGowan Umpire Suspension
American League President William Harridge announced charges against umpire Bill McGowan were substantiated following a July 19 game in Washington. McGowan, suspended without salary for ten days, sought return July 30. the penalty cost about $500.
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King George Opens London 1948 Olympic Games at Wembley
King George VI will speak at 4 p.m. as the Olympic Games of 1948 open at Wembley Stadium. A 21 gun salute, a torch relay from Olympia, and a flame lighting mark the ceremony. Queen Elizabeth and 6,000 competitors from 61 nations participate in the opening of the XIVth Olympiad.
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Brigade of Guards
Solo Flight Triumph at Wilson’s Flying Service
Horace recalls soloing a small airplane after receiving last instruction from Conn Housley’s substitute Herb Marks. A cross wind tested skills as the crew landed hard yet safely, celebrating independence and a successful first solo. A farmer’s frost-prevention flight story highlights air power warming crops. Red Reed adds a gas-safety quip about preflight checks.
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Wilson’s
Conn Housley
Salt Lake
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Herb
Idaho Boasts Fine Fishing
Idaho attorney general Robert E. Smylie provides a statement of fact about trout fishing in Idaho to California deputy attorney general Carl N. Wynkoop. Smylie claims Idaho has more miles of trout water than California and Oregon combined and invites Wynkoop to the Stanley Basin during late August and early September.
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Robert E. Smylie
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California
Carl N. Wynkoop
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Wynkoop
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Stanley Basin
Twin Falls Readies for Magic Valley Horse Show
The fifth annual Magic Valley Horse Show opens Thursday in Twin Falls with entries from nine states. Showmen and trainers compete for 6100 dollars in prizes and trophies over Friday and Saturday.
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Twin Falls
Mice Pair and Offspring Could Spawn 1000 Descendants in One Year
A pair of house mice and their offspring have the potential to produce up to about 1000 descendants within a single year, illustrating rapid reproductive capacity in small mammals.
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