Newcombe Keeps Cards in Check as Dodgers Win
Don Newcombe, Brooklyn right hander, rebounded from early trouble to hold St. Louis to eight hits and give the Dodgers a pivotal win that trimmed the Cardinals' lead to a game and a half. The series featured a-linked mix of NL batting, with Key runs by Duke Snider and Ron Northey sparking late scoring and a 6th inning rally.
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Duke Snider
Bill Baker
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Yanks
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Indians
Maurice McDermott
Red Sox
Boston
Fd Lapat
Billy Pierce
Johnnyne Lindell
Tommy Henrich
Luke Appling
Bob Kuzava
Duane Pil Jette
McDermott
Gene Bearden
Don DiMaggio
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Philadelphia Athletics
Ted
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Kellner
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Ithe
Alex Kellner
Tucson
Bengal
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Sherry Robertson
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Johnny Mize
Ray Mueller
Hank Thompson
Sid Gordon
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Andy Pafko
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Nightcap
Recreation Directors Blamed Back To Big Town
Tucson's swimming woes draw fire as John Barringer criticizes city recreation leadership. He cites inertia and poor planning from Loveless Gardner era, urges year round aquatic program and stronger support for Tucson's standout Monier brothers and local swimmers. Barringer recounts past Red Cross talks and calls for a structured, long term effort beyond token efforts.
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Alan Mayer
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John Barringer
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Florence
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American Red Cross Swimming
All-Star Softball Tilt At Local Oury Park
Two Class C allstar softball games set for Monday at Oury Park. First at 6 30 p m features two picked teams while the Bally stars meet the BH allstars at 8 50 p m Dewln Provencio of Ballstargs and Ray Carson headline the pitching matchup with other local players listed from Manhattan Chargers Railway Carriers and Barrillitos among clubs and positions.
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Ballystars
Provencio
Ballstargs
Ray’ Carson
Bbace
Provencia
Manhattan Chargers
Carson
Carmen
Dozer
al Alday
Barrilitos
Hal Gregory
Ray Brown
Oury Park Pachucos
Raul Mambyula
Blenmaneers
Hector Carrillo
Post Office
Oscar Gonzales
Jim Baum
Baum & Adtamson
Herb Bernat
Palace Knights
Bob Ivy
Vers Hospital
Rudy Bustamante
Barrillitos
Fre Higueroa
Art Villa Escusa
Exleson Grocers
Ralph Garcia
Bob's
Teeny Gaston
Junior Elks
Leo Carrillo
Bob’s
Tim Lujan
Bob
St Francis Xavier Boys and Girls Win Junior AAU Meet
In Mesa on Saturday St Francis Xavier of Phoenix captured both boys and girls junior AAU district swimming titles. Boys finished with 65 points, Florence 44. girls led Tempe 40 to 38. Tucson and other teams posted smaller scores. Sid Oliver won Tucson’s low board diving. Art Willinkon, 120 meter IM. John Sweeney, 40 meter breast. Diana Lewis led Tucson girls with a 3rd in 40 meter freestyle.
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Florence
Tempe
Univeristy Park
Phoenix Country Cluub
Tucson
Coronado Park
Roosevelt
Mesa. Oo
University Aquatic Club
Coronado
Phoenix Country Club
Florance
Sid Oliver
Art Wilkingon
John Sweeney
Diana Lewis
League Leaders In A Battered OCR Snapshot
Fragmented sports table lists players and teams across leagues with partial names. Mentions Boston Cleveland New York Philadelphia Detroit Brooklyn Philadelphia and pitching batting highlights amid unclear OCR.
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Branca
Pittsburgh
Bonham
Boston
Spahu
St Louis
Reecbeen
New York
Hartung
Chicago
Chipman
Bt. Louis
Drews
Washington
Scarborough
Cleveland
Lemon
Parnell
Bie
Valo
Borten
Diliinaor
Lula
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Yorks
Wynn
Buhgsutseetrucks
Detroit
New Detroit
House
Robinson
Siquuntar
Beene
Ve Rockiym
Kiyny
Mabinean
InmMahinsan
Charles Lashes Out at Fight Chairman
POMPTON LAKES New Jersey August 1 UP Eddie Eagan, head of the New York Boxing Commission, refused to regard Charles as champion for the August 30 bout with Gus Lesnevich. Charles, recognized by the National Boxing Association as heavyweight champion, demanded why he is not recognized and challenged Eagan’s authority.
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N. J
Ezranl Charles Jet
Eddie Eagan
New York Boxing Commission
Gus ‘Lesnevich
Charles
National’ Boxing Association
Eagan
Sharks Annex Class B Game
The VFW Sharks edged the Hornets 6-5 to win their Class B opener as they begin the second half in the Belfcult. Eddie Torres stole home for the decisive margin.
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VFW Sharks
Hornets
Sharks
Eddie Torres
Oracle Indias
Oracle
Tucson Gas and Electric
Bobby Hart
Hollywood Blues
Jagers
Oury Park
Howard and Stoffi Tigers
Elysian Groves
Astevan Park
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VEW Post
Fl Barrilistos
Ithe
Willcox Vpw
Art
Coaching School Starts In Texas Beat: Aug. 1 Beaumont
Texas coaching school opens week with record enrollment as coaches from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and other states attend lectures by Dan Maurot Missouri and Cael Snavely of North cao junen first football lectures. Detroit Lions consider new unique name Zealand Benjamin Thigpen Jr a recruit halfback from Vanderbilt.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Wanses
Arizona
Mexico
Dan Maurot
Missouri
Cael
Detroit
Detroit Lions
National Football League
Kinsley von Rennesselear Dey
Lions
Benjamin Thigpen Jr
Vanderbilt
Snead Eyes 4th Major Title After Triple Crown
Sam Snead heads to Chicago for the All-American after completing the golf triple crown by winning the Western Open at St Paul with a 269, 70 under par. He beat Cary Middlecoff by four, Mangrum and Demaret by five, tying the course record and earning $2,800 first prize and $23,550 year-to-date.
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Sammy Snead
Chicago
U. S
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Keller
Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Worney
Cary Middlecoff
Memphis
Bede Aloud Mangrum
Chick Arbors
Jimmy Demaret
Johnny Palmer
Salt Lake City
Henry Ransom
Fred A Wirming
Hawkins
Antioch
Ill
Saratoga
Middleco
Jim Ferrier
Sana
William Miahlo
Detroit
Jerseo
Toney
Henry Laskau
Mangrum
Harbert
Demaret
Tom O'Shanter
New York
Alexander
Local softball action at Santa Rita and Oury parks
Readable snippets show schedules and matchups for the Santa Rita and Oury parks. Teams include Telephone Belles, Recs girl league, Eagles, VFW 340, AA and BB divisions, plus Santa Rita park fixtures.
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Oury Park
Telephone Belles
Santa Rita Park
Eagles
VFW
Clans
Oury
Peme Davis
Mopthas Mastunge
Clas
Arizona ma t formation weak at key position
Arizona coach Bob Winslow concedes weakness at quarterback as the Wildcats prepare for a straight T formation this fall. Spring practice highlighted backfield stars Charlie Hall Eddie Woolgast and promising freshmen Russell and Kelly while concerns linger about ends and defense. The schedule includes Texas Tech Hardin-Simmons and Texas Western with Michigan State and Southern California eyed for future games.
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Murray Sinclair AF
University of Arizona
Arizona
Bob Winslow
Arizonas
Ling
John Kelly
Bisbee
Hilo Ranch
Charlie Hall
Eddie Woolgast
Tins
Dan Fussell
Mesa
Russell
Kelly
Texas Tech
Hardin- Simmons
Winstow
Winslow
Jeff Cravath
University of Southern California
Yienack
Hall
Wildcats
Michigan State
California
Aussies Aim for Italy in Davis Cup Interzone Sept/Meet
In Wilmington on Aug 2 and Rye Aug 12 14 the Australian tennis team led by Bromwich Sedgman and Sidwell swept Mexico to reach the Interzone final and face Italy for a chance to challenge the United States later this month. Bromwich defeated Vega 6-0 6-1, Sidwell beat Reyes Varela 6-2 16 6-1 in the decisive wins.
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Italy
Frank ‘Sedgman
Billy Sidwell
John Bromwich
Mexico
Rye
United States
Bromwich
Armando Vega
el Sidwell
Australia
Miguel Reyes Varela
Speedboats Battle for Harmsworth Trophy Runoff
Detroit hosts a unique runoff Monday as Skip-A-Long of San Francisco and Such Crust of Detroit vie for the Harmsworth trophy. After splitting heats on Saturday both boats set new records. the winner gains bronze and the right to host the next international classic, with ongoing debate over the race site between Detroit and the west coast.
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America
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Crust I
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University of Arizona women win Western Canada lawn tennis
Jean Doyle of Arizona and Carol Debnam of Santa Monica won the women's doubles title at the Western Canada lawn tennis championships in Vancouver. They defeated Lol Read and Grace Leader of Vancouver. Min Helm won the women's singles title and Fred Fisher of Wash helped with results.
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Bic
Jean’ Doyle
University of Arizona
Carol: Debm
Santa ‘Monica
Lolz Read
Grace Leader
Mins Helm
Fred. Fisher
Wash
Solons Lose Ground In PCL As Stars Sweep
The Sacramento Solons slipped in the Pacific Coast League standings after a Sunday doubleheader loss to Hollywood. Hollywood defeated Sacramento 12 to 3 in the opener and 3 to 2 in the finale, while Los Angeles swept the Solons in a separate set, 7 to 1 and 3 to 0. Oakland’s Acorns crushed Seattle 13 to 7, then Seattle rebounded 6 to 4 in the nightcap. Oakland took five of seven. San Diego moved to fourth by splitting with San Francisco, as Harry Feldman’s 4-hitter powered a 13 to 0 Seals win. Padres won the series four games to three.
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Hollywood Stars
Twinks
Portland
Solans
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Sacramento
Solems
Acorns
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Oakland
Rainiers
Padres
All-Star Contests Feature Schedule At Oury Park
The schedule outlines next weeks All-Star class B and C softball games at Oury Park with matches including Cowboys versus Bam-Sino-American Juniors, Chargers versus Railway Carmen, and other pairings. Details indicate evening starts and multiple venues associated with Oury Park and surrounding teams.
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Mane Chargers
Bob's
Oury
Blal Ran
Railway
Carmen
Servan
Pam Va
Post Office Carriars
Oury Parlmon Tuceon Rakers
Star Cowboys
Pam
Brigton
Sally Roberts Sets Backstroke Record at Wisconsin Meet
Sally Roberts of Kenosha Wisconsin won the women's National Junior 2X-meter backstroke title in conjunction with the Wisconsin AAU championships posting 2 04 6 time to break Mitzi Higueht of Hawaii 186 record of 3 08 6. Second was Harry Smith of Kenosha. Michigan State's John Kobs secures third best win total in 25 year tenure with 19 8 record for 1949 season.
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Sally Roberts
Kenosha
Wis
Wisconsin
Herry Smith
East East Lansing
Mich
Michigan State
John Kobs
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