Davis-Monthan Faces Convair In Tucson Semipro Battle
Davis-Monthan, leaders of the first half, meet Convair at Randolph Park hoping to halt a slide as Convair seeks its first win since the second-half opener. Expected starters include Bill Winship or Vince Indelicato for Convair and Bill Winship or Vince Indelicato for Davis-Monthan. Eddie Gallego paces league hitting at .400 with Butch Scheffel at .431.
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Convair Queens Rally For Softball Title Shot
The Convair Queens erased a five-run sixth inning to beat Rec Center 16 13 and clinch a spot in the best-of-five playoff for the city women’s softball championship next week. Mary Craney led with a homer and three singles, Mary Martinez hit another homer, while Rose Johnson added a homer and a single for Rec Center.
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Connie Mack to Host All Star Dream Team at Shibe Park
The 81 year old Athletics manager Connie Mack will be honored Friday night as he marks 50 years as a major league skipper. A tribute ceremony features an all star lineup selected by Mack including Cochrane, Dickey, Johnson, Grove, Sisler, Collins, Wagner, Baker and Ruth among others with 40,000 fans expected. Mack will announce players as the spotlight shines on the field. Several participants are active in baseball today, including Cochrane with Great Lakes and Collins with the Red Sox.
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Quijano Knocks Out Brown at El-Dor-Ray Auditorium
Sgt. Santos Quijano of El Paso stopped Cleveland Brown of Philadelphia at 2 15 of the seventh round in a headline bout to cap a night of mixed results. Beckwith beat Billy Duncan in a four round exhibition while Espinosa Martinez defeated Shuffling Kid Logan in a 4 round decision. The event closed with a tribute to fallen fighter Billy Coco and a moment of silence.
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Cornerstone Johnson Heads to Esquire All America Game
New York Aug 2 Ray Corner Stone Johnson Nashville sports editor tried to buy his first shoes as he prepared to cover Esquire magazine All America baseball game at the Polo Grounds Aug 7. The bare footed Nashville editor oversaw East squad selections and praised the program as an inspiration for youth baseball.
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Second Air Force Cards Six Of Twelve Football Games
Colorado Springs Aug 2 Second Air Force resumes football after a year with half the 12 game slate set and a rest to be announced. Major Reese returns as coach aiming for a rugged schedule starting September 9 at Colorado College and includes teams like Whitman College Iowa Seahawks Washburn Fort Warren and Washington. About 23 players will form the squad after initial screening of candidates.
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Miss Betz Wins At Wilmington in State Tennis
Pauline Betz advanced to the Delaware state tennis tournament second round by defeating Cecile Dawes 6-0 6-2. Margaret Osborne beat Gloria Butler 6-1 6-1. Virginia Kovacs won 6-4 6-2 over Lillian Lapaus, and Eleanor Cushingham defeated Betty Rosenquest 1-4 6-1 6-2.
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Litchfield Athlete Killed on Saipan
Marine Pfc Rex Floyd Crandall a 1942 Litchfield High School graduate noted as best all around athlete of his class was killed on Saipan. The Navy department notified his parents Mr and Mrs F O Crandall of Litchfield about his death.
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Heft Ahead for All Stars Forward Wall at Dyche Stadium
Chicago August 1 There will be ample heft in the college all star forward wall facing the Chicago Bears at the charity game on August 30 at Dyche Stadium. Newcomers include 240 pound guard George Hecht from Alabama and 212 pound tackle Jack Okland from Utah, with 260 pound Clyde Johnson of Kentucky already toping the line.
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Manhattan Lions Win 8-7 Over Mansfeld in Seven Inning Softball
The Manhattan Lions defeated Mansfeld 8-7 yesterday in a seven inning game at the 22nd street diamond. Al Robles cleared the bases with a three RBI hit in a late inning rally. Bobby Payne and Frank Nogales paired for the win as battery.
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Coast League to stage two All Star games next Monday
Two all star Pacific Coast league baseball games will be played in San Francisco and Los Angeles next Monday night for the servicemen's athletic equipment fund and the American professional baseball players association. Los Angeles and San Francisco teams form the south while Sacramento and Portland meet the north. In Los Angeles the south includes Hollywood and San Diego, while Seattle and Oakland represent the north.
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Housing Strain Grows as 19000 Families Seek Homes in Eire
The report notes nearly 19,000 families in Ireland face housing shortages, urging action from authorities. It highlights urban demand in Dublin and Cork, calls for new flats and affordable housing, and mentions government housing plans under review.
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Carrillo Sluggers Claim Kids League Title
Carrillo Sluggers finished with seven straight wins to take the first round title in the city recreation department kids hardball league. Manhattan Athletes finished runner up with five wins in seven games as standings show Carrillo Sluggers atop the table. Next week’s schedule lists Jacobs' Whirlwinds meeting R. C. Cadets and Carrillo Sluggers facing Convair Raiders at Oury park. The cantaloupe first was grown in southern Asia.
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Nats Batting Averages Decline In Povich Critique
Washington Post columnist Shirley Povich notes the Nationals struggle with weak batting averages. He cites several players and jokes the figures resemble a time window between 2 and 2 50 p.m., reflecting stagnation in offense.
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Lew Tendler's Son and Nephews Linked to Military Service
Philadelphia restaurant owner and former lightweight contender Lew Tendler is noted with his son and eight nephews in connection with military service. The National Baseball Congress plans its Wichita tournament starting August 11 and predicts U S semi pro champions will receive at least $10 000 in prize money.
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No pockets in a baseball uniform shirt
Question column notes there are no pockets in baseball jerseys. It asks which pitcher threw a no hitter in his major league debut, promising the answer at column end.
Browns left fielder drops ball in sun pockets two runs
In 1887 Cliff Car vell of Browns miscues a fly ball in the sun, the ball drops into his shirt pocket and two runs score as he searches for it. The entry also notes Theo Breitenstein of St Louis versus Louisville on October 4, 1891.
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Major League Leaders From The National League And Others
The Associated Press lists season leaders with St Louis figures dominating in several categories. Musial leads in batting and runs, with Doerr tying for hits and Stirnweiss contributing in runs batted in and stolen bases for New York. Barrett and Lindell headline triples and other key stats across leagues.
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Niagara Bluff Erodes at Two and a Half Feet a Year
A historical note states the brink of Niagara Falls retreats roughly two and a half feet annually, indicating ongoing geological change and potential impacts on nearby areas and landmarks.
Post Office Saving Bank reports 17.3 million depositors
The Britain's Post Office Saving Bank announces a reach of 17,300,000 depositors marking a record scale for the institution. The figure reflects widespread public use of the savings service across the country.
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