Dodgers Gain As Cardinals Lose To Reds
Dodgers beat Phillies 7-2 to cut the Cardinals lead to a half game as Cincinnati edged St. Louis 8-2 in 10 innings. Mort Cooper faltered in the fifth and Johnny Mize homer in the eighth tied it before Frank McCormick drove in the winning run. Dodgers pitcher Curt Davis earned the win after Dolph Camilli hit his 23rd homer.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
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Dolph Camilli
Homer
Curt Davis
Senators Take Stronger Lead In Coast Loop
Sacramento built a nine percent margin in the Pacific Coast League by beating San Francisco as Seattle split a doubleheader and moved within a half game of San Diego. Norbert Kleinke returned to hurl a 3-1 Sacramento win while Los Angeles crushed San Diego 10-1. Seattle-Hollywood split. Oakland-Portland also divided.
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USC Star Signs Pro Grid Contract
John Stonebraker, former USC star and Rose Bowl end on the 1939 and 1940 teams, signed a contract to join the Washington Redskins. He prepared to report to training in San Diego when it starts on Monday after signing yesterday.
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John Stonebraker
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Sweden Requires Ration Cards for Liquid Lubricants Purchase
Authorities mandate motor vehicle owners to present government ration cards before buying liquid lubricants, reflecting control measures on essential fluids. The rule aims to regulate fuel and lubricant distribution amid shortages and price pressures, with enforcement likely through retailer checks and ID verification.
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Sweden
Amazing Mr. Cooney Guides Braves From Pitcher to Outfielder
Johnny Cooney, age 40, thrives as a center fielder and near league batting leader with about a .330 average. His career spans from a pitching start to major league endurance with the Braves and Dodgers, aided by Casey Stengel’s early faith and a later stockholding gesture.
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Film Stars Clash On Baseball Field
Hollywood scene as Joan Blondell yells play ball to open the seventh annual film stars versus leading men game at Wrigley field. Ann Sheridan captains the leading men and Martha Raye the comics with Preston Foster and Keye Luke pitching. Proceeds go to a local hospital and free clinic.
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Softball Championship Playoff Set for Saturday
Phoenix dispatch reports the state women's championship softball playoff to decide the state representative for Detroit will start at St. Mary's Park Saturday night. Commissioner Jack Reilly says pairings draw Friday morning with teams from Tucson Thatcher Tolleson Mesa Tempe and several Phoenix entrants expected.
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Dominican Republic Exports Near 3.26 Million in Four Months
The Dominican Republic shipped products valued at nearly 3.26 million dollars to international markets in the first four months of the year. The report notes ongoing trade activity despite broader economic challenges.
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Dominican Republic
Boxing Results From AP Card Include Serial KO and Points
Johnny Colon stops Steve Mankos in New York. Pete Lello outpoints Lenny Mancini in Gary. Joe Peralta defeats Howard Burton in Allentown. Cecilia Lazardo outpoints John Taylor in Oakland.
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New York
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Washington D. C
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Youngstown
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Joe Peralta
Tamaqua
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Mexico City
Johnny Taylor
Golfers Seek Places In National Amateur Tournament
In New York on August 14, 607 golfers began 36 hole qualifying across 27 precincts for Omaha's national amateur tournament August 25 to 30. They compete for 137 open spots in a field of 150, with seven champions and ex champs already exempt. Charley Yates, former British Amateur champion now in the Army, plus six Denver district qualifiers, join the field.
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Soldiers study math camp in Claiborne library
In Claiborne Louisiana soldiers of the 34th Division spend time reading in the library. Algebra geometry and arithmetic texts are the most checked out among about 2 900 volumes as reported by Miss Beth Skoog the librarian.
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Beth Skoog
16 Year Old Doris Hart Faces Betz In Tennis Tourney
In Manchester Massachusetts on August 14 Doris Hart 16 the junior from Jesu High School Miami upset sixth seed Hope Knowles to reach a quarter final against Pauline Betz top seed. The event at Essex Country Club features Osborne defeating Bundy and Scott, with Betz advancing after beating Louise Brough, while Helen Jacobs meets Mary Arnold in another quarter final.
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San Francisco
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Beverly Hills
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Greenville
Del
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