Wynn Turns Back Detroit in Dramatic Ten Inning Win
Early Wynn stymied Detroit 3-2 in ten innings to lift the Cleveland Indians within 2 1/2 games of the league leaders. Hall of Fame era stars Hoot Evers and Al Rosen homered for a 9th inning tie, with Rosen's 31st. Al Meekins and Bob Avila sparked late Indians heroics, including a winning slide. In the NL, Cubs edged Cards 7-6 as Reds clobbered Pirates 13-8.
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Boxing Champion Jake LaMotta to Defend Crown in Detroit
Jake LaMotta signs to defend his middleweight title against Laurent Dauthuille at Olympia Stadium Detroit on September 13. The bout will mark LaMotta’s return to his favored boxing town.
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Le Baron to Play Redskins' Stock Up
Eddie Le Baron will join the Washington Redskins for tomorrow's charity exhibition against the Los Angeles Rams. The College All Stars star reported to Camp Pendleton for Marines duty and received orders to Quantico, then practiced with the Redskins at Occidental College with bag Rohde. This will be his first professional appearance and likely his last for some time.
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O Sullivan Wins on Last Inning Rally Over J W Arthur
O Sullivans late rally powered an 11 10 victory over J W Arthur with Donald relieving in the final innings. Novick defeated Plumly 5 3. Church League games on Senseny Road featured Presbyterian Highland Episcopal Braddock and Hoover Kern Brethren with a Baptist Brethren postponement to next Tuesday.
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Ezzard Charles Set As Heavy Favorite In Title Clash
Ring-rusty champion Ezzard Charles opens tonight against Longshot Freddie Beshore in Memorial Auditorium in a bid to regain the heavyweight crown. The 9 p.m. bout is expected to draw near 10 000 fans and a gate over 60000 as Charles seeks a dramatic kayo to set up a Louis bout.
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Winchester Golfers Win $75 Campbell Named President
The Winchester golf team beat Martinsburg 11 12 to 3 42 Sunday to win $75 and third place in the Tri State Golf League. Hershey County Club course hosted the loop playoff with Purcellville, Frederick, and Front Royal also contending. Campbell was elected league president and Leon Jones named secretary treasurer at the Hershey banquet.
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Stagg to Celebrate 88th Birthday Tomorrow
Amos Alonzo Stagg will mark his 88th birthday tomorrow and begin his 61st year of coaching. Within two weeks he plans to report to Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pa., to assist his son Amos Alonzo Jr. in his fourth season at the Lutheran college.
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Arlington Burial for Korean War Medalist Lt Thomas
Army Lt Howell G Thomas Jr 24 of Washington becomes the first American killed in the Korean War to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. He died in Tokyo July 17 after wounds. Officials Pace Collins and South Korean representatives attended the service with a honor guard and caisson procession.
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Kell and Musial Lead Baseball Batting Leagues
George Kell of Detroit holds the American League batting lead at .355 with 153 hits and 33 doubles. Stan Musial of the St Louis Cardinals leads the National League at .361 with 141 hits and 34 doubles while Jackie Robinson drops to .348 as the chase tightens. Verne Stephens scores 96 runs and Dropo has 111 RBIs for context.
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Six Schools Face NCAA Suspension Over Sanity Code
The NCAA council recommends suspending six schools from NCAA membership for alleged violations of the sanity code. Names were not disclosed. full convention vote will occur in Dallas, Texas, January 10 to 13.
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