Giants Stretch Lead As Dodgers Narrow Margin
Flatbush uneasy as the New York Giants run their winning streak to 16 with a doubleheader sweep of the Chicago Cubs 5-4 in 12 innings and 6-3. The Dodgers split a twilight doubleheader with Pittsburgh 5-0 and 5-2 as AL rivals idle. Larry Jansen earned his 17th win for the Giants. Ed Stanky Monte Irvin homered to back rookie Al Corwin.
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Brooklyn
Flatbush
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Harlem
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Chicago Cubs
Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Cleveland Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
New York Yankees
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Boston Red Sox
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Chicago White Sox
Washington
Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Boston Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
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Larry Jansen
Chicago
Cubs
Ed Stanky
Monte Irvin
al Corwin
New York
White Sox
Ralph Branca
Branca
Pete Castiglione
George Metkovich
Clyde McCullough
Warren Spahn
Braves
Boston
Max Sarkent
New York and Chicago Split Long First Game in 12 Innings
In the baseball slate, New York and Chicago battled through a 12 inning opener with a final tied score of five to six. Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh five to zero. Boston came from behind to win six four over St Louis. Philadelphia edged Cincinnati two to three in a tight contest.
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Braves
Surkont
Phils
Reds
Bill Nicholson
Jocko Thompson
del Wilber
Ken Raffensberger
Ken Johnson
Cincinnati
Bobby Shantz
Tigers
Dave Philley
Marlin Stuart
A’s
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Associated Press
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Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Mallory's Beagle Wins At National
Riverside Brownie, daughter of Rock-A-Bye II, led the 13 inch class at the National Beagle Club trials in Aldie on Sunday in a field of 32. Owner C. B. and Wm. B. Mallory of Rock-A-Bye Kennels on Senseney Road keep Chubb busy with breeding and training. Mallory organized Apple Valley Beagle Club and promotes a September 30 fun trial at Glass Estate for 13 and 15 inch beagles. He works with SPCA on an Animal Shelter project and helps run shows and fundraisers.
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Beagle Club
Aldie
Beagles
C. B
Wm. B. Mallory
Senseney Road
Mallory
Chubb
Telephone Company
Apple Valley
Glass Estate
Middle Road
SPCA
Evening Star Ladies League to Meet at Health Center Alleys
All members of the Evening Star Ladies League including Capper's Jewelry GAA No 1 and 2 Hershey Pints Bell Clothes Farmers & Merchants National Bank Snow White Grill and Jr Women of Berryville are asked to attend a special meeting Thursday August 30 at 7 30 p m at the Health Center Alleys. League president Dorothy Burke will lead planning for the coming season and new bowlers both individuals and teams are invited.
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Evening Star Ladies League
Capper’s Jewelry Store
GAA
Hershey Pints
Bell Clothes Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Snow White Grill
Berryville
Health Center
Dorothy Burke
Don McNeill Upsets McGregor in National Team Championships
A year ago Don McNeill of the United States defeated Australia’s Ken McGregor in the first round of the National Team Championships at Forest Halls. The write up notes the upset as a notable early round result in the event.
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Don McNeill
United States
Ken McGregor
Australia
Forest Halls
Joey Maxim
Joe Walcott
Camden
National debt figures for 1939 and 1951
Treasury notes show public debt on July 31 1939 at $3,665,748,658.42 and on July 31 1951 at $255,656,633,999.65, illustrating a dramatic increase from the prewar era to the early postwar period.
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Department of the Treasury
Royal Crown Routs Plumly in City League Playoff Tilt
The Royal Crown softball team overwhelmed Plumly 16-4 in a City League playoff game at Senseney Park. Winning pitcher J. Larrick allowed nine hits while Crown batted around the mound, totaling 20 hits against Armel and Carper, who took the loss.
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J. Larrick
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Carper
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Larrick
Lewis
Shaughnessy
Haymaker
Boden
Clevenger
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Smith
Keller
Fahnestock
Grim
Spaid
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E Bailey
C. E Burch
A Gaunt
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Minnick
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Walfenberger
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Reed
RH Foltz
Carson
Miano
Provance
P Butter
Musial Leads National League Batting Race
New York report shows Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals atop the NL batting standings with .362 for 117 games through last Sunday. Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers sits second at .340 through 118 games, while Richie Ashburn is third at .337 and Johnny Wyrostek fourth at .327.
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New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Stan Musial
Brooklyn
Jackie Robinson
Robinson
Philadelphia
Richie
Johnny Wyrostek
Cincinnati
al Dark
Fain and Kell Lead American Hitters
Ferris Fain of Philadelphia leads the American batting race at .332 while George Kell of Detroit sits close behind at .331. Minnie Minoso of Chicago falls to third with .328 as Ted Williams and Gil Coan follow in the top five.
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Ferris Fain
Philadelphia
George Kell
Detroit
Fain
Kell
Minnie Minoso
Chicago White Sox
Ted Willians
Boston
Gil Coan
Washington
B League Bowlers to Meet for 1951 52 Season Plans
A special meeting of all members of the B bowling League is set for Thursday night August 30 at 7 30 p m at the George Washington Hotel. President John Boyd will preside as rules for the 1951 52 season are discussed and passed and the season schedule is arranged. Last season s participants include Glaize and Bro Va Woolen Co Valley Distributors Elks Club Bayliss Patterson Snapp s Foundry Bell Clothes Valley Fruit and Candy Dr Pepper Clear brook Woolen Columbia Baking Co and Coca Cola. Representatives from interested organizations are urged to attend.
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B” Bowling League
George Washington Hotel
John Boyd
Glaize & Bro
Va. Woolen Co
Valley Distributors
Elks Club
Bayliss & Patterson
Snapp’s Foundry
Saguenay Region in Quebec Named for River
The piece notes Saguenay in Quebec north of the Gulf of St Lawrence and explains the Saguenay River, which gives its name to the region, flows into the St Lawrence about 120 miles northeast of Quebec City.
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Saguenay
T. A
Canadian
Quebec
Gulf of St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence
Que
C Loop Keglers Plan Meeting for New Season
League president Bill Bridgeforth calls a meeting of all C Loop Bowling members for Thursday August 30 at 7 30 p m at Health Center Alleys. Last season six teams Carr Publishing Co Friendship Fire Co Glen's Cities Service Esso Royal Crown Cola and Truck Suppliers. Prospective bowlers or teams should have representatives present.
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Bill Bridgeforth
Carr Publishing Co
Friendship Fire Co
Glen's Cities Service
Esso
Royal Crown Cola
Loop
Toledo Scales Rout Hagerstown
Toledo defeats Hagerstown in a decisive game as the Scales overpower the visitors on the road with strong defense and key scoring runs.
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Toledo Scales
Hagerstown
Shaughnessy Playoff Softball Tonight at Senseny Park
Two Shaughnessy playoff contests are set at Senseny Park. Lionettes face National Fruit on Diamond 2 at 7 15 p m, followed by Cork Street versus Braddock Street at 8 30 p m. The winner advances to play Montague Avenue Thursday at 8 30 p m on Diamond No 1 in a two out of three championship series.
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Senseny Park
Lionettes
Cork Street
Braddock Street
Montague Avenue
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