Major League Baseball resumes with AL pennant chase
After a three day layoff for the All Star break the focus is on the American League leaders as Boston Chicago New York and Cleveland renew the pennant race. Boston hosts Chicago in a four game set at Comiskey Park with Parnell and Kieley opposing Rogovin and Dobson.
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Bobby Feller
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Sports Mirror recap of notable historical events
A syndicated slice recalls past sports milestones including Ted Williams fracture in the All-Star game, Ray Robinson defeating Joe Curcio at Madison Square Garden, Byron Nelson and Vic Ghezzi reaching PGA finals in Denver, and Bill Tilden winning the U.S. Open title at Forest Hills.
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Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Ray Robinson
Joe Curcio
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Byron Nelson
Vic Ghezzi
Denver
Bill Tilden
Vincent Richards
Forest Hills
Charles Town Hosts Fort Myer Stars Sunday Test
Fort Myer Army nine led by Major League stars visits Charles Town Legion Park on Sunday July 15 for a stern test. Johnny Antonelli $75 000 pitcher of the Boston Braves will start for Fort Myer with Danny O Connell at short and Sam Calderone of the New York Giants catching.
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Sam Calderone
New York Giants
Beverly and Williamson Runner-Ups in Camp Greenbrier Tennis
Gray Beverley Jr and Sterling Williamson, runners-up in the Junior Division at Camp Greenbrier, will compete in the Middle Atlantic Championship at the Country Club of Virginia Richmond. Ray York of Charlottesville won the singles title 6 3 6 4 over John Coke, the defending champion. Beverley and Williamson fell to West Virginia champions Allen Griffith and John Davies.
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Winchester
Sterling Williamson
Charlottesville
Camp Greenbrier
Country Club of Virginia
Richmond
Ray York
Virginia
Greenbrier
John Coke
Beverley
Williamson
Allen Griffith
John Davies
West Virginia
Man Is Freed In Assault Case
A jury acquitted Lonnie Bevell, 27, white farmer from Batesville, of raping a 31 year old unmarried Black woman at a deer hunting camp near Vicksburg last New Year’s Eve. Bevell, a veteran, testified his innocence after taking the stand.
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Oldest Cultures Began Burial Flower Decorating Early
The custom of adorning graves with flowers dates to very early history. It appeared in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia and likely began in prehistoric times, reflecting a long standing funerary tradition.
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Mesopotamia
Arthur and O'Sullivan Tie 7-7 in City League Game
The J. W. Arthur O'Sullivan baseball game at Senseng Park ended in a 7-7 tie after seven innings due to rain. The contest will be replayed at a later date.
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Senseng Park
Charles Miffed Over Remark By Walcott
Heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles retorts after Jersey Joe Walcott alleges he was robbed in two prior fights. Walcott vows to win when they meet in Pittsburgh on July 18. Charles, training near Pittsburgh, says he will finish Walcott early if provoked.
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Ezzrad Charles
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Joe Walcott
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Walcott
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Sam Snead Enters Western Open Tourney
Davenport Iowa reports Sam Snead, the famed West Virginian with a huge bankroll, begins his bid in the Western Open Tournament. He won a driving contest yesterday with a 292 yard drive, aiming for his third straight Western title and a $2,500 prize if he finishes as the leader after 72 holes.
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Sam Snead
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Snead
Four Church Loop Softball Games Tonight
Four Church League games are set at Senseny Park. Cork Street faces Episcopa on Diamond 1 at 6 15 p m Montague meets First E U B on Diamond 3 at 6 15 p m Opequon vs Presbyterian on Diamond 2 at 7 15 p m Braddock Street vs Baptist on Diamond 2 at 8 30 p m.
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Indians Accommodate Stengel Cadillac Relay
Casey Stengel says Yankee relievers refuse to ride in the Indians jeep from the bullpen. Cleveland plans to have a Cadillac convertible ready to haul in any Yankee relievers for the three game series.
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Layne and Marciano Confident Ahead of Madison Square Garden Bout
Rex Layne and Rocky Marciano meet in a ten round or less heavyweight clash at Madison Square Garden with a shot at the title. Layne, 23 from Layton Utah, weighs about 192 pounds while Marciano, 26 from Brockton Massachusetts, is around 183. Both profess strong confidence in knocking out the other with Layne favored by betting odds.
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Rocky Marciano
Madison Square Garden
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Pride of the Rockies
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Utah
Marciano
Brockton
Mass
Joe Walcott
Bob Satterfield Marciano
Lo Fair
New England
Roland la Starza
Garden
Plumly Wins Free-Hling Softball Clash at Senseny Park
The Plumly softball team defeated Novick in a high scoring game last night at Senseny Park. Winning pitcher Clevenger allowed ten hits for Novick while Plumly collected twelve off losing pitcher Philipps.
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Lionettes
Senseng Park
Luttrell
Boone
E Luttrell
Hawkins
Campbell
Berg
Haymeker
Plumly
Novick
Senseny Park
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Philipps
National Football League Opens September 30 With 72 Game Season
The National Football League will begin its 72 game season September 30 with games at Green Bay San Francisco Chicago and Detroit and conclude December 16 Opening day pits the Bears against the Packers Browns vs 49ers Eagles vs Cardinals and Redskins vs Lions The October 1 night slate features the Rams vs Yankees and the Giants vs Steelers The league is split into American Cardinals and National conferences.
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Six Girlss Teams In Prospect For Richmond Tourney
A six team Richmond District Softball Tournament for Girls is in prospect for July 21 22 at Byrd Park Richmond. Rams Reams and Virginia Dairy of Richmond Petersburg and Alexander's Mailanders have joined the Virginia Softball Association Fredericksburg is on the fence. With six teams in action two
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Finalists Meet for Title at 3 P.M. Sunday
Games run in daytime and two at night on July 21 with the finalists meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday July 22 for the title. That Time Trophy District Tournaments for Girls at Phoebus Salisbury and Richmond on July 21 22 will mark the event.
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Salem
Richmond
First Annual National Softball Week Advocated
The item notes the start of the First Annual National Softball Week advocated by State Softball Commissioner Hank Wolfe highlighting nationwide promotion of softball events and recognition led by Wolfe in the state sports administration.
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