Cubs Collapse Deepens In 1938 Season
The Cubs have folded in nearly every phase this season under Gabby Hartnett's looming fate as manager. Pitching faltered with Bill Lee and Clay Bryant out, while veterans Root Russell Whitehill and French carry the burden. Batting slumps hit Hack Hartnett and Galan, with Mattick and Nicholson showing spark as rookies join first and short, signaling a broken 938 pennant-winning club.
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U.S. Track Stars Sweep French Meet in Strasbourg
The U.S. track and field team won 14 of 16 events at Tivoli Stadium, watched by 12,000 spectators. They claimed victories in all events entered except the 800 meters and the broad jump, with a next meet likely in Athens, Greece.
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Goodman and Berger Pace Reds In Tight Win Over Pirates
Reds veterans Ival Goodman and Wally Berger sparked Cincinnati with five of the team's 10 hits as they edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 5. Goodman returned from a month injury layoff and hit .361 in his comeback, while Berger added three hits and five homers this stretch. John Niggeling pitched nine strong innings for the win amid tense late rallies and Lombardi faced fines for a prior incident. The Reds aim for more wins as they host Chicago and St. Louis with pivotal matchups at Crosley Field.
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Record Field For Women's Golf Tourney In 206 Entry
A field of 206 for the 43rd annual Women s National golf championship will tee off at Wee Burn Club Noroton Conn U S Golf Association announced The record surpasses the 196 players in 1923 at Westchester NY Patty Berg unable to defend due to surgery three former champions include Mrs Edwin H Ware Glenna Collett Mrs Julius A Page Jr and Pam Barton of England
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Veteran Rutgers Grid Hero George Large Dies at 88
Fleming ton New Jersey reports George H Large died at 88. He witnessed Rutgers first two football wins over Princeton in 1869 and 1938 and watched the 20 18 upset last season.
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Diminutive Davey OBrien Shines in College All Star Scrimmage
In Chicago the famed Texas Christian quarterback Davey O’Brien dominated the college All-Star scrimmage, displaying running and passing prowess that alarmed Giants scout ahead of the August 30 game. Teammates like Bob MacLeod and Charley Brock showcased strong early form as Howie Weiss and other stars adjusted to the pace.
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Reds fans flood streets for reserved-seat doubleheader
Large crowd of Cincinnati baseball fans clogged downtown traffic as thousands queued for reserved seats for next Sunday's doubleheader between the Reds and Cardinals. Police assigned two details to the area with no disorder reported.
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Duck Hunting Season Sets 45 Day Period Across States
The Biological Survey ordered a 45 day duck season for 1939 and postponed openings in 27 states. It sets Oct 1 start in several states and a later start in an intermediate zone. Daily bag limits are 10 ducks with 20 in possession, and goose limits adjusted to 4 and 8 respectively.
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Mako Emerges as Outstanding Doubles Player at Longwood
Chestnut Hill Massachusetts Gene Mako a blond Hungarian emerges as the best doubles player in the 58th national doubles championship teaming with Jack Tidball. He dominates with superior reflexes and court coverage while speculation grows over his future Davis Cup partner with Frankie Parker praised as a stabilizing force for a formidable American duo.
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Poffenberger Placed on Organized Baseball Blacklist
The Brooklyn Dodgers announce pitcher Boots Poffenberger has been placed on the organized baseball blacklist by Commissioner K M Landis. He is barred from playing, after deserting the Brooklyn club in Cincinnati on May 23 and repeatedly refusing to report to the Montreal club when optioned.
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Yesterday's Results Across Leagues and Thursday Schedule
National results include Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 5 and Brooklyn 8 New York 5. American games show New York 3 Washington 2 and Detroit 12 Cleveland 3. Association scores feature Columbus 1 Kansas City 0 and Milwaukee 5 0 Toledo 3 2. Thursday games list Chicago at Cincinnati and New York at Brooklyn among others.
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Australians Setgrim Resolve To reclaim Davis Cup in Sept
The Australian Davis Cup team arrives in the United States with a single mission to win the cup from the Americans. Quist Bromwich Crawford and Hopman pledge silence and travel as a tight unit, while facing American stars Riggs and Parker. If they fail, Australian fans expect a loud outcry at home.
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Charley Keller Emerging Yankee Slugger Leads Rookies
Yankee rookie Charley Keller has seized a permanent lineup spot and leads the club with a .440 average since claiming the job. Keller, a Maryland product, is faster than Ted Williams and has boosted New York’s AL lead with clutch hits and powerful line drives.
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