Shoppers Clinch City Softball Title With 2-1 Win
Bank's Sport Shop nine secured the first half championship by defeating the Eagles 2-1 in a brisk contest marked by sharp fielding and two unearned runs. Key plays included Harv y Springborn's miscue leading to the Shoppers' two runs and standout catches by Bob Wolfe and Bob Cooley that halted Eagle rallies.
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Paul Farley
Bill Trautwein
Bob Miller
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Standings recap across major leagues with team records
National League standings show Brooklyn 50 4 0, New York 40, Philadelphia 40 45, Cincinnati 39 46, Chicago 23. American League leaders include Philadelphia and Boston with similar splits. American Association shows Milwaukee 59 36 and Kansas City 36 36.
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Washington
Chicag
American Association
Indianapolis - OL
Oee
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Kaneas City
Toledo
Tribe to Meet Yanks in Important Series
New York hosts Cleveland in a pivotal doubleheader as the league leaders face the third-place Yankees. Gromek and Muncrief oppose Lopat and Hiller in a key twin bill with Cleveland holding a narrow lead on the trip. Washington defeat ends Tribe win streak after a 2-1 loss despite strong pitching by Black, Klieman, and Bearden.
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Cleveland Indians
Yankee Stadium
New Yorkers
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Bob Muncrief
Fd Lopat
Frank Hiller
Yankees
Indians
Washington Nationals
Griffith Stadium
Nats
Cleveland
Shafers Rally Past Bennetts In Softball Showdown
The Shafers overcame a three-run deficit with a five-run sixth inning to beat the Bennetts eight to six in a Girls League game. Adams pitched four hits for the Shafers, who sealed victory as Klingenberg hit a triple and Allen followed with a run-scoring single.
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Klingenberg
Allen
Childress
Hayhurst
Turner
Litwhiler
Virgil Stallcup
Ray Lamanne
Herm Wehmeier
Stalicup
Boston
Bill Voiselle
Woyrostek
Amateur tournament dates set for Class A events
The National Amateur Baseball Federation schedules major meets with the championship Class A in Youngstown September 11 to 19. The Junior Meet runs in Dayton September 2 to 6 and the Class A Sectional in Springfield September 3 to 6.
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Cleveland
National Amateur Baseball Federation
Youngstown
Dayton
Springfield
Yesterday's Baseball Results From Chicago to Brooklyn
Results show Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cleveland, Washington, Boston, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, and other matchups. Scoring details include multiple inning totals and listed pitchers and catchers, with several decisive teams like Philadelphia and Cincinnati delivering high scores.
Baseball slate includes six night games and several day matches
Today’s schedule features Cleveland at New York with Gromek or Muncrief, Chicago at Boston with Gettel and Papish, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at Washington, Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, and minor matchups Minneapolis at St Paul Louisville at Milwaukee Columbus at Kansas City. Only games scheduled.
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New York
Gromek
Muncrief
Bearden
Lopat
Hiller
Chicago
Boston
Gettel
Papish
Dobson
Ferriss
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Fannin
Drones
Pollet
Pittsburgh
Donnelly
Riddle
Sewell
American Association
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Milwaukee
Columbus
Kansas City
Tigers edge Yankees 2-1 on Evers ninth inning hit
Hoot Evers delivered a two out single in the ninth to plate George Kell and lift the Detroit Tigers past the New York Yankees 2-1. Jack Kramer worked seven strong innings, limiting the Browns to seven hits as the Red Sox won 8-3 for his fifth win of the season and ninth consecutive victory.
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Tigers
George Kell
New York Yankees
Jack Kramer
Red Sox
Browns
Glouster Juniors Top Pomeroy 2-0 in Sunday Legion Meet
Glouster Junior American Legion team defeated the Pomeroy nine 2-0 on Sunday to move ahead in the standings. The game featured strong pitching and timely hitting from Glouster as they secured the shutout.
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American Legion
Pomeroy Nine
Local Horses Dominate McConnelsville Show
Athens owned show horses swept the McConnelsville Benefit Horseshow with multiple blue ribbons. Joel driven by Margaret Hughes won the pleasure horse class. Polly Wilson T owned by P. F. Good and shown by Jack Gilkey captured a first and trophy. Windy Hills Spiteful owned by F. R. Beasley and driven by Dick Vaughn won the fine harness pony blue. Vivian Flash owned by Janet Edgar and shown by Helen Edgar won the 48 inch pony class and placed second in the fine harness pony. Five gaited horses advertised by Beasley did not appear.
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Muskingum River
Joel
Margaret Hughes
Polly Wilson T
P. F. Good
Jack Gilkey
Southeastern Ohio
F. R. Beasley
Windy Hills
Beasley
Dick Vaughn
Vivian Flash
Janet Edgar
Helen Edgar
Suiteful
Bowling Green Falcons Face 26 Game 1948-49 Schedule
Bowling Green State University announces a 26 game 1948-49 men's basketball schedule. The Falcons will face top programs including Kentucky, Beloit, Villanova, and La Salle along with returning foes such as Western Kentucky and Loyola. Games span Cleveland, New York, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, and Toledo with 11 home contests and two December doubleheaders at Toledo.
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Harold Anderson
Falcon Cage
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Toledo
Navier
Baldwin-Vland
Duquesne
Ohio University
Dayton
Torch Track Opens With Night Race In Torch Ohio
A new quarter mile clay midget track in Torch Ohio is completed and opens Saturday under Tri State Racing Association. Co owners Potts Bauer of Pomeroy and Richards of Torch supervised construction. Time trials start 7:30 pm with main card to follow.
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Tommy Potts
Oscar Bauer
Pomeroy
Floyd Richards
Ohio
Indiana
Route 50
Parkersburg
W. Va
Kronowitz and Fox Score Ring Victories in Regional Bouts
Boxing results roundup from AP show Herbie Kronowitz winning a 10 round decision in Brooklyn over Jimmy Magia. Billy Fox stops Billy Grant in Springfield in nine rounds. Johnny Bratton outpoints Frankie Abrams in Chicago. Joe Salcone defeats Ray Zenit in five rounds in Chicago. Mickey Doyle and Lafayette Drummond draw in Chicago. Tommy Yarosz defeats Johnny Colan in Detroit. Charles Lewis knocks out Phil Zwick in Milwaukee. Dino Bleta and Irish Danny Martin draw in Norwalk. Jackie McCoy outpoints Lowton Disoso in San Jose.
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Brooklyn
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Springfield
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Philadelphia
Billy Grant
Orange
N.J
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Frankie Abrams
Detroit
Joe Salcone
Warren
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Monterey
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San Jose
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Los Angeles
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New Orleans
Atomic Bombast Wins Sagamore Race At Saratoga
Atomic Bombast, owned by Reynolds of Winston Salem and driven by Del Miller, captures the Sagamore racing title at Saratoga, beating Knight Dream by two lengths as Navy Hal takes third. Derby Day seizes two $2,500 Schenectads Pace dashes, while Trusty Hanover pays $109.70 for a 50-1 mile pace win.
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Reds Rally To Take 9 6 Win Over Braves
Cincinnati Reds homer trio leads 9 6 win against Boston Braves. Litwhiler and Wyrostek pace the attack with back to back shots in the sixth and Kluszewski adds a later homer as Wehmeier bounces back from a rough start.
Cottier Breaks Own Track Record in Williams Grove Feature
Artie Cottier of West Chester wins the 25 lap AA midget race at Williams Grove Speedway in 11 15 98 minutes beating Jack Leither of Germantown and Al Duris of Bedford as he lowers his week old track record.
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Artie Cottier
West Chester
Williams Grove Speedway
Jack Leither
Germantown
al Duris
Bedford
Ray Lamanno's Big Inning Drives Reds Prospect Fame
Ray Lamanno, the catching prospect for Cincinnati, powered Muskogee in 1939 by driving in seven runs in a single Western Association inning. He hit two homers, one with bases loaded and another with two on, marking his second year in organized baseball.
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Cincinnati
Ray Lamanno
Cincinnati Reds
Muskogee
Lamanno
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