Indians Take Lead With Doubleheader Sweep Over White Sox
The Cleveland Indians moved back into first place by sweeping Chicago in a doubleheader as Bob Feller earned his 21st win with help from Mike Garcia. Cleveland snapped a hitting slump, totaling 12 and 11 hits in the two games to beat the White Sox 5-3 in Game 1 and win the nightcap.
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Browns and Lions in Exhibition Clash Tonight
Cleveland Browns meet Detroit Lions in a football exhibition in Detroit. Lions placed fourth in the NFL National Division while the Browns won the American Division crown and a playoff for the championship. The Lions have wins over the Giants and a tie with the Eagles this season.
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Floating Dreams Wins Pacing Futurity at Indiana State Fair
Floating Dream, a pacer owned by Ohio horsemen, captured the Horseman Futurity at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. The horse won the first heat in 2:01 as part of the Grand Circuit opener, with H. O. Han over and Tar Heel taking the second and third heats.
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Floating Dream
Ohio Horsemen
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Ashington Art House
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Pennant Pointers from Connie Mack on Managing Pitching
The article argues pitching is a major factor in baseball success. It stresses building a balanced staff with right and left handers, varying by season, and preserving pitcher confidence. Managers should pull tired relievers early, rely on catchers to judge fatigue, and ensure pitchers field well and cover bases.
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Lou Brissie
Mike Garcia
Bob
Cleveland
Bob Feller
Dodgers Manager Dressen Fined For Bench Misconduct
New York police report says Brooklyn manager Charlie Dressen was fined 100 dollars after a Polo Grounds game with the New York Giants. Frick cited failure to control players and bench as Dressen removed his team from the dugout in a boisterous scene.
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Charlie Dressen
Dodgers
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Polo Grounds
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al Barlick
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Dick Williams
Racing Tops Holiday Card
New York reports Labor Day attendance slipping in major leagues while motor sports draw crowds. Track per establishes 297,968 fans across 13 tracks, $14,224,921 handle. American League holiday doubleheaders decline. Junior Circuit down from 152,201 to 104,613. National League attendance rises by 103,078 from 92,491. first big crowd in Cleveland.
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Sievers Out For Season With Shoulder Dislocation
Roy Sievers of the St. Louis Browns, once a top rookie, slumped in recent seasons and was sent to San Antonio in the Texas League. On August 1 he dislocated a shoulder making a catch and was expected to miss the rest of the season.
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Roy Sievers
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Pitchers Clash as Chambers Shuts Out Cards Then Pirates
A retro reverse duel in 1949 at Iman’s Park saw Cliff Chambers blank the Cardinals 4-0 for the Pirates on August 14, while on August 9 he blanked the Pirates 4-0 for the Cardinals, defeating Howie Pollet in both instances.
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Cardinals
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Eddie Chavez Edges Ortiz in Nine-Round Calif Bout
In Santa Clara Eddie Chavez age 137 from San Jose defeats Manuel Ortiz age 13612 of El Centro in a ten round boxing match.
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Tigers Win Second Half and 1951 OVAC Crown
Hartford Tigers beat Ravenswood 8-3 at Bachtel Field to clinch the second half title and the Ohio Valley Association championship, securing the league’s 1951 crown after also winning the first half. Gene Hesson starred with two singles and a double and two RBIs. The Tigers may face Albany in a best of three series later this month.
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Tigers
Albany
Dinty Moore
Syracuse
Seventh Place Athletics Spoil Yankees Bid for Flag
Philadelphia’s seventh placers spoil the Yankees by splitting a Labor Day doubleheader. The A’s win 3-2 in the second game as Red Sox and Indians gain in the pennant race. Cleveland moves to a half game ahead with two wins over Chicago, while Brooklyn extends NL lead. Johnny Sain debuts for New York with five hits allowed in the opener.
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Baseball scores drive chaotic late-night action across leagues
A jumble of results from multiple games shows Brooklyn beating Boston 7-2 in a late affair with key hits from Nichols and Paine, while New York overwhelmed Philadelphia 9-3 as Morgan and Berra led the offense. Other shows include Chicago defeating Pittsburgh in a long night game, and St Louis edging Detroit in a tight matchup.
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Baseball leaders and top stats from the season
The list highlights batting leaders over 300 at bats with Fain of Philadelphia at .331 and DiMaggio of Boston with 169 hits. It covers runs Minoso 101, RBIs Williams and Zernial 112, home runs Zernial 29, and steals Busby Minoso 25. Others include pitchers Feller 217 wins and Raschi 185 strikeouts.
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Pittsburgh
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Kiner
Dodgers Rally Twice for 7-2 Wins Over Braves
Roy Campanella led the Dodgers with six straight hits including two homers in a doubleheader sweep of the Boston Braves 7-2, while Steve Gromek tossed three strong innings in the second game as Cleveland beat Chicago 5-3 and 6-1. Ralph Kiner, Pirates slugger, was born in Santa Rita New Mexico.
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Santa Rita
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Rogovin Faces Lemon In Lone Cleveland Game Tonight
The schedule lists a single matchup at Cleveland at 7:30 p.m. Rogovin, 10-7, takes on Lemon, 16-10, with no other games set. Additional scheduled games include Toledo at Indianapolis Columbus at Louisville and St Paul at Minneapolis.
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Sedgman May Be First Australian To Win U. S. Title
In Forest Hills the Australian star Frank Sedgman is poised to win the National Tennis Championships on grass, likely becoming the first Australian to claim the U S title since 1881. He faces Vic Seixas in today’s final after Seixas defeated Dick Savitt in a lengthy semifinal, with Maureen Connolly and Doris Hart also advancing in women’s play.
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Orange
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San Diego
Marion Red Sox sweep to title in Ohio-Indiana League playoffs
In Springfield, the Marion Red Sox swept the Giants in two final games 31 to 16 and 16 to 5 to clinch the league championship in a four straight playoff run. Al Schroll allowed five hits in game one as Marion totaled 18 hits off three Springfield pitchers. Max Ross homered in the opening contest.
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Krieger Highlights Clinic at SEOA Meeting in Athens
Nationally known official E C Irish Krieger spoke at Ohio University Gymnasium to a fall meeting and rules clinic of the Southeastern Ohio Officials Association. The session covered changes including legalized circular cleats and a safety man signaling a fair catch. Eugene Russell was elected president, Jack Rhoads reelected secretary treasurer, with a panel on ethics in officiating also featured.
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Logan
Southeastern Ohio Officials Association
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Ohio University
Harry Lackey
C. I. McClure
John Halliday
Bowling Schedule at Glouster Alleys This Week
This week’s bowling schedule at the Trace Alleys lists Hotel Bar vs Union Grill on Tuesday and Wonder Bar vs Ogg Motor Co on Thursday. All games start at 7 p.m. with Poston Plant vs Bar as a listed matchup.
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Canton fireman earns fourth Ohio Horseshoe title
John Sebek of Canton, Ohio, captured the state horseshoe pitching championship for the fourth time. He clinched the crown yesterday by pitching 1,193 points to win in Barbeton.
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