Indians Reach Century Mark As 1920 Record Ties
Cleveland welcomed the Indians home after a 13-6 season run and a 90 minute flight from Baltimore. Manager Al Lopez praised a near 100 win goal while fans cheered at Hopkins Airport as the team, currently 16 games from a 100 win season, ties a club best set by Tris Speaker in 1920.
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Albany Sweeps Weekend Doubleheader in Valley League Action
Albany built on a second-half lead by sweeping Villville in a twin bill 4-2 and 2-0 and taking two from Athens 13-0. Other weekend results show Kane edging Middleport 3-2 in 17 innings, Nelsonville highs over Midport, and New Marshfield leading over Athens 25-0 in a Sunday surge.
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Burning Sun Slows Down Bobcat Drills
The practice under scorching sun but abbreviated to half a day featured defensive drills and light passwork. Veteran fullback Ted Jackson played with minus pads due to a back injury while sophomore halfback Jack Watson is out for time with a fractured fibula. Captained by guard Schwab, the unit included Jim Krager, Jack Vair, Ron Weaver, Don Anderson, Dick Kmeyer, Bill Frederick, Erland Ahlberg, Andy Spelli, Vern Smith, and fullback Jackson as the team began Labor Day work.
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Major Stars and League Leaders Amidst Hitters and Pitchers
The season highlights top performers across teams with Avila of Cleveland batting .337 over 350 at bats and Mantle of New York tallying 1158 runs. Doby of Cleveland leads runs with 1 HITS won by Chicago, Vernon of Washing 33 doubles, Minoso of Chicago 1% IPLES, and Consuegra of Chicago 163 442 decisions. Turley of Baltimore records 15 strikeouts.
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Boston
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Baltimore
Snider and Kluszewski Lead Hitting Spree Across Leagues
Snider of Brooklyn tallied 349 runs and 182 hits while Kluszewski of Cincinnati drove in 119 runs and hit 44 home runs. Mays of New York contributed 182? RBI. Bruton of Milwaukee stole 31 bases. Antonelli of New York posted 10 decisions with a .433? Haddix of St. Louis struck out 165.
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Milwaukee
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New York
Haddix
St. Louis
Fights Last Night Reported Boxing Results
Teddy Davis of Hartford outpointed Armand Savoie of Montreal in a New York bout. In Brooklyn Ted Olla and Jesse Turner fought to a nineteen round draw with both camps listed.
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Stranahan Turns Pro
NEW YORK Frank Stranahan, a top amateur golfer for a decade, revealed plans to join the professional ranks. He has been recognized as one of America's leading amateurs and is known for a serious, professional approach to golf.
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Hot Sun Slows Ohio State Drills
A hot sun raised temperatures to 100 slowed Ohio State football practice in Columbus. The Bucks spent most time on offense with passing drills. John Barton returned at quarterback but retired early with a hand injury. End Dean Rugger recovered a bruised back from Saturday's workout and skipped parts of practice. Fullback Don Vick remained out with a sprained ankle.
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Giants start season with three star quarterbacks
Jim Lee Howell coaches the New York Giants as three standout quarterbacks lead the team. Charley Conerly from Mississippi Arnie Galiffa from Army and Don Heinrich from Washington provide depth and versatility for the season outlook.
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Braves take second in NL with nine game win streak
Milwaukee Braves surged past Brooklyn to capture runner up as New York Giants and Brooklyn faltered. Eddie Mathews returned strong for Milwaukee with 35th homer amid 43,207 onslaught. Pirates beat Dodgers in one of two in 12 innings.
Seixas Beats Hartwig to Claim National Singles Title
Vic Seixas defeated Rex Hartwig 3-6 6-2 6-4 6-4 in Forest Hills to win the National Tennis Championship singles crown. The victory, after 14 years chasing the title, leaves Seixas as a potential Davis Cup option and boosts his doubles prospects with Tony Trabert. Doris Hart also captured the women's title with a 6-8 6-1 finish.
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Darn Safe Sets 3 Year Old World Record in Futurity
Darn Safe from Hayes Fair Acres Stable won the Horseman Futurity for three year old gelding trotters in 4:02 total time. Tiger Schue drove the stake winner breaking on the lead in heat one 2:01 2-5 and finishing heat two in 2:003-5 to set a season and world record pace. Prince Victor pressed early but broke stride in heat two and finished well back.
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Cardinals Call Up Two Rookies Franklin Wieand In Notice
The St. Louis Cardinals promote two rookie pitchers, Franklin Wieand and another unnamed teammate, as part of the roster move. Wieand stands 6 feet 2 inches, previously pitched two full seasons in Class B and A leagues in Carolina and Pennsylvania, with home in Walnutport Pennsylvania.
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NBA Pushes Fight Ruling for Championship Defenses
Washington report details a proposed NBA rule requiring champions to defend their title at least every six months against available challengers or lose the championship. NBA president Andrew G. Putka aims to adopt the rule at the 35th convention in Cleveland, noting past dual championships and referencing champions like Tony Zale and Billy Conn. The rule would govern actual defenses, not contracts, with no six month delays allowed.
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Yankee Similes Highlight Farm Hands Names
A quirky note cites two New York Yankees farm hands with simile style names. Johnny Kucab tabbed as a Kansas City Blues helper and Tony a 333 hitter for Owensboro.
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Standings and Monday Results In National League
National League results show New York 8 4 over Philadelphia 4 5 in 11 innings and Pittsburgh 9 9 over Brooklyn 6 7 in 12 innings. Cincinnati W ednesday schedule lists Cincinnati at Brooklyn at 12 30 and St Louis at Philadelphia with pm start.
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Monday Baseball Scores And Upcoming Monday Schedule
Results show New York 6 7, Boston 5 8, Cleveland 6 2, Baltimore 1 3 with Detroit 93 Chicago 1 2 in 2nd game 10 innings. Washington 8 2, Philadelphia 1. Wednesday games list Washington at Chicago pm Boston at Detroit 2 pm Philadelphia at Cleveland 7 pm New York at Baltimore 7 pm.
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Club v Indianapolis game results and schedule note
The record shows scores for multiple teams including Louisville and Columbus with turnovers across games. It lists standings and upcoming matches: Louisville at Toledo Minneapolis at St Paul Kansas City at Indianapolis Columbus at Charleston St Paul 6 11 Minneapolis 2 6 Indianapolis 7 8 Kansas City 6 Louisville 9 5 Toledo 2 1 Columbus 3 1 Charleston 2 2. First game stretched to 15 innings and Wednesday features St Paul at Minneapolis.
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Braves Sweep Cubs as Mathews Powers 13-2 Victory
Eddie Mathews of the Milwaukee Braves reached base nine times finishing with his 35th homer a double and six singles plus a walk as Milwaukee swept Chicago 13-2 and 6-1 to move into second place. Robin Roberts of the Phillies earned his 20th win, becoming the first pitcher in five straight seasons with at least 20 victories since Carl Hubbell, in a 5-4 11 inning win over the Giants.
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Saints Sweep Two Games In Labor Day doubleheader
Saint Paul gained ground in the American Association playoff race by sweeping a Labor Day doubleheader from Minneapolis 6-2 and 11-6. Columbus moved into third with a twin bill split against Charleston. Indianapolis beat Kansas City 7-6 and 1, Louisville defeated Toledo 9-2. Herb Score limited Kansas City to four hits for his 22nd win. Mike Fornieles edged Charleston 2-1 after Charleston won the opener 3-2 in 15 innings.
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Yanks Bring Byrne Back To World Champions
New York Yankees reacquire Tommy Byrne from the Seattle klub in the Pacific Coast League. The 34 year old left hander posted 20 wins and 10 losses this season for the Coast League leading pitcher. He will report to the Yankees immediately but cannot play in the World Series if New York wins its sixth straight AL pennant.
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Bowling Builders Win Detroit Tourney and Buy Home
John and Zilen Tworzydlo, a husband and wife team, claimed the bowling tourney in Detroit and spent their 109 dollar prize on a new house as their first payment.
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Larry Snyder Captures Country Club Golf Title
Sixteen year old Larry Snyder became the youngest Athens Country Club champion by defeating Art Smith after 28 holes in a frigid match. Snyder led by five at the eighteenth and parred the final hole to clinch the title, with rounds around 37 and 41 on a tough par four course. He defeated past champions and multiple contenders to reach finals, as high winds and freezing temperatures tested players and spectators.
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Smith Advances to Gallipolis Golf Club semi finals
Gallipolis tournament action shows Russell M. Smith rallying from a three hole deficit with a hot putter to reach the semi finals. Vance and Halliday posted earlier wins as 16 players remain, with others advancing by default or on tight matches.
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Pop Warner in Critical Condition in Palo Alto Hospital
Glenn S. Warner known as the Old Fox and a key innovator of the wingback system is reported to be sinking rapidly at Palo Alto Hospital. The 68 year old former coach underwent throat surgery in July to remove armor from his throat.
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Pop) Warner
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Erasure Is Golf Champ at Hocking Hills Country Club
Dick Frasure defeated Billi Voris seven and six to win the 36 hole final. Frasure led early, shot 64 after 18 holes, and secured the title on the third green. Voris, a 1952 club champion from Capital University, finished runner up. consolation flight ended with Bob Keynes defeating Norman Watts.
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Meigs County Shooters Dominate Gallia Gun Club Meet
Meigs Countians led by Irwin Kerr of Pomeroy and Dr Clyde Ingels of Middleport posted top scores at the Gallia County Gun Club Sunday. Harold Smith and Wayne Swisher tied for first in a trapshoot with 23 of 25 as 277 attended breakfast including guests from Cleveland Lakewood and Fremont. Dr Jakob J Biber joined the club.
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