Dodgers and Cardinals edge toward pivotal three game series
Brooklyn and St. Louis close in on the pennant with a one game gap after Chicago double defeats the Dodgers. Brooklyn sputtered in Chicago while St. Louis fended off Philadelphia as Cavarretta and Nicholson sparked the Cubs and Reds fall in the NL slate. AL heavy hitters powered Red Sox and White Sox to decisive wins.
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Standings Report for National and American Leagues
National standings show Pittsburgh 10, New York 7, Boston 5, Cincinnati 5, Chicago 5, St Louis 3, Philadelphia 2, St Louis 1, Philadelphia 0. American standings list Boston 11, Detroit 2, Philadelphia 6, Cleveland 4, Chicago 12, Washington 4. Only games scheduled.
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Indians to coerce doubleheader as Embree falters
Cleveland sent Al Smith and Al Milnar to face Washington in a double bill after rookie Red Embree dropped his first start 6 to 4 to Philadelphia. Embree left in the fifth after four runs, while Gromek and Andrews allowed late scoring for the Athletics. Jim Hegan caught for the Indians for the second straight day.
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Briezing With Brietz Highlights Dodgers Cards Rivalry
The column mocks baseball politics as Larry MacPhail doubts a three game lead can vanish while Cubs vow even play for Dodgers and Cards. It notes Morris Siegel joining the Navy, Frank Leahy's Notre Dame lines, Jim Worst at Manhattan College, and Payne brothers on Clemson football. More than 25,000 fans attend Youngstown Ohio amateur games as golf events forecast big payouts and Buddy Scott rises in Tampa boxing headlines.
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Vander Meer Opens Season Against Giants
Cincinnati report says Johnny Vander Meer, famed 1938 star, seeks to near 200 strikeouts in 1941 as he faces the New York Giants. The piece highlights his curve and fastball and notes past peak years.
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Reds Fall Short in 15 Inning Setback to Braves
Reds drop a 4-1 15 inning defeat to the Boston Braves after Paul Derringer delivers 12 innings of one run nine hit pitching. Der ringer limited walking while Weatherly and teammates provide limited hit support as the Reds battle through a marathon game.
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Secreet Beats Berger in Tight Montreal Bout
Sammy Secreet of Chicago edged Maxie Berger of Montreal 147 to 143 in a close boxing decision. The bout featured a long heat with weather and geological notes interjected but nonessential to the result.
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Alabama Picked as Team To Beat in SEC This Year
Alabama selected as the favorite to win the Southeastern Conference football race. Coach Frank Thomas questions the judgment, notes Alabama's youth and inexperience but cites returning backs and ends. The schedule features consecutive games with Tennessee and Georgia and ends with a night game at Miami.
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Baseball League Leaders Highlight Top Hitters and Pitching
The summary lists leaders in batting runs and hits including Williams of Boston with 125 runs and 194 hits by Travis of Washington. It notes other leaders in doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases across teams such as Brooklyn, Cleveland, and New York with figures like 336 batting, 105 runs, and 32 home runs by Camilli. Pitching leader Riddle of Cincinnati at 16 4.
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Musto Beats Bivins In 10 Round Indoor Opener
Tony Musto of Chicago recovered from a second round knockdown to decision Jimmy Bivins of Cleveland over 10 rounds in the city indoor boxing season opener.
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Milk Cows in Japan Start With Imported American Cow
In 1870 milk cows first appeared in Japan when an American cow was brought in and two strong men were tasked to extract the milk from her.
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Blues and Birds Split as Colonels Triumph, Millers Fall
Kansas City exploded for four runs in the first and fourth innings to beat the Blues 11 to 6. Louisville won 7 to 5 over Minneapolis as the Colonels took a 2–0 series lead. Preacher Roe and Don Hendrickson slated for tonight's third game.
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McDougal Church Schedule Changes and Social Notes
Due to a schedule change preaching will be Sunday Sept 14 at 7 45 p m Sunday school at 10 a m WSCS of McDougal Church met at Maude O Neals home Thursday to quilt Mrs Curtis McPherson and son are visiting friends and relatives here Mr and Mrs Sam Balch and family Chester W Va visited relatives here Sunday Mr and Mrs Harve Kittle and daughter and Frances Linscott were in Lagan Saturday
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Marietta Faces Likely Grid Schedule Cut Amid Player Shortage
Ohio colleges brace for reduced football calendars as Marietta and Alfred Holbrook cancel or trim schedules due to manpower losses to the army and industry. Coach Frank L. Hayes notes only seven lettermen reported. Ashland aims for five games with about 18 candidates. Case, John Carroll, Baldwin Wallace show fuller prospect pools, while Wooster fields a 22-man squad.
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Steubenville Names Torrance as New Pro Football Coach
Jack Torrance a former Chicago Bear tackle takes over Frank A Buttes Steubenville pro football squad. Torrance won nine varsity letters at LSU and competed as an Olympic shot putter.
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Dearborn Beats Birmingham After 29 Inning Marathon
In the national amateur baseball federation tournament Dearborn Michigan toppled Birmingham Alabama 7 4 after two days and 29 innings. The teams Tue night 13 innings tied 2 2 and 16 more last night decided the winner. Youngstown Scher Tailors beat Cleveland Bartrncks 2 1, eliminating them. other games were rained out.
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