Medwick Drives Five Runs For Giants In Reds Comeback
New York Giants overcome an early four run Cincinnati lead to win 9 to 7 at home. Joe Medwick drives in five runs including two doubles and a homer while Swede Hansen works steady relief. Ray Mueller and Arnold Carter homer for Cincinnati as Ott exits with an ankle injury.
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Dodgers Beat Cardinals 6-1 as Gregg Shines in Brooklyn Victory
Hal Gregg recovered from a two day rough patch to lead Brooklyn past St Louis 6 to 1. Gregg allowed seven hits in a 9 inning duel, while Johnny Hopp homered in the seventh and Luis Olmo hit a two run shot in the first. Cooper took the loss for the Cardinals as Brooklyn piled on early and held on for the win.
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Boston July 31 report on Ostermueller strong pitching
Boston notes lefty Fritg Ostermueller hurled effectively despite Braves producing only two hits. The brief item highlights his performance and the low offense from the Braves in that game.
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Beaver High Alum Wins Purple Heart for France Wound
Wounded in action in France on July 4 Pvt. Blake Burton of the U S army receives the Purple Heart. The former Beaver high school halfback speedster, son of Mrs. Maggie Burton of Princeton, was injured nearly a month after the invasion landed on the coast. The extent of his injuries is not learned.
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Freeman Begins His Career At Late Age
Chicago July 31 Stanley Freeman a 27 year old jockey began his career as an apprentice and rose quickly leading the Arlington meeting standings at Washington Park with 28 wins 15 seconds and 19 thirds He rode four winners including a 340 daily double and recalls a past as the “boss crazy kid” in Jackson Michigan while saving to hire a riding horse and work at farms to pursue racing
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Browns Top Senators with Two Homer Climbs in Win
Verne Stephens and George McQuinn homered for the St. Louis Browns in a 3 2 victory over the Washington Senators. Stephens hit his eleventh homer in the second, McQuinn added his seventh in the seventh, and Don Gutteridge drove in the go ahead run in the eighth as Cleveland notes show the effort.
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Junior Legion Title Series Set for August 26
The American Legion announces the 1944 junior world series will be played in Minneapolis from August 24 to 31. Regional play includes Region 9 featuring West Virginia Tennessee Virginia and North Carolina at South Charleston August 18 to 22. Parkersburg and Huntington square off to decide the West Virginia champion.
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West Virginia golf chatter stirs Rangeley versus Shute talk
Charley Armentrout of the AP notes Deege Rangeley of Bluefield as the state’s best golfer with Denny Shute possibly the only challenger. He argues Rangeley would beat Shute in a Kingwood showdown and predicts Blanton Chapman Browning lack chance to win the state open, while praising Rangeley’s improved length and accuracy.
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American First Party Nominates Gerald Smith for President
Detroit July 31 The American First party nominated Gerald L K Smith as its candidate for president and set up an electoral college slate at its first convention. John W Bricker of Ohio was named Smiths running mate Bricker denied any connection and said he is a Republican vice presidential candidate only.
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Storm Brews East of Bahama Islands
A small tropical storm in the Atlantic east of the Bahama Islands moved north-northwest today with winds around 50 mph. The Weather Bureau said the disturbance posed no immediate threat to the United States coastline as of the 4 p.m. advisory.
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American League Today Schedule and Matchups
The schedule lists Pyrodeietie at Chicago Hamlin with pitchers Lopat and New York. Detroit faces Bonham and Trout, while Boston meets Cleveland with Hughson on the mound. Washington travels to St Louis for night action with Leon Pa facing Potter.
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Flying Bombs Take Additional Toll
London reports renewed damage from flying bombs during Britain s second blitz. Casualties rose as destruction struck London and southern England, but civilian precautions limited fatalities while work and transit resumed after the weekend rush to the countryside. Officials weighed when heavier rockets might strike next.
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Orioles Fans Roar as They Chase First Pennant Since 1925
Baltimore crowds flood Municipal Stadium as the Orioles rattle off 13 straight wins in a 21 game stretch, drawing 118 500 fans in the first 12 days and prompting plans to expand the venue for an Army Navy game bid.
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Buddy Walker Defeats Big Boy Brown in Easy Ten Round Decision
Buddy Walker of Columbus Ohio won a clear ten round decision over Detroit’s Big Boy Brown in Baltimore. Brown was slow at the start and Walker controlled the bout with a sharp overhand shot in the fourth round. Brown bled early, and Walker remained dominant despite Brown’s punches.
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Southworth Plans To Keep Regulars In Thru Campaign
New York July 31 The St Louis Cardinals led by manager Billy Southworth plan to keep regulars in the lineup through the pennant race and possibly into the World Series, signaling fewer rests this season. With a 68-25 record and a .731 winning percentage, the Cards aim to approach 1942 and 1944 pace as they chase the all time win mark.
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Princeton Eyeing Toddy Loudin as New Princeton Coach
Toddy Loudin athletic director at Ronceverte high school discussed a Princeton high school coaching post with principal Melvin McClain and county supervisor HL Archer. He will decide after consulting Greenbrier officials and may move to Princeton. Loudin was a former Davis and Elkins football and basketball star long ago.
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Connie Mack Looks for Better Calibre in Baseball's Postwar Era
Connie Mack writes for the Philadelphia Inquirer that postwar baseball will feature faster smarter players and bigger crowds. He recalls 1894 Pittsburgh beginnings, praises Collins and Speakers as era pioneers, and notes night games may rise but should stay limited. He also recounts breaking up his Athletics teams in 1914 and 1929 1930 over salaries and overhead. Tom Turner of the Chicago White Sox is sold to the St. Louis Browns for an undisclosed sum.
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Beau Jack Faces Sparring as War Bond Bout Draws Near
Private Sidney Walker known as Beau Jack sparred four rounds with Fort Benning instructor Bryant Bass and faced Solomon Stewart in New York. Montgomery plans a 10 round bout against Pvt Bob Montgomery with proceeds directed to war bonds, not for the lightweight crown.
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American Association and International League Scores Briefs
Sporadic baseball scores list from American Association and International League games. Entries include Kansas City Columbus Louieville Stowe Toledo Milwa Indianapolis Minneapolis with varied results. No full game details provided.
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