Giants Lead Pitchers In Senior Loop
New York Giants star Mel Ott tops the National League with a .379 average as of June 4. Ott drives the offense while Nap Reyes slips to fifth in batting, and Giants pitchers Van Mungo and Voiselle share the lead with five or more decisions.
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Mel Ott
New York Giants
Giants
Ott
Nap Reyes
Goody
Brooklyn
Pitts
Tommy O’brien
Phil Caverretta
Chicago
Ernie Lombardi
Gee Walker
Cincinnati
Holmes
Pittsburgh
Jack
Lombardi
Marion Kurowski Not For Sale In Phils Offer
Philadelphia general manager Herb Pennock said the Phillies offered 250000 for Cardinals stars Marty Marion and George Kurowski, but Cardinals owner Gussie Breadon refused. Pennock later said Breadon compared selling the franchise to selling Marion and Kurowski and would not name a price.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis Cardinals
Marty Marion
George
Whitey) Kurowski
Herb Pennnock
Phils
Pennock
Breadon
Marion
Kurows
Grandpa Max Wins Under Own Name at Belmont Park
Grandson trainer Seeree 4 opened the day with Grandpa Max racing under his own name in the fourth race at Belmont Park. Grandpa Max won by two lengths in a 21 horse field, paying $13.80. Easy Spell finished seventh.
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Easy li
Jamaica
Belmont Park
Grandpa May
Easy Spell
Lopez Beats Gums Fifty Bucks' Worth
Pittsburgh June 24. Pirates catcher Al Lopez cost himself 50 by being called out at home plate after an argument with NL president Ford Frick. Manager Frankie Frisch claimed Barr did not see Mancuso drop the ball and Lopez collided.
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al Lopez
National League
Ford Frick
Lopez
Pirate
Frankie Frisch
Barr
Gus Mancuso
Mancuso
Trans-American Pro Grid Loop Buried By Proxy Meehan
Trans-American football league organizer Chick Meehan announces the postwar grid loop is buried. He cites loss of New York City outlet after the Yankees ownership of the stadium and Polo Grounds usage by other teams. He notes rival leagues would need a NYC outlet to survive.
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Yankee Stadium
Chick
New York
Loop
Harold Claassen
Chick Meehan
New York Yankee
Meehan
New York City
Tigers
Baseball Tonight Features Key Matchups Across NYC Chicago Boston
Tonight’s games include Brooklyn at New York with Lombardi facing Voiselle, Cincinnati at Philadelphia featuring Meusser and Beck after Butcher and Strincevich, St Louis at Chicago with Erickson against Brecheen or Creel, and Boston at Philadelphia pitting Cooper and Javery against Lee and Wyatt.
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Brooklyn
New York
Lombardi
Voiselle
Cincinnati
Oanica
Meusser
Beck
Afters Butcher
Strincevich
Chicago
Sta* Louis
Erickson
Brecheen
Or Creel
Boston St
Philadelphia
Cooper
Javery
Lee
Wyatt
New York at Washington and other tonight matches note
Evening baseball card lists New York at Washington with Donald and Zuber facing Maefner and Niggeling. St Louis at Chicago features apne worth and Haynes. Detroit at Cleveland pits Overmire against Embree or by. Philadelphia at Boston matches Flores against Ferriss.
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New York
Washington
Donald
Zuber
Maefner
Niggeling
St. Louis
Chicago
Apne Worth
Haynes
Detroit
Cleveland
Overmire
Embree
Philadelphia
Boston
Flores
Ferriss
St Louis
Alexis Departs For Races In Louisville
Alexis, a leading Kentucky Derby hopeful for the Christiana stable of Mr and Mrs Harry W Singer Delaware, leaves Jamaica for Louisville. Col C V Whitney's Jeep, winner in one Wood Memorial division, is due in Derby town tomorrow.
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New York
Alexis
Christiana
Harry W. Singer
Delaware
Jamaica
Louisville
C. V. Whitney
Jeep
Wood Memorial
Derby Town
Colleges Swinging Into Line For Post War Sports Boom
NEA Sports Editor Harry Grayson reports colleges rapidly expanding postwar athletic programs. Big Ten schools plan multiple teams per sport and larger facilities like a new field house at Til liness and a winter arena in Minnesota. The article notes GI Bill educated players and potential upheaval as pro leagues seek talent after the war, with concern over competition and access to college athletes.
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Harry Grayson
NEA
New York
Tilliness
Minnesota
Big Ten
Lou Groze
Ernie Godfrey
Okinawa
Ed Mcteever Sees Bigger Challenge Ahead In Iowa
New York sports writers weigh a bold postwar crowd puller in El Pato a tough Argentine game once banned for street knife clashes. Modern play favors horseback action with high glare potential. Clem Crowe and Ed Mcteever remark that the scene promises more than simple bass fishing in Iowa.
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New York
Notreame
Clem Crowe
Cornell
Ed Mctceever Wise
Iowa
Collegiate limits cut in boxing and college sports rules
A reader criticizes different standards for college athletes and minor AAU boxers, noting that many Oklahoma U. track athletes face future college eligibility issues after national competition. The piece mentions a Marines softball game in the Philippines, a Philippine spectator team becoming provincial champions, and Hawaii reports about Cookie Lavagetto and Stan Musial in a ship repair unit context.
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Oklahoma U
Philippines
Hawai
Cookie Lavagetto
Stan Musial
Murray to give coaching school talk in Petersburg Va
Murray plans to address Virginia coaches at a late month coaching school in Petersburg Virginia. The piece notes multiple sports figures including Martha Aane Ferriss Mississippi State freshman and sister of Dave Ferriss Red Sox pitcher, and Branch Rickey leading weekly sessions for New York city school baseball coaches. It also mentions the national baseball congress planning an I O U trophy substitute and Stretch Meehan teaching in Newark New Jersey.
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Rank Murray
Ol’ Massa
O College Coaches
Virginia
Petersburg
Martha Aane Ferriss
Mississippi
Dave
Red Sox
National Baseball Congress
New York City
Branch Rickey
Stretch Meehan
Newark
N. J
Heavy Wager Day at Wheeling Downs Surprises Bettors
At Wheeling Downs in Wheeling West Virginia on June 4 bettors who faded favorites cashed in. Brutus won the first race and returned 25 10 50 for the daily double with Aerial Trip. Lay Judge in the eighth paid 48 11 4 and Green Elf in the fifth paid 22 16 9 with moderate payouts.
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W. Va
Wheeling Downs
Brutus
Green Elf
Chicago Prepares For Richest Arlington Meet
Chicago announces a summer thoroughbred meet with 27 stakes worth $650000 added money. The program runs June 25 to Sept 6, featuring five $50000 events including the Arlington classic American derby stars and stripes handicap Arlington handicap and Won park handicap.
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Chicago
Exploit Wins at Charles Town in Bright Stretch Drive
Flamingo Farm's Exploit edged Shangrila Stable's Discretion by a nose in the fifth and feature race on the Charles Town card, delivering a brilliant stretch drive in West Virginia.
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W. Va
Flamingo Farm
Rocky Club
Shangrila Stable
Piedmont League Scores Trim Opponents in Triple Bill
Norfolk beat Richmond 7 to 5, Roanoke defeated Newport News 11 to 3, and Portsmouth won 6 to 4 over Lynchburg in a ten inning game.
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Richmond
Roanoke
Newport News
Portsmouth
Lynchburg
Derbytown II Presents Mystery Derby Favorite At Churchill Downs
Derbytown prepares for the Kentucky Derby with high hopes and mystery surrounding the winner as about a dozen three year olds vie for the mile and a quarter race at Churchill Downs. War era restrictions raise hotel demand while crowds, signs, and gardens around the track show Derby day fervor.
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Louisville
Derbytown
Churchill Downs
Imto
C. V. Whitney
Jeep
Alexis
Henry
Christiana Stables
W. G. Lewis
Darby di
Warren Wright
E. R. Bradley
Burning Dream
the Downs
Darby
Charlie Gentry
Grey Son of
Foray
Evarts
Charlie Norman
Kentucky
Grandstand Manager Club Of Phils May Get Desired Results
An idea to form a grandstand managers club for the Philadelphia Phillies aims to ease pressure on Freddy Fitzsimmons by channeling fan advice away from the front office. Writers warn the plan may distract players and staff, as second guessers behind the dugout could crowd production and pitching guidance without real impact.
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New York
Philadelphia Phils
Freddy Fitzsimmons
Phils
Fitzsimmons
Mort Cooper
Marty Marion
Kibitzers
Orioles acquire Ab Wright from Buffalo Bisons in cash deal
Baltimore announces the straight cash purchase of hard hitting outfielder Ab Wright from the Buffalo Bisons. Manager Tommy Thomas confirms the transaction as a club move to strengthen the Orioles lineup.
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Baltimore
Ab Wright
Buffalo Bisons
Tommy Thomas
Baltimore Orioles
Happy Chandler under fire over high school signing scandal
AP sports columnist 8 GH Fullerton Jr. discusses Birmingham protests against pro clubs signing 16 year old high school players for pay and the impact on eligibility and finals. He cites a Pennsylvanian tryout and criticizes the scouts for wasting young players and harming potential college prospects.
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GH Fullerton JR
New York
Happy Chandler
Hoss
Birmingham
Ala
Happy
College and Pro Rules Clash in Football Debate
The NCAA rules committee unfroze to adopt several pro-inspired changes but 90 rules still differ from the NFL. A veteran coach says coaches should sit on the committee and officials should receive season contracts. Yale shifts favor to Red Rolfe over Ken Loeffler, while 1,500 communities plan war memorials for fitness. Vic Picetti eyed by multiple clubs and Uncle Sam after July 20, and Notre Dame notes Al Schmid impressing in spring practice with a play that echoes Doc Blanchard.
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UNS
N.C.A.A
National Football League
Yale
Ken Loeffler
Red Rolfe
Ken
Navy
G. I
Yankees
Vic Picetti
Oakland
Sam Will
Notre Dame
al Schmid
Trenton
N. J
Doc Blanchard
Chandler Promises Veterans Old Baseball Berths
New York June 4 commission Chandler vows to help returning GI ball players reclaim their jobs. He says we have an obligation to give every fellow a job and will use influence for players. A postwar panel works on job procedures as 500 major leaguers serve and 5000 on the draft list.
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New York
A. B
Happy
Chandler
Ford Prick
Will Harridge
Kenesaw Mountain
Stoner
Kentucky
Astuto
Pethg T
Essary
Landis
Ott and Foxx break lifetime total bases records in NL
Baseball notes from New York reveal Mel Ott surpassed Honus Wagner’s NL total bases record last week with 4 896 and Jimmy Foxx eclipsed the mark three days later at 4 892 total bases overall. Foxx’s 4 699 were in the American League while Ott’s are split across leagues.
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New York
Mel Ott
Hans Wagner
Giants
Jimmy Foxx
Philly
Wanger
Ott
Foxx
Johnson and Anglin to Judge West Union Field Trials
Walter Johnson known as the big train and George W. Anglin of Washington will judge the middle island hunt club field trials and bench show at the West Hamlin Athletic field on July 7 to 9, as announced.
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West Union
W. Va
Walter Johnson
George W. Anglin
Washington, D. C
Middle Island
Barrett Provides Nimble Infield Card For Breadon Trade
St Louis owner Sam Breadon pulled another shrewd deal by trading for Red Barrett from the Braves in exchange for cash. Barrett quickly showed value, winning in his first game with Brooklyn then for Philadelphia, and later contributing as a starter and reliever as he adapts to the Cardinals. Cooper started twice for Atlanta with one win, while Barrett has 81 innings since arriving and stands ready for relief duties or batting practice.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinal
Morton Cooper
Sam Breadon
Breadon
Charles
Red) Barrett
Braves
Soley Depeiers
Barrett
Billy Southworth
Brooklyn
Phillies
York Giants
Cooper
Chicago Cubs
Southworth
Apache Wins Toboggan Handicap at Belmont Park
William Woodward's Apache won the $18,000 Toboggan handicap feature at Belmont Park. The six year old carried 129 pounds and finished two lengths ahead of Devil Diver from the Greentree stable. The 1 11 time for six furlongs drew 24,489 fans despite a biting wind.
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New York
William Woodward
Belmont Park
Greentree Stable
Devil Diver
Aoche
Giants and Brooklyn sellout at Polo Grounds game
New York June 4 Brooklyn and the Giants draw a sellout crowd. every seat and box sold. Twenty five thousand seats go on sale three hours before the game.
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New York
Brooklyn
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
World's Largest Seller at 10C Big Tablet Offer
A compact ad notes the world's largest seller offering a 100 tablet device at ten cents. The feature promises savings and links to a bulk price strategy with a single item listed as a bold deal.
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