Dodgers Outlast Giants in Slugging Bee 7 6
Dodgers edge Giants 7 to 6 at Polo Grounds in a slugfest as Mize hits his 45th homer in the ninth. Walker and Cooper contribute key hits while Hatten and the relievers hold off a late surge. Brooks battle to keep pennant drive alive with late offense and strong pitching from their bullpen.
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Brooks Bent Off Ons For’ Reing Chaallenge
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Torry Size
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Raybestos Girls Win in Close Victory
The Raybestos girls defeated Caco by a slim margin last night at Went Feed. The game featured strong defense and late clutch plays, securing the narrow win for Raybestos amid a noisy home crowd.
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Chance Vought Faces GE Combine Today
The champion Chance Vought Flyers meet General Electric at Seaside Park on diamond No 1 this afternoon at 2 30. GE Electricians sit second in the Industrial league after two losses this season. Johnny Michaels will start for the Flyers, with Art OConnell yet to name a pitcher.
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General Electric Nine
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Temple Wrestles Lenihan Tuesday in Bridgeport Show
Promoters Joe Smith and Jess McMahon bring Bridgeport fans a wrestling card at Knights of Columbus hall Tuesday 8 30 p m led by Temple brother of Shirley in a two out of three falls one hour time limit main event vs George Lenman. Walloping Wally Dusek meets Tony Martinelli in a semi final with Nebraskan ready for a strong run. Fred Carone faces Al Alexander in one supporting bout, while Cleotve Wilcheski meets Herbie Freeman in the other.
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Jess McMahon
Bridgeport
George Temple
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Knights of Columbus Hall
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George Lenman
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Pacific Islands
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Tony Martinelli
Fred Carone
Columbia
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Cleotve Wilcheski
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National Singles tennis event delayed by sodden courts
Forest Hills N Y Sept 5 The West Side Tennis Club drenched courts postpone first round matches in the National Singles championships until tomorrow Weather remains a factor but finals may be played Sept 14 If stays favorable Defending Champion Jack Kramer is not yet listed to play and other top players will appear tomorrow on the program
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Hlowever
Jack Kramer
Common faults in backswing for high-handicap golfers
The article describes two key errors in a backswing. First, starting the hand cocking while the arms stay in address position, which delays the cocking action. Second, pronating the left hand at the start, reversing the needed toe-down to groundward hit, reducing power and accuracy.
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Haefner Checks Yankees as Nats Triumph
Washington defeats the New York Yankees 3 to 2 as Mickey Haefner earns his ninth win for the Senators. Haefner shut down the Yanks after a two run ninth inning rally, limiting New York to all its hits with three in the final frame. Night game in Washington.
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Brav es Nip Phils 2 1 As Spahn Wins 17th
Boston Sept 5 AP Lefty Warren Spahn won his 17th game and first this season over Philadelphia as the Braves edged the Phillies 2-1 before 18 050 fans. The loss dropped the Quakers into a tie for the cellar with the Pirates.
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Ogilvy Reaches Bridgeport Open Tennis Final
Top seed Steve Ogilvy of Westport crushed Danny Palazzo 6 1 6 1 to reach the 15th Bridgeport Open final at Laurel courts. He'll meet winner Ed Mansfield or Jim Kane, while Sartorius of Westport fights Ruth Strang for the women's singles title. Mixed doubles semifinals feature Sartorius with Ogilvy and Strang with Lew Haines, with the final set for Sunday afternoon.
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Steve Ogilvy
Westport
Laurel Courts
Danny Palazzo
Princeton
Ed Mansfield
Yale
Jim Kane
Joan Cady Sartorius
Ruth Strang
Brooklawn
Sid Shapiro
Lou Adjers
Kane
Ogilvy
Mansfield
Bob McHugh
Fred Fullin
Merritt Cutler
Renalta
Bridgeport Giants Open First Practice Session
The Bridgeport Giants, made up of former Harding high players, hold their season workout Sunday at 10 a.m. on St. Marys School playground at Nichols and Pembroke streets. Players listed include Augie Palmer, Frank Miney, Harry Darak, Al Maznik, Bob Shaw, Mike Lesko, Danny Poletti, Joe Verrilli, and others. Anyone wanting a tryout is invited to attend.
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Harding High School
St. Mary's School Playground
Nichols
Pembroke Strecta
Augie Palmer
Frank Miney
Harry Darak
al “Horse” Maznik
Bob Shaw
Mike Lesko
Danny Paoletti
Joe Verrilli
Frank Hardarik
Ed Hargus
Bob Roerich
Sonny Griffin
Nick Merola
Frank
Mead outpoints Kronowitz in Madison Square Garden
Pete Mead of Grand Rapids Mich middleweight won a split ten round decision over New York’s Herbie Kronowitz in Madison Square Garden. Mead recovered from a tenth round knockdown to seal the win as Kronowitz weighed 158 and Mead 168 1 4.
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Pete Mead
Grand Rapids
Mich
Herbie Kronowitz
Madison Square Garden
Mead
Kronowicz
Industrial Golf pre M M M eight Metre Body
Linsky and Davenport beat Macklow and Warner 3 0. Varanko and Varanko won forfeits 4 0. Jankura and Garreddu won forfeits 4 0. Binger Co Sikorsky faced Feldbach and Lombard, 1 44. Powers and Robinson defeated Martin and Robertson 3 0. Blohanee and Wray beat Gordon and Barrows 8 0. Amer Fabrica Oanfield Open runner Fabrics worn all points by fore elt.
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W. Davenport
Fl. Macklow
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M. Garreddu
Amer. Fabrica
H.O. Oanfield
Yale Emphasizes Forward Pass Defense in Preseason
Yale drills focus on aerial defense as Coach Howie Odell sharpens the Bulldogs near the season midway. In 1946 Yale intercepted 31 passes for 327 yards, while opponents threw 149 passes and managed only 1 pick. Billy Booe works on place kicks during practice sessions.
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Bulldogs
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Billy Booe
Corner Squad Evens City Softball Series
The Corner restaurant team tied the City Independent softball final by beating Park Ave restaurant 3 to 1 at Seaside Park. Mazur drilled a triple for two RBIs in the second, and Corner added another run in the third. Paul Denhap earned the win with Cerreta taking the loss as Park Avenue threatened but could not overcome the early two-run surge.
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Danbury Midget Card Features Rice and Tappet at Speedway
Another all star card of midget auto races will swing into action tonight at the Danbury speedway under floodlights. Owner-manager John Leahy offers eight events headlined by Georgie Rice of Milford and Ted Tappell of Manhasset, L. I. C. qualified as possible big winners.
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Georgie Rice
Milford
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Indians Beat Sox 6-1 on Kellner Three-Run Shot
Cleveland defeated Chicago 6-1 as Ken Kellner hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to spark the Indians. Al Gettel allowed five hits for his 10th win, with Chicago’s Joe Haynes taking the loss earlier.
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Ken Kellner
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Chicago White Sox
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Joe Haynes
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Four Games Listed in Senior City League Schedule
Four teams in the Senior City loop schedule doubleheaders tomorrow. Springwoods vs Lenox at 1 30 and White Eagles vs at 3 30 on No 6 diamond. Red Devils vs Walnuts at 3 30 and Rosebuds vs St Johns at 6 30 on No 1 diamond. Round robin starts Sept 21 with four clubs Berlin Arnolaky trophy bid. Lenox and Rosebuds join Red Devils Springwoods Walnuts White Eagles in pursuit of two remaining spots.
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Bill Basta
Michael S. Arnolaky
Mize Ties Mark With 45th Homer In Giants Bid
New York Giants first baseman John Mize homered for the 45th time this season tying Babe Ruth’s pace from 1927. Ruth had 45 when he set the single season record of 60 in 1927. The game was the 131st of the Giants this season.
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Johnny Mize
New York Giant
Babe Ruth
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New York Yankees
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Wrestling Bout Results From Warner Bros Card
In a Warner Bros event results include Arnone defeating Luchnosky 4-0 and Costello with Haber beating Kanirakaut 2-1. Wysocki paired with Lengyel lost 4-? to Fabash and Costello, while Denter and Bruzdsiewak won 2-1. Mar tino with no partner tied 1% to 1% Almaney, and Enkas with Petrow lost to Fahy and Chaba by forfeit 30.
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Speedsters Face Raiders in Sunday Softball Clash
The Avenue Service Speedsters meet the Remington Raiders on Sunday at 10 o'clock on diamond No. 2 at Beardsley Park. The game pits local teams in a daytime tilt with a practical showdown for early season standings.
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Remington Raiders
Beardsley Park
Eastern League Scores Brief
Hartford and Wilkes-Barre 6 Utica 15. Williamsport Elmira and Binghamton 6 Scranton 7. Albany 1.
Mallory and Peacock Win In Pro Amateur
Northfield New Jersey September fifth. Amateurs played a key role as the national pro-amateur golf championship reached the quarter finals. J Wood Platt of Philadelphia and Ralph Hutchinson of Bethlehem Pa fired a 63 to beat Bud Lewis and Billy Hyndman of Philadelphia 1 up. Leo Mallory of Bridgeport Conn and Robert Peacock of Washington DC upset Dave Douglas and Ellis Taylor of Wilmington Del 4 and 1.
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Philadelphia
Ralph Hutchinson
Bethlehem
Bud Lewis
Billy Hyndman
Leo Mallory
Bridgeport
Roofers Sponsor Booster Night For Stratford Trip
Preparations are underway for Booster Night at Rayhestos Memorial Field Monday at 8 30 p m to raise funds for the Stratford Roofers trip to the national softball tournament September 12 in Cleveland. A highlight will be the auction of Johnny Red Allen boxing gloves worn when he won the New England lightweight title.
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Cleveland
Johnny “Red” Allen
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Salem Lutherans Win Second Half Crown
Salem Lutheran captured the second half softball championship of the MCA Inter Church league by defeating Hungarian Evangelical 8 to 4 at Seaside Park. The league title will be decided next week in a single elimination playoff featuring St Marys Ukrainians Russian Orthodox First Hungarian Reformed and Salem Lutheran.
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Cavaliers Sponsor 13th Annual Outing Set for Sept 14
The Cavaliers will hold their 13th annual outing on September 14 at 10 am in Grindrod's grove. The program includes a softball game between married and single men. Joseph Foley, president, and T EF Murphy, secretary, lead arrangements.
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Dusty Golf Finals Playoff for Industrial League Championship
The playoff for the championship of the M C A industrial league features General Mlee the Nationals and Chance Vought. The match starts today at 10 am at Wheeler Park.
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Bridgeport and Port Chester Split Double Header
Bridgeport and Port Chester split a Candlelite Stadium doubleheader with Bridgeport winning the nightcap 16 to 3 after losing the opener 11 to 5. Port Chester led 5 to 0 in game one before Bridgeport rallied. Westeroth starred for Bridgeport in the nightcap as five runs came in the third and nine in the sixth. Tonight at Candlelite Stadium the Clippers visit for another doubleheader at 6 o'clock. Sunday’s schedule closes with a 1:30 p.m. twin bill against New London.
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Bridgeport City Trust
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Charles Scanlon
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Alice Murphy
Steve Martin
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A's Defeat Red Sox 9 to 7 in Wild Game
Philadelphia Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 9 to 7 in a wild contest. Ferris Fain was banished for a fight with Ed Pellagrini and Boston manager Joe Cronin was ejected from the bench for arguing with umpires.
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Ferris Fain
Ed Pellagrini
How They Stand Games Today Pitchers Stookiva at New Forkh Baranca
Unclear text provides fragmented sports standings with matchups including Philadelphia at Boston and Cincinnati at St Leu. Mentions pitchers Stookiva Brecheen and Chewy with unclear team references.
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New York at Washington Coast to coast clash
Fragmented lines show basketball schedule echoes with teams like New York and Washington and scattered player names. The garbled text mentions Boston Philadelphia Cleveland and Chicago matchups and various surnames, reflecting a busy league card with uncertain details.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Washington
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Bridgeport Defeats Port Chester in Scoring Tilt
Bridgeport beat Port Chester 16 to 3 in a high scoring contest. New London edged Stamford 65 to 3 in a separate matchup. Waterbury prepared to travel to Poughkeepsie while Port Chester visited Stamford and others prepared for tonight’s games.
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Stamford
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Yanks Triumph Over Rockets In 48 26 Victory
New York Yankees with Spee Sanders and Buddy Young star in a 48 26 All-America Conference win at Yankee Stadium before 27 777 spectators. Sanders scores twice with Wagner Proctor Russell Kennedy Prokop also reaching the end zone. Chicago’s Hirach Daley Schroeder score. Rokicky adds two extra points.
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Buddy Young
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New London Raiders top Stamford Bombers twice in league
New London defeats Stamford 13 8 in seven innings then 13 3 in six as the Raiders sweep a Colonial league doubleheader. Final lines show Lee Faughnan Rourke Goldsmith and Preston McGreal among scorers. uneven scoring reflects a halted second game.
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Lafayette A. C. Seeks Local Football Games
The Lafayette Athletic club football squad invites any Derby team to schedule games. Contact Lafayette A. C. Post Office Box 255 Derby or call Derby 3431 to arrange matches.
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Bowling league managers plan Tuesday meeting at Y M C A
Industrial league team managers will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Recreation room of the Y M C A The league begins bowling on September 15 with team lineups and schedules to be discussed by attendees.
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