Rickey Claims Many Flags Ahead For Dodgers Miss Suggs Top
Detroit dispatch reports a golf qualifier list for the women’s national championship. Louise Surgs led 32 in stroke play with a 78, ahead of rivals from SF, Philadelphia, Greensboro, and Greensboro. Former champs Glenna Collett Vate Estelle Laweon Pare and others competed as match play began.
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Kenneth Gregory Detroit
Little Louise Surgs
Georgia
Honorea
Franklin Hilla Countis
Misa Surge
Aroand- Mra
Glenna Collett Vate
Philadelphia
Estelle Laweon Pare
Greensboro
N.C
L'A
Margaret Curtis
Manchester
Mass
Miss Curtin
Anid Ahe
Jrace Tencark
Newington
Conn
Hart Well
Cincinnati
Connecticut
Patricia O'Sullivan
Orange
Polly Riley
Forth Worth Tex
Softball Champions Honored At Dinner
More than 100 players and guests attended the City softball league dinner at Club Cinderella. The Black Rock AA won the city championship trophy donated by John Cree and the league crown trophy donated by Timothy Broa, with each player receiving an award. The Park Avenue Restaurant earned the City Independent Softball tournament trophy, while Cane Tavern received the runner up trophy. League president A Fid ward Sandula was presented with a utility bag. Toast master Glenn Jaudensinger introduced Earl Mastin and John Creel for presentations. Speakers included Freddie Reichert, Tony tannarone, Toto Caldaroni, Herb Angel, Bob Mooney, John Gans, Jim Nilan, Ernie Spano, and Andy Dirgo.
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Cinderella
Black Rock AA
John Cree
Timothy Broa
Park Avenue Restaurant
Cane Tavern
Claaps League
A. Fidward Sandula Wan
Glenn Jaudensinger
Earl Mastin
John Creel
Freddie Reichert
Tony Tannarone
Toto Caldaroni
Herb Angel
Bob Mooney
John Gans
Jim Nilan
Ernie Spano
Andy Dirgo
Sultans to Play Chr's' Football Squad
The Sultans play Chr s for mer football Saturday at 10 at Seaside Park.
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The
Sultans
Chr
Seaside Park
Rice Brothers Lead Midget Racing Show at Candielite Stadium
Bridgeport reports a chilly night as 1,000 fans watched George and Johnny Rice triumph on the Candielite Stadium dirt. George won the feature and semi final, placed second in the qualifying heat, while Johnny took the other semi final and finished second in trials, boosting their overall ARDC circuit standing.
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Candielite
Rice Brothers
George
Johnny
Rices
Georgie
Art Cross
Rutherford
N. J
A.R.D.C
Milford Star
Johnny Rice
Dick Egan
Springdale
Bridgeport
Jerry Jerome
Rice
Tappett
Bill” Schindler
Georgie Rice
Goshen
N. Y
Schindler
Art Ceosa
N.J
Thorme Rice
Milford
Dick Kaan
Bpringdale
Bert Wrecks
Newington
al Lockwood
Steve McGrath
Mew Condon
Woodmont
Mid'’ Mar
Oass
Mayfford
Len Duncan
Brooklyn
Tony Bonadies
Bronx
N.Y
Mid’ Marosel
Hartford
Steve Meffrath
Bill Troutwine
Norwalk
Inpe
Bert Pret
Neni Enea Pe
Adett Ey
al Lekoendeport
Bop Minor
Bristol
Graree Rice
Mitford
Art Crows
Amas Pais
Aue Seces
Paridgeport
Ieee al Lockwood
Sports scores and matchups from yesterday's slate
Detroit and Cleveland split results with Detroit losing 7 4 and Cleveland winning 7 4. Washington and New York played a pp ralts game while Philadelphia and Beaton faced early action. Strong names Masterson Waefner McCahan Maryhilden Brabhe Johnson and Lopat are listed with records.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Faonle
Chicago
Chicase
Louie
Washington
New York
Masterson
Waefner
Ee Shek
Mernoidie
Polledelphia
Beaton
McCahan
Maryhilden
Va Brabhe
Am Johhneon
Ee Keamer
Petrali
Yankees Eleven Drill Tonight Before Springfield Game
Col Jack Mead’s Bridgeport Yankees hold a rugged drill at Candelerite stadium tonight in final prep for tomorrow’s 8 15 p m game against the Springfield American Legion. They seek a third straight win after a season-opening scoreless tie with New Bedford Whalers and wins over New Haven Colonys and Jersey City Midtowners. Springfield is coached by Pat Pepper, a former Bridgeport Redskins player.
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Jack Mead
Bridgeport Yankees
Candilerite Stadium
Springfield American Legion
Yankees
New Bedford Whalers
New Haven Colonys
Jersey City Midtowners
Springfield
Pat Pepper
Bridgeport Redskins
Nettelbladt Triumphs In PGA Links Event
In rain sodden Norwich, Harry Nettelbladt of Avon won the Connecticut PGA championship with a two round 73 and 71 for 144. Eddie Burke withdrew after one round. Stan Staszewski finished second at 146 after carding 71 and 76. Driving rain trimmed the field to 21 competitors as Nettelbladt birdied the final green.
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Nowrich
Norwich Country Club
Harry Nettelbladt
Avon
Connecticut
Eddie Burke
Rose Brook
Nettelbladt
Stan Staszewski
Green Woods
Stasszowaki
Merry Netterbladt
Misraeli
Pine Orchard
Tra Mallory
Wheeler Jach
Tete
Fragh Marre
Tumble Broek
Fet Abbey
Mhennerossett
Ihe Theorge Mehert
Wampanoag
TATA
Willie Whalen
Mhuttle Meastown
al Labutin Chane
Wiktle Hunter
Willimantic
Willimantic, S074 154 Mtan Mtarsek, Pine Oerchard 76-70 —105 Hob Bchappa
Rockledge
Bohmith
Jovt Smith
Wallingford
Dow Poneto
Norwich
Charies “Cap'’ Perkine
Bawland
Mian Fick
Stanley
Melle Burke
Race Brook
Henry Gerardt
Putnam
Low Galley
Mill River
Leo Chianishi
Caippanee
Menelli and Rooney Triumph in New Haven Boxing Night
Aldo Menelli, Italian light welterweight, defeats Julie Kogon in their third meeting by 8 rounds to 1 with three even rounds in a 12 round main event. Other results include Joey Belfiore edging Henry Polowitzer, Jimmy Rooney scoring a second round TKO over Felix Rogers, Billy Kearns beating Chico Pacheco, and Chet Hrostek stopping Roger Kennedy in two rounds.
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New Haven
Aldo Menelli
Menelli
Julie Kogon
Kogons
Billy Taylor
Kogon
Joey Belfiore
Philadelphia
Henry Polowitzer
Hart Hartford
Jimmy Rooney
Bridgeport
Felix Rogers
New York
Billy Kearns
Hartford
Chico Pacheco
Chet Hrostek
Roger Kennedy
Horsemen Hope Cold Will End Swamp Fever
Salem New Hampshire Sept 23 In Rockingham Park quarantine horsemen cheered as frost neared and hoped cold would stop swamp fever killing 23 thoroughbreds in New England. Dr Harold M Lewis said early frosts may kill insect carriers and end the quarantine, allowing untainted horses to race elsewhere. The association plans a fund to compensate owners and wipe out the epidemic while winterizing the stable area at a cost about 250000 dollars. the death toll rose to 28 with Weat Meet among the latest casualties.
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Salem
N. H
Rockingham Park
New England
Harold M. Lewis
Rockingham
Lewis
The
Thoroughbred Racing Association
Lou Smith
Bel-Mar Atable
Walker injured near title as NL batting race narrows
New York Sept 23 AP Harry The Hat Walker of Philadelphia inches toward the National League batting crown while out with a back injury. He holds an .862 average, 47 points ahead of runner-up Ralph Kiner. Other leaders include Augie Galan, Phil Cavarretta, Pete Reiser, and Bob Elliott. 20-win pitchers Spahn Sain Jansen lead, Mize ties for homers with Kiner. Walker and Holmes top hits with 186. Robinson leads bases stolen with 27.
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New York
Harry
Walker
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh
Kiner
Cincinnati
Augie Galan
Phil Cavarretta
Chicago
Pete Reiser
Brooklyn
Bob Elliott
Boston
Tommy Holmes
Walker Cooper
Whitey Kurowski
St. Louis
Dixie Walker
Dixie
Walker Brothers
Warren Spahn
Johnny Sain
Larry Jansen
Ewell Blackwell
Ralph Branca
Blackwell
Johnny Mize
Harry Walker
Holmes
Auburns to Drill at Beechwood Park Tonight
The Auburns A C football team will practice tonight at 6 39 o clock at Beechwood park. Players will report in full uniform. The Auburns seek more players to strengthen the team and several former Fairfield Tiger and Bridgeport Rambler players are expected to try out this week.
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Auburns
A.C
Beechwood Park
Fairfield Tiger
Bridgeport Rambler
Stars Fall Short as Cards Eliminate from Pennant Race
Indiana went hitless in three official at bats, drew a walk and scored in the first game, walked and scored in four plate appearances in the second. Mocsial and Dobled contributed, with a triple by Rinne Slaughter accounting for a run. Cards were eliminated from the pennant race in the second game as DiMaegio Mise and Robinson did not play.
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Prise Lou Boudneaus
Indiana
Etan Mocsial
Cadd'nall
Deuce
Rinne Slaughter
Ciree
Cuba
Te tHiame
Joe DiMaegio
Johnny Mise
Jackie Robinson
Fights Last Night by Associated Press across cities
A consolidated AP boxing roundup lists bouts from Washington to San Francisco. Notables include Tommy Bell outpointing Buggy Fursey in Washington and Leo Matricciani outpointing Buddy Walker in Baltimore, with multiple regional results and KO, outpoint, and stoppage finishes across cities.
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Washington
Tommy Bell
Toungatown
Buggy Hfursey
D.C
Chicago
Dave Clark
Cincinnati
al Johnson
Indianapolis
Pittaburgn
Juste Fontaine
Pittabare
Fytperapedt
Johnny Williams
Newark
Baltimore
Leo Matricciani
Buddy Walker
Columbus
Omaha
Joe Daron
Denver
Barney Dubs
Windsor
Ontario
Holyoke
Mass
Joy Miller
Kansas City
Stanley
Baby) Simm
New York
New Haven
Aldo Minelli
Italy
Guueintes
Julie Kogan
Bombers Set to Clinch Cup Title Tonight
The Stamford Bombers lead 8 1 in a best of seven series and aim to clinch the Colonial Baseball League playoffs tonight against the New London Raiders at New London. A rain postponement pushed the game from last night. today’s forecast is fair and colder, more suited to football than baseball.
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Associated Press
Stamford Bombers
New London Raiders
New London
Eagles Begin Week of Workouts at Beechwood Park
Bridgeport Eagles announce a string of workouts starting tonight at 6 o clock at Beechwood Park as they prepare for road games. Sunday they face the Port Chester 90s and on Oct 1 they play Meriden Falcons before traveling to Harrison New York.
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Bridgeport Eagles
Beechwood Park
Port Chester
Meriden Falcons
Harrison, N. Y
Speedsters Win Softball Contests Over Wildcats
The Avenue Service Speedsters beat the Remington Wildcats 11 to 9 in a recent softball game. Jack Ochman hit a bases loaded homer to spark the win. Blasko and Graham were strong for the losers.
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Avenue Service Speedstors
Remington Wildcats
Jack Ochman
Blasko
Graham
Yale Wrestlers and Mat Rivals Highlight Tonight’s Card
A feature loaded program bills Yale future star Weast as a 208 pound six foot four tackle hoping to regain 1944 starting status after a career shaped by wartime service and Danish roots. The undercard promotes a Knights of Columbus Hall card headlined by Wally Dusek and Jimmy Austers against Tony Martinelli and Al Alexander with no time limit and two-out-of-three falls, plus Hewitt vs Kirkpatrick in a two-falls-45-minutes bout and a 30-minute curtain-raiser pairing Herbie Freeman against Fritz Wallick.
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Westi Hansen
Weass
Yale
Navy
Hansen
Northwestern
Wildcats
Weastt
Denmark
Pawlings
Choate
Weati
White Plains
N. Y
Knights of Columbus Hall
Joe Smith
Jess McMahon
Wally Dusek
Jimmy Austers
Wildcat
New Jersey
Tony Martinelli
al Alexander
Lithuania
Tarzan Hewitt
John “Red” Kirkpatrick
Brooklyn
Herbie Freeman
Bronx
Fritz Wallick
Ranka
Yale Football Thumbnail Series Introduces Vandy Kirk
The ninth item in a series profiling Yale football players presents Vandy Kirk. The piece highlights his role, position, and expected impact on the team's upcoming schedule.
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Yale
Vandy Kirk
Golf Star Dorothy Kirby Opens With Par 75 in National
Dorothy Kirby paced the field through the first round of the Women’s National golf tournament with a par 75. The report notes past years in sports history and college football scores, including Illinois over Indiana and Cornell defeating Syracuse 20-18, plus a Dodgers executive joining the Army.
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Associated Prega
Dorothy Kirby
Hillnois
Indiana
Cornell
Syracuse
USA
Southern California
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ae Wesbury
Mike Phipps
Cecil Smith
Stewart Tricehart
Whitney
Greentree
Colonial League Playoff One-Game Lead Shifts
Stamford takes a 1-0 lead in the best of seven against New London as rain delays affect the series opener. The game, played in Stamford, featured tight defense and momentum swings amid weather interruptions.
Drake Victorious in Feature Bouts at Indoor Semi-Pro Card
Eddie Drake a Meriden welter weight defeated Charley Minotte of this city in the feature bout of the opening indoor semi-pro card staged by Pete Montesi at Rakoczi hall last night. The three-round semi-final saw Syl Harvey of Waterbury outpoint Primo Pacifici of Danbury, while Rocky Priore and Art Saffolletta fought to a draw in a three-round bout. Other three-round results included Al Ruggle defeating Pat Casey, with several other bouts ending in draws.
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Eddie Drake
Meriden
Charley (Maurer) Minotte
Pete Montesi
Danbury
Rakoczi Hall
Syl Harvey
Waterbury
Primo Pacifici
Joe Baker
Kulpmont
Clouter
Rocky Priore
Art Saffolletta
Bridgeport
al Ruggle
Pat Casey
Mike Borys
Rocky Hart
Walt Overtre
Billy King
Jackson to Play in Eli Opener
Yale coach Howie Odell said backfield star Levi Jackson and four starting linemen would be ready for Saturday’s opener with Kings Point in New Haven. Jack Roderick and other backs are out. injuries sidelined several key players including Roderick for a month, prompting Amos Naffziger to move to end.
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New Haven
Levi Jackson
Kings Point
Yale
Howie Odell
Jack Roderick
Jackson
Cotty Davison
Ed Pincevich
Bill Conway
John Setear
Art Fitegerald
Vandy Kirk
Dan Wagater
Roderick
Pasa
Odell
Amos Naffziger
Back At Wesleyan After Long Hiatus
Warren Cagney, who last played football for Wesleyan in 1938, returned to the team at Middletown and was working out at the end today as part of the squad's activity.
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Wesleyan
Middletown
Warren Cagney
Coast Guard sub breaks hand. out for season span
New London Sept 23 UP Harry Rich Coast Guard sub injured in Saturday scrimmage with Wesleyan. Coach Nela Nitchman says he will be out for at least half the season.
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New London
Harry Rich
Coast Guard
Wesleyan
Nela Nitchman
Kunkel's Team Leads Metropolitan Bowling League
Kunkel's squad aims to extend its nine game win streak at Main alleys tonight facing Isaac's team. Other matchups include Denninger vs Cali's Cleaners, Motor Mart vs Butcher's Supply, and Tom Thumb vs Red-E-Tool. standings show Rugkelo Red B Tol Rutchee Supply Tom Thumb Cal's Cleaners Motor Mart. Highs: team single 125, team total 0, high individual total 144 by A. Manstro, high average 110.8 by A. Mastro.
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Kunkel
Kunkel Rollers
Isaac
Deninger’s
Cali’s
Motor Mart
Butcher’s Supply
Tom Thumb
Red-E-Tool
Rugkele
BOF
KuntePa
Q. Maatro
A. Manstre
Cesee
A. Mastro
G E Bryant Girls Playoff Hoy Seaside Park
G E and Bryant Electric meet tonight on diamond No 4 at Seaside park to decide runner up in the MCA Girls Industrial Softball league with a 5 46 start. Raybestos clinched the league title after a close chase with G E and Bryant, who tied for second on two round schedule wins and losses.
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M.C.A. Girls’ Industrial
General Electric
Bryant Electric
Diamond No 4
Seaside Park
Raybestos
G. E. and
Sryant Squade
Dodgers capture pennant in night game finale
Brooklyn Dodgers win the 1947 National League pennant after Chicago Cubs defeat St Louis Cardinals. Night game drama ends with 11 38 p.m. decision. Burt Shotton lauded for leadership as Dodger players and fans absorb title. Manager Shotton plans rest ahead of World Series vs Yankees.
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Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn
Hugh Casey
Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Cardinals
Redbirda
Flatbush
Atride
St. Louis
Laude
Burt Shetton
Rickey
Dodger
Shotton
New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Yanks
Yankees
Brooks
St. Louie
Eddie Dyer
Redbird
Schmit
Johnny Schmitz
Schmitz
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