Dodgers Use Rookie Core to Chase National League Flag
In Brooklyn the 1946 Dodgers, with 15 rookies on a 30 man roster, push for the NL title. Seven rookies joined late, including Behrman Behrman. Whitman Edwards and Ramazotti, while veterans Walker and Reese supply thunder in a 7-3 win over Boston. Branca earns his first victory in relief as Brooklyn extends its lead over the Cardinals.
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Carl Lundquist
New York
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Dodger
Dixie Walker
Pete Reiser
Pewee Reese
Kirby Higbe
Eddie Stanky
Hankehrman
Maspeth
Gene Hermanski
Rex Barney
Ralph Branca
Calvin Coolidge McLish
Stan Rojek
Joe Hatten
Montreal
Braves
Boston
Whitman
Edwards
Rojek
Hatten
Behrman
Branca
Hermanski
Peewee Reese
Morton Cooper
Danny Litwhiler
Cardinals
Sth
Barrett
Posedel
Culler
Herman
Holmes
Fernandez
Reese
Walker
Cooper
Wright
Hatton
Hopp
Magerkurth, Stewart and Dunn
Three-I Race in Tie As Cubs Lose Twice
Waterloo defeats Davenport twice to drop the Cubs from the Three-I lead. The opener sees Waterloo score six runs off five hits in a 6 to 1 win, while the nightcap ends 4 to 3 in favor of Waterloo. Evansville’s game at Terre Haute was rained out.
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United Press
Waterloo
Davenport
Danville
White Hawks
Evansville
Terre Haute
Ossian Triumphs In 5-3 Baseball Victory
Ossian-Ossian defeats Red Oak 5-3 on Sunday in a well-played baseball game. Ossian players delivered clutch hits and solid defense to secure the win.
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Ossian
Red Oak
Ball Players and Owners Reach Agreement in Principle
Major league policy committee reports agreement in principle on contract reforms between players and owners. Key items include a minimum salary yet undisclosed, spring training cost allotment, and a pension plan to be studied. The reserve clause remains, with little support for radical change. Details due at Chicago meetings August 27.
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Jack Hand
New York
Major Leagues
Larry MacPhail
Major League Committee
Chicago
MacPhail
New York Yankee
Joint Committee
Ford Frick
National
Will Harridge
American
A. B. Chandler
Talbert With Knee Injury Drops From Net Meet
In the Eastern Grass court championships at South Orange New Jersey rain cut play short and top seed Bill Talbert of Wilmington Delaware withdrew from singles after defaulting in the first round to Campbell Gillespie of New York. Talbert cited an old knee injury and followed Davis Cup committee advice.
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South Orange
N. J
Seymour Greenberg
Bill Talbert
Wilmington
Del
Campbell Gillespie
New York
Talbert
Classic League to Meet Tonight at Virgil Hammar’s Alleys
Parlor City Classic bowling league secretary Kenny Wagner calls a meeting this evening at 7 30 at Virgil Hammar's upstairs alleys. All teams are asked to have a representative present.
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Kenny Wagner
Parlor City Classic Bowling League
Virgil Hammar
Lefty Rozek Sees Feller’s Fire Up Indian Talks
Lefty Rozek, a rising left hander, visited Cleveland’s Indian wigwam at Great Lakes to train with Bob Feller and hear front office talk. Rozek recalls a tense exchange over contract figures with Bill Veeck, noting Feller’s intense work ethic and close ties to the club. He predicts Rozek may sign with Cleveland as years pass, driven by Feller’s influence and Rozek’s admiration for the ace.
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Lefty Rozek
Great Lakes
Lefty
Bob Feller
Jefthander
Bill Veeck
Ay Veeck
Veeck
Rozek
John Henry
Cleveland
Feller
Navy
Daniels Park
Bob
Vintage 1920s Pitching Feats Highlight Baseball Notes
The piece recalls 1926 stars Dutch Levsen and Bob Feller, Vander Meer, and Bucky Walters with mentions of Marty Marion. It notes Levsen’s two four-hit wins in a doubleheader for Cleveland against Boston and Vander Meer’s prewar no-hit stretches, plus Marion’s late July hitting drought and comeback.
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Dutch Levsen
Cleveland
Levsen
Boston Red Sox
Indians
Feller
Bob
Johnny Vander, Meer
Cincy Reds
Vander Meer
Philadelphia
Bucky Walters
Walters
Hambletonian Favorite Sold For $40,000
GOSHEN New York AP The Hambletonian favorite Chestertown was sold Tuesday for 40000 to Walter E Smith of Los Angeles who also named Tom Berry of Lexington Kentucky to drive him in the 21st Hambletonian trotting world series. The deal clears the way for the 50000 corn tassel sweep stake and the entry box will close by noon Wednesday with about 11 to 20 three year olds considered for the event. Other contenders include Deanna Westfield Girl Victory Song and Onolee Hanover from various owners and stables.
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Goshen
N. Y
Chestertown
Walter E. Smith
Husky Los Angeles
Jack of All Trades
Bill Cane
Tom Berry
Lexington
al Saunders
Old Orchard
Deanna
Gibson White
Sonny Sheppard
Hanover
Westfield
E. J. Baker
St. Charles
Ill
James B. Johnson, Jr
Rochester, Mich
Onolee Hanover
C. M. Saunders
Toledo
Ohio
Two Teams Cinch Softball Titles
Wilson Packers and Sinclair Memorial clinched league titles Monday night with wins at Ellis. Packers battled back to 5 4 over Bisek Iowa Manufacturing after a costly baserunning error. Sinclair Memorial defeated Calvary Baptist 4 2 as James Wilson led the offense.
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Sinclair Memorial
Ellis
Packers
Bisek
Iowa
Sinclair
Calvary Baptist
Trinity Lutheran
First Brethren
St. Mark's
James Wilson's
Curley
Tones
Mulder
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Gauren
Brethren
Christian
Church of Eben
Womacka
Stanton
An Moeller
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Shupp
Sorenbild
George
Hovey
Forbes
Carpenter Lowin Wins Club One-9-Teen Golf Title
Roosevelt high school golfer Jack Carpenter Lowin won the Club One-9-Teen championship at Ellis Park with an 18 hole total of 93. He led Russ Wiley by four strokes, with Gene Sobehart third on 105 and Curtis Hiltbrunner fourth on 108. Other events saw Joe West top the catchers throw with 12 points, Kay Harbert winning girls golf with 3 points, and David Woods taking the pitchers throw with 12 points. Awards announced later as the festival becomes an annual Club One-9-Teen program.
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Roosevelt High School
Ellis Park
Carpenter
Russy Wiley
Wiley
Gene Sobehart
Curtis Hiltbrunner
Russ Wiley
Hiltbrunner
Joe West
David Woods
Kay Harbert
Perry Klumph
Vivian Frasinger
Stanley shuts out Westgate in 15-0 softball game
Clark James pitched a no-hit, no-run game as Stanley demonstrated strong offense beating Westgate 15 to 0 on Monday night. Leagues, players Leigh, James and H. James contributed to the lopsided win with solid hitting and defense.
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Clark James
Westgate
S.s-Eeee
Leigh
James
Thran
Standings and schedules for American and National Leagues
Standings show New York, Detroit, Washington, Cleveland and Chicago with varied records in the American League. National League leaders Brooklyn and St Louis lead their division with several games in flux. Monday results include Brooklyn 7 Bestem 4, with numerous night games and upcoming matchups listed for Tuesday to Saturday across both leagues.
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Billy Herman
Boston Braves
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Marty Marion
St. Louis Cardinals
Phil Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Tom Yawkey
Boston Red Sox
Leslie O'Connor
Larry MacPhail
New York Yankees
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Joe Kuhel
Chicago White Sox
Mel Harder
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Owen Back in U S Will Seek Dodgers Reinstatement
Mickey Owen, who left the Dodgers last April for the Mexican league, has returned to the United States and will seek reinstatement in the National League. Branch Rickey said he will intercede for Owen with Commissioner Chandler, who indicated no comment. Dodgers manager Leo Durocher said he would welcome Owen back if allowed.
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Mickey Owen
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Vera Cruz
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A. B
Happy) Chandler
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Chandler
Mexico City
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New York Giant
Western Amateur opens with 68s by three shotmakers
In Duluth Minnesota par took a beating as three golfers shot 68 in the opening qualifying round of the 44th Western Amateur. Notables included George Victor Wilford Wehrle and Frank Stranahan. Smiley Quick and Marvin Ward posted solid scores while Jack Donohue stood out with a 77.
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Minn
Northland Country Club
George Victor
Chicago
Wilford Wehrle
Racine
Wis
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
Stranahan
Smiley Quick
Inglewood
Calif
Praciice
Quick
Denver
Virginia
Wehrle
Wisconsin
Marvin
Bud” Ward
Washington State
Jack Donohue
Sioux City
Jay
May to stage world golf title at Tom O Shanter Chicago
George May announces a world championship match at Tom O Shanter in Chicago on September 7 8 with Sam Snead Herman Barron and Lloyd Mangrum invited. The 36 hole winner take all event offers a 10000 prize and a playoff if tied with a follow up on September 9. Barron Mangrum decline while Snead will play in the PGA in Portland.
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N. Y
Herman Barron
Lloyd Mangrum
Sammy Snead
Hot Springs
George S. May
Tom O'Shanter Course
Chicago
May
Portland
Ore
Snead
PGA
Barron
Mangrum
Feller Troupe To Play In Des Moines Oct 11
Des Moines hosts an exhibition game on October 11 featuring Bob Feller Ted Williams Hal Newhouser and other stars as part of a barnstorming tour planned after the regular season. The group will travel by 21 passenger plane with players Jeff Heath Ken Keltner Rollie Hemsley Jerry Priddy Phil Rizzuto Charley Keller and Mickey Vernon.
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Des Moines
Bob Feller
Ted Williams
Hal Newhouser
Feller
Jeff Heath
Ken Keltner
Rollie Hemsley
Jerry Priddy
Phil Rizzuto
Charley ‘Keller
Mickey Vernon
Omaha Ct
Burlington Stanhope Meet for Prep Crown
Waterloo AP reports Burlington and Stanhope clash for Iowa high school summer baseball title. Burlington and Stanhope each won 2 1 against St John’s Bancroft and East Waterloo respectively, after Monday night games.
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Burlington
Stanhope
Waterloo
St.' ‘John’s
Bancroft
East Waterloo
South English Vets Split Twin Bill With Thornburg Loss
South English Vets beat Thornburg 14 4 then lost to Farson 4 2 in a Sunday twin bill. They travel to Amana next Sunday for a game against Middle. Manager M W Lane invites teams to book a game for Sept 8.
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Farson
Vets
Amana
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M. W. Lane
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LaPlant Choate Hosts Anamosa In M J League Race
Anamosa visits LaPlant Choate at Daniels Park at 5 30 this evening for an M J League game. Three nine inning games booked 4 30 starts Thursday through Saturday with Wednesday open for a pageant. Caterpillar Tractors of Peoriz face Manufacturers Thursday, Caterpillars meet V F W Friday, Vets vs Fowa City Moose Saturday at 4 30.
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LaPlant-Choate
Daniels Park
Caterpillar Tractors of
Peoriz
Anti-doping Turf Rule Takes Effect in Maryland
The Maryland racing commission enacted a revised corrupt practice rule holding trainers accountable for narcotics use on thoroughbreds. Effective Tuesday, the rule imposes stiff penalties including possible lifetime bans for tampering with race horses, per Chairman George P. Mahoney.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Collegians Begin Drills for Rams Charity Game
EVANSTON Ill AP Head Coach Bo McMillin of Indiana welcomed 55 of 68 all star collegians as they opened practice for a charity game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on August 23. Remainder expected to arrive before contact work starts.
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Evanston
Ill
Bo McMillin
Indiana
Los Angeles Rams
Soldier Field
McMillin
Yanks Weigh Moves as Wade and Russo Depart
New York Yankees cut two left handed pitchers from the roster sending Jake Wade to the Senators via waivers and optioning Marius Russo to Kansas City in the American Association.
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NEW York
New York Yankees
Jake Wade
Washington, Senators
Marius Russo
Kansas City
Phil Donohue Wins Northwest Iowa Golf Tourney
AP from Spencer Iowa Phil Donohue of Sioux City won the 72 hole Northwest Iowa golf tournament with a total of 279 nine under par and 13 strokes ahead. He shot a 71 second 36 holes in heavy rain to finish 66 for the final round. Johnny Jacobs Cedar Rapids Iowa Amateur champion finished second at 292 with 71 76. Harold Skow Newton recent Iowa Masters winner placed third at 297. Bob Mann Spencer finished tied for lead at halfway and ended with 298.
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Phil Donohue
Sioux City
Northwest Iowa
Donohue
Johnny Jacobs
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Harold Skow
Newton
Ames
Bob Mann
Broken Hand Benches Mize in Exhibition Loss
New York Giants star slugger Johnny Mize broke his hand in an exhibition game against the Yankees, sidelining him for about a month. Mize was hit by Joe Page’s pitch in the first inning and likely won’t return until September. Babe Young steps in at first base.
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NEW York
New York Giants
Johnny Mize
Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Mize
Joe Page
Babe Young
Joe Baker Enters Fair Races Here
Indianapolis speed ace Joe Baker, who twice survived serious crashes, has entered the All-Iowa Fair auto race program at Hawkeye Downs on August 11, 12 and 16. Since starting in 1934, he has overcome injuries from 1936 and 1939 crashes and returned to racing after wartime delays, finishing in the money at his May race here.
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Joe Baker
Indianapolis
Hawkeye Downs
Baker
Columbus
Ind
Franklin
Buenos Aires Eyes Louis Ray Title Bout in December
Promoters Pete Tat in and Marcus Jamerrez from Buenos Aires plan a December title defense for Joe Louis against Elmer Violent Ray, offering $500,000. Ray extended his win streak to 45 with a fifth-round KO of George Fitch in West Springfield, Mass.
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Filia
Buenos Aires
Pete Tatin
Marcus Jamerrez
Joe Louis
Elmer
Ray
West Springfield
Mass
George Fitch
New Haven
Brownie Pitcher Fined For Display of Temper
St Louis Browns manager Luke Sewell fined pitcher Tex Shirley for throwing a ball into the left field bleachers during Sunday's second game of a doubleheader with Philadelphia. Sewell did not disclose the fine. Shirley threw the ball away as Denny Gatehouse came in to relieve him in the fourth inning.
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ST. Louis
INL
Luke Sewell
St. Louis Browns
Tex Shirley
Philadelphia Athletics
Sewell
Shirley
Denny Gatehouse
Benswanger to Stay If Pirates Are Sold
Pittsburgh based William Benswanger, Pirates president, said he would remain with the club if Frank McKinney buys the team. Benswanger is slated for vice president and board chairman after a sale.
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Pittsburgh
William Benswanger
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frank McKinney
Indianapolis
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