Braves and Phils Split Doubleheader in Boston
In Boston, the Braves beat Philadelphia 2 to 1 in 10 innings to open the twin bill, with Jim Tobin earning his 10th win. The Phillies won the nightcap 5 to 3 behind Si Johnson’s six-hit effort, as Boston’s early three runs vanished and Johnson settled in for the mound.
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Polo star Strawbridge resigns to join Navy commission
Robert E Strawbridge Jr a famed polo player resigns as director of the USC Overseas Service division to focus on securing a lieutenant commander s commission in the Navy.
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Knapp and McAndrews Win First Matches in City Tennis Meet
Knapp defeats McAndrews 6-2 6-1 and Brown beats Hart 6-2 6-2 as opening rounds of the Cedar Rapids Tennis Association tournament proceed at Kenmore courts. Graves and Doyle of Los Angeles advance on defaults.
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Golf Confusion Highlights Kennedy Open Win and Penalty
Les Kennedy won the Rhode Island open with a final score of 164 after a mistaken identity incident. He dropped a brook ball thinking it was his and later was penalized two strokes, dropping into a tie for fifth. The ruling illustrates golf rule No. 8 about playing an opponent’s ball and the sport’s complexity.
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Can't Wait Upsets in Saratoga Handicap Race
Myron Selznick's Can't Wait, a longshot, defeats Swing and Sway in the $10,000 Saratoga Handicap. Olympus finished third with Wendell Eads aboard, covering 1 1/4 miles in 2:05 1/5 and paying $37. first, $7.20 second, $3.80 third. Devil's Thumb wins Grand Union Hotel Stakes, earning $10,625 after a 6 furlong run in 1:12 2/5. bought by plane builder W. E. Boeing for $3,000.
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Iowa Horseshoe Tourney Set in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts the Iowa horseshoe tournament at Ellis Park on Sept. 6 and 7. Byron Stoney announces a round robin event run with the Allied Industrial League. Dale Dickson of Des Moines plans to defend his title with $25 war bond prize and other war stamp awards. Entries from Davenport Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. $1 entry fee. registration through Elbert Beaver at the YMCA.
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Williams Boosts Batting Average in Lead Keeping Week
Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox raised his average eight points to .351, holding the American League batting lead for the third straight week as of Thursday. Joe Gordon rose to second at .337, with Taft Wright dropping to third at .332. In the National League Pete Reiser led with .338, Ernie Lombardi was second at .325. Hank Borowy led AL pitchers with 11–2, while Larry French topped the NL with 13–1 and Whit Wyatt stood second at 15–4.
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Rough and tumble at Chapel Hill pre flight school
Lieut Ed Don George former world heavyweight wrestling champion leads rough and tumble tactics at the navy pre flight school in Chapel Hill North Carolina training area and program details.
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Hawkeye Lineup Worries Over Tackles and Quarterbacks
Dr. Eddie Anderson faces two major concerns for 1942 Iowa Hawkeyes tackle and quarterback posts. Ten tackles vie for spots led by Al Urban and John Staak, with Bruno Niedzicla and Jerry Kubal as top prospects. No returning quarterbacks, but Jim Youel shows promise as the current choice to run the offense.
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Platt Tops Three Eye Hitters In Batting Race
Mizell Platt led the Madison outfield with 16 hits in 34 at bats to lift his league average above .400 in the Three Eye. Mike Natism rose to .337, Bob Detweiler moved into third, Pat Seeress led home runs with 27, while Mike Sandlock topped triples and Joe Frazier led in doubles. Detweiler drove in 90 runs and Rabbit Smith of Springfield owned 18 wins.
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Business Men of Lisbon To Play Farmers Team
LISBON The business men of Lisbon will meet a farmers team from surrounding tortias in a 8 pm Tuesday softball game. Thursday the all stars, top five in the Lisbon league, will face the Best Oilers, league champions who won both halves of the split season.
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Chicago Navy Transfer Of Seaman Lo Presti Reported
Apprentice Seaman Sam Lo Presti, a former goalkeeper for the Chicago Black Hawks, was moved from the naval armory in Chicago to an eastern port aboard a naval transport.
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Ruth and Johnson Duel At Yankee Stadium In Charity Event
Ruth and Walter Johnson return to the mound for a charity double header at Yankee Stadium. The clash pits Ruth’s bat against Johnson’s famed sidearm in a nostalgia heavy showcase with Ed Barrows pushing for baseball centered attractions.
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C R Softball Activity Nears Playoff Stretch
Cedar Rapids softball enters the closing stride with one league the Open division. Playoff action begins Monday at 6 15 pm with Eagles facing Church of the Brethren winners. A special benefit game features De Molais versus Best Oilers of Lisbon to aid a De Molas player.
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