Dodgers Hold Lead After Passeau Seven-Hit gem
Claude Passeau limited the Dodgers to seven singles in Chicago’s 7-1 win over Brooklyn as the Cubs move closer in the pennant race. Babe Dahlgren and McCullough homered for Chicago, while Brooklyn’s Drake and Hamlin struggled on the mound. Meanwhile Philadelphia toppled St. Louis 4-2 behind Lee Grissom who won his second against 11 defeats, with Bragan, Benjamin, and Livingston delivering key hits.
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Softball Tourney Planned At Lisbon
Lisbon plans a softball tournament on September 4 9 11 with finals September 18 during Sauerkraut Day. Eight teams compete with $20 for the winner and $10 for runner up. $3 entry fee. Cedar Rapids teams barred. other area teams welcome. Entries to the Softball Committee Lisbon Chamber of Commerce.
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National League favored in World Series by a Moonlit fan
A columnist argues the National League, led by St. Louis Card and Brooklyn Dodgers pitching, could beat the Yankees who ride power hitting. He notes White Sox lack of batting and defense, and predicts sharp racing to the finish with coast days avoided.
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Forrest Thompson
Bob Haas
Bill Schubel
Mike Naymick
Dodgers and Cardinals Plan Doubleheader as Series Opens
New York dispatch reports Brooklyn buys into Ebbet's field for a doubleheader pitting the NL-leading Dodgers against the injury-hit St. Louis Cardinals. Ernie White vs Kirby Higbe and Howard Pollett vs Whit Wyatt headline the opener as Brooklyn seeks a strong 1st game edge.
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Dodgers Cardin als ticket lines form at Ebbets Field
Ticket lines for the Dodgers double header with the St Louis Cardinals began forming at Ebbets Field at 9 35 p m Saturday night with the first game set to start at 2 05 p m today only 14 hours 30 minutes later.
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Standings Jump Across THREE-EYE LEAGUE Results
Standings show Evansville leading with 14 wins and 10 losses, Waterloo 5 4, Madison 4 8. Decatur 15 0. Springfield 8 1, Moline 4 16 9, Clinton 6 6, Cedar Ranids 4 4. Saturday scores include Cedar Ranids 3 11 Decatur, Springfield 0, Waterloo 10 Madison 7, Moline at Evansville. Sunday games include Clinton at Cedar Rounds and Madison at Water. Also listed are other league results across New York Detroit Chicago and St Louis with numerous scores and pending games.
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Omaha Favors Goodman On Eve Of U S Amateur
In Omaha ahead of the 1941 National amateur golf championship Goodman is the hometown favorite to regain the title. About 147 top amateurs compete on Goodman's home Omaha Field Club course as outside bookmakers place bets on his victory.
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Jacobs Seeks Match Play as Field Club Qualifier Opens
Johnny Jacobs, 20, Cedar Rapids, aims to qualify for match play in the national amateur at Omaha's Field Club. Cedar Rapids veteran John Vavra says Jacobs and Kraft, both straight hitters, may reach the quarterfinals with two 77s. Four other Iowa players also compete for spots.
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Sixth Inning Payoff Hit Comes With Bases Full
Tait Cummins reports a pivotal sixth inning payoff hit with the bases loaded delivering a dramatic edge. The moment highlighted a key rally impacting the game’s outcome.
Whirly Wins Derby Sets $325611 Career Total
Whirlaway wins the American Derby at Washington Park to push his career earnings to $325,611 as Bushwacker and Delray finish behind. Jockey Al Robertson guides Whirlaway in a fast time while Delray and To A Tee trail. In other action Clinton edges the Raiders 5-4 at Hill Park with Dee Davis clearing the bases with a full count homer.
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John Clay Pitches 2-0 Shutout Victory Over Springfield
De catur Commodores rout Springfield 11 0 as John Clay hurls two hit shutout in Three Eye league. Brownies fall despite two hits by Clay while Commodores blast Bailey with 14 hits. Waterloo outslugs Madison 10 7 behind Dickinson five run seventh. Evansville and Moline idle.
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Navigator McCarthy Guides Yankees Toward Ninth Title
The New York Yankees skipper Joe McCarthy, famed for four straight World Series wins, runs the team from the dugout with decisive signals. The AP feature highlights his steady leadership and the Bombers’ persistent push toward another pennant.
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Brooklyn Pitchers Power In Big League Rout
New York report says Brooklyn hitters carried the day as Kirby Higbe collected three singles and a double driving in four runs in a win over the Giants. Luke Hamlin added three hits against the Braves, while Whit Wyatt homered and Curt Davis contributed strong hitting.
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