Lefty Rozek Blows Late Lead In Quakers Loss
Lefty Rozek lost his control in the seventh inning as LaPlant-Choate rallied to beat the Quakers 4 3 in the M 1 league playoffs. Rozek had held the Quakers in check with six strikeouts early, but two walks and two wild pitches produced the decisive runs, with Eddie Kvach stealing home for the go ahead score. Bill Blanch starred in the field for LaPlant, handling six chances and starting a key double play to end the game.
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Mohr
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Red Moore
Bill Blanch
Monticello Horse Jones Fair Winner
Special to The Gazette. Monticello harness racing closes with Star Dust Gyp driven by owner Tom Eden winning both heats of the 2:24 pace first division. Also Schick General hospital nine of Clinton defeats Truax field of Madison 5 to 4 in 10 innings. Fox and McEliven split pitching for Schick. Kimmett pitched for Truax field. Racing results list several pace and trot times and names.
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Jones County Fair
Star Dust Gyp
Tom Eden
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Clinton
Truax Field
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Wis
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National Junior Ball Series Opens With Cincinnati Teens
In Minneapolis at YWCO park Cincinnati's favored teen team faces Brockton Massachusetts in opening action. Coach Joe Hawk will start Herm Wehmeier a six foot three inch pitcher whose fast ball is a blur. Brockton counters with 15 year old Mike Kondracki, five feet tall, whose cunning May outmaneuver the mound ace.
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Minneapolis
American Legion
Ywicollet Park
Cincinnati
Brockton
Mass
Joe Hawk
Herm Wehmeier
Redskins Edge Flyers 7-3 in Memorial Coliseum tilt
Los Angeles AP report says the Fourth Air Force fielded by March Field Calif played tight defense but lost the opening 1944 football clash before 50 000 fans. The Redskins secured a 7 2 lead with a late fourth period score as Indian Jack Jacobs connected on a short pass then Mike Micka intercepted a pass and returned it 21 yards for a TD. Joe Met St Marys added the extra point.
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March Field
Calif
Memorial Coliseum
Wellngoen Redskins
Army Flyers
Paul Schissler
Jack Jacobs
Mike Micka
Redskins
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St. Mary's
Playoff Games Set for Sunday at Daniels Park
Playoff warfare in the M J league resumes Sunday afternoon at Daniels Park starting at 2. The Iowa Manufacturers meet Speeder in the opener with Quaker Oats and LaPlant Choate in the afterpiece. Both Manufacturers and La Plant have one win in the rounds and a Sunday win would set up a final series in the Shaughnessy playoffs.
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Daniels Park
Iowa
Speeder
LaPlant
Home on Furlough Ladd Womacka Shines in Softball Spotlight
In the Open League finale Ladd Womacka, home from the army, held Collins Radio to three hits through six innings before a late rally gave Collins a 3 to 1 win. Womacka’s team also beat First Trust and Savings 9 to 2 as Quaker Oats.
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Army
Eagles
Ladd
Collins
Bobby Jones Awaits Air Corps Discharge
Bobby Jones, golf legend and Air Corps intelligence lieutenant colonel, rests in Atlanta after serving in Europe and applying for an over age discharge. He is in his 40s and awaiting potential release from the army.
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Air Corps
Atlanta, Ga
INS
Atlanta
Army
King of the Links
Army Air Corps Intelligence Division
Byron Nelson Tops Tam Golf at Tam O Shanter
Byron Nelson led at the halfway point of the all American Open era at Tam O Shanter Country Club with a six under par 138 after 36 holes. Harold McSpaden and Vic Ghezzi trailed by two strokes as Johnny Bulla, Ken Heilemann, and Betty Hicks posted strong showings in the event and women’s division.
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Chicago
Byron Nelson
Tam O’shanter
Nelson Lane
Harold
Jag) McSpaden
Vic Ghezzi
Camp Grant
Nelson
McSpaden
Ghezzi
Johnny Bulla
Airlines
Betty Hicks
Long Beach
Calif
Ken Heilemann
St. Louis
Brewers Extend Seven-Game Lead in Asia Series
The Milwaukee Brewers kept a seven game edge after a 5-1 loss to Louisville on Friday. Toledo’s pursuit dimmed as they were defeated by St Paul 2-0. Columbus beat Minneapolis 5-2 in the lone other game.
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Brewers
Asia
American Association
Milwaukee Brewers
Brews
Louisville
Toledo
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Finnish runner Heino sets world 10,000m record in Helsinki
Viijo Heino of Finland established a new world best in the 10,000 meter run at Helsinki with a 29 minutes 35.4 seconds clocking. The former record stood at 29 minutes 52.6 seconds.
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Helsinki
Viijo Heino
Finland
Heino
Cubs Fall Again in Major League Box Scores
The box score shows the Cubs losing to Philadelphia 5 to 3 in nine innings with Raffensberger and Tobin earning decisions. Key plays include home runs by a Cubs player and late rally by Philadelphia. Omaha to Boston pitching mixed with errors, bases on balls, and several strikeouts shaping the final result.
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Shuman
C. Philadelphia
Boston
Peacockx
Stewart
Niemferth
Macon
Tro Wietelmann
Phillips
Wright
Nieman
Barrett
Drews
Etchison
Raffensberan
Tobin
R. Barrett Rrett
Baseball box score fragment with player names and scores
Fragmentary box score shows players and inning counts with bases, runs, hits, and errors. Mentions names such as Schmidt, O'Brien, Lopez, Grimes, Sullivan, Vaughn,-Etten, and Cromette with bases and tallies across innings. Local game context includes Pittsboro and New York references and partial totals for teams.
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York
Weshineie
Bryore Grimmes
Torres
Raps
Gar- Sullivan
Ettez
Sullivan
Grimes
Vaughn
Cromette_ Etten
Boston and Philadelphia baseball game snippets
In rough play by Boston and Philadelphia, several batters were substituted and runs counted. Notable moments include Kell driving in a run and Tabor hitting a two-base hit as part of a chaotic scoring sequence.
Jepsen Wins Grand American Handicap Trap Crown
Leslie C. Jepsen of Tollinois wins the Grand American handicap with 97x targets. The 45th annual event in Vandalia, Illinois, marks his first and-only win, with Mrs. Van Marker leading women at 90x100. Lt. Vic Reinders captures all around title after shoot-off with J. K. Stark.
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Dwight, IL
Leslie C. Jepsen
van Marker
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F. E. Shaw
Joliet
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Texas
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San Antonio
Reinders
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Three AAU Swimming Records Fall in One Day at Great Lakes
In Great Lakes Illinois the first day of the national AAU outdoor championships saw three meet records fall. Keo Nakama of Ohio State won the 1506 meter event in 19 42.6, Jerry Kerschner the 200 meter race in 2 12.9, and the North Branch YMCA of Philadelphia edged Great Lakes in the 300 meter medley relay.
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Ohio State
Keo Nakama
Jimmy McLane
Firestone Club
Akron
Ohio
Jerry Kerschner
Bunker Hill
Ind
Naval Air Station
Michigan
Tom Haynie
North Branch
Philadelphia
Unbeaten Semi-Pros Face Off Tonight in Wichita
In Wichita Kansas the national semi pro baseball tournament pits two 4–0 clubs against each other as the Sherman Field Flyers of Ft Leavenworth and the Cessna Bobcats of Wichita meet in Saturday night action. Both teams carry perfect records after four wins.
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Sherman Field Flyers
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Cessna Bobcats
Wichita
National League Standings and Friday Results
Standings show St Louis leading with 89 wins and 29 losses, followed by Cincinnati 66 49 and Brooklyn 63 58. Friday results include Cincinnati 2 Chicago 0 and Philadelphia 9 Boston 3, while New York beat Brooklyn 10 to 5. Saturday games list Cincinnati at Chicago and Brooklyn at New York among others.
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Ph .Chia
Cincinnati
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games Amid League Action
In the American League standings St Louis and New York lead with strong records as Cleveland, Chicago, and Detroit chase. Matchups include St Louis at Detroit and New York at Washington with night games across venues like Chicago at Cleveland and Boston at Philadelphia.
Local Boxing Card Highlights Mixed Results in Worcester
BoxingAction saw Corky Davis and Tony Ferry compete in Worcester with other fighters from Pall River and New York. results listed include weights and scores such as 132 12x 139 136 amid a crowd at Long Branch Y.1.
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Ontpoi
Mass
Corky Davis
Tony Ferry
Pall River
Long Branch
Y .1
Nat Liftin
New York
Tommy Mills
Valley Stream
N. Y
Trout Blanks Brownies with Four Hit Shutout Victory
Dizzy Trout tossed a four hit shutout as the St. Louis Browns blanked the Detroit Tigers 1-0 in the second game of a cropshut series. Joe Hoover and Eddie Mayo pulled off a double steal to beat Denny Gatehouse in the first seven innings. New York edged Washington 4-2 in 11 innings while Boston fell to Philadelphia 6-1 and 9-4. Kenny Keltner hit a grand slam for Cleveland in a 10-2 win over Chicago. Mel Ott's Giants swept Brooklyn 10-2 to move atop the NL. Cincinnati shut out Chicago 2-0. Pittsburgh’s win streak ended as St. Louis blanked the Pirates 4-0. Ron Northey homered for Philadelphia in a 9-7 win over Boston, with the finale 4-3.
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Yankees
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Dizzy Trout
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Johnny Niggeling
Joe Hoover
Eddie Mayo
Denny Gatehouse
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Philadelphia
Kenny Keltner
Cleveland
Chicago
Mel Ott
Giants
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Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Ron Northey
Phillies
Harness Racing Wins at West Liberty Fair
Five harness races were held at the West Liberty fair over Wednesday and Thursday. Notable events included a free-for-all pace and a 2:17 pace on Thursday. Results feature Captain M Races and performances by Hazel Hoff Dogett Scotch Irish Hoffbauer McLaughlin Tullock with times around 2:13 to 2:18 for the trot divisions and purse details for each race.
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Hazel Hoff
Dogett
Hoffbauer
McLaughlin Tullock
Jack Harkaway
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Abbott and Costello Return to Screen With a Whoop
Ferne Gater notes Abbott and Costello in In Society released by Paramount. The duo flood the set with comic chaos including a flooded home and a fire truck stunt. Marion Hutton and Anne Gillis add musical and romantic interludes as Costello and Abbott stage a string of gags.
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Lou
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Betty
Anne Gillis
Tom
Sawyer
Susan Hayward
Kirby Grant
Marion
Elsie Hammerdingle
Ferne Gater
Weekend Theater Schedule Highlights
The Gazette lists Saturday showtimes for Paramount In Society and other features across venues including Iowa Kansas City Kitty State Cobra Woman Hatcheck Honey Palace Rialto Sandy Ranger You Can t Escape Forever Madame Curie Marion Ladies of Washington The Uninvited Up in Arms with multiple daily screenings and a Midnight show at 10 45.
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Sandy Ranger
Marion
Washington
MGM Buys Civil War Story For 60000 In Hollywood Buzz
MGM paid 60000 dollars for Louwella Parsons Civil War tale The History of Rome Hanks and Kindred Matters by Lt Joseph Stanley Pennell. The project promises grandeur rivaling Gone With the Wind with a modern overlapping ancestor angle and battles on both sides. Director Mike Curtiz begins his eighteenth Warner year after Night and Day and Yankee Doodle Dandy. Trumbo inks five year writer deal at MGM at 3000 weekly. Tom Mix life story highlights Bo Be Kincaid once a colorful circus figure now drawn into the film.
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Bo- Be Kincaid
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Radio Musical Fantasy and Other Night Broadcasts in Chicago
Radio program notes from Chicago tonight feature Alice in Operatasia at 8 on WGN Mutual, with Beryl Vaughan as Alice and music by Wolf-Ferrari Wagner Debussy Gounod Humperdinck. Other items include They Call Me Joe on WMAQ at 6, National Barn Dance from Wisconsin State Fair, Lord Halifax address at 9:45 on WBBM CBS, Martha Scott on WHO at 10:30, Confidently Yours on WGN 7 and WMT 9:45, and Caesar Petrillo with Intermezzo at 11 65 on WBBM.
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Joe
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Our Town
Barry Wood
Patsy Kelly
WHO
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WMT
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Radio Schedule and Programs Listing for August 1944
Hour by hour schedule covering August 23 and August 27 1944 listing stations WMT WHO WGN KXEL KZAL and others. Programs include Victory bus News Parade World News Bible Class Philharmonic Orchestra Organ West Army Hour and Nightly Theater and Shouts. Names include Hutchens Pietsch Brggn Ravazza and Picher.
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Knott
WGN
Chicago
Nichi
WMT
EXEL
Rev. Pietsch
WHO
Om Wmt Philharmonic
West
Lutheran Hr
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