Cardinals reach Ebbetts field seeking second win in NL pennant playoff
St Louis Cardinals beat Brooklyn 4-2 in the first game of the best-of-three NL pennant playoff. Lefty Brecheen to start for the Cards in Game 2 as star players Pollet Garagiola Musial Slaughter and Schoendienst produced key hits. Dodgers countered with Joe Hatten as Durocher kept his rotation uncertain.
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College Officials Denounce Football as Slave Market
Washington AP report quotes two American University officials criticizing college football as a 20th century slave market. They compare player recruitment to human chattel sales, citing costs to field a team and plans to invest in arts and music instead. They note the school halted football in 1941 and will continue basketball.
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Rocket Proxy To Sue Halas
John L. Keeshin owner of the Chicago Rockets filed a circuit court suit against George Halas owner coach of the Chicago Bears alleging libel and seeking 250000 dollars in damages. Halas said he had been advised of the suit but had not seen the complaint and referred the matter to his attorneys.
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Thomason Leads Nation's Gridmen
Thomason of Virginia Military Institute tops early 1946 college football totals in offense and passing with 292 rushing yards and 242 passing yards. He moves ahead of Bob Fenimore as the national leader. Texas leads team total offense, while Detroit and Tulsa trail. Emien Tunnell of Iowa ranks among the top in offense and rushing. Bill Haley of Detroit leads in rushing.
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Williams Bruised Elbow In Red Sox Exhibition Tilt
Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox suffered a bruised right elbow after being hit by a pitch from Mickey Haefner of the American League All Stars during an exhibition with the All Stars. He will miss remaining exhibition games but is expected to be ready for the World Series opener. X rays show only a bruise and whirlpool therapy was used to reduce swelling.
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Sooner Football Struggles With Crippled Lineup
In Norman Oklahoma the Sooners endure a string of injuries with a dozen cripples affecting their football plans as the team copes with a new T formation. In the Pacific Coast League manager Earl Sheely of Sacramento sees his son Bud hit a game winning home run for Hollywood against Sacramento.
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Pollet Delivers in Postseason Clash Like Mathewson
Howie Pollet pitched a sharp win for the St. Louis Cardinals over the Dodgers 4 2 in the NL playoff opener. Labeled the modern Mathewson by Eddie Dyer, Pollet endured back pain and a lean season before delivering when needed, aided by a sturdy Cardinal defense and timely support to keep playoff hopes alive.
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Feller's All Stars Take 5-0 Win Over Paige Stars
Bobby Feller's All-Stars defeated Leroy Satchel Paige's team 5 to 0 Tuesday night, giving Feller a 2 to 1 edge in their cross-country tour.
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Uncle John Reunion Highlights Louis Roxborough Bond
Detroit ace Joe Louis prepares for a reunion with manager and mentor John Roxborough, who served time for involvement in a Detroit numbers ring. Louis recalls Roxborough's early eye for talent and vows Roxborough will rejoin his corner until retirement or defeat.
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Oaks Earn Gov Cup Final Bid With 6-5 Win
The Oakland Oaks defeated Los Angeles 6-5 at Emeryville Park to advance to the Pacific Coast League Governor's Cup finals against the San Francisco Seals.
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Iowa U. football and its transfers under scrutiny
A columnist traces connections of Iowa Hawkeyes players to prior schools and service programs, arguing transfers had legitimate ties. It profiles Bob Sullivan, Emlen Tunnell, Johnny Tedore, Lou King, Carl Heider, Art O Neill, Jimmy Smith, Jim McKinstry, Jack Legg, and George Terlep, noting prewar and service links and the absence of disqualifying transfer patterns. Future installments promised.
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Giants Kick Off 17-0 Victory Over Yanks at Braves Field
New York Giants led by Merle Hapes and Ken Strong defeated the Boston Yanks 17 to 0 in the NFL opener before 16 500 fans at Braves Field. Hapes and Strong provided scoring and steady offense as New York controlled the game from early in the contest.
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McKechnie Named Cleveland Indians Coach For Two Years
Bill McKechnie who left Cincinnati, joined the Cleveland Indians as a coach for two years in a deal near twenty thousand dollars per season. He stressed he has no plans to manage again and would retire if Lou Boudreau remains as manager.
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