Cubs Threaten NL Race as Chipman Dodgers Stay In Hunt
Chicago's Cubs win 2-0 over Pittsburgh behind Bob Chipman's five-hit effort, tying a chase down the stretch as Grimm shuffles pitchers. Dodgers beat Phillies 6-4 to cut Cardinals' lead. White Sox top Tigers in 16 innings. Indians sweep St. Louis doubleheader and stay in chase.
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Ossian Boosters blank Red Oak 2-0 in Sunday game
The Ossian Boosters defeated Red Oak 2-0 in a Sunday match, securing a shutout win on their home field.
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Williams Set to Defend Title Against British Champion James
Ike Williams meets Ronnie James in Cardiff for Williams world lightweight title defense. The Trenton, New Jersey native trains in London and aims to end James’s unbeaten run in front of up to 50,000 Welsh fans at Ninian Park. James earned the British title in 1944 and relies on a strong jab as Williams’s camp predicts a early KO.
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Big Sports Show Sept 15 at Vinton in Benton County
Benton county hosts its fourth annual Sportsmen day on Sunday Sept 15 starting at 10 am at Prairie Lake on All Weather Road 101 four miles north of Vinton. The program features greyhound races coonhound and retriever trials pointer and setter trials fishing for youths archery exhibition and a four team tug of war with a fish and game conservation benefit.
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Sox Win Marathon Stuns Detroit and Chicago
Major league box scores recap shows Sox winning a marathon game with key hits by Lake and Evers while Brown, Kuhel, and Platt drive runs. Detroit struggles against Caldwell and Overmire as Chicago plates late runs to edge in a 4 3-4 affair.
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Sport Jabs Roundup From Newark To Chicago
Boxing results from Newark Elizabeth Manchester Pittsburgh New York Norwalk Chicago list wins by decision stoppage or disqualification. Notable bouts include Jackie Morris winning by disqualification in Malden and Charley Zivie outpointing Sammy Adrar in Pittsburgh. The card also features Billy Kilroy and Jace Demartino securing victories in two cities.
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National League standings and results brief
Standings show Philadelphia and New York near the top with Brooklyn and Boston trailing. Tuesday results: Boston beat New York 5 to 4, Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 2 to 0, Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 4 to 1. Wednesday night games listed include Brooklyn at Boston and Philadelphia at New York with night starts.
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Servo Case Puts Boxing On Griddle
Lawton Carver notes the New York Boxing Commission vacated Marty Servo’s world welterweight title after a busted nose prevented him from fighting Ray Robinson. He argues the commission favors promoter Mike Jacobs and blocked Robinson from getting his title shot, warning of ongoing corruption and calls for reform.
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Cocker Spaniel Club Sets Sept 14 Match in Cedar Rapids
The Cocker Spaniel Club of Cedar Rapids will hold a sanctioned match at the Coliseum on September 14 with judging at 7 p.m. Entries from midwestern kennels are expected for the club’s third event. The club offers a contest awarding a puppy for the best letter on Why I Want a Cocker Spaniel.
Reiser Needs Arm Operation to Regain Throw Power
Pete Reiser of the Brooklyn Dodgers may undergo an operation this winter to restore the strength of his throwing arm. If surgery is not possible he will train to throw with his left arm. Reiser sat out a fifth straight game as the Dodgers beat the Phillies on Wednesday night.
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High School Coaches Size Up Candidates In Cedar Rapids
Four city coaches assess 44 candidates as football teams enter second week of practice with 10 days until the season. Franklin Roth Roosevelt McKinley Wilson rosters feature main contenders at ends backs guards centers and tackles while veterans like Sam Cooper act as assistants as schedules approach.
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Patron's Ticket Campaign Opens For Four High Schools
Salesmen from four high schools began selling patron's tickets on Wednesday and will continue until Friday noon September 13. The four public school grid teams open that season. Patron tickets admit four and let fans walk into the park after gate punch, avoiding ticket booths.
Wilson and Franklin Bears Fight for Grid Positions
Wilson roster lists 36 names with veterans Anderson Gaines Fikers Brown Miller and end Dun Gaines among backs and linemen, while nonlettermen contend for roles. Franklin coach Rust notes 38 on 50 man squad with Hollinshead Ferguson Dorman eyeing backfield slots as 30-35 players turn out.
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Marengo Hosts Benefit Baseball Game For Bobby Dilllin
Marengo will host a Friday baseball game against Williamsburg at Marengo to raise funds for Bobby Dilllin of Marengo a former GI who fractured his ankle in a July 4 game.
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Tennis Drop Lacks Single Sure Stopper
Gayle Talbot reports on the 1940s national tennis championships where Americans show no dominant stopper for Davis Cup ties. Jack Kramer leads a strong American effort with Frankie Parker advancing, as Moylan, Cochell, Likas, Falkenburg and Patty post notable results amid a reshaping postwar era.
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Nebraska Open Golf Championship title to Pat Willcox
Pat Willcox of Des Moines won the ninth annual Nebraska Open by three strokes in an 18 hole playoff over Gene Suzpann of Goodland Kaw. After 54 holes they were tied at 196 but Willcox posted a six under par 64 to Suzpann's 67 with birdies on three of the last four holes.
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