Confident Cardinals Launch Final Invasion of East
The Cardinals push toward the NL pennant as they face the Giants Dodgers and Pirates in a key stretch. Billy Southworth insists on taking it one game at a time while injuries test the lineup. Dodgers hold a three game lead after Ed Head’s 4 hit win over Pittsburgh.
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Standings and Results of the American League
Standings show New York and Detroit leading the league with strong win totals. Boston Cleveland Chicago and Philadelphia follow, with Washington and St Louis mid pack. Tuesdays results include Washington edging Boston and Cleveland beating Chicago. Detroit and Cleveland quotients noted. Wednesdays schedule lists remaining games including Washington at Chicago and Boston at New York.
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Ross Clem’s 650 Series Shines in Red Crown Classic
Ross Clem bowled a 650 series for Maples in the Red Crown Classic Tuesday night. He totaled 210 247 193 as Novak Amusement edged his team 2 of 3. Frank Stanek led others with 593. Lattner 585 Svec 594 Knowles pacing Lincoln Alleys to 2814. Agnes Buchan topped Women’s Classic with 507.
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Big Ten Teams Embrace Air Attack in Practice Reports
AP dispatch notes early Western conference observations that Northwestern intends an above average passing attack with a modified YT formation. Michigan shows air mindedness under Fritz Crisler as Daley, Hillenbrand to Jacoby, and Duselmeier impress in drills. Ohio State, Wisconsin, Purdue backs also cited as sharpening forward pass and ball handling in preseason practice.
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Tipton grid team to open schedule against Maquoketa
Special to The Gazette Tipton plans a six man football squad at Tipton junior college with prospects Keith Ochiltree Carl Wehde Merlin Ruchotzke Vernon Fenton Wesley Marquette Dick Moon Keith Russell and Richard Ferguson Nine lettermen reported for high school practice under Coach George Fielding The season opener is Sept 19 at Tipton against Maquoketa Other games include Sept 25 Mt Vernon here Oct 9 Monticello here Oct 6 West Branch there Oct 16 West Liberty here Oct 23 Open Oct 30 University High here Nov 6 Manchester there and Nov 11 Marion there
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Morris Takes Post In Naval Reserve
Glenn E. Morris 30 world decathlon champion in 1936 enlisted as a chief specialist in the U S naval reserve to serve as a drill instructor in Gene Tunney s physical fitness program. Morris set a world decathlon record of 7900 points in Berlin and previously played end for Colorado State college 1931 33 and for the Detroit Lions in 1940.
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Browns Edge the White Sox in Tight 4-1 Victory
Browns beat Tigers 4-1 as White and Scarborough split pitching duties. Judnich drove in two, Lipman and C Quinnt added RBIs, with solid defense behind White and Henshaw.
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Brainy Chuck Uknes Shines in Iowa Classroom
Special to The Gazette Iowa City Chuck Uknes a Sioux City sophomore fullback is highlighted as a classroom standout on the Hawkeye squad this season. He carries nearly a three point average as a freshman, with a brainy style in drills. Iowa opens the 1942 season against Illinois on Oct. 17 as Michigan begins the same weekend.
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Rioting incident ends Evansville game and Raiders prospects
In Evansville last week a postgame melee involved Lefty Hazel and Raiders players after Hazel threatened Joe Frazier and Frazier vowed to respond with bat when Hazel pitched at him. Ollie Marquardt and groundkeepers clashed as police restored order and the Raiders left town escorted.
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Notre Dame Grid Star Greevey Aims for Major League Pitching
Detroit sophomore John Greevey, 200 pounds, alternates at quarterback with Angelo Bertelli for Notre Dame and hopes to become a major league pitcher.
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Curran Returns to Iowa First Team at Halfback
Iowa coach Dr Eddie Anderson moved Ted Duke Curran from the second string to Jim Youels left halfback spot to mix with varsity backs Tom Farmer Bill Stauss and Dick Hoerner Curran showed speed as a ball carrier and reliable receiving on Tuesday while Keith Stinson joined his first workout Iowa opens against Washington on Sept 19 with Tevis and O Rourke forming an impressive passing pair in drills
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Though Light, Scots Are Fast, says Robinson
Monmouth football opens with 30 players invited for drills under Coach Glenn E. Robinson as nine lettermen return. Harold and Jim McConnell from Pittsburgh to spark the squad, with Jim at center and Harold at fullback moving to quarterback. Key veterans include Rankin, Worley, Finney, Jacquet, and Castagnoli, while several openings arise due to graduations and army service. Season starts at Grinnell on Sept. 26.
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Minors Conclave Cancelled By Government Suggestion
Minor league presidents will replace the annual convention of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues with a brief strict agenda in Minneapolis on December 24. W G Bramham said the cancellation defers to government guidance but will not hinder necessary business.
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Louis Conn Proceeds to Army Benefit Title Bout at Yankee Stadium
The heavyweight title bout between Joe Louis and Billy Conn will be held at Yankee Stadium on Columbus Day October 12 with proceeds earmarked for Army Emergency Relief. Promoter Mike Jacobs will stage the event, with a gate target of 1.2 million dollars and ticket prices from 3 to 40 dollars. A sportswriters committee led by Grantland Rice will organize coverage. Louis, the champion, is a corporal stationed at Fort Riley Kansas. Conn is stationed at Fort Wadsworth New York. The bout would be the first afternoon title fight in the division since 1923 and the biggest since the Louis Schmeling rematch in 1938. The date plan followed a hand injury to Conn and a homecoming christening of his baby.
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Lack of Unity Still Bothers Seahawk Boss
Coach Bernie Bierman voiced doubt about his Navy football squad as he described the team as the greenest he has coached. He cites a dream roster of all Americans who have not played together, noting organization and offensive cohesion remain under question ahead of the Sept 19 opener at Lawrence against Kansas. The squad drills on passes and defense, with strong ends but no standout backfield passer.
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Schmeling Retired From Ring After Crete Wounds
Berlin radio reports Max Schmeling will not fight again due to injuries from the Battle of Crete where he served with Nazi paratroopers. The same era notes Baron Gottfried von Cramm reportedly lost both feet, per Davis Cup context.
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