Reds Bow to Cubs 3 2 Lose Ground in Race
Pittsburgh The St Louis Cardinals routed the Pirates 12-2 in a 17 hit game at Forbes Field. Cardinals moved within a full game of Reds who lost to the Cubs, cutting the lead to 3 4 games. Weiland and Wells scattered hits while St Louis hitters contributed across the lineup.
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Lettermen Abundant On West Side of River
MeLrod photos highlight high school football prospects on the west side with Wilson and Roosevelt well supplied with lettermen. Bob Suchomel will handle most kicking for Wilson, with Valliere and Lahman providing protection. Roosevelt’s backfield features Harold Briggs Joe Wall and other veterans, while Captain Bob Multhaup leads Roosevelt’s quarterbacks and five veteran linemen are listed.
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Final Series In Three Eye Tonight
The final series of the Shaughnessy playoffs in the Three Eye league opens tonight at Decatur with Springfield facing Spring field club. Decatur seeks a title after Cedar Rapids won the pennant and Decatur eliminated it earlier. The best three of five series begins with Monday’s game in Springfield and alternates cities as teams chase three wins. A fifth game site may be decided by a coin toss if the series extends beyond four games.
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Foxx Undergoes Successful Appendicitis Surgery
Philadelphia report says Jimmy Foxx, star first baseman for the Boston Red Sox, underwent an operation for appendicitis at St. Joseph's hospital on Saturday night. He had been ailing for months, with a sinus condition linked to his trouble. Foxx, a former Athletics standout, was enjoying a premier season leading the American League in home runs and hits, and ranking high in batting and RBIs.
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Yanks whip Nats as Crosetti, DiMaggio spark win
New York defeated Washington 5 to 2 in their series opener as Frank Crosetti hit his 10th homer, Joe DiMaggio added key hits, and Sundra allowed no defeat through eighth. West, DiMaggio, and Gordon drove runs while Rosary drew bases loaded walk for insurance.
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Browns Struggle as Streak Stays at Two Games
In St Louis the Browns remain at the season's longest winning stretch of two games, reflecting a tighter schedule and limited momentum.
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Louis Faces Pastor Seek Two Or Three More Years In Ring
Detroit AP report notes Joe Louis has earned about 1 541 322 in five years of pro fights and plans to continue fighting two to three years. His camp, led by Roxborough and Black, says 1939 will not see another big purse. The Louis Pastor bout aims for a $500 000 gate with Louis expected to net around $200 000.
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Lee Savold
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Jack O'Sullivan
New York
Karl Leib
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Dodgers Flatten New York Giants in Late Rally
Brooklyn rookie Hugh Casey starred as the Dodgers blasted seven runs in the eighth inning to rout the New York Giants. The 8 to 3 decision sealed a decisive victory in the series, with Brooklyn’s offense exploding at key moments.
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National League Standings and Saturday Results
The National League standings show New York 69 61, Chicago 74 44, Cincinnati 75 606, Pittsburgh 64 60, Brooklyn 64 60, Philadelphia 43 67.5. Saturday results include Chicago 3 Cincinnati 2, Philadelphia 2 Boston 3, St Louis 12 Pittsburgh 7, and New York 3 Washington 2. Upcoming games list Cincinnati at Chicago, Philadelphia at Boston, New York at Brooklyn, St Louis at Pittsburgh, with notes on rain and doubleheaders.
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Bruins Rally In 7th Drives Cubs Past Reds
Charley Root hurled four hits as Chicago beat Cincinnati 3 to 2 in a seven inning rally era. Hartnett delivered a clutch double while Rip Russell, Bobby Mattick and Billy Herman contributed key plays. The Reds’ lead over St Louis shrank to 344 games as Pittsburgh were crushed by the Cardinals.
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Riggs and Bromwich Triumph in National Tennis Singles
Robert Riggs, holder of Wimbledon title, advances to the fourth round by defeating Larry Dee, while Bitsy Grant wins in straight sets over Sidney Wood. John Brom and other top players also advance as matches from the washed-out rounds resume.
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Osmanski declines Iowa fresh coaching post
Special to The Gazette reports that Osmanski, standout fullback at Holy Cross, has declined the University of Iowa Freshmen coaching opening. He informed Hawkeye officials he cannot assume duties this fall, passing on the Old Gold freshmen assignment.
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Gaszette sports editor undergoes hospital operation
Tait Cummins, sports editor of The Gaszette, underwent a major operation at St Lukes Hospital on Saturday. His condition is listed as good.
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Gaszette
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Iowa Colleges Face Off Over Football Talent
Town and state universities debate recruitment and athletic policy as Prof Karl Leib defends Iowa's approach. The piece recalls past coaches, high school stars, and the impact of big time programs on students choosing colleges. Marek reflects on Leo Novak's era and Washington high school's football history.
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Iowa
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Guldahl to Star in Cedar Rapids Exhibition Match
Ralph Guldahl the Dallas based National Open champion will appear in Cedar Rapids on September 9 in an 18 hole exhibition foursome at the Cedar Rapids Country club. Local pros Al Steger Leonard Kolar and Charlie Burkhart join Guldahl while the 1939 Open winner Byron Nelson recently beat him by four strokes.
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