Reds win opener then drop nightcap in extra innings
Cincinnati battles to an 8-7 10 inning loss after taking the first game 8-1 against Pittsburgh. Garms boosts the Pirates with his fifth hit of the day as Pittsburgh outscores Cincinnati in the nightcap and MacFayden earns the win while Riddle takes the loss.
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Giants end 11-game skid with 3-1 win over Boston
New York Giants defeat Boston 3 to 1 to snap an 11 game losing streak. Hurled by Harry Gumbert four hit outing, Ott Danning and Demaree delivered the decisive ninth inning runs.
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Tilden Still Plays Flashy Tennis At 47
Big Bill Tilden, age 47, opened his national professional tennis championship campaign by beating Louis A. Volpe Jr. in straight sets 6-0 6-2 6-1 in 34 minutes. Volpe of Highland Park II faced a strong start as O'Connell of Chicago and Hendrix of Annapolis advanced in earlier rounds.
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Watkins to oppose Corn Valley champs at Watkins park
Watkins Iowa Valley league champions meet Corn Valley league pennant winner La Porte City at the new Watkins baseball park this afternoon. The game starts at 2 30 with refreshments on the grounds. Both teams have had strong seasons with Watkins losing only one game.
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Betty Jameson Favored In National Golf Championship
Pebble Beach hosts the women’s national championship with Betty Jameson of San Antonio as the heavy favorite. The field features Dorothy Traung of San Francisco and notable players from Atlanta Lexington Chicago and Portland among others.
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Six From Each Loop On All Star Squad Named
The 1940 all star major league team picks six players from each league. First baseman Frank McCormick and pitchers Bucky Walters and Paul Derringer head the National League selections for the Reds. American league picks include two from the Tigers and Red Sox, and one each from the Indians and Yankees.
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Rowe Beats Tribe As Hemsley Bruised In Tigers Win
Detroit defeats Cleveland 3 to 1 behind Hall of Fame style pitching from Schoolboy Rowe. Hemsley left hospital after being bruised on a play as Higgins drove in a run with a fourth inning triple. Fox and Tebbetts supplied key hits for Detroit while Milnar, Howell and Rowe kept the Indians to a handful of safeties.
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Vern Kennedy Shuts Out Sox 3 2 For 12th Win
Vernon Kennedy allowed only two hits as the Browns beat the White Sox 3 to 2 in St Louis. A ninth inning single by Walt Judnich drove in Johnny Berardino for the winning run. Kuhel his 26th homer accounted for Chicago’s runs.
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Captain Makin Sets Track Records On Half Mile Circuits
Harness racing reports Captain Makin owned by Lee Bebce of Anamosa and driven by Vince Bremmer of Monticello posted a 204% heat on a half mile track at Jefferson Greene County Fair setting a new track record and Beebe’s horse record. Other standouts include Lady Gold Sign and Jackie Davis with Frank Yates guiding the latter in Central City.
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Red Peppers Hot Sport Chatter Highlights Cedar Rapids Drill
The column notes a Cedar Rapids football drill emphasizing passing, tackling, and backfield work with Tom Farmer gaining attention. It contrasts rookie tryouts with seasoned players and forecasts future decisions, while also discussing Cleveland baseball jitters and Cedar Rapids roster moves headed into winter meetings.
Kohawks Rally Past Monmouth In Football Clash
Coe sparked a Kohawks rally with a key punt return and a breakaway run. Don Dunlop raced for a touchdown after a CPS blocks and a late scoring pass to Bob Cullen, but Levis missed the conversion as Monmouth battles remained tight throughout.
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A Slit Matter of Mistaken Identity
A 109 pound cadet tardy at St John’s military academy football practice was issued a uniform and sent to join the squad. Two minutes later he returned saying he quit after seeing the players on the field. The trainer explained those players were the Chicago Bears training there. the cadets were on the opposite field.
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George Washington Plays New York Night Game at Polo Grounds
Washington team meets Manhattan at the Polo Grounds on October 4 in a night game marking GW’s first New York appearance in 12 years. The event showcases a historic matchup and a return to the city spotlight for George Washington University.
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Cubs Edge Cardinals In 11th Inning
Cubs rally eleven innings to defeat St Louis 4 to 3. Vern Olsen outpitched Len Warneke in a pitchers duel, with Rip Russell scoring the winning run on Al Todd's single after a sensational slide at the plate. Russell, Todd and Olsen contribute key plays in Chicago.
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Eagles Start Year With 40-0 Victory
The Boston College Eagles overwhelmed Centre 40-0 before 19 000 fans in Newton Massachusetts as a tune up for a top clash with Tulane.
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