Browns Rally To Narrow Gap In Tight American League Race
St Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers battled as New York’s win pulled Cleveland, Boston, and St Louis closer. Vern Stephens and Nels Potter starred for the Browns in a 9-4 victory as arm strength from Harry Brecheen aided late relief, while Boston fell to Cleveland 5-2 and other results shuffled the pennant chase.
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Nels Potter
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New Faces to Be Seen in Seahawk Fleven Saturday
Iowa Navy Preflight meets Minnesota in Minneapolis on Saturday in its second start. The Seahawks play as underdogs as injuries scholastic suspensions and a ruling against enlisted men facing Minnesota affect the lineup. Quarterback John McCullough misses the trip for academics. End John Herriman sidelined with a shoulder injury. Vic Schleichtackle and Bus Mertes banned by Minnesota. Bob Gerstenberger likely starts for McCullough. Steve Horvath shifts to Herriman’s end and Leo Aramovich to Schleich’s tackle spot.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
Seahawks
Jack Meagher
John McCullough
John Herriman
Michigan
Bus Mertes
Vic Schleich
Gophers
Bob Gerstenberger
McCullough
Steve Horvath
Herriman
Leo Aramovich
Purdue
Schleich
St Paul Reaches Playoff Final After 7-2 Win
St Paul, 4th in the American Association, swept into the playoff finals by defeating Toledo 7-2 in the odd game of a seven game series. The final round begins Saturday in Louisville with St Paul facing the Louisville Colonels for a spot in the Little World Series against the International League winner.
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Toledo
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West Coast Teams Hold World Softball Titles
In Cleveland the Hammer Army Airfield club from Fresno repeated as men's division champion while the Lind and Pomeroy entry from Portland dominated the women's bracket at the world amateur softball championship Friday.
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False teeth wearers face embarrassment when a denture slips. Apply Pasteeth alkaline powder to plates to hold them firmly, improve comfort, and reduce odor. Safe for breath and non souring. available at drug stores as Fastetii.
Madigan Edges Toward Iowa Hawkeyes First String
Coach Slip Madigan shapes a sizable Iowa squad during a rugged scrimmage on the practice field. Players like Hansen Woodard and Stewart show big gain potential while vets Barbour Frey Liddy Masterson Benishek loom as key to the opening lineup.
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Shuttleworth To Miss Imp Tilt Franklin Upset Grip
Coach Orville Rust called up Don Caldwell from the reserve squad to fill a vacancy in the Thunderbolt backfield as Franklin prepares for a tough game at West Side Stadium Saturday night. Shuttleworth is sidelined by a lingering leg injury, leaving Grant Jennings as field general with Jim Grissel at quarterback and Caldwell at fullback. Davenport’s Blue Devils bring a revised lineup to Cedar Rapids, with Joe Paulsen moving to right halfback and Bill Cribbs at fullback as they aim to upset Franklin’s in-dation.
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Gophers of Old Back Preseason Picks for Week One
ORLO RODERTSON notes the New York AP preseason selections with Indiana Illinois Michigan Purdue UCLA Iowa Preflight and Minnesota facing Navy. The column cites veterans freshmen and coaching opinions as teams like Indiana Michigan Purdue UCLA and Minnesota project outcomes.
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Baseball Game of Skill Browns Would Win Judge Says
In St Louis City Court Judge George J Grellner dismissed gambling charges against two men arrested at a Sportsman Park night game. He ruled bets among friends on baseball are a matter of skill and that stopping such bets is impossible.
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Fayette Triumphs Over Tripoli Eleven, 19-7
Fayette high defeated the Tripoli gridsters 19-7 on the local field Thursday afternoon. Caldwell broke loose for 35 yards late to score. Four Fayette players Klaaren Brown W Langerman and Greasch were injured.
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Standings and Thursday results from the American League
The American League standings show Detroit at 80 wins and 93 losses with a .559. Cleveland 60 74 .? New York 177 66 .538. Chicago 74 69 .? Boston 74 69 .517. Washington 424. Thursday results include Cleveland 5 Boston 2. New York 5 Detroit 4 in 10. St Louis 9 Washington 4 in 12. Friday games listed include Boston at Detroit and Philadelphia at St Louis.
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National League Standings and Friday Games
NL results show St Louis a .44 opp Boston 70 63 and 63 70 408. Pittsburgh 10-14 Brooklyn 4-6. Chicago 11-6 New York 8-4 St Louis 5-6 Boston 4-5. Second game went 10 innings. Games listed: Chicago at New York St Louis at Boston.
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National's Flag Flies Over Card Dugout Third Time
NEW YORK AP The 1944 National league pennant flew over the St. Louis Card dugout today the first time in 20 years its pennantpole three straight seasons. After a late slump the Cards clinched the title by sweeping Boston in a twin bill. Marty Marion’s flawless defense and timely hitting bolster the offense while Stan Musial contends for the batting crown behind Dixie Walker.
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Stan Musial
Brooklyn
Dixie Walker
Sectional Baseball Pairings For Saturday Play Announced
United Press reports 35 fall sectional baseball pairings set for Sept 23 25 and 26. The Iowa High School Athletic Association under Lyle Quinn released matchups across Calamus Colture Eddyville Hornick Legrand Maillard Maxwell Morning Sun Norway Oxford Junction Swaledale and other sites with numerous no shows or byes and teams including Calamus Durant Wheatland Buffalo Clarence and more.
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Box Scores Show Cardinals Clinch Flag In Offense Heavy Game
In a two game set, Cavarretta and Reyes drive homer clashes while C hicago overwhelms New York. Volume of hits and RBIs highlight the contest as Volselle and Melton struggle on the mound.
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Walker Romps Rowley 19 0 on Five Hits and Free Passes
Walker piled up 16 walks and 5 hits to crush Rowley 19 to 0 on Wednesday. Merritt allowed Rowley only 2 hits and struck out seven in the mound battle.
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Cornell Host to Beehawks in 44 Opener Saturday
MT VERNON Cornell s Purple gridmen tune for their first 1944 matchup with the Iowa Preflight Beehawks set for Saturday afternoon. Inter squad scrimmages show a strong defense and potent offense led by Rega at signal, Vanzee and Chapman at half, De Boer at full, with a Navy infused line and the Beehawks present a tough test, mentor Koch predicting a lively opener with surprises.
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American Race At a Glance
The Associated Press summary lists team records and remaining schedule within the American league standings. Detroit leads with 80 wins and 63 losses, followed by St. Louis 80-64 and New York 77-66. remaining games include matchups against Boston Philadelphia and Washington.
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