Dodgers Chance at Pennant With Three Victories Left
In a tight National League pennant race the Brooklyn Dodgers can clinch if they win three of their remaining games. A win in Boston plus a St Louis loss to Pittsburgh would seal the title for Brooklyn as the Cardinals face final tests in Pittsburgh and Chicago. Pittsburgh and St Louis both suffer mixed results as the chase tightens.
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Hawkeyes Prepare for Drake Contest
Iowa City AP informs Dr. Eddie Anderson will emphasize strong defense as he finalizes plans for the Drake game. Practice focused on signals with possible Drake plays to be introduced in two remaining sessions. Jim Youdl started at left halfback, with Keith Richardson and others rotating. Kennedy returns to varsity. Weber works out injured knee.
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Tigers Nip Browns In Tight American League Battle
Detroit edges St Louis 3 1 in a pitcher’s duel with key hits from Archie and York while Gehringer and Croucher turn double plays behind Trout. The Tigers steal a 3 0 win in a tense game.
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Hawkeye drills shift Youel to left halfback at Iowa City
In Tuesday drills Jim Youel of Fort Madison replaced Tom Farmer of Cedar Rapids at left halfback as Dr Eddie Anderson led a spirited signal drill at Iowa City. Youel's punting was outstanding.
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Dodgers and Louis Nova headline hot sports chatter
Broadside column weighs Brooklyn Dodgers aims, St Louis struggles, and a boxing title bid. It argues Brooklyn could upset in pennant push while predicting a Nova upset in the Louis bout, noting tax and draft burdens on Louis and the likely long bout.
Feller Learns To Fly Solo In Cleveland
Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller is learning to fly and has already soloed after three weeks of instruction at Cleveland airport. Instructor Don Patrick says Feller is pursuing flying as a sport and may stay in Cleveland after the season to build the 35 hours needed for a pilot license.
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Drake Loses Cobb for Hawkeye Game
Des Moines AP reports Drake football regular right halfback Bob Cobb will probably miss the Hawkeyes game at Iowa City after ankle injury suffered against St Ambrose. Trainer Dr Ben Devine says Cobb may play only if necessary. Willard Cushingberry also likely sidelined with a leg injury.
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Montreal Captures Governor's Cup in Tight 4-3 Rally
Montreal rallied for two runs in the ninth to beat the Newark Bears 4 to 3, winning the Governor's Cup series and earning the right to play in the little world series.
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Van Horne pitcher ups whiff record in 11-0 win
Van Horne pitcher Don Nolan struck out 52 in four games as Nolan and Bill Wilson each had two hits in an 11-0 rout of Keystone. Eleven stolen bases and nine Keystone errors aided the Van Horne offense. Nolan added solid pitching before Van Horne meets Montour in the sectional first round at Dysart.
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National League Standings and Tuesday Results
National League standings show Brooklyn leading with 97 wins and New York at 79. St Louis 95 and Chicago 65 trail, with Cincinnati 84 and Philadelphia 42. Tuesday results included Pittsburgh 4 0 and St Louis 9 0, Philadelphia 3 6, New York 2 8, Chicago 5 Cincinnati 1. Next day schedule lists Brooklyn at Boston and St Louis at Pittsburgh.
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Grid oracle weighs Big Ten week one favorites
Six Big Ten teams and Notre Dame were listed as favorites for opening weekend games. The piece notes expected matchups including Minnesota vs Washington and Michigan State at Michigan, with Paul Brown and Fritz Crisler fielding rebuilding teams and notable players like Bill Green and Bob Westfall highlighted.
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Iowa State to Start Vets in Denver Battle
Iowa State faces Denver in Denver Friday night with a full squad and only Harle Damon listed as injured. Coach Ray Donels, avoiding contact work, held a brief drill on defense and will start most lettermen in the traveling 29 man squad.
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Independence Six Man Triumph Over Lenox in 59-0 Victory
Independence junior college jumped to a 34-0 halftime lead en route to a 59-0 win against Lenox junior college. Griffith scored six touchdowns with strong defense from Miller and Donnelly. Scoring included Ruffcorn, Eicke, and Griffith with PATs and passes.
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