Reds Poised for Series Edge in Pitching Balance
Sports columnist Gayle Talbot argues Cincinnati Reds hold the pitching edge over either the Detroit Tigers or the Cleveland Indians for the World Series. He notes Derringer and Walters as the top starters, with Joe Beggs and Jim Turner in relief, while Cleveland relies on Feller Milnar and Smith with Eisenstat in relief. Detroit counters with Bridges Rowe and Newsom.
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Bucky Walters
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Bob Feller
Indians
YORK
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Derringer
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Tommy Bridges
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Junior Thompson
Joe Beggs
Jim Turner
al Smith
al Milnar
Tampa
Mel Harder
Smith
Milnar
Mel
Harry Eisenstat
Bridges
Lynwood Rowe
Buck Newsom
Pin League Stars Hit High Scores In Red Crown City Classic
Hoppe earns 640 series to lead the Red Crown City Classic. Ewalt posts 621 for McBaith Ice Cream and captures high single with 247. Gregory totals 611 with 246 final game, while Knowles trails at 604. Gazette and Briggs post top team and single marks in local leagues.
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Loval Ewalt
McBaith
Hoppe
Clarence Gregory
Barney Knowles
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Pabst Blue Ribbon
Gazette
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Lincoln Alleys
Leon Flack
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Ten “Hensleyoe
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Eagles
Whitney Martin Lands Indians As Courageous Contenders
New York dispatch praises the Cleveland Indians for stubborn resilience in a pennant race. Despite critics and internal dissension over Oscar Vitt, the team battles to stay in the American League title fight, rallying at key moments and chasing a chance at World Series money.
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Whitney Martin
New York
Diamond Gulch
Johnny
Cleveland Indians
Oscar Vitt
Indians
Detroit
Salica Wins Title But Almost No Cash
Lou Salica the Brooklyn Italian recaptured the world bantamweight crown with a 15 round decision over Georgie Pace in the Bronx. Only 4,183 fans attended, a gross gate of 3727.45 yielding a net of 2505 with each fighter getting about 640.
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New York
Lou Salica
Brooklyn
Salica
Georgie Pace
Cleveland
Williamsburg Host To Baseball Meet
The Iowa County baseball tournament will be held at the Williamsburg ball park on Thursday and Friday. Pairings include Williamsburg with a bye, Conroy with a bye, Parnell versus Victor at 3 a.m. Amana has a bye, Triday Williamsburg versus Conroy at 9 a.m. Syanney of Parnell Victor versus Amana at 0 30. Finals at 3 p.m.
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Williamsburg Ball Park
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Conroy
Parnell
Victor
Amana
Syanney
Parnell-Victor
Former Coach Is Dean of Auburn College
Auburn Alabama NEA reports Dr. George Petrie, Auburn's first coaching figure, has become the dean of the college. Petrie, long associated with athletics, steps into the ceremonial leadership role as the school solidifies its academic and athletic traditions.
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Auburn
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NEA
George Petrie
Cooreatt
Chevrolet
Packers Submerge Armstrongs 11-0 in Cedar Rapids Softball Final
Wilson Packers dominated Armstrongs in a decisive Cedar Rapids Softball Association final at Ellis Park. Whizzer White pitched a one hit win with 18-4 season record. offense totaled 11 hits including Augustine's homer and Ziska, Krumbholz, Powers, and Alton contributing multi baggers.
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Cedar Rapids Softball Association
Armstrong
Ellis Park
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Bob Bochek
White
Krumbhalz
Ziska
Powers
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Miller
Pisarik
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Augustine
Packers
Hibben
Pete Astrosky
Zisko
Big Bluejay Eleven To Oppose Teachers
Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College prepares for a season opener against Creighton University at Omaha Saturday. Creighton, last year 26 to 0 winner, is favored to repeat with a 27 pound per man weight advantage and a strong showing against the Teachers College eleven.
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INS
Iowa State Teachers College
Creighton University
Omaha
Bluejays
Panthers
Nebraska
Teachers College Eleven
Run In Eighth Inning Gives Dysart 6-5 Win
Dysart defeated La Porte City 6 to 5 after scoring the winning run in the eighth. Williams Kruse and Riggle pitched for Dysart while Hopkins and Spence worked for La Porte City.
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LA Porte City
Williams
Kruse
Riggle
Dysart Battery
Hopkins
Spence
LaParie
Midwestern grid notes tease new rivalries and debuts
Articles note inaugural football meetings between Coe and Ripon, and between Lawrence and Grinnell, along with various high school and college football developments. Mentions include Linn county basketball tourney date shift, St Mary's clash, and players such as LaBarge and Budde.
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Marion
Lale N. Warren
Anamosa
Spook LaBarge
St Mary's
Winona
Minn
Loras College
Duhawks
Rockhurst
Kansas
Leo Benischek
Dick Budde
LaBarge
Manchester Wall
No Breaks For Ball Players In Draft Law
Washington officials say major league baseball stars receive no special draft treatment and will be classified by local boards like all others. All major leaguers of draft age must register on Oct 16 and may be deemed idle unless holding important winter jobs. Local boards act as umpire in chief for applying these rules to baseball under the act.
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Washington
INS
Sand Otters
Monk Meyer Takes Coaching Post at Schofield Barracks
Monk Meyer, once an Army backfield star, is named coach of the service team at Schofield Barracks in Honolulu. He brings military athletic experience to the post football program and will oversee practices and games.
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Monk Meyer
Hwonolulu
NEA
Army
Schofield Barracks
Up Goes The Three Grid Fo
The piece previews Big Ten openers with Washington Minnesota Michigan California and Ohio State facing tough tests. It notes Washington and Minnesota amid reshaping rosters, Michigan’s speed, and Penn State and Ohio State’s veteran defenses.
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Minnesota
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Pitt
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South Half Schools In Clayton County Play At Edgewood
Edgewood hosts a fall baseball tournament with Clayton County south half schools Thursday through Saturday. Guttenberg vs Littleport opens at 1:30 pm, Nalga City vs Bilkport at 2:45 pm, with Strawberry Point and Edgewood to meet winners Saturday for the championship and second place. Edgewood’s basketball results show mixed recent scores.
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Clayton County
Edgewood
The
Gazette
Guttenberg Wall
Littlepmt
Nalga City
Bilkport
Strawberry Point
Fedeewood
No Takers For Connie Mack Free Agent Offer
Phillies owner Connie Mack faces no offers for the seven other American League clubs as they steer clear of his $750,000 free agent bid. Former Detroit infielder McOral is declared a free agent by Commissioner Landis, with Mack seeking $1,545,000 and a two-year contract.
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Athletics
Con Penns Viton
Wier
Connie Mack
MeCos
Kenesiw M Landis
Vack
Mitoy
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