Doomsday Pressure on Dodgers as Dusak Saves Cards
Brooklyn faces elimination after St Louis tops Cincinnati 2-1 in a tense pennant race. Erv Dusak’s tenth inning homer off Johnny Vander Meer tied the game and Stan Musial had set up the moment with a ninth inning single. Branca to start for the Dodgers if rain holds, as Brooklyn fights for a playoff berth.
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Boston Buys Gillette From Pro Grid Giants
Boston Yanks acquire halfback Jim Gillette from the Los Angeles Rams to boost offense for their NFL debut. Gillette, a former University of Virginia star, posted the league’s second highest ground gain last season. Coach Herb Kopf said he likely would play in the opener against the New York Giants.
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All Flatbush Will Mourn On Sept 27 Dodgers Brace For Card Game
Brooklyn braces for Friday as the Dodgers face a crucial Cardinals battle while Cubs play the Cubs in St Louis. The city expects nerves to be frayed as scores and outcomes hinge on the St Louis game, with Durocher praised for a commanding season.
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Major League Box Scores Tuesday Night Game
Cincinnati and St Louis fought through a tight night with Musial Dusak and Lukon delivering key hits while VanderMeer Munger and Wilks labored. final scores 2 to 1 and 13 to 7 in separate games with Erickson winning in relief for the Cubs.
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Standings and results from early baseball week
Standings show St Louis leading with a 95 wins and 5 games behind mark, Brooklyn, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and New York listed with varying records. Tuesday results include Chicago 13 0, Pittsburgh 3 13, plus rain affecting Philadelphia Brooklyn and Boston New York games. Wednesday slate features Judd Branca Meyer Walters Dickson Kennedy and other matchups across the league with night games noted.
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American League standings and Wednesday schedule summary
Boston beat New York 5 4 Detroit defeated Chicago 4 0 St Louis 8 1 results Tuesday. Wednesday games Washington at Philadelphia two games New York at Boston Chicago at Cleveland St Louis at Detroit with listed starting pitchers and records.
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Cochell a Tough Foe for Brown
In Los Angeles Yvon Petra of France defeated Tom Falkenburg 6-3 6-2 in a second round match at the Pacific Southwest tennis tournament. Segura of Ecuador and several visitors fell to local players as Thomas Brown edged Earl Cochell 4-6 6-4 6-3 in a bid for a Davis Cup spot.
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Association Playoff Gate Record Smashed in Columbus
American association baseball set another all time attendance high in the playoffs with 134,199 fans across 16 games at Columbus, tying the season’s record drawing power to cap a record setting postseason.
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Tesreau, Dartmouth Baseball Coach, Dies
Charles M. Jeff Tesreau aged 58, longtime Dartmouth baseball coach and former pitching ace for John McGraw's New York Giants, died after a stroke suffered four days earlier while on a fishing trip with Rip Heneage, Dartmouth athletic director, in Hanover New Hampshire.
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Coe College Faces Injury Woes in Kohawks Opener
Coe College practice reports a rash of injuries with Ozzie Drahos out for a cracked rib and Herald Smith not returning to school. Freshman Art Koehler moves to first string beside Squid Collins, as several veterans miss time. Smith departs leaving Billy Arnett at tailback with multiple contenders for other backfield spots.
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Jockey Kurtsinger Dies in Louisville
Charles F. Kurtsinger, 39, famed jockey who rode Twenty Grand and War Admiral to Derby glory, died of pneumonia in Louisville. Retired since 1937, he spent days under oxygen and received multiple transfusions. A Shepherdsville native, he rose to prominence after Derby victories in 1931 and 1937 including the triple crown with War Admiral.
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Notre Dame Star Vince Boryla Enlists in Army
South Bend Indiana Vince Boryla noted as one of Notre Dame history’s greatest centers announced Tuesday his enlistment in the United States army.
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Amateur boxing show at Memorial Coliseum tonight
Tickets go on sale all day at the Coliseum box office for an all-star amateur boxing event featuring 14 fights with entrants from Des Moines Clinton Iowa City Maquoketa Cascade Anamosa and Cedar Rapids. Matchmaker Lew Dochterman expects an exceptional show as many fighters have kept active all summer with up to a dozen bouts. Gates open at 7 with first bout at 8 and Alex Fidler to referee.
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Tedore Loudly Breaks into Hawk Lineup at Left Half
Purdue threat looms as Dr. Eddie Anderson fields a long Iowa practice. Johnny Tedore may start at left half with Emlen Tunnell as a contender. King and Hoerner handle backfield duties as Purdues weight and Purdue passing loom over the Hawkeye defense. Ticket office indicates roughly 35,000 fans, potential 40,000 in good weather.
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Mahout Wins Belmont Jerome Handicap In Muddy Race
Triple crown champion Assault watched from the rail as Mahout surged from last to win the Jerome Handicap at Belmont. Eddie Arcaro guided the Philadelphia owned Hamond son to a two length margin over Rippey with Kitchen Police and Athenia dead heated for show. Mahout paid $6.10 as the favorite with Rippey returning $3.60 for place.
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Iowa to open four meet schedule at Minnesota
Iowa U cross country coach George Bresnahan announced a four meet schedule starting October 2 in Iowa City against Minnesota. The plan includes a November 2 meeting with another opponent as part of the four meet slate.
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Rozek vs Chmiel In Thursday Evening Feature
Lefty Rozek of the VFW faces Davenport Three-Eye champ Herb Chmiel at Daniels park on Thursday at 4 30. Vets manager Frank Tvrdik said he would pitch his ace southpaw while Davenport plans Chmiel to start. Chmiel, top Three-Eye pitcher and all star pick, is a fastball specialist alongside Rozek. Davenport brings power hitters led by Rube Walker and aims to extend its pennant run.
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Chicago to travel to Wisconsin and Michigan in November
The team will go to Madison to face Wisconsin and Michigan in November and compete in the conference championships on November 16.
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Disgusted Servo May Quit Ring
Welterweight champion Marty Servo and manager Al Weill planned a Wednesday conference where Servo's retirement from boxing might be announced. Servo, a stormy post war figure, has been considering retirement due to his disgust, according to Weill.
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Match Play Opens in Women's Amateur Golf
In Tulsa Georgia’s Dorothy Kirby and Western Amateur champ Louise Suggs are the early title favorites as the National Women's Amateur opens with match play. Kirby earned medalist honors at 152, Suggs at 154, with Zaharias still a threat despite uneven qualifying. Ann Casey emerges as a dark horse facing Betty Mims White in the first round.
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