Last Ditch Battle Opens in St Louis Weather On Tigers Side
In St Louis, baseball’s final push for the American League pennant sees the Browns and Yankees rely on their aces for a rain-delayed four game series with the Tigers. Jack Kramer and Nel Reece were named by Luke Sewell as starters for the double header, aiming to derail Detroit's lead.
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Race at a Glance: pennant chase in final series
Detroit leads with 86 64 3 4 record while St. Louis 85 85 5 6 7. New York 83 67 5 5 3. Remaining games include Detroit at home with Washington and St. Louis at home with New York. Senators’ upset potential depends on weather and doubleheaders. Tigers face possible tie if they lose one. Browns and Yankees hinge on Senators and schedule dynamics.
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Cornell Runners Open Season Against Iowa State
Cornell cross country opens fall season at Ames facing Iowa State College on Saturday. Strengthened by Navy refresher unit runners, the team includes Seamen Jo Day Seaman Paul Spengler Seaman Charles Firkins Don Strachen and Dick Dershimer with plans for two meets against Iowa and two against St Olaf.
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Simpson Turns Back Wartburg In Opener
Simpson college football opened with a 19 to 6 victory over Wartburg in Indianola. The offense showed power as the hosts controlled the game and earned the win in the season debut.
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Iowa Trout Season Extended to Oct 31
DES MOINES AP The state conservation commission extended the trout season to 9 p.m. October 31 from the planned September 30 closing after fisheries staff found heavy trout populations in northeast Iowa. The panel noted strong smallmouth bass feeding and good conditions with clear waters statewide.
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New Hampton Beats Postville on Passes
New Hampton defeated Postville 14 to 0 on the winners field Thursday. New Hampton scored early in the first quarter and again in the fourth on passes to Johnson. Plunges for extra point were good.
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Orioles Bears Playoff Game Postponed By Rain
The International League playoff game between the Baltimore Orioles and Newark Bears was postponed Thursday night due to rain. The two teams will resume with games Friday and Saturday at Newark.
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New Seahawk Starters for Olathe Named
Iowa CityUa Seahawks plan fresh lineup for home debut against Olathe Kansas naval air station. Coach Jack Meagher to start Bus Mertes and Vic Schleich returning to offense with four first time starters Raymond Swanke Fred Kuhlman Dell Taylor and John Smith. Officers including Lt Guepe Perry Schwartz and Bernard McGarry join service contingent in likely unit debut.
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Navy Directive Ends Illinois Football Line Inclusion
Illinois losses end line stability as Navy order bars ship’s company from university teams. End Stan Zatkoff and Guard Jim Ellison miss season after roster shakeup. Zatkoff had played full time in win over Indiana and Ellison had become starter for Great Lakes game.
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Michigan Bobs Top Hoosiers in Big Ten Clash
Chicago AP veteran notes Michigan over Indiana 26 to 13 led by Bobby Nussbaumer and Bobby Wiese while Illinois faces a setback. Other predictions include Great Lakes over Illinois 21 to 7 and Minnesota routing Nebraska 30 to 6 with Navy Air Station expected to scrape by Olathe 7 to 18.
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Summitville keeps pace with 48 8 win over Gaston
Summitville high school baseball beat Gaston 48 to 8 in five innings as Gaston quit early and Summitville players grew too tired to run the bases.
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Standings and Friday schedule in the American League
The American League standings show Detroit 86 64, Cleveland 71 78, St. Louis 85 65, Chicago 69 81, New York 83 67, Philadelphia 68 82, Boston 75 75, Washington 62 88. Rain postponed all Thursday games. Friday’s schedule lists New York at St. Louis and others.
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Tigers poised to win 1944 World Series in pundit view
Red Peppers predicts Detroit may claim the 1944 World Series, arguing the Tigers boast four star players and strong pitching led by Hal Newhouser and Dizzy Trout. The piece notes St Louis, Chicago, and New York history of upsets and contrasts the Tigers rugged, low-pressure run with the Cardinals’ edge on paper. It also praises Roosevelt high school football for a recent win, citing coaching and teamwork.
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Life Saving Meet Set at Cedar Rapids YMCA
A YMCA district Life Saving institute will be held at the Cedar Rapids Y Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. About 20 life savers and swimming directors from Ottumwa Davenport Waterloo Dubuque and Cedar Rapids will attend. The program is under the direction of Gurney Day and the Y Leader club.
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Reds Stay Alive in NL Second-Spot Chase
In a rain-soaked day the National League featured two games. The Cincinnati Reds beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 10 to 6 as nine runs in the fourth inning erased an early Dodgers lead. Clyde Shoun earned the win for Cincinnati while Fred Wells took the loss. The St. Louis Cardinals shut out the New York Giants 2 to 0 behind Blix Donnelly pitching, the Cards’ pitcher of note in a potential World Series showcase. Lefty Ewald Pyle started for the Giants in a strong but losing effort.
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