Cubs Bid Seven Game Win Streak in 5-1 Victory over Blue Jays
Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to seven and notched 24th win in 36 with a 5-1 defeat of the Toronto Blue Jays in Philadelphia. Hy Vandenberg debuted as a starter, holding the Jays to three hits as Roy Hughes, Phil Cavarretta, and Stan Hack drove key runs while Bill Lee was pounded early. Cubs added two more in the sixth to seal the win.
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Legion Series Set for Aug 26 to 31 in Minneapolis
The American Legion announces the 1944 junior world series will be played August 26 through 31 in Minneapolis. Regional play includes West Virginia, Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina at South Charleston, S.C. August 18 to 22, with Parkersburg and Huntington to decide the West Virginia champion.
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Chisox Sell Tom Turner to Loop Leading Browns
Chicago White Sox traded veteran second string catcher Tom Turner to the St. Louis Browns for an undisclosed sum. Turner has been with the Sox since 1940 and his batting average this season is not specified in the available text.
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Peace Plan Aims At Anglo American Petroleum Accord
The article previews Lawrence Law opposing the Britain US alliance idea and backing a phased peace framework with Britain Russia the US and China before broadening. It notes efforts in Washington with Lord Beaverbrook to establish an Anglo American petroleum accord and to pursue permanent world peace while criticizing State Department neglect of Latin American input.
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Flatbush Howls in New Stadium Assist Orioles
Baltimore fans fill a 65 000 seat municipal stadium as the Orioles ride a 12 game win streak toward an International League pennant. The piece notes crowd scenes from July 16 onward, unique stadium decorations, improvised seating and even a miniature bar, with 118 500 in attendance over 12 days and 93 000 paid. it contrasts with past attendances at old Oriole Park and highlights manager Herb Armstrang smiling at the bustling, noisy atmosphere.
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Loop Leading Cardinals Eye Third Pennant
New York July 31 The St. Louis Cardinals lead the National League by a wide margin and appear poised to clinch a third straight pennant. Manager Billy Southworth plans to keep regulars in the lineup nearly every day to the end, reversing last year’s rest-heavy approach after clinching early. The team has 68 wins and 25 losses, aiming to surpass 1942 and 1943 totals and possibly set a new alltime mark.
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Baseball Night Scores and Standings Brief
In a mixed nightly slate, St. Louis faced Brooklyn, Cincinnati met New York, and Philadelphia hosted Chicago with four games noted. Cleveland posted an eight run tally as the league and teams continued battle results across venues.
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Softball Playoffs Kick Off Tonight With Matchups
Playoff games start tonight featuring Americam Leapar Philagetonia at Chicago Bamalin and New York at Detroitechliabt. Boston at Cheveland Mughson faces Bagby, Washington at Brooklyn-Ryerly, Cincinnati at New York-Kensant, and other listed pairs with probable pitchers and current records.
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City Loop Tilts Set At Owens Field In Charleston Softball
DuPont meets Dr Pepper at 6 30 tonight and Owens Milners faces Carbide at 7 30 in Charleston league softball contests at Owens field.
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Pauline Betz Wins Seabright Net Title
Pauline Betz of Los Angeles defeated Margaret Osborne of San Francisco in the Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket clubs 56th Invitation Tournament final. Betz won 6-2 2-6 6-3 to claim the national title again, though Osborne captured a set.
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Working Stiffs Continued From Page 6
A columnist explains the War Department rule delaying letters home about casualties for 60 days to avoid conflicting notices. Officers and soldiers may only break the rule with concrete proof that next of kin has received official word.
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Red Sox Win in Cleveland in Pitching Duel
Boston Red Sox edged Cleveland 1-0 as Mike Ryba pitched against rookie Steve Gromek. Both starters limited opponents to two hits, and Boston tallied the game's only run in the ninth inning tonight.
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Mack Envisions Better Diamond Game After War
Connie Mack envisions a faster, smarter baseball postwar era with bigger crowds and fuller stadiums. He recalls the sport’s evolution from rough beginnings to mechanized speed, cites stars as examples, and notes that night games may rise but should be limited. He also reflects on managing costs and debt, stressing baseball must pay like any business.
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Double header crowds draw big season totals
A total of 190408 baseball fans attended eight major league double headers yesterday marking one of the season's largest attendance figures. In Detroit, 49994 fans watched the Yankees split with the Tigers at Briggs Stadium, including 2038 service members. In New York, 22878 fans at the Polo Grounds saw the Giants and Reds split, highlighting a strong day across both leagues.
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Tony Baloney Notes Reserved North South Tickets
Note from Tony Baloney asking Warren to reserve four tickets for the North South game. Includes birthday wishes to Watt Fow ell Hiddy Beers Ray Court Ira Maynor Capt Tully F Anthony Koight Henda Peebles Lefty Harrison and Dewey Kuhns, with casual signoff.
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Catholic High Readies To Name Pigskin Coach
William F. Grady legger from the Catholic High School Athletic Assoc returns to confer with Father Boniface Weekman as several applicants vie to replace Russ Parsons at Charleston Catholic High School. Final decision expected Sunday amid talks over this season’s football program and plans by returning players.
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Beau Jack Montgomery Drill for Friday Bout
Beau Jack trains for a Friday war bond bout against Pvt Bob Montgomery at Fort Benning. Jack sparred with sergeant Bryant Bass and faced Solomon Stewart, Harold Smith, and Paddy Quinn in four and three round sessions. The fight, limited to war bond purchases, is expected to raise about 51 million dollars, and no weight crown will be on the line.
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Junior teams clash in Shaughnessy playoff opener
Juunior Teams To Play Tiskelwah and Kanawha Boule vard Junior playground squads meet at Glenwood Field at 7:30 p.m. today in the first game of the Shaughnessy playoff for the league title. The second game follows Thursday. The 1944 schedule notes six Sunday doubleheaders won, two lost and two split.
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Thomas Signs To Coach Alabama For Five Years
In Tuscaloosa Alabama on July 31 1955 coach Frank Thomas signed a new five year contract to serve as athletic director and head football coach at the University of Alabama. The deal confirms his leadership through the 1960 season and shapes the Crimson Tide program.
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Paul Rickards to Play in North South Charity Game Aug 18
Wheeling high school three sport star Paul Rickards will join the Yankee forces in the 11th North South charity football game on Friday night August 18 at Laidley field. Rickards and George Freese of Wheeling were chosen for the North squad after standout summer drills at the University of Pittsburgh. The game aims to draw about 12 000 fans as tickets go on sale locally.
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Ponies wagered total tops five billion by season end
New York July 31. With Saratoga opening at Belmont Park as the 1944 racing season moves past its halfway point, indications point to more than 5.4 billion in total wagers by mid November.
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27-Year Old Jockey Now Among Best Apprentices
CHICAGO July 3 7 Stanley Freeman began riding at age 27 and has become a top apprentice. He recently rode four winners including a $340 daily double and leads Arlington Park standings with 28 firsts 15 seconds and 19 thirds. Freeman rose from a hardware store kid in Jackson Michigan to ride Whirlaway and others, later moving to Detroit before finding success at Washington Park.
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