Pirates Blank Cubs as Butcher Hurls 4-Hitter
Pirates blanked the Cubs as Max Butcher delivered a four‑hit shutout. Franke Colman drove in the decisive run with a seventh‑inning double, beating Claude Passent. Cardinals exploded for 19 hits to topple the Reds 19–0, while St Louis cut Chicago’s NL lead. Detroit won to gain ground on the Giants and Yankees lost ground.
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Sports Roundup by Frank Crawford and Hugh S Fullerton Jr
A nostalgic sketch captures Casey Stengel pitching a pinch hitting idea and recalling great outfielders and sluggers from past decades. The piece recalls Mel Ott Paul Waner Johnny Frederick and Johnny Mize while noting Stengel’s wit and a locker room banter style. It highlights rich baseball lore and managerial humor from Eras past.
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Raymond Tops Ajax 7 5 In City Industrial Softball
Raymonds defeat Ajax Iron Works 7 to 5 as Kovach’s wild pitching and six errors offset Springmaker’s bat. Paul Smith allowed nine hits over seven innings with solid support from his teammates. Final rally by Ajax fell short. score by innings shows Raymonds 0 2 1 2 0 0 2 and Ajams 2 0 1 0 0 0 2.
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Jamestown Tops Bradford to Lead Pony League Standings
Jamestown moves alone atop the Pony League with an 11-10 win over Bradford Blue Wings as other close games also end with one run margins. Olean defeats Brie 6-5 and Wellsville edges Lockport 4-3, while Batavia drops to second after a rainout with Hornell. Tonight’s games feature Hornell at Batavia, Wellsville at Lockport, Brie at Olean, and Jamestown at Bradford.
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Eagles Sign Tackle George Fritts from Clemson
George Fritts a 210 pound tackle from Clemson's 1942 Cotton Bowl team has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. He has served as an assistant football coach at Clemson after being discharged from the Army.
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Army Navy tilt may be staged at West Point site
Rumors swirl over the Army Navy grid classic with officials weighing West Point as likely home. Philadelphia holds a seven year contract but transportation rules favor a site chosen for the all service game amid city bids and debates.
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Old Timers Game Planned at Jamestown
Jamestown August 2 Old Lime baseball players gather for an old time event with games at Warren on Saturday August 4 and at Heloron Park Sunday August 18. Prizes for quaint costumes and best husband and dog calling. Umpiring will be old-fashioned.
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Breaststroke Training Principles From Coach Charles Sava
AP News features coach Charles Sava outlining why breaststroke is vital in swimming. The piece details its efficiency for long floats, symmetry, and adaptability in rough and calm water, plus step by step frog kick and arm movements used in practice.
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Final Eastern swing to decide Cardinals title bid
The world champion St Louis Cardinals head east for a decisive trip to gauge their chance in the National League race. They trail Chicago by five games with six left on the schedule and face a crucial test against their rivals, aiming to sharpen form before returning home.
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Bierman Named Head Coach of College All Stars
Chicago August 2 Her nie Bierman Minnéotes famed football coach and former U S Marines lieutenant colonel who was discharged last year was named head coach of the College All Stars for the second year of the annual game He will start practice with the All Stars on August 12 and meet the Green Bay Packers at Salldwy Field August a bold headline style with strong entities Bierman Packers All Stars field date remains readable and targeted to sports readers
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