Drafts Begin as War Limits Sports Season in 1940s Era
Government orders drafting fathers starting October 1 will not affect this baseball season but shortens pro seasons in basketball and hockey for the coming winter. Baseball will finish its World Series as drafts begin. many players may be unfit for service after long careers. The article notes potential exhibitions by Memphis Red Sox and Cleveland Buckeyes in Erie and Meldville, arguing color players offer near major league caliber play and could draw crowds. It also updates on Henry Armstrong's comeback, and mentions various MLB players and teams with brief notes on batting stats and trades.
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Memphis Red Sox
Cleveland Buckeyes
National Colored Baseball Teague
Erie
Meldville
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Groupmen Aim for Fourth Win Over Irvine
The Irvine Forge, under Warren Stau Hospital affiliation, hosts the Corry Merchants for the sixth meeting at Nori Warren tomorrow at 6 pm. Group manager Vern Group or Mike Papo vich will field the Merchants against Dix Hines or Pollock with Popovich sidelined by a sore arm. Solyst is added to outfield for Lindstrom, after a promising Sunday debut. The squad departs from Shambourgs at 4:30 pm. all players must report promptly. The Forge and Warren Struthers Wells open a three game series Friday, the winner facing Corry for the district title, with Irvine seeded out due to a delayed report. The Greelamen hold four wins over Struthers Wells entering the matchup.
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Baseball scores from yesterday and today in two leagues
National League results include Stodwwalis 7 over Frooklyn 4 and New York 5 over Cirlunuti 8 with Boston 6 and Pittsburgh 1 also listed. Today only Philadelphia at Pittsburgh is scheduled. American League shows Washington 7 3 and St Louis 4 0 with Detroit 4 4 and New York 0 12 and Cleveland 11 Boston 9.
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Army Player Makes Unassisted Triple Play
Harrisburg August 4 The Army's Ykention center basebell team Trom nearby New Cuimberlant chalked up its Sith victory last night defeating an altastar trim Tromothe Tadlantoyn Gap military past, B 2, Fret Caligisiri, formerly of the Parladelphis Athletics, timed back the all-stars with a scattered tie for his sixth victory against no defeat. Pat Mulliny one-time Det baguer and Duck Det- Woller, a former Boston Brave, Bell et Tomerumy Worths reception center.
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Bucs and Dodgers On Deck in Hectic Baseball Roundup
A sprawling recap notes Nate Andrews twirling a five hitter for St Louis and Mort Cooper guiding the Cardinals past Brooklyn. It covers New York Yankees’ comeback win on Keller’s two homers, Giants edging Reds, Senators beating Browns, and Ken Heltner’s wife’s seven pound son. Pirates announce three day camp in Cumberland, Missouri as part of farm-club scouting.
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New Jersey heavyweight title talks rival boxing chiefs
Boxing figures T G Galento and Freddie Fiducis seek approval from Boxing Commissioner John Hall for a Newark week of Sept fight, while promoters wave toward a governor’s pardon if the bid fails. Additional notes cover boxing lore, harness racing shifts, and local sports tweaks.
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Dan Murtaugh Heads Army Duty as Phillies Rebuild
Aug 4 report from Philadelphia notes second baseman Danny Murtaugh will join the Army August 24, leaving the Phillies with a reshaped lineup. Veteran right-hander Bill Lee joins Philadelphia from Chicago Cubs after a waiver purchase, while Mickey Livingston Thompson is moved to the Cubs for a 7500 dollar price. Lee sports a 136–114 career ledger with a heavy Cubs 1938 record, though age 33 shows a tougher season with 3 wins and 7 losses this year.
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Danny Murtagh
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William D. Cox
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Cube
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Scouts Defeat Stars to Tie for Second in Play Round
In a morning softball clash, the Kiwauts Scows defeated the Stars 4-2 after eight innings. The Scouts’ win moved them into a deadlock with the Stars for second place, trailing the Red Wings in the standings.
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Pairings Listed For Ryder Cup
Detroit August 4 Captains Crale Wood and Walter Hagen announced pairings for the Ryder Cup matches this weekend at Plum Hollow. The list includes Nelson with Mespa Gen, Hurbert with White, Demureabe Lloyd, Brlim with cuppers, Goggins with Byrd Wood Soret, Ghenzie with pers Jimmy Thompson and Cruickshank. Hagen, captain of the challengers, makes his first active appearance in the series after serving as non player captain.
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Game Commission to Buy 7 500 Traps for Animal Transfer
The Game Commission authorized the purchase of 7 500 traps for moving animals from urban areas to hunting lands. The report notes game projectors sportsmen Boy Scouts and others rallied over 83 000 game guineas last year and were released to areas where hunting is allowed. The plan aims to double these efforts this fall and winter.
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