Yanks Open Final Western Swing Loss Sparks Ground Hope
The New York Yankees, once famed as the Bronx Bombers, struggle on their western swing, dropping six of seven. Hank Borowy allowed two two‑run homers in four innings as St Louis’s Browns surged ahead, while Joe Gordon left with a back injury. Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox 4–2 behind Edgar Smith, leaving Detroit in third place.
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Medwick and Forge lead in baseball and boxing notes
Medwick climbs to .304 after a New York move fueling a homer spree and a string of hits as Mel Ott's Giants press. Forge shuts out Warren Struthers Wells 5 0 in district series opener, with Pollock stranding five innings and Massa homering. Boxing headlines recount Saylold, Nava, Galento and Nova in a Chicago bout night, plus 1944 signals and pro team notes amid wartime sports.
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Ramblers Near Softball Title Clinch Likely After 9-3 Win
Ramblers moved a step from the Playground Softball League title with a 9-3 victory over the All-Stars yesterday morning. Graham slugged two homers and a single to account for seven runs, while Jackson held the mound with solid field support as Ramblers won their fifth straight. Standings show Ramblers fifth in the league, Scouts and Red Wings close behind. Thursday’s All-Stars vs Red Wings matchup could decide the pennant.
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Sports Roundup Panels Old and New in Busy Feature
A garbled sports roundup cites Hugh Fullerton Jr and various players in a sprawling, patchy note. Mentions Hambletonian field, Zeke Bonura leading Army baseball, Johnny Goodman at Port Cook, George Marshall trade chatter, and Nelson-like parlay musings. Notes Jockey Nick Wall at Garden State, and a Rice football practice downtime due to pay day. Mentions Lt Chevigny aircraft admin and Santa Ana base grid unit led by DiMaggio era figures.
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Upsets Expected In Women Sou Fant
In Evanston Illinois on August 11 the Women's Western Golf Association championship field narrows to 16 after the first round. Catherine Fox of Glen Ridge New Jersey and Kay Byrne of Rye New York lead the upset watch as others aim to topple the front runners in the amateur event.
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Westminster Drops Football for Duration
Westminster College of New Wilmington Pa has dropped intercollegiate football for the war’s duration clearing the way for Carnegie Tech to meet the University of Rochester at Rochester on November 14. Grover C Washabaugh director of athletics says no decision yet on continuing other sports. The Titans have long been noted for fuel basketball teams.
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Navy Football Training Roster Touts Sailor Cadets as Fighting Men
Navy trains 17000 V-12 cadets across 212 colleges for varsity football this fall to prepare for combat. Army bars varsity sports for trainees. Pre-Flight aims strong teams at five schools for aviator candidates. Admiral Radford says sports aid physics and military education. Former Navy star Wickhorst recalls past war push and current onslaught of plays.
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Untereiner Loses To Ball Club In Incurred Injury
Bill Tutecemer of the Corry Merchants leaves hospital after steel injury to his right hand. He is expected to miss the season, impacting the Merchants as their top batter and strong defender. Lieut Clyde Dingfelder may handle third base while Irvine steps in for the series with the Jamestown Vikings.
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Haegg Seeks Mile World Record In New York Farewell
Gunder Haegg, bidding farewell to U S track, plans a four lap gallop aiming to break the world mile mark of 4 4 4 set by Arne Andersson after a July Stockholm record. He will race tonight in New York at 7 30 p m Eastern War Time with Bil Hulse and Gil Dodds starting from the blocks.
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Pight Broadcasts MBS Announces Fight Schedule In New York
MBS launches its late summer and fall boxing slate on August 20 featuring Sal Bartolo versus Bobby Rubin in New York. Don Dunphy and Bill Corwin return as commentators. The lineup lists August 28 Montgomery versus Zivie, August 2 Robinson versus Armstrong, and September 14 Montgomery versus Heat Jack.
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Volo Song Favored To Win Hambletonian Derby
The 18th Grand Hambletonian opens in New York with Volo Song as the favorite among a field of 12 three year olds, led by Worthy Boy and Phonograph. Owners James B. Johnson and Joe Burke field top contenders as 20,000 expected at the Empire City track for two of three mile heats. Ben White enters as a rival trainer in a bid to become a four time Hambletonian winner.
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