Pirates Blow Lead, Lose to Reds 6-2 in Ninth Inning
In Chicago on August 16, the Pittsburgh Pirates blew a 2-0 lead in the seventh and fell 6-2 to the Cincinnati Reds after a four-run ninth. Mace Brown struggled with two errors and a wild pitch as Joe Cascarella earned the win for Cincinnati. The Pirates drop to three losses in four games as Cubs, Cardinals, and Bees also won in NL action.
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Orcutt Leads In Cross County Golf Title Chase
Or cutt, the best golfer, remains favorite as President's Cup winner eyes Club Championship. Krone, Collins, Hoylen and others expected to challenge. Erie and Crawford counties face deer hunting restrictions amid open antlerless season debate. Coach Byler distributes footballs and play diagrams to punters and centers as readiness for the upcoming season builds.
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Casting Experts to Demonstrate at Corry Rad and Gun Club
Dick Noyes and Ted Clark, noted casting demonstrators for the American Foundry Co, will appear at the Corry Road and Gun Club field meet on Sunday September 11. Stanley P. Miller arranged the appearance after a recent Geneva, Ohio meet.
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Tiger Scout Head Named General Manager of Tigers
Aug 16 Detroit Walter Briggs Sr. named Jack Zeller end scout general manager of the Detroit Tigers. Walter Briggs Jr. moved from secretary treasurer to vice president, replacing Mickey Cochran who was discharged. The Briggses retain control of Tiger farm clubs and road outings from Detroit. In New York Ott backs infield shuffle as Giants manager Mel Ott recalls George Myatt from Jersey City to play third base.
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Rooney Pleased by Whizzer White at Pirates Camp
Pittsburgh owner Art Rooney praised Byron Whizzer White after a standout display of broken field running at the Pirates training camp in Loretto. Rooney, paying 15000 for White for the season, watched as White also showed passing ability. Newcomers Tuffy Thompson, Jack Robinson, and Scrapper Purell joined the squad ahead of Wednesday’s exhibition at Point Stadium in Johnstown against veterans.
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Angott Stops Rodak In First Round Victory
Sammy Angott of Washington Pennsylvania defeats Leo Rodick of Chicago in the first round of their ten round featherweight bout in Pittsburgh. Rodick previously knocked Angott out in their July 25 meeting. Angott recovered from a delayed start to force a stoppage after Rodick was knocked down early.
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Budge to Play at Net Tourney
New York reports from Aug 16 note the national tennis championships in September loom. Budge will skip Newport singles amid Riggs Budge match rumors. Wills Moody and Jacobs may play Essex Club tourney next week but delay until nationals. Santa Anita track offers nearly 1 million in prizes next season stirring Florida owners.
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Hartnett Injured. Cubs Bench Player Out Three Weeks
Gabby Hartnett of the Chicago Cubs was sidelined for about three weeks after his right hand was fractured by a foul tip off Joe Medwick in the first inning at Chicago. He will miss regular duties behind the plate while recovering.
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Two win $1,183.40 in race at Cleveland
In Cleveland at Thistle Down on August 16 two drivers upset the Inds and each collected $1,183.40 for a $2 bet after Our Bessie and Little Bubbles underperformed in the daily double pool.
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Ambers Alters Plan for Armstrong Title Fight at Garden
New York August 16 Mystery hung over Madison Square Garden as lightweight champion Lou Ambers and challenger Henry Armstrong prepared for the title bout. Ambers shifted from defense to slugging in recent sparring, abandoning a defensive plan to tire Armstrong. Armstrong remained a heavy favorite at 3 to 1. Promoter Mike Jacobs预计 19 000 will attend and pay about 150000 dollars for ringside seats.
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Pirates Invite Young Pitcher for Tryout in Williamsport
In Williamsport Pennsylvania an 18-year-old prospect Jo Jo Black from a coal mining family wowed with 17 strikeouts in a seven inning semi pro game. The Pirates farm system quickly signed him as a promising right handed pitcher aiming for the major leagues.
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Dodgers Spend Sum to Bolster 1939 Roster
Dodgers spend about 78000 dollars to land three Southern Association stars as they prepare for the 1939 campaign. Major league clubs have already invested in several Class A-1 league players from the same circuit, signaling a serious build for Brooklyn.
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Yesterday's Hero Lon Warneke Stars For Cards Victory
Lon Warneke pitched for the St Louis Cardinals scattering seven hits as he held his former teammates to a modest output. He also contributed two singles to his team's offensive effort in defeating Chicago.
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Indians Will Battle Browns At Lake Front Stadium
Cleveland’s second place Indians open a three game series with the St. Louis Browns today. They close the lake front stadium slate with a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox Sunday and shift remaining home dates to League Park if needed. A charity football game between the Cleveland Rams and Ohio college all stars on September 2 will use the stadium, canceling the Indians’ Lake Front option.
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Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results
Yesterday no American games. National League Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 6 2 and Chicago 4 5 Boston 5 Philadelphia 3. International League Newark lost 0 Toronto 5 Baltimore 0 3 Buffalo 9 6 Syracuse 8 Montreal 5 Jersey City 5 Rochester 2. American Association Columbus 6 Minneapolis 2 St Paul 2 Toledo 1 Indianap 12 2 Kan City 3 Louis Milwaukee 2 11. Today games New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston Chicago at Detroit St Louis at Cleveland Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Pittsburgh St Louis at Chicago 2
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Rowe and Dean Seek Comeback in Texas League
United Press reports Schoolboy Rowe and Paul Dean pursuing comebacks in Texas amid sunlit workouts and hopeful reinvention. Rowe found success with Beaumont after a strong start with seven wins in eight decisions, while Dean struggles with a 7-21 record for the Dallas Steers, blaming limited offense and late-inning losses as his team falters.
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