Local teams line up as 1948 sports season opens
The Warren Hed Jackets schedule a debut on September 5 at Memorial Field with the Patsy Club of Beaver Falls as opponents. North Braddock looms September 12, while Jamestown Buffalo Stumms and others are on the slate. Training runs through March 1 with drills, a bond prize, and future games planned. dog training for hunting begins with strict game laws. The season preview notes Indians’ AL lead, Stanky return for Boston Braves, and college forecasts highlighting Boston University Penn State Penn and Dartmouth.
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Falcons Rally To Turn Back Batavia
The Jamestown Falcons defeated the Batavia Clippers 4-1, with a 3-1 win over the Hornell Maple Leafs aided by a Jackie Schultz triple in the sixth. Reds rookie from Cincinnati tied a 20 win season as the Bradford Blue Wings fell 8-2.
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Middlecoff Sets Pace in Denver Open with 65
Dr Gary Middlecoff theMemphis Tenn ex dentist led the Denver Open second round shooting 65 at Wellshire Municipal. He posted seven under par and held a one stroke lead over Ben Hogan of Hershey and John Bull at seven under par after 36 holes.
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Brecheen Wins 15th as Cardinals Blank Reds
Harry Brecheen pitched a daytime gem, blanking the Cincinnati Reds 4 to 0 for his 15th win of the year and fourth in daytime games. The Cardinals moved within two games of the Boston Braves. Rip Sewell earned his 6th win as the Pirates beat Chicago 2 to 1 to close the gap to four-and-a-half games behind the Braves. The Athletics beat the Red Sox 10 to 3 to stay in second place in the American League behind the Indians, while Allie Reynolds silenced the Senators as the Yankees won 6 to 1. A Braves-Giants game in New York was rained out.
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Sewell Hurls Bucs To Win Over Chicago Cubs
Rip Sewell pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs, tightening the race near first place. Danny Murtaugh delivered a bases loaded single in the sixth for the winning run as Dixie Walker led with four hits. Manager Bill Meyer, sidelined by gout, returned to the bench and planned to accompany the team to St. Louis.
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Sixteen Seek Berths On Spa Football Team
Sixteen Cambridge Springs players vie for spots under Coach Terrance B Carcangelo in his first appearance. He held a light workout and distributed uniforms as the team prepares to open the season Friday at Edinboro High School amid players working or at the National Guard encampment.
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National League results and tonight's schedule
National League results include Pittsburgh 2 Chicago 1 and 8 Louis 4 Cincinnati 1 with Boston at New York postponed. Tonight's games feature Pittsburgh at St Louis Philadelphia at New York and Boston at Brooklyn along with Cincinnati at Chicago. International League scores list Montreal 7 1 Buffalo 3 2 Toronto 5 2 Rochester 4 1 Newark 3 Baltimore 8 with tie 11 innings curfew.
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Bowl Aire Alleys Opens Saturday for 1948 Bowling Season
Bowl Aire proprietor Peter Russell announces the 1948 1949 bowling campaign with open bowling hours daily and Sunday. The refreshed sight alleys and minor improvements aim to improve scoring as keglers return to action. Also notes a boxing result: Eddie Giosu of Philadelphia beat Johnny Larusso of New York 61 in a bout.
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Merchants and Irvine Vie in Northwestern Pro Title Bout
The Corry Merchants face Irvine Fargo in the deciding third game for the semi pro championship of northwestern Pennsylvania at Loveland Field tonight. Expected starters include Russ Cassel for the Merchants and Dean Whitaker or Diz Hines for Irvine, with a strong infield and outfield lineup lined up by Manager Vern Group.
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Erie Trims Johnstown for 10th Straight Win
Evie Sailors of the Middle Atlantic League rolled to a 13-10 victory over Johnstown marking their 10th consecutive win. A doubleheader had been planned but rain canceled the rest of the slate, allowing the finale to be played. Rocky Relesio homered in the ninth to seal the win for Erie.
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All-Star Football Game Draws Chicago Crowd at Soldier Field
Aug 20 100,000 fans expected as the College All-Stars meet the Chicago Cardinals in the 45th annual clash. The All-Stars seek three wins in four attempts against professional champions, following last year’s Starr victory over the Bears. The Bears and Rams are also noted from past seasons.
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Cardinals blank Reds 4-0 as Moore drives in runs
Yesterday Terry Moore homered in the fourth and added two RBIs in the sixth to spark the Cardinals to a 4-0 win over Cincinnati. Harry Brecheen allowed four hits in six innings for his 15th victory of the season as St Louis shutout the Reds.
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Midget League Final Standings and Playoff Matchups
The Midget Baseball League finished its season with Firgies a 1 0 win over the Indians for their 10th victory in 11 games. Mayo beat Balog in a pitching duel as both sides totaled three late hits. The top four teams advance to a playoff series to decide the champion, starting next Monday with Pirates vs Red Sox and Tuesday Cardinals vs Indians, leading to a three game final. Final standings show Pirates 10-1, Sox 5-4, Indians 6-6, Athletics 6-8, Dodgers 2-7, Yankees 1-8.
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