Forty two boys join first grid practice under coach Lytle
Gerty High School opened football drills at Loveland Field with 38 candidates in the first session. 12 holdover lettermen from 1944 returned as work began, though Joe Darnafall is lost to service and several games are not yet booked. Lytle and Broge plan tougher sessions at Edinboro College and may reshuffle positions to address a thin line and backs.
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Johnsonburg
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Grove City
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Havie
Red" Lytle
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Beavers Begin Camp as Coach Lytle Plans Shuffle
In a crowded wrap of sports notes, Coach Red Lytle previews a large 1947 football squad likely to mix veteran lettermen with upstarts. Angelo Prisina earns praise as a top young talent amid roster reshuffles while new All-America links loom as postwar leagues reconfigure. A naval and college grid future mixes with baseball and local prep outlooks as teams prep for fall.
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Ins
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Bill Daley
Paul Governall
Otto Graham Angelo Bertelli
Edie Prokop
Creighton Miller
Grid Tomainaitt
Baseball scores and fixtures from yesterday and today
National League results show St. Louis defeating Boston 3 0 and Philadelphia beating Cincinnati 4 to 0 while New York and Chicago had 1 4, Pittsburgh 11 Brooklyn 1. American League games include Detroit 4 Philadelphia 0 and New York 4 Chicago 1 with St Louis 10 Boston 6. American Association scores list Baltimore 8 Jersey City 2 and Buffalo 6 Rochester 4 with Montreal 4 Toronto 1. Today’s matches feature Chicago at New York Pittsburgh at Brooklyn St Louis at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia Washington at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Detroit.
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Montreal
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Pittshaugh
Sports Roundup From New York Sports Desk Aug 2
A wide mix of boxing and league baseball notes swerve through the page. Musgaty Gil Smith and Sam Angott appear in results from Baltimore and Pittsburgh with decisions and knockouts noted for several bouts. Baseball scores from International and other leagues are listed plus local coaching news and a hockey league reference.
Grapefruit Circuit Returns to Florida in 1948
The Grapefruit circuit rebounds to Florida next spring with the Cleveland Indians, Boston Braves, New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals planning spring training. Cleveland reports word from Vice President Roger Peckinpaugh that the Indians will train early next year at Clearwater. Boston says the Braves signed to train in Fort Lauderdale. St. Petersburg officials were told by AL Lang that the Yankees and Cardinals would return in 1948.
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Newhouser Wins 20th. Detroit Secures Twin Bill Victory
Hal Newhouser pitched his 20th win as Detroit swept a twin bill, with a 4-0 shutout of Philadelphia and Les Mueller earning a 4-1 victory in the second game. Washington blanked Cleveland 7-0 to stay close in the standings. Newsom challenged the Tigers in a potential two-game set. The pennant race features upcoming returns of DiMaggio Keller and DiMaggio, while St Louis Browns dominated Boston 10-1 to tighten the NL chase. Dodgers staged a seven-water assault as Danilo starred for Brooklyn in a loss.
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Schoendienst Emerges As Rookie Of Year Contender
St Louis Cardinals outfielder Al Red Schoendienst overcomes a dislocated right shoulder and early position switches to surge as a top candidate for the National League Rookie of the Year. Manager Hilly Southworth praises his range and speed, while Schoendienst adapts from shortstop to left field and remains a constant threat on base paths.
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Red
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Sailors and Falcons Fall in Tight League Play
Aug 21 report from ey Associated Press notes heavy hitting by the league batters and sharp fielding errors. Jamestown beat Wellsville 11-10 in a 19 inning ordeal. Homell defeated with 8-5 score, and Lockport topped Nome 4-2 with Brad Ford fanning 12 in 2,000 crowd. Glippers led by Tadwig allowed 11 hits but won 6-2 over Batavia. Tonight's games feature Bradford at Lockport, Jamestown at Wellsville, Erl at Homell, and Olean at Batavia.
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Raymonds Trim Ajax Team Triumphs 14-3 in Softball Clash
Raymonda Trim Ajax Team posted a 14 to 3 victory over Ajax Tron Works in the City Industrial Softball League last evening. Clough and Koyach delivered 12 hits as the squad scored five runs in the first and fourth frames while holding Ajax to five hits. No further details available due to incomplete text.
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DiMaggio to join Yankees in ten days report
Chicago reports say Joe DiMaggio will join the New York Yankees within ten days, after manager Joe McCarthy confirmed no definite word on his status. DiMaggio’s return would bolster the Yankees as a key outfielder with the team eyeing the midseason roster. Meanwhile rookie Phil Dingis breaks a collar bone in a collision with Woody Williams, ending his season with the Phillies.
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Merchants Meet Irvine Nine On Wednesday at Loveland Field
The Garry Merchants seek their best win of the season against Irvine Fore at Loveland Field on Wednesday with Lefty Ed Klep of North East slated to pitch. Corry’s five hits powered a 20-2 win last week as the Merchants aim to back him with timely batting and solid defense.
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Zaharias favored as Western Amateur opens in Lake Forest
In Lake Forest Illinois on August 21 Babe Didrikson Zaharias tops the field at the Western Amateur as the nation’s best amateur golfers begin a week long match play tournament. Zaharias high profile entry comes as qualifiers open with a mix of strong competitors including Jean Hill of Kansas City and Mis Yohwrins among others.
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