Newhouse Leads 20 Win Club Amid Baseball Outlook
Hal Newhouser becomes the first 20 win pitcher this season as sports columns survey remaining weeks. The piece notes likely 20 win candidates like Hank Wyse and Dave Parris, mentions Mort Cooper’s injury, Joe DiMaggio’s discharge status, and shifts to football formations and other sports notes.
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Newhauser
Mort Cooper
Bucky Walters
Newhouser
Hank Wyse
Cubs
Dave Parris
Boston Red Sox
Charley
Red Barrett
St. Louis
Steve Gromek
Cleveland Indians
Notas Grip
Indians Drop Third Straight to Washington
The Detroit Tigers led in attendance and title chatter as Cleveland faltered. Washington beat Cleveland 11-8 with Lewis collecting a triple and double while Newsom struggled in both games. Dolling on the season, the Senators closed within one game of Detroit in the pennant race.
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Bobby Fuller
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Brooklyn
Branch Rickey
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Graziano Cochran e bout may set box office record
The Graziano Cochrane heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden Friday night could become the biggest gate in the nation this year. Promoter Mike Jacobs expects over 100000 in attendance as jealously guarded ducats rise, chasing a 1945 high of 100918 for Mauriello Oma. Outside New York, Sugar Robinson Costner’s Chicago win earlier set a 94120 mark. Fights last night Union City report notes Cureio over Auosta in Newark.
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Freddie Cochrane
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Tami Mauriello
Lee Oma
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Jon Auosta
Cubs Cling to Lead as Giants and Cards Duel
In New York Aug 22 the National League race tightens with the Cubs clinging to a slim edge. Rumors swirl about Jolly Cholly Grim possibly guiding Chicago as rivals Cardinals and Giants threaten a late surge. The sprint toward pennant glory remains open with key series looming.
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Mixed league results with chaotic recap and quotes
Yesterday's National League results show New York and Chicago tied 4-4 while Pilishureh routed Brooklyn 12 to 1 and Boston beat St. Louis 4 to 1. American League games note New York and Chicago scoring 6 and 0 2 and 6-8. Detailing standings and quotes, the page blends results with player commentary and scheduling notes with many OCR errors.
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Phillies win first home stand of season
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds to sweep a four game series and extend their winning streak to ten games, finishing their Interleague stretch with a decisive set of victories.
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Oy Esauemuen
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Olympic Games to be held in 1948 confirmed
London Aug 22 1948 Olympic plan confirmed as definite with United States Olympic Association president Avery Brundage saying the 1948 Games will go ahead. He noted discussions among allies on invitations and possible sites though the final site will be announced after executive meetings. In Stockholm Gunder Hackny won the 1500 meters in a meet between Sweden and Finland.
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Badman of Wrestling Relies on Booing Crowd
The article profiles Wild Bill Longson the world heavyweight wrestling claimant, noting his 75,000 a year earnings and popularity despite boos from crowds. It traces his career from 1942 in St Louis to recent title bouts and riots, mentioning rivals Bobby Managoff and others, along with personal details.
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Robert Nul
Montreal
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Houston
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Tito
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Sailors Score As Falcons Lose
Wellsville overpower Jamestown in Pony League as Yankees beat Jamestown 7-3 behind 14 hits from Bob Vetler. Batavia holds top spot with 1-0 win over Cleon and Erie defeats Hornell 5-3. Tonight's schedule lists Bradford at Lockport and Jamestown at Wellsville.
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Erie
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Palomin and Helema Sun share trotting honors at Saratoga
Aug 28 Saratoga Springs N Y Palomin owned by Miss Helen Davis and Helema Sun owned by Frank Bosher of Scotia shared honors in a $1200 Asi race at the Grand Olsten program. Helema Sun pushed ahead to finish first while Palomin came from behind to take third in heat one and second in heat two.
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Associated Press
Saratoga Springs
Grove Palmstron
Teaure
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Prank 'T Bosher
Scotia
Nipparemaker
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del Argo
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Chicago Bears
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Cokie
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Miller
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Woman bowler Mary Kite dies in Syracuse at 47
Mary J. Kite, 47, notable woman bowler from Syracuse, died yesterday. She shared the New York state and National Womens doubles championships in 1929 and won the 1930 state all events title. In 1931 she co won the Syracuse City tournament doubles and topped the city bowling league.
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New York State
Feller Discharged May Return Against Tigers Friday
Cleveland Indians hope to rally for a pennant bid as fireball ace Bob Feller, once Navy duty, is discharged today and may start Friday night against the Detroit Tigers in Cleveland. The Indians trail Detroit by several games with 41 remaining, while Feller has pitched for the Great Lakes Naval and Marine teams since 1941.
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Bob Pelton
Hyde
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Louis and A Half Game Beair
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Pony League Scores Reported With Rain Delays
Weather interrupts Branford at Lockport as rain halts action. Early games show Yesipriay defeating Reanlts Wellwile 7 to 3 and Batagly topping Olean 10 to 9, with Eyle and Hornell lasting 2.
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Olean
Eyle &, Hornell
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