Browns Clinch Open Lead As They Edge Toward Title
The St Louis Browns, after a rain-soaked eastern swing, hold a 4% game lead with 34 games left, despite a rough patch that saw six losses in eight. Johnny Niggeling blanked the Browns 3-0 in Washington as New York and Boston chase, while the Pirates press the Cardinals but remain behind.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia A’s
Washington Senators
St. Louis Browns
Detroit
Cleveland
Luke Sewell
Chicago
St. Louis
Browns
Whewlse
Phace
New Yorke
Boston
Hitsy-dohnny
Niggeling
Brownies
Washington
Sewell
Nels Potter
George Case
Torwil
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Heston
Gaih
Steve Gromek
Emmett O'Nell
Stret
Skier Ten Voreers
Yankee Stadium
Russ Christopher
Philadelphia
Johnny Humphries
Pittsburgh
Teacjong
Cardinals
Pirates
Brooklyn
St. Luis
Awire
Harry Brecheen
Jim Tobin
Max Lanier
al Javery
Whitey Kurowski
Butch Nieman
Cincinnati
Phils
Tom Selacrua
Ron Northey
Bill Lee
New York
Cubs
Boxers remembered as Frans and local boxing note
The column recalls George Frans a notable amateur boxer once a prominent local fighter. It also mentions longtime fans and former athletes from Union City and nearby areas while noting boxing’s decline locally. Also included are brief notes on sports figures Pred Pusch and others, with updates on school coaching and football rules events.
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George Frans
Lie Pirst
A. G
State Armory
Ball Park
Fis
Jeff Jab
Viever Yeni
Baseball Standings and Results from Yesterday
National League results show Brooklyn losing 6 to 7 to Pittsburgh and multiple races tight with Chicago and St Louis. American League notes New York bested Detroit 9 to 7 while Boston and Philadelphia posted wins and Chicago tied.
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Mesultes
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Weastilngton
St. Louts
St. Louis
Jae
Cincinnati
Louis
Roundup Mixes Pro Football Leagues And Baseball Notes
A busy sports page from New York covers a rumor swirl over multiple proposed pro football leagues excluding Los Angeles, a possible World Series drought for New York teams, Willie Pep’s boxing title recognition in Connecticut, and varied notes from horse racing to military sports calls, with brief mentions of figures like Henry Thomas, A L Derby, and Gene George as era context.
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New York
Conel
Yankees
Connecticut
National Boxing Association
Hartford
Willie Pep
Willie
Barney Coskey
Pep
Jess Thar
Henry ‘Thomas
Yankee Muld
Tonian
A. L. Derby
Wiki
Homey Knight
Pride Crislertis
Tolly Hinkle
Michigan
Vanderbilt
Claude “Lad” Ellison
George
Ray Dumont
Fels Helseveth
Brooklyn
Snead Money Record in Jeopardy at American Open
Chicago Aug 28 That all time money record of 19600 set by Slammin Sammy Snead may be topped in the 7 hole Open starting today. Favorites Herold McSpaden Byron Nelson and Sam Byrd are within reach of Snead's six year old total with McSpaden having 16200 in cash on line and Nelson 10000 in prize money. Byrd must win to pass Snead now in the navy.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sammy Snead
Pam O'Shanter
George
May
Herold McSpaden
Byron
Nelson
Sammy Byrn
Snead
McSpiden
Philadelphia
Inc
I Nelson
McSpaden
Byrd
Babi Vale
Sexson
Slammin
Sammy
Navy
May Turn PGA Event Into Medal Tourney
Spokane Spa article speculates on changing the national PGA championship to medal play. It notes a potential push by executives in a yearly meeting and mentions Nelson as a standout under current par. If medal play had existed, Nelson would have won by a wide margin at the Manito course.
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Ney Adeuusore
Aenbe
Spokane
Wash
Natonal Professional Golfers Association
Mei
P. GA
Nelson
Manito
Pirates' Hot Hitting Fuels Surge In NL Run
The Pittsburgh Pirates, hottest in the National League over 17 wins in 18 games, surged after a 7 3 win over Brooklyn. Manager Frank Frisch credited timely hitting and solid pitching, noting the club’s clean sweep of the Dodgers in 12 games and a four-game set ahead in St Louis.
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Associates Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
St Louis Cardinals
Frank Frisch
Bucs
Brooklyn
Khd
Fordham Disti
Weisner nets hole in one at Moon Brook Country Club
Maurice W. Weisner scored a hole in one at Moon Brook Country Club over the weekend. He aced the 157 yard No 17 hole with a three iron into the wind, joining golf's hall of fame.
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Jamestown
Maurice W. Weisner
Golf
Hall of Fame
Moon Brook Country Club
Weiss Expects Civilian Attendance at Army Navy Game Clash
Rep. Sammy Weiss predicts the armed forces will stage a morale boosting Army Navy football game for the public this fall in a major eastern city, likely New York or Philadelphia, with 70,000 plus expected spectators. He notes British wartime sport influence and aims to raise substantial war bonds.
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Amp Pub
Alwaxs
Hunter High Boys
Morey Merchants
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Sit
New York State
Prank
A. McGillire
PTAA
Eme Tech High
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Paul Brows
Ohio State
Greens Lakes
Fo Uate Brown
Finkto
Sasistan
Chiit Bulger
Steelers
Téukle
New York
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Washington
Sammy Weis
Compress
West Poin
Minor league scores and city line results
Fragmentary baseball scores from various minor leagues are listed with results such as Toronto 6 0 over, Boston 2-1, Newark 5 Baltimore 14, Indianapolis 2-8, Milwaukee 6 Louisville 4, and New Bedford with wall point details. Names and places include New York and New Bedford, with scattered numbers and dates.
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Mouttwal
Toronto
Bhchoston
Butialy
Devpey
May Be Rice's Year In Texas Football League
Rice Owls eye a breakthrough season in the Southwest Conference as veteran quarterback George Walmsley and a strong spring crop push the offense. Neely blends orthodox, single wing, and TNT formations as Walmsley and key backs sharpen pass and run skills for an anticipated resurgence.
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Mhaur Matyar
Houston
Tex
Rice Owls
le Owls
Neely
University of
Texas
Walmsley
Eyyer
Exas
Nul Trines
Walisley
Vis Rsirvistes
Conras Hipcoher
Wile
Grove Creek
Ganders
Paul Walmsley
Bob Zelsinas
Benton Davis
Dj- Nicholw
Ny Cox
Tyle
Huck Sheffield
Bill Surmage
Davis Parrish
TNT
Cardinal Baseball School to Open Friday
A Warren camp for baseball players two days only opens Friday at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hospital grounds. Organizer Charles Kelchner and Moy Dissinger urge players aged over 12 to attend for tryouts and skill showings with the Cardinals staff.
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Cardinal Baseball School
Warren
Wymunds
ms _ bas
Cardinals
Charles
Pop” Kelchner
Milwaukee Fight Night Report Oddities Incoherent
Fragmentary notes from Milwaukee fight night show names like Juste Fontillin and Gene Ward amid scrambled city and venue clues. Unable to confirm results or card structure from the garbled text.
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Milwaukee
Juste Fontillin
Pittsneek
Tee Christie
Benkyn Harbor
Doll Rmerty
Gene Ward
Chicago
Kane Board Names Coach and Staff Amid Elections
Kane Aug 23. The Kane board of education holds a special meeting to appoint a football coach and fill the physical education department head role after Theodore Som resignations. Paul Montgomery is elected coach and Montgomery’s football crew post forms part of Westminster College ties. Thomas Delimrand is noted for accepting a Chamberburg post.
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Field of
Kany
Educa
Spoelil
Theodore
Paul
Fragae
Elicotrony
Min
Montgomery
Seelgnabion
Thomas Delimmrand
Chamberburg
Westminster College
Imemun Ni
Duemenis
Uns
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Bronco" Nagurski
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