Early end to many baseball seasons signals 1947 in review
Organised baseball nears season end with the majority of the 52 minor leagues closing by Labor Day. The article notes strong financial health across bush leagues, hints at new loops in 1948, and highlights playoff schedules, notable player movements, and hunting season reminders. It mentions Pittsburg Steelers in football context and names several organizations and events including the Middle Atlantic League Governors Cup and Reading Open entries.
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Sedge
Lamonrow
North Carolina
New England
Southeastern
Three-T
Central Association
Cotton States
Middle Atlantic
Northern
Alabama State
Appalachian
Blue Ridge
Florida State
K-O-M
Kitty
Longhorn
North Atlantic
Sooner State
Tobacco State
Wisconsin
American Associations
International League
Pony League
Mvehind
Wondehuck
Jerry Uh
Brie
Lewion
Philadelphia
Woodrow Wolf
Willamsport
New York University
EB. E. “Hooks
Chicago
Washington Park
Commonwealth
Lew Worsham
Ellaworth Vines
Berkshire Country Club
Fights Last Night in Brooklyn and Baltimore
Boxing results from a chaotic card with Phil Terranova and Tommy McGovern tied to Brooklyn and London respectively. Frank Lacey from Baltimore faced Bee Washington in a light heavyweight bout with a 10 round schedule.
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Brooklyn
Phil Terranova
New York
Tommy McGovern
London
Baltimore
Frank Lacey
Bee
Bee Washington
Washington
Dodgers stave off Bucs rally for 11–10 win
Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11–10 at Ebbets Field after a late Pirates rally. Red Munger shined for St Louis, while the Dodgers survived a nine-inning threat and held on to stay six games behind. Cubs beat Giants 9–7 as Harrison homered. Reds topped Phillies 5–3 in Philadelphia. White Sox won 4–3 over Yankees. Indians defeated Red Sox 10–8. Athletics beat Tigers 7–5. Browns edged Senators 1–0.
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Associated Preas
George
Red) Munger
St. Louis
Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Munger
Beller
Red
Dor Kolloway
Sox
Hill Bevens
Charlie Wensloft
Cleveland
Indians
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Bengals
Sam Zoldak
Rae Scarborough
St. Louis Browns
Washington Senators
Jef Heath
Billy Hitchcock
Browne
Nats
Fellers Defeat Ruths In Final Game Of Series
In a well played Midget League finale at Love Land Field, the Bob Peller combine won 3 0 over Babe Ruths. Balog and Dempsey dueled, Balog allowed two hits while Dempsey yielded one. Ruths scored first on a fielder’s choice and Dempsey’s single, but Feller’s answered with a run in the sixth and pulled ahead in the seventh with two more after errors and walks.
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Bob Peller
Babe Ruth
Love~land Field
Balog
Dempsey
Ruth
Angel
Fielder
Bajog
Tialm
Dempseymen
Jim Hannan
Bob Fellee
Resume Midget Racing At Erie This Evening
Erie Stadium hosts a bill packed program tonight starting at 8 30 p m with a 50 lap Class A and 25 lap Class B mid season championship. Al Bonnell of Erie will debut on the stadium track driving his No 1 Offenhauser car in the main events. The card also includes Australian pursuits in Class A and Class B and two additional races marking the season’s Erie return.
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Erie
Erie Stadium
al Bonnell
Stadium
Offenhauser
WILLIAMS AND WALKER LEAD BATTING RACE SLATE
Ted Williams of the Red Sox and Harry Walker of the St Louis Cardinals pace their leagues in batting averages as of August 24 after weekend games. Williams tops the American League with .337, while Walker posts a National League mark around .352. Reiser and Guinn jockey for runner-up spots with notable jumps, and several other stars—DiMaggio, Kell, Pesky, and Walker among them—remain in the leaders’ pack as season-long hitting continues to ride high.
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Associated Press
New York
Hils
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Williams
Harry Walker
Wiltiams
Slammer
Cleveland
Dale Mitchell
Low Boudreau
Tndians
Luke Appling
Ghicaza White Sox
Barneynes
Philadelphia
Alla
Taether
Joe di Maggio
New York Yankees
George Kell
Detroit
Tuth Wright
Chicago
Johnny Pesky
Boston
Ball Johnson
Yankees
Walker
Peter Reiser
Brooklyn
Philladelphia
Reiser
Augie Guinn
Cincinnati
Phi Cavarretta
Walker Cooper
New York Giants
Whitey Fiorowski
St. Teiis Cardinals
Tommy Holmes
Boston Braves
Bob Elliott
Braver
Dixie Walker
Harry
Frank Gustine
Pittsburgh
Ted
Baseball scores and schedules from national leagues last night
National League results show Brooklyn 1 Pittsburgh 10 Chicago 9 New York 7 St Louis 5 Boston 2. American League scores list Cleveland 10 Boston 8 Philadelphia 7 Detroit 6 St Louis 1 Washington 0 Chicago 4 New York 3. International League Jersey City 12 Baltimore 4 Newark 2 Syracuse 0 Buffalo 7 Toronto 3 Montreal 5-6 Rochester 13 innings. Middle Atlantic Vandergrift 7 Uniontown 1 Niagara Falls 7-9 Oil City 5-5 Erie 12-6 Youngstown 12. Last night notes include Billy Nixon 146 Philadelphia and Robby Ruffin 140 New York with other listings.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Jersey City
Baltimore
Newark
Syracuse
Buffalo
Taronto
Montreal
Rochesti
Vandergrift
Uniontown
Niagara Palis
Oil City
Erie
Youngstown
Dromissons
Butler
Billy Nixon
Bobby Lee
Robby Ruffin
Aldo Minelli
Milan
Italy
AAC Again Gets Cold Shoulder in All-America Challenge
New York Aug 26 The first formal bid to match the champions of the National Football League with the All-America Conference arose in a post season move. Admiral Jonas Ingram All-America Conference commissioner wired the challenge to Bert Bell National League commissioner who dismissed the invitation. Bell declined comment and indicated the league would not engage. Ingram said the gate and charity plan could fund a winner take all contest if both sides agreed. He called for a meeting with league reps to advance the proposal.
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New York
Ute
Jonas
Ingram
Bert
Bell
al Philadelpha
Bane
Jamestown Falcons Split With Lockport
In a two game set at Farnestoin Hin Pocket Harry Wilson was robbed of a no hitter by Babe Holimay as Lockport Reds won 6-4 aided by Ken Hart's bases loaded single. Jamestown split the twin bill with Lockport in the Pony League action.
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Olean Oilers
Bradford Bile Wines
Famestoin
Lockport
Ken Hart
Arb Payta
Babnyin Clippers
Humltion Cardinals
Cubs win dramatic 9-7 over Chants on Jurges homer
Yesterday's stars include Bill Jurges whose homer in the top of the 100th powered the Cubs to a 9-7 victory over the Chants. Sam Zoldak shut down Raleigh Rae Scarborough in a pitchers' duel as Browns edged the Senators 1-4 in Washington. Aaron Perry of Washington outpointed Bobby Coramatses in a noted 180s matchup.
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Bill Jurges
Cubs
Sam Zoldak
Browns
Rae Scarborough
Jo Browns
Senators
Washington
Aaron Perry
Bobby Coramatses
Pitisdriphin
Erie Niagara Falls Win Doubleheaders
Erie and Niagara Falls split a doubleheader sweep, with Erie Sailors edging City team 7-5 in one game and other clashes featuring Vandagrilt Pioneers and Frontiers. The day produced tight rallies as Niagara Falls chased early momentum and late runs, with key hits including singles and a triple.
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Erie
Niagara Falls
Associated Press
Falls
Erie Sailors
Tingari Pally
Oil City
Younigeiun
Jd Ea
Gale
Shauelleveety
Serteue
Stork Beep
Innie
Whey
Triple
Mirge Ullow
Town Rrials
Johnstwivn
Entler
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