Greenberg Missed by All Star voters among sports shortages
The piece notes Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers was snubbed for the All Star game amid postwar shortages in sporting goods. It cites his slugging record, compares him with Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams, and links supply delays in fishing, golf, and baseball gear to a waning market. It also mentions schedule changes and local sports notes including Corry golf and football drafts.
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Aremeneus
Chine
Dodgers Rout Phils As Cards Lose To Redlegs
Dodgers rout Phillies at Ebbets Field for sixth straight win and first in year over the Brooks. Reds shutout Pirates 4 0 as St. Louis falters, shifting NL standings while numerous other exhibition results noted around major leagues.
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Associated Press
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Moose Game Rained Out At Meadville
The Curry junior league Moose game scheduled for last evening at McTaller's Hold was washed out by heavy rain. The Curry team arrived shortly after 4 o'clock but heavy downpour halted play. The contest has been rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on the new date.
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Kelly Allierson
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Tom Brown
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Haskell Indians
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Baseball Scores and Schedule Report
National League results and today’s games list the Pittsburgh and Chicago Brooklyn Chicago matchups with several scores. American League results include Cleveland beating St Louis and Detroit vs Chicago with today’s relocation games listed. Mid Atlantic and International League items reference Yankees and Buffalo results along with regional fixtures and rain delays.
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Fazio Victorious in Canadian Open Playoff
In Montreal George Fazio, 82, formerly of Norristown Pennsylvania now Los Angeles, defeated Dick Meitz of Kansas City in an 18 hole playoff to win the Canadian Open. Fazio shot 69 68 68 68 to finish 278 and claim 2000 dollars. Metz earned 1400.
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Wolf Pre
Norristown
Los Angeles
Dick Micte
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Titusville Nine Here Tonight
Local baseball action features the Titusville nine facing Corregate in a New York Pennsylvania League second division clash at Loveland Park. Both teams seek momentum but neither sits in a strong position. Bob Sheridan or Ed Fragle likely to start on the mound as Corry’s men try to rebound after recent rough results.
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Bob Sheridan
Ed Fragle
Kane
Jamestown
Walker Vernon Pacing Batters
New York July 8 Dixie Walker of the Dodgers went on a hitting spree raising his batting average by 12 points over the past week to reclaim the National League lead from Stan Musial of the St Louis Cardinals. Walker collected 13 hits in 22 at bats, lifting his average to 374 while Musial slipped to second. Ted Williams boosted his average to 368 and Johnny Mize remained in fourth with 204. Ed Waits of the Cubs did not rank among the leading hitters.
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Detroit Tigers
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Joe DiMagnio
Yankee Clipper
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Ate
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Mickey Vernon Bire
Washington i Senators
Teaune
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
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Johnny Mise
New Yorke Giants
Ed Waits
Chicago Cubs
Hamilton and Lockport Split Pony League Doubleheader
Hamilton and Lockport split a two game Dominion Day series in Hamilton, Ontario. Lockport won 1-0 in a morning game while Hamilton won the second to salvage a win for a 1-1 doubleheader. The day marked Hamilton's 100th founding anniversary as Welland and other games were rained out or postponed due to wet grounds.
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Lockport
Redwings
Hamlin
Sarl
Hamilton
Bradford
Hornell
Batavia
Olean
Philadelphia Phillies trio story shapes a shaky standings note
Last week reported moves place Ye Philadelphia Phillies at 315. Domn DiMaggio of Boston ruled Vernon and Williams at 285 average. Charle Keller of New York finished fourth with 526, two points ahead of Johnny Verardino of St. Louis.
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Domn DiMaggio
Boston
Vernon
Williamsoit
Charle Keller
New York
Johnny Verardino
St. Louis
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