Olympic hopes and boxing plots in a busy sports digest
An August issue editorial urges U S athletes to portray good sportsmanship to European audiences as they compete in Europe for Olympic glory. The column critiques promoters' moves in boxing led by Tony Zale and Mike Jacobs, notes possible bouts, and predicts heavy NY venues. Also reports on golf, swimming, Indians schedule, and Maryland harness racing trends.
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Vets Regain Tie For Softball Loop Lead
The vets moved back into sole lead after an 8-4 win over Ajax Tron Works. Ajax scored four in the first inning but was blanked the rest of the way as Ed Koyath twirled a strong relief outing. Key hits came from players including Moyeet and Gi White, with several runners contributing across the middle innings.
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Dodgers Rally Tops Cubs as Braves Lead Slimmed
Brooklyn Dodgers surge back into pennant chase by beating Chicago 6 0 while Boston loses 8 0 to Cincinnati. Pirates edge Phillies 11 2 as Reds top Braves 9 8 with homers by Wyrostek Kluszewski and White. Furillo suffers a broken nose. he will miss about a week. Giants Cardinals game postponed by rain. Red Sox gain ground on the Yankees as Cleveland slips.
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Merchants Clash With Jamestown Nine Tonight
The Corry Merchants face the Jamestown Bombers at Love Land Field tonight at 15 00 in a NY semi pro clash. Corry seeks its first win after two losses while Jamestown aims to extend its 8 5 win over Corry and 6 6 earlier draw. Lefty Warnshouse takes mound assignment as Clymer southpaw shows strong stuff with ample support expected. Johnny Berger will replace Benny Constacci behind the plate with Joe McGraw possibly back at third base.
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Jamestown Falcons Defeat Wellsville in Tight Contested Win
The Jamestown Falcons topped the Wellsville Red Sox 7-4 to stay atop the league standings. Olean edged Batavia 6-5, while Lockport beat Hamilton 7-2 to narrow the gap behind Jamestown. Phillies beat St. Louis 8-3. Yankees lost to Detroit 2-1 as Indians held a bulge atop the standings.
Tigers edge Yankees on Evers ninth inning single
Yesterday's stars highlight Hoot Evers of Detroit driving in George Kell with a two out ninth inning single to beat the New York Yankees 2-1. Jack Kramer of Boston allowed seven hits to lift the Red Sox to an 8-3 victory, his first win of the season and fifth in a row.
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Today’s Baseball Pairings and Yesterday Scores
Games today feature Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at St. Louis, Boston at Cincinnati. AMERICAN LEAGUE results show Washington 2 Cleveland 1, Boston 8 St. Louis 3, Detroit 2 New York 1, Chicago 5 Philadelphia 2.
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McGowan suspended as MLB umpires clash with managers
Umpire Bill McGowan was placed on the suspended list amid investigations by American League officials. The uproar stemmed from balk disputes and bench incidents in a Washington versus Cleveland game, with Kuhel and Hubbard also involved in onfield quarrels. Other scores include Jersey City routing Baltimore and Rochester defeating Toronto.
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Vandergrift Pioneers Beat Butler Yanks in Doubleheader
In a MA league night, Vandergrift split with Butler as Eddie Kempa tossed a two hitter for Vandergrift to win 3 0 while the Yanks exploded for 11 runs in the eighth to win 13 7. Uniontown trailed 8 0 to New Castle. Red Thomas held Barons to four singles in a 3 1 Erie Sailors win over Ol City Refiners. Roy Nichols, George Preese, and Chris Kissos homered for Johnstown in a 4 2 win over Youngstown.
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Louis to Fight Again Rumor Emerges at Yankee Stadium
Rumors spread that former heavyweight champion Joe Louis may return to defend his title. Nat Fleischer of Ring Magazine reports Louis, who stepped down, could fight light heavyweight Gus Lesnevich in Yankee Stadium on September 22 after an interview with Louis.
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Retirements and Game Echo in Valley Town
Fragmented report describes a golfer named T and others in a crowded scene. Lows drive a putt as a player quotes a phrase about origins. The piece notes a retirement and hints at match play details in a local golf context.
New York fight recap near Monteliir venue
Bill Weinberg outpointed Red Applegate in a listed bout at Monteliir. George Small from Brooklyn scored a smocked stoppage over AL Fisher in New York.
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