Sports Roundup from New York Traces Wartime Notes
Roundup covers Denny Shea of the Dodgers hinting at not playing full time this fall amid Philadelphia-Pittsburgh protests to commissioner Layden. It also mentions Huck Geary’s rumored departure, Branch Rickey’s concern for player life, and various tidbits from baseball, football, and amateur golf, including Ephus ball comments by Al Lopez and other club notes.
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Cassett Wins Own Game With Single In 12th
In a twelve inning Warrene clash the Corry Merchants edged the National Forge 5 4 as Big Russ Cassett delivered a deciding single in the twelfth. Walter Ross debuted in the outfield and sparked the defense while Cassett went five for six with three singles and driven in the winning run.
Pirates Drub Dodgers Twice Nearing Second Place
Pirates edged Dodgers in two games as Warren Nine prepared for a Wednesday home clash. Mentions Pitt and local teams. A scattered, garbled report notes golfers and possible tennis references, with unclear player names, venues, and dates.
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Merchants Forge 8 7 Forge Baseball Stings
Two base hits by Undereiner Gei zeuich and three base hits, Morrison Pollock Rosequist Morrison Pol lock Morris in a 8-7 win. Gagliardi struck out ten for Merchavtts, Cassett two, with 5 and 2 walks. Time 2 25. Umpires Pierce and Cassimano.
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Soldiers Love of Game Will Save Baseball
Boston July 25 Basepath will survive World War II if for no other reason than because it went so much to the young fellows over there Says Hugh Duffy veteran of the Boston Red Sox Duffy notes the boys over there show tremendous interest in the game this year He recalls his time coaching youngsters and judging where they fit into the team He praises players like Ted Williams and Tex Little to be among the active stars while reminiscing on how base running and coaching strategies have changed since his playing days
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Haegg Might Try Four Minute Mile With Pacing Machine
New York July 26 Gunder Haegg who set an outdoor mile record at Harvare stadium Saturday could reach the four minute mile if he uses a pacing machine. Lawson Robertson University of Pennsylvania and Olympic team coach believes pacing could help the effort, noting the pace car would regulate splits.
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New Cumberland Plays On A's Benefit Program
The New Cumberland Deception Center baseball team will meet the Fort Dix line at Shibe Park Wednesday night in a benefit game for the American Red Cross. The match is a preliminary to the Athletics versus Browns AL meeting, starting at 6 30 p m. local time.
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Associated Press Philadelphia
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McSpaden and White in Golf Playoff Today
Chicago July 26 Rick White the Greenwood Miss pro battles Jag McSpaden of Philadelphia in an 18 hole playoff for the Tom O'Shan ier All American Open title and $2000 first prize after both finished 282 in 72 holes. Chick Harbert placed third at 283. Patty Berg won the women's event with 307 for the 4200 prize.
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CARDS TAKE PAIR TO RUN STREAK 10
Pirates surge with three strong arms led by Rip Sewell and Bob Klinger to win 29 of 48 as they chase Brooklyn. St Louis strands a two-run swing, while Yankees split with White Sox to stretch lead to seven games. Tigers blank Athletics. Red Sox crush Browns. Kennedy hurls seven as Indians beat Senators. Cubs shut out Giants. Reds rally past Phillies in 14-run attack.
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Pirates Reject Dodgers Offer for Huck Geary
Pittsburgh July 26 William E Benswanger president of the Pirates refused a tentative bid from the Brooklyn Dodgers for shortstop Huck Geary who quit the Pirates a week ago to return to his home in Buffalo.
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