Chi Cubs Blank Pirates as Chipman Twirls Five-Hitter
Chicago blanks Pittsburgh 2-0 as Chickam Chipman limits Pirates to five hits. Cubs stretch drive toward third place, likely finishing behind the Braves. Giants edged by Braves 5-4 as Boston’s Holmes drives late rally. White Sox and Tigers split a 16 inning duel, Sox winning 4-3. Indians sweep Browns in a two-game set, Cleveland gaining on Chicago in the standings. Dodgers slip back toward St. Louis, within reach of NL lead as idle Cardinals sit. Yankees, Red Sox, Athletics, and Senators off schedule.
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Batters, Sailors, and Robinson in Weekend Showdowns
Erie Sailors face Youngstown Gremlins in a semi final as Niagara Falls meets Bullet Yankees in the other playoff. Tars host games tonight and tomorrow then travel to Youngstown with a potential sixth game to be set later. Ray Sugar Robinson returns as top welterweight contender amid a chaotic title scene. Batting crowns in both leagues remain unsettled with Musial leading the National League and Williams Pesky and Verdugo among leaders in the American League.
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Pittsburgh Bout Ends With Tying Zivic Draw
Pittsburgh challenger Adragna, 14s, combats Calegie, Pa, while Charley Tying Zivic, 150, receives a cutpointed timing after last night’s fight in Pittsburgh.
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Bleachers Collapse During Ridgway Oakmont Game Injury
About 200 spectators escaped injury when a section of bleachers gave way during the Ridgway Oakmont baseball game at Hyde's Hill field. Mrs. Harry Gegerstrom was treated for exposure and observation, later discharged. Several others suffered minor bruises but none required hospitalization.
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Texas and Oklahoma Rivalry Highlights October Showdowns
A packed Texas Oklahoma slate unfolds in mid October with a Cotton Bowl doubleheader featuring SMU and Oklahoma, Texas facing Oklahoma, both drawing large crowds. Golf follows at the Oklahoma City Country Club from October 16 ending with pro team matches October 19 and 20, fielding 20 players per side based on the State PGA results in Lubbock.
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Falcons Clash With Batavia In Pony League Playoff
Jamestown hosts Batavia tonight at Municipal Stadium for the first Pony League playoff game. Toss decided playoff site after Batavia surged late to tie the season, with managers Olson and Tighe mum on mound plans as Hurst likely to start for Jamestown and Konick Newhart among bullpen options. Ticket note: free admission unlikely for youngsters, while a separate Philadelphia piece mentions free entry for fans who bring used kitchen fat.
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Maulers Take Two In Closest Softball Series Game
Messina's Maulers clinched a 3-2 lead in the five game set by edging CJ Maulers 4-2 at Loveland Field after opening 14-11 win. Home run bursts by Paul Jansen and Marsh highlighted the opener.
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Big Time Football Returns to Villanova This Fall
Villanova prepares for a postwar season with tough opponents and returning players. Captain Tom Oliver notes the team has caught up after service commitments as Villanova faces Navy Army Holy Cross and top elevens. The opener on September 14 hosts Merchant Marine from Kings Point New York as Villanova aims to challenge Penn Temple and wartime stalwarts in the Philadelphia area.
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Gomez to Hurl Again in Yankees Preview
Vernin Letty Gomez, a star pitcher in the 1930s New York Yankees era, is set to take the mound again amid questions of form and luck. The article hints at Gomez’s chance to anchor the rotation in the upcoming season, with expectations he could repeat prior success.
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Beavers Practice Final Stiff Drill Ahead of Opener
Comny High School Beavers football team conduct a last stiff drill this afternoon as they prepare for Friday night’s season opener against Union City. injuries and absences plague the squad while coaching staff bides time on lineup with two key players sidelined and several regulars missing practice.
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Pheasants Released by Rod and Gun Club
The Rod and Gun Club released 427 pheasants within ten miles of the city. Three hundred birds were pen-raised by local sportsmen and the rest sent by the Erie Guarantee Sportsmen's League. A prize drawing social to fund feeding and care will be held tomorrow at the clubhouse on East Washington Street starting at 8 o'clock with a large crowd expected.
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National and American league score roundup dated items
Yesterday results show Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia 5 Boston 5 New York 4 09 Pittsburgh D canes. Tony's Games Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia at New York Pittsburgh Al Crwitinatt Chicago at St Louis. In American League Cleveland 5 7 St Louis 3 3 Chicago 4 Detroit 3 16 innings. Today Boston at Washington New York at Philadelphia St Louis at Chicago Cleveland at Detroit. International League Baltimore 6 Syracuse 3 Newark 4 Jersey City 2.
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Duff Sees Comeback For River Fishing In Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg on September 4 General James H. Duff said it will be possible to clean Pennsylvania streams. He claimed the fight against river pollution is progressing and will benefit both the public water supply and industry. He noted barriers to native fish and stressed river restoration across the state.
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Jacobs Plans Tournament For Boxing Title Succession
Promoter Mike Jacobs begins plans for a boxing tournament to crown a successor to Marty Serve after the World welterweight title was vacated by the New York State Athletic Commission. Serve remains recognized by the NBA, but NYSAC stripped the New York version of the title from Serve for refusing to defend against Ray Robinson. An injured nose delayed the bout and earlier postponements disrupted the schedule at Yankee Stadium.
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Kramer and Talbert advance in net play
Associance Press reports at Formet Hills that the National Tennis championships show a weak amateur depth after the war. Donald Budge turned pro prewar, leaving Jack Kramer as the leading player. Kramer defeated Ed Moylan 6-4 6-4 6-4 and Billy Talbert won 4-6 8-6 6-4 over Earl Cocchet, with Parker expected to meet Kramer in the final if form holds.
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