No-Hitter Slips as McCahan Falls One Out Short
Bill McCahan, a 25 year old rookie, pitched a no-hit game until a second inning error by Fer ris Pain allowed the only Washington baserunner. He faced 28 batters, walked none, and struck out two in a 3-0 Athletics win that nearly completed a perfect game. The Yankees widened their lead, while Cardinals and Dodgers contention reshaped the NL race with strong hits from Stan Musial and Enos Slaughter.
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Associated Press
Bill McGahan
Philadelphia Athletics
New York Yankees
Yanks
Boston
Red Sox
Worle
McCahan
Washington Senators
Ferris Pain
Washington
Cincinnati
Ewell Blackwell
Boston Braves
Cleveland
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Chicago
Indians
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Sian Musial
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Enos Slaughter
Rod Northey
Pittsburgh
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Ralph Kiner
Billy Cox
Pirates
Nine high grid teams open with perfect records
Harrisburg September 4 Associated Press Nine scholastic football teams begin the 1949 season with winning streaks from 1948. Bellwood Antis Western Conference champions boasted an eleven game 1946 run with ten straight road unscored and an 18 game two year streak overall. Allentown High extended their streak to 18 before PIAA ban. Sharon Hill tied an 18 game streak, while other unbeaten teams include Pottsville Sharpsville New Kensington WPIAL Bloomsburg Larksville and Steelton.
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Bellwood-Antis
Allentown High
Canaries
Sharon Hill
Philadelphia
Pottsville
Sharpsvie
New Kensington
Bloomsburg
Larksville
Steelton
Musial leads Cardinals with five hits in game
Yesterday's Stars note Stan Musial piling five hits in sx at bats for nine hits in his last 10 trips, powering St Louis. Bill McCahan hurled a no hit no run game against Washington, walking none and fanning two, with only Pertis Fajn reaching base on an error in the second inning.
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Stan Musial
Cardinals
St. Louis
Bill McCahan
Athletics
Washington
Erti
Pertis Fajn
Major Standings and Yesterday Results Across Leagues
National League yesterday saw St Louis rout Chicago 11 to 1 and Cincinnati defeat Pittsburgh 13 to 6. League schedule today includes Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and St Louis at Chicago, plus Brooklyn at New York and Philadelphia at Boston. American League results list New York 11 9, Chicago 8 5, and Washington 0 0. Today New York visits Washington while Chicago plays Cleveland and St Louis travels to Detroit. International League results feature Jersey City 9 Newark 1 and Montreal 9 Rochester 3. Syracuse 6 1 and Baltimore 0 4. Buffalo 6 Toronto 5.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
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Cleveland
Detroit
Jersey City
Newark
Montreal
Rochester
Syracuse
Baltimore
Buffalo
Toronto
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W. L. Pet
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Vandergrift and Niagara Falls win openers in playoffs
In the Middle Atlantic League series, pennant winners Vandergrift Pioneers and Niagara Falls Frontiers won their opening round games. Vandergrift overcame Ene Sailors 14 to 9 after a late eight inning surge, while Niagara Falls toppled Butler's Yanks 12 to 10. The best-of-five and subsequent seven-game series begin with slugging showdowns as both teams post strong offensive outputs.
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Vanderprift Pioneers
Niagara Falls Frontiers
Vandergrift
Ene Sailors
New York State
Butler
Yanks
Frottiers
Vaniergritt
Plans Near Completion For Annual Field Meet
Plans near completion for Corry Rod and Gun Club annual field meet to be held Sunday at the newly purchased Columbus property. Grounds renovated with brush cleared and buildings repainted, new driveway for parking. Fred L Soisson of Hastings Pa will perform a gun and pistol exhibition, plus a fly casting display by American Fork and Hoe Co. exhibitors. Skeet shooting with prizes, Bow and rod demos, forestry and wildlife exhibits, games booths, and numerous prize drawings for refrigerators reels and shotguns donated by local merchants and groups.
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Corry Rod and Gun Club
Columbus
Fred L Soisson
Hastings
American Fork and Hoe Co
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VFW Softball Team Beats Clymer 8 to 6 in Battle
The Veterans of Foreign Wars softball squad edged Clymer by eight to six. VFW tallied two runs in the second, three in the fourth, one in the fifth and two in the seventh as Clymer mounted a late rally with three in the fifth, two in the sixth and one in the seventh. Key players included Kovard, B Hajee, G Van, and 2M Wessini.
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Merchants and Social Club League Formed in City
Organizers announce the Merchants and Social Club League with play beginning next Wednesday evening at Recreation Alleys. Bob Fenton says the new circuit will run two shifts with eight handicap and no bowler over 165 average. four teams and sponsors are sought. Participating clubs include Starlight Club Pauls Mens Wear Pit Store Gerry Diner Als Clothes Shop Murlys and Home Store.
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Sea~mont
Merchants and Social Club League
Pete Giros
Starlight Club
Paul's Men's Wear
Pit Store
Gerry Diner
Al's Clothes Shop
Murly’s
Giants Defeat All-Star Team in Lopsided 21-0 Victory
New York Giants overwhelmed the College All-Stars at the Polo Grounds 21 to 0 in a dominant display. Blanchard struggled in a Giants lineup. Davis produced brief sparks with a 25 yard kickoff return and a punt return before leg trouble sidelined him.
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Associated Press
New York
Thside
Quisidi
Glenn Davis
Cap Blanchard
Army
Anale
New York Professional Giants
Giants
Davis
Yankees Open World Series Ticket Applications
The New York Yankees, leading the American League, began taking orders for 1947 World Series tickets. Applications must include checks or money orders, with delivery to Ticket Manager, Yankee Stadium. Prices range from 1.00 to 8.00 dollars, with refunds if the series ends early. Priority given to season ticket holders and postmarked before September 4.
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Wellsville Grabs 4th Spot In Pony League
Associated Press reports Wellsville Red Sox rose to fourth in the Pony League after defeating Clip pers 8 to 4 near Batavia. Danis town Falcons led by A Outtinn beat Hainel Pirates 19 to count. Jim Pokel of Bradford Blue Wings boosted RBI to 126 with a three run homer as Wiis toppled Hamilton Cardinals 14 to 4. Third-horse Clean Cars won 9-7 as Luv&pert Feeds edged by Lockport in a 1 pidie affair.
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Associated Press
Wellsville Red Sox
Batavia Chippers
Clippers
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Falcons
A. Outtinn Conmiest
Hainel Pirates
Jim Pokel
Bradford Blue Wing
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Lockport Jnship
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Cuno Triumphs Over Stanford in Chaos of Nightplay
Cuno defeated Stanford in a high scoring late game as Corry Jamestown vastly outslugged them. Corry Jamestown pounded 20 hits led by stellar seventh inning output while Stanford failed to counter. Fireman era pitchers and hitters show a clash with offensive chaos and dramatic scoring bursts.
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Stanford Howe
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Sarnivkl
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Blanford Hose
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