Reds Gain Half Game as Cards Lose in Doubleheader
George Kirkley reports the Reds shaved a half game off the pennant race as St Louis muffed a doubleheader loss to the Pirates. Reds, led by Bucky Walters, have three away games remaining, opening a Brooklyn series at Crosley Field. Pirates’ Van Robays’ bases loaded hit and Red Julich’s triple fueled an 8-6 win.
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George Kirkley
United Press Sin
New York
Sandy
Cardinals
Pirates
Cinginnali
Bucky Walters
Reds
Rhineland
Te Reds
Brooklyn
Crosley Field
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Maurice van Robays
van Robins
Nate Andrews
Ricky Walters
Dodgers
Walters
Red Sox
Athletics
Jim Tabor
Jim Bagby
Ostermueller
Vietory
Sox
Hunting Seasons and Grid Schedule Highlight Busy Autumn
In Pennsylvania the 1939 hunting season opens with doe and small game permits in select counties December 14 and 15, woodcock season starts October 2, waterfowl runs October 23 to December 6, and ruffed grouse quail and partridges are legal for the first three weeks of the small game period. Secretary Seth Gorton notes a potential 25,000 fewer hunters due to unemployment and expects 800,000 licenses sold, while urging firearm safety checks amid ongoing license renewals. The scholastic football season kicks off with district clashes this weekend including Beaver in action and Academy East at the Stadium, with a full slate listed for Wednesday through Saturday across local towns and schools.
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Deeny
Forest
Warren
Jefferson
Potter
Federa Jaw
Seth Gorton
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Pernsyvania
Beaver
Academy East
McKean
Edinboro
Boardman
Meadville
Harborcreek
Wesleyville
Fairview
Girard
Academy Reserves
Lawrende Park
Cambridge Springs
Alton
Cleveland Central
Corneaul
Slowe
Sharon
Farrell
Brookfield
New Philadelphia
Tyrone
Clearfield
Titusville
Olt City
Mahaffey
Weedville
Fernizle
DuBois
Youngsville
Cony
Academy
Brown Aims at Record in Chicago White Sox Pitching
Crawford county native Clint Brown, reliever for the Chicago White Sox, may approach the 1908 Major League record of 66 games in a season. He has appeared in over 50 games this year, built on his earlier 38 appearances with the Indians and Dukes, and key to the Sox’ success. The piece also notes bowling leagues starting up, with Aero Supply League and two Ladies Leagues kicking off and new women’s participation boosting interest.
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George Stallings
Rochester
Harrisburg
Cambridge
Parksley
Indians
Cleveland
Tribe Dukes
Brown
Ellie
Chisox
Destity
Aero Supply League
Loose Wins Despite Hold on Opponent's Purse
Rochester Pa Sept 12 Bill Boost 189 Farrell Pa won by one round technical knockout over Podzwick 168 NY in a scheduled 10 round main bout. Pred Mastrann said he held up Podzwick purse to urge the commission to investigate. Mastrann stopped the fight after Podzwick was penalized for a foul and the bout was halted after a one hour break.
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Rochester
Bill Boost
Farrell
See Pedzwiek
New York
Reterio
Mastrean
Lneme Commission
Podzwick
Mastrann
Medewick
Beacon Fight Fans Descend On Pittsburgh For Rematch
Beacon fans travel to Pittsburgh for a September 25 bout at Forbes Field. Melia Betting’s light heavyweight loss to Bong Conn spurs a crowd of over 2,000 via planes trains and car convoys, with Beacon Elks chartering two planes for the trip.
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Pittsburgh
Pight
Beacon
Madison Square Garden
Melia Betting
Bmg Conn
Forbes Field
Conn
Beacon Elks
Dempsey Awards Decision in 10 Round Bout at Atlanta
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey officiated a ten round bout in Atlanta awarding a decision to Ben Brown of 1593 Atlanta over Pittsburgh fighter Teddy Yarosz listed at 162. Brown claimed victory in a closely fought contest.
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Yarosz
Atlanta
Jack Dempsey
Ben Brown
Pittsburgh
Teddy Yarosz
Pitt Seeks Offense To Replace Dream Back Trio
Pitt coach Charley Bowser faces a monumental task replacing the celebrated backfield of Goldberg Stebbins and Chid terneo. He will lean on two returning regulars and a strong sophomore group from the 1938 freshman squad, while Pitt opens September 30 at Seattle against Washington and schedules eight more games including West Virginia Duke Duquesne Fordham Temple Carnegie Tech Nebraska and Penn State.
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Pitnsburgh
Pitt
Huntipe
Goldberg
Stebbins
Chidterneo
Charley Bowser
Dock Sutherland
Sutherland
Oli
Uap
Bowser
Goat Groviy
Eam
Dick Cassiano
Panther
Ted Konetsky
Washington
Seattle
Nlays
Ort
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Duke
Duquesne
Fordham
New York
Temple
Philadelphia
Carnegie Tech
Nebraska
Penn State
State College
Melvin and Burke Tied in Erie Open Golf Title Race
Melvin and Burke tied atop the Erie Open after rounds 80 and 67 for an 183 aggregate. Ray Mangrum and Oakmont’s Mangrum trailed by one stroke, each earning top spots as $900 prize pool distributed. Ted Luther, Steve Halas, and Vash Hromyak also posted strong scores in a dense field.
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United Press Brie
Herreth Melvin
Oakmont Country Club
Billy Burke
Cleveland
Steve Halas
Barberton
Vash Hromyak
Sharon
Simon-Pikes
Warren Red Jackets Dominate Monessen 34-0
Warren Red Jackets overpower Monessen with a 34 to 0 win. Senior Seni leads the attack, throwing three touchdown passes and setting up another, as Lefty Cheek sparks a dominant opener amid a Booster Day crowd.
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Warren
Seni
Jackets
Oss
Tion
Mary Kuen Fails to Qualify in Pennsylvania Women’s Championship
In Philadelphia at Overbrook, Helen Sigel of Philadelphia Country Club led qualifiers with a strong score as Mary Kuen of Pittsburgh, last year’s champ, finished with 94 and did not advance. Eight Philadelphians qualified in the Pennsylvania women’s championship golf tourney.
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Mary Kuen
United
Philadelphia
Helen Sigel
Philadelphia Country Club
Pennsylvania
Overbrook
Mary, Kulu
Pittsburon
Miss Sigel
Golfer Haverstock shoots 4 under par in romping start
Harry Haverstock Jr, 21, Swarthmore College senior, fired a four under par 68 in the second qualifying round of the amateur golf championship at North Shore. His round put him among 67 hopefuls advancing to the six rounds of medal play, with veterans trailing and notable players like Chick Evans and Francis Ouimet within reach of a match-play berth. Johnny Goodman tied for second, two back, after a 70. The event opened amid drizzle as the field narrowed to 36 for the top flight.
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Steve Snider
United Press
Glenview, Til
Harry Haverstock, Jr
Swarthmore Pa
Fll
Haverstock
Ike
Chick Evans
Francis ‘O Quimet
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Neb
North Shore Country Club
Goodman
Wille Turnesa
New York
Turriesa
Toby Lyons
Cambridge Springs
Doeg Holds Edge On Quist In New York Clash
Johnny Doeg, nine year former champion, led Adrian Quist of Australia in a national Iowa tennis singles match at Forest Hills. Doeg won the first set 9-7 and the third 8-6 after Quist captured the second 6-2. Darkness halted the match with two sets left to play as officials postponed play until today.
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United Tress
Johnny
Ace
Quist
West Side Tennis Club
Guad
Traynor Gives Tryout To Another Infielder
Pittsburgh Sept 12 Pirates to send sixth infielder Frank Justine a 19 year old rookie from Gadsden Alabama to fill gaps left by illness of Handley and injury to Brubaker. Justine hit .302 with Gadsden and had 74 RBIs, showing drive and speed.
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Sey Unnicu
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Gants
Frank Justine
Gadsden
Als
Fie Traynor
Lée Handley
Bill Brubaker
Dustine
Rig
Cubs Take Lead as Aero Supply A A Loop Opens
The Cubs won three straight over the Pirates as Aero Supply A A Bowling League opened at the Recreation Alleys. The Tigers took two from the Indians and the Yankees beat the Giants. Kip Anderson posted the high average at 107.
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CUBS
Aero Supply A. A
Pirates
Tigers
Indians
Yankees
Giants
Kip Anderson
Standings and results from the latest baseball and basketball shifts
Standings show New York leading with 90 wins and 38 losses and Cleveland at 63 losses, with several teams nearby. Yesterday's results include Boston 14 Philadelphia 9, and multiple scheduled games listed for today across the National and American Leagues.
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W. L. Pet
New York
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
St Louis
St. Louis
Washlngton
Brooklym
Pittsburgh
al ST
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Stebbins Signs as Coach at Florida
In Gainesville on Sept 12 1989 former Pitt right halfback Curly Stebbins signed a one year assistant coaching contract at the University of Florida after being drafted by the Chicago Cardinals and choosing the Florida post. Also Goldberg Marshall Goldberg's brother entered Davis and Elkins college and reported for football practice.
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Wy Wilted
Gainesville
Fla
Harold
Curly) Stebbins
Pitt
University of Florida
Stebbins
Chicago Cards
Florida Post
D. & Elkins
W. Va
Goldberg
Marshall Goldberg
Davis and Elkins College
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Swarthmore College
Harry Haverstick
Tlyons
Doeg
Traynor
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Fralick
Lad
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W. Skelmner
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Yea Morrison
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