Chandler leads season push as Erie league winds down
The article highlights Chandler and rivals in baseball and football spheres across Erie County. Chandler, top in several pitching stats, seeks another series win and a chance at the American League award. District football opens in Erie County with Millcreek, Wesleyville, Corry, Lawrence Park, Union City, and North East on the slate. Community notes cover Corry Merchants’ year-end meeting plan, National Forge’s season wrap, Warren Dragons’ festival lineup, and wartime bond drives tied to major league teams.
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Id Chandler
Iitellm Hon
Joe Mc Fay
Goth
Chandler
Nertais
Tinlah Benson
Ywcord
Lassi
Chandhas Heyer
Erie City Nice
Millcreek
Wesleyville
Corry
Lawrence Park
Union City
North East
Waterford
Girard
Cambridge Springs
Albion Land
Balven
Edinboro
Erie City
Cathedral Ep
Strong Vincent
Tech
Rast
Briel Academy
Alfgalopa
Titusville
Sharpsville
Grove City
Corry Merchants
National Forge
Erie Gunners
Groupmien
Emmy Morrison
Forge
Nick Creole
Warren Dragons
Leldiz Haw
Gist
A. P. Dunham
Homer Fleming
Corry Boy
ATHENS FOR NINTH STRAIGHT! Louis May Not Fight Again
New York reports Heavyweight champion Joe Louis fears servicemen may dislike him on a national Army camps tour and questions a title defense after the war. He says his priority is keeping soldiers entertained and in good physical condition, possibly delaying or ending his professional career. James Joy Johnson predicts a postwar champ will emerge from the services.
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New York
Joe Louis
Joe
Tim
Tunney
Billy Conn
Freddy
Mills
England
Sam
James Joy Johnson
Jimmy
Louis
Bears Trim Steagles in 20-7 Exhibition Win
Sid Luckman flashed accuracy for Chicago as Johnny Butler starred for Philadelphia Pittsburgh, with two long Luckman passes setting up Bears scores and Butler adding a 13 yard throw. Butler ran 8 carries for 8 yards, outgaining Bruins top ground gainer Osmans. A 31,000 crowd watched the exhibition at Shibe Park as $264,150 in war bonds were sold during intermissions.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Sid Luckman
Chicago Bears
Philadelphia Eagles
Pittburgh Steelers
Johnny Butler
Columbia
Shibe Park
Butler
Robert J. French
Philadelphia Inquirer
Bruins
Bill Osmans
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Cardinale Outlast Cubs Javery Hurris One Hitter As Braves Gain Split
Yankees eye AL pennant clincher in a three game set with the Senators as Javery tosses a one hitter for the Braves in a 8 0 victory The Phillies and Braves split a doubleheader with Coaker Triplett and Ron Northey homering for Philadelphia Javery’s 12th one hitter of the year and an infield single by Ray Hamrick opening the first inning spark the lone hit for Chicago Cubs.
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Javery Hurris
Braves
Phillies
Senators
Judson Bailey
St. Louis Cardinls
New York Yankees
Yankees
Washington Senators
Yanks
Washington
Goa
Joe McCamby
Spur Chandler
Philadelphia Athletics
Charley Keller
New York
St.Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Tomorroy
Cincinnati Reds
Billy Southworth
Mort Gooper
Bruins
Boston Braves
Coaker
Ron Northey
Phils
AL Javery
Chet Ross
Javery
Ray Hamrick
Cox Sees Phillies Next Year After Big Sale
Philadelphia Sept 17 William D Cox forecasts a wait to next year as the Phillies plan a spring clearance. He cites a 466,974 season attendance at Shibe Park and a potential $850,000 gross from home games. Cox says the club aims to build a strong farm system for future talent, with possible announcements soon.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
William
Dauntless
Cox
Brooklyn
David Harum
Phillies
Iill
Shibe Park
Cok
Tong
Pirates Add Two New Players For Reds Game
Pittsburgh Pirates acquire catcher Hank Camelli and hurfer Arthur Cuccoruillo from Albany Eastern League slot. The club announced a home attendance record of 46,546 this season, roughly double 1983.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Hank Camelli
Arthurt Cuccoruillo
Pera
Albany
Wil Ime
Sp Proumately
Two Gridiron Grinders Delight Pan Coach
Penn coach George Munger enjoyed two bright notes as his wartime squad prepared for the Franklin Field opener with Princeton. Dudley Brunfinge returned in tailback contention despite a knee issue, while Jack Rosenthal showed steady improvement after a late August roster scratch. Also noted was a Pony League playoff with Wellsville defeating Jamestown 6 to 2 and leading the series 2-1.
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Philadelphia
Penn
George Munger
Franklin Field
Baseball standings and results from yesterday
National League results include Philadelphia 9 to 0 and St. Louis 7 to 5 over Chicago with Boston 2 to 1. American League reports New York 5, Detroit and Cleveland games listed, with the day featuring two scheduled matchups and standings across both leagues. In boxing, Berlie Lanier defeated Lot Mays in Fall River, and Wallgross knocked out Nap Michell in Philadelphia.
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Boston
St. Louis
Chicago
Tad Ay
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
New York
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Fall River
Mass
Berlie Lanier
Lot Mays
Des Moines
Wallgross
Alt
Newark
Nap Michell
L. Pat
Coach Butts Faces Tough Georgia Schedule Ahead
Pathens Ga September 17 Rose Bowl champions in name only Georgia Bulldogs prepare to face Presbyterian College from Clinton South Carolina. Georgia’s weak squad suffers a jolt as fullback George Papach becomes ineligible. Coach Wallace Butts asks players to continue and they vote to carry on. Bill Poole steps in at fullback as Panders from Coven Florida joins to bolster the lineup for the weekend’s slate of games شروع.
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Presbyterian College
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George Papach
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Coven
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Yale
Rochester
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Igan
Great Lakes
Purdue
Wisconsin
One Minute Sports Page Mixed Roundup From New York
A brief, eclectic sports column highlights baseball chatter among teams and players, mentions scouts, college athletes, and military service, noting Andy Pafko as a top prospect and discussing postwar league dynamics and upcoming World Series chatter.
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Dodger
Wid Matthews
Andy Pafko
Qub
Los Angeles
OWL
Boston University
Bruiser Kinnard
Dodgers
New York
Newark
Lester Patrick
Hobart College Scored 20 Points in 1942 Season
Hobart College at Geneva recorded three touchdown drives in six games of the 1942 season. The Orange and Purple totaled 20 points while rivals posted 222 points against them.
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Hobart College
Geneva
Orange and Purple
Babe Ruth May Be Sent To North African Camps
In 1920 reports floated Babe Ruth as a potential visitor to overseas camps in North Africa to boost troop morale. The War Department and baseball leaders weighed the idea amid wartime travel plans. Ruth, famed for 60 home runs, was considered a strong morale draw for a theater benefit for American troops.
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Swat
New York
Babe Huth
Navity Africa
Tyult
Lamour Bey
Crom
Washington
Rep
Wells
D-Pa
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Suldte
Stet
Ruth
Gun Junction
Kenesaw M. Laniis
Christensen Motors Win Three From Heplers
In the Eastern League playoff page Elmira defeated Wilkes-Barre 14 to 2 as Christensen Motors powered three wins from Heplers. Laurie Baker led Ennwrensen Motors with strong scoring and Keefer contributed solid games. The lineup posted individual scores in the range of 177 to 244 for a team average near 174.
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Ennwrensen Motors
Oy Laurie Baker
Flepley Matory
Haker Tain
Iyi
Charley Keefer
Incert
Elmira
Wilkes-Barre
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