Lefty Hal Gains 16th Victory as Yanks Succumb
Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 4-1 as Hank Borowy took the loss. Hal Newhouser aims to match Dizzy Trout by winning six times against the Yankees this season. Boston and St Louis slide, while Detroit opens a 2.5 game edge behind the Yankees.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Black Versatile Halfback Becomes Backup Fullback for Erie Fast
The Corry Hiek School football squad relied on Art Black to fill multiple backfield roles after injuries and quarterback shortages. He played left half, quarterback, and fullback as needed, delivering creditable plunges against Meadville while Gerry Williams was sidelined. The piece also notes Herb Penbock and the Philadelphia Phillies’ hire of Prudie Fitzsimmons as manager, praising his leadership and predicting a tight race for seventh in the league with few standout players.
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Art Black
Enim
Beavers
Chuck Jackson
Gene Graham
Jex
Black
Connie Monroé
Erie
Gerry Willams
Hast
Mead~ville
Herb Penbock
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Picher
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Brooklin
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United Mulher Ieainers
Williams Wins In Fourth Round Over Dawson At Philadelphia
From Philadelphia Freddy Dawson of Chicago faced Ike Williams of Trenton in a lightweight ten rounder. Williams remained the favorite and stopped Dawson in the fourth round to extend his victory streak to 19 and end Dawson's 27 fight win run.
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Associated Prose
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Hing
Pauind
Baseball standings and scores update
Yesterday no games in the National League. Standings show St Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn. American League reports Detroit beat New York 4 1 and Chicago defeated Philadelphia 6 3. Today’s games include New York at Detroit and Boston at Cleveland.
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Chinago
Big Ten set for few surprises this season
The article outlines strong Ohio State prospects and major contenders like Illinois Michigan Purdue and Minnesota in the 1940s era Big Ten race. It notes Ohio State’s depth with veterans and 17 year olds, Michigan and Illinois improvements, and Purdue’s powerful backfield led by Boris Dimancheff.
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Charles Duneley
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Mid-West
Ondy Iinois
Th Dias
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Indianas
Tifinois
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Northwestern
Purdue
Marins
Navy
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Gophers
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Sip” Madigan
Jamestown Cancels Football Game With Corry High
Athletic Director Mark Tinson was notified that Jamestown’s football game with Corry High, set for September 28, is canceled due to polio outbreak and the Jamestown squad not ready for a game. Beavers with Wesleyville next week on Saturday. Freshman candidates join the squad as Gerry Williams and Red Kennedy recover from injuries and others vie for spots.
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Govt Moon
Jamestown
New York State
Beavers
Wesleyville
Pomeroy
Gerry Williams
Red Kennedy
Wills
Youngsville
Kennedy
Millerev
Troy Hanson
Mead~ville
Millervele
Loveland
Wilcox Ladies Sweep to Open A Keg League Bowling Season
The Wilcox Grocers opened the season by sweeping three games from Wing Willi as Ang ie Baressi led scoring for Wilcox with 177 169 172. Rosa Baker topped Wing Willi with 193 77 and 193 while Beattie Hulings anchored the winners with 128 174 and 189. The Raymonds started strong then faded allowing Martys to take the last game. Other teams included Mabel Shoppe Steens and The Cleaners with notable scores from Hixson and Hnatysyyn.
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Steens
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Mabel Shoppe
Matty
Steen
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Tavern
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Springmakers
Hixson
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Angie Baressi
Rosa Baker
Fish stock to be planted in Columbus pond Saturday
The Cong Koa ano Gunemo arranged today to aid in planting a substantial quantity of new fish stock in Columbus pond next Saturday. A shipment of small-mouthed black bass, bream and catfish will be sent, with Corry snortsmen assisting. Stocking in recent years is reported to be showing good results.
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Corry
Columbus
Postwar Pro Football Plans Stir New York Interest
A roundup notes rival postwar leagues eye major markets including New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago and Los Angeles with talks of an All American Conference and Trans America League vying for Yankee Stadium and a New York franchise. Mentions figures like J Basil Maguire and college links while touching on other sports and a veteran story from Saipan.
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Former Ohio State Coach Des Dies at 58
Francis A Schmidt, longtime Ohio State football coach, died at 58 in Spokane Washington. Schmidt built a 25 year career with 125 victories and later coached at Oklahoma and in Arkansas and the Northwest, leaving a lasting mark on college football during wartime.
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Pep Wright Sign For Title Battle In Madison Square Garden
Associated Prom in Hartford reports featherweight champion Willie Pep defeated Charley Lewis in a rain delayed bout and signed to defend his title against Chalky Wright in a 16 round fight at Madison Square Garden on September 29. Pep, age 22, extended his record to 79 fights with 7 losses, with one recent setback to Sammy Angott.
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Former A's catcher Tes Merchantville burial planned
Morris Steelman 69 longtime catcher of Conie Mack's first Philagelania Athletics team in 801 and veteran of 13 seasons dies Saturday in Philadelphia area. Steelman played for Richmond Virginia Talisville Kentucky Brooklyn Philadelphia and Altoona Pennsylvania clubs during his career. Burial details to be announced.
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