Boston Braves poised for pennant run and record attendance
The Boston Braves under Billy Southworth sit atop the National League with Johnny Sain and Lefty Spahn delivering strong pitching. Key players include Vern Bickford Bill Wons elie Red Barrett Clyde Shoun Phil Masi and Eddie Stanky with Tomoys Torgeson McCormick and Dark in the lineup. Attendance records are rising across the majors with Cleveland and New York passing two million. Other notes include Corry High football schedule and a Browns attendance tally at St Louis.
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Red Hot Indians Trim A's as Sox Yanks Win Big
The Cleveland Indians won their sixth straight, beating the Philadelphia Athletics 6 4 to stay a half game behind the Boston Red Sox and a half game ahead of the New York Yankees. Boston beat Detroit 7 4 and New York edged St Louis 8 7 as the pennant chase quickened. Dom DiMaggio led Boston with a double and three singles while Vern Stephens hit his 28th homer. Lefty Mickey Harris started for Cleveland in his first appearance since Aug 29. The Dodgers beat the Cubs 4 2 to move within 1 1/2 games of the Braves, who had rain off Cincinnati. Phillies swept a day night doubleheader from Pittsburgh 5 3 and 7 4 behind Ennis 29th and 20th homers.
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Minor League Flawoffs and NHL Playoff Upsets
St Paul beat Indianapolis 7 to 3 to win the best of seven series four games to two. Columbus leads Milwaukee in their series three two after an overtime tilt. Rochester tops Montreal 6 to 5 to pull ahead three two in their set. Syracuse edges Newark 2 to 1 in twelve innings, Newark remaining at three two in their series. In boxing action in Boston Tony Riccio and Buddy Hayes both win on points while Kath Boston knocks out Charlie Fusar in New York and Trevington Newdy stops Johnny Dudley in another card.
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Turner's Drop Pair Leads to Two-Game Lead
A chaotic bowling duel features Turner's team pulling ahead with a strong lead as Showdown results show Hammond's, Waterhouse, Sterling Milk and others posting high scores. Corry Diners display solid team effort with multiple 200+ games, while Moose Club and Personal Finance battle for spots in standings.
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Woodcock and Oma Set for Eight Round Heavyweight Return
London paper previews a titled heavyweight bout as Lee Oma meets Bobby Woodcock in an eight round comeback. Woodcock, 27, seeks to rebound after a 17 month layoff following a seven round loss and a broken jaw to Joe Baksi. Oma, a Detroit native in his mid 20s, is brought in to test Woodcock’s recovery and push toward the title picture.
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Zale Cerdan Title Fight Promises Thriller At Roosevelt Stadium
Associated Press reports Tony Zale and Marcel Cerdan are set for a middleweight showdown at Roosevelt Stadium. Zale, 34, comes as a solid favorite facing the durable challenger Cerdan. Promoters project a 26,000 crowd and around 800000 gross, with possible net figures near 230000 after losses. A heavyweight elimination cancellation trimmed the card. Zale has signed for a 120000 guaranteed purse with champ shares and cut policies for Cerdan. Zale rose from Gary mills to regain his title in New Orleans three months earlier. Cerdan remains unbeaten in North American bouts.
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Walnut Creek Gunners top rifle shooters
Walnut Creek shooters dominated a two match rifle event at the Columbus range. Hossimin scored a perfect 400 in the first 50 yard leg, Rodey and Iossman also posted clean 400s and 29 bulls. Stanbro totaled 709 for the day, Knapp added two perfect 400s, Patterson finished third with 308. Twelve Northwestern Pennsylvania League shooters entered.
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Phillies End Pirates Dblheader Win In Pittsburgh
Phillies win two games in Pittsburgh 5 to 2 and 7 to 4. McPeak is named captain in Pittsburgh football notes. Mickey Harris and Archie Moore mentioned in scattered game details.
National League Games Postponed Amid Incomplete Schedule
Yesterday in the National League Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 24 to 7, Chicago defeated Cincinnati 2, while Brooklyn and others had no completed results. Postponements and only scheduled games noted. American League results show Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 4 and Boston 7 Detroit 2 with a light schedule ahead.
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Lockport Reds Win Governors Cup in Pony League Final
Lockport Reds seized the Governors Cup after a 4-1 victory in the final playoff, with Rodger Schmidt winding up 15-7 after a homer by Hamder. Schmidt allowed five strikeouts, one walk, and the Reis made three hits count for runs as Jamestown Waltons fell short. Newark notes Billy Wyatt decision over Toy Cimmino in an undercard bout.
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Steelers Release Lach and Three Others in Roster Trim
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS Pa Sept 21 Stave Lach backfield star and rookies were released by the Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Johnny Michelsen announced the moves dropping the squad to seven men two above the league minimum. The club, subbing for four exhibitions, hosts Washington at One Capital Stadium Sunday. Also cut were Wingback Rick Devanok End John Potsklar and Pickle Emit Puja. Return hoped for Halfback JoLAHY Clement who is hobbling with an injured rib. Ray Evans remains out with a hip injury at McKees Rock Hospital awaiting a possible return.
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Comiskey Tops Louis as Comiskey Dominates Bout
In a spirited exhibition, Pat Comiskey pressed Louis, using savvy lefts to test the champion’s defense. Louis appeared cautious in mid rounds, while Comiskey stayed aggressive, but Louis maintained the aura of a champ with composed steps and selective counters.
Boxing results from New Orleans and West Springfield shows
Buddy Garcia 195 of New Orleans and Eddie Groga 138 of Philadelphia drew in New Orleans while St Paul 170 of West Springfield defeated Elton Givens 198 of Philadelphia on points in Springfield.
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Dudley Moore Named Duquesne Cage Coach
Dudley W. Moore aged 88 has been signed to coach Duquesne basketball, succeeding Chick Davies who resigned weeks earlier. A Duquesne star, Moore starred at Barone High School and played for Duquesne for four seasons, contributing to a long winning streak before joining Bridgton.
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