Otters critics spar over season start in Meadville notes
Meadville Tribune Republican reports on Erie County football view of the Oilers versus Grove City and preview of Friday night showdown. It also covers Meadville Bulldogs facing Corry and local scholastic contests with multiple district games and matchups across towns.
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Timeville
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Barney Barnhart
Edinboro
Ed Hermann
Euard
Joe Cullen
Wesleyville
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Dunkirk
Ac Rt. Joseph's
Oil City
Alumniga
Youngsville
Beavers
Hl Meadville
Erie East
Saginaw
Mich
Erie Academy
Canton McKinley
St. Barnard
Bradford
Fairview
Tinton City
Harborcreek
North East
Millcreek
Greenberg chase of Ruths record fuels pennant race
Hank Greenberg needs three home runs in five games to break Babe Ruth's 60 mark as the Cubs surge in the National League race led by Gabby Hartnett. Dizzy Dean shines for the Pirates, while Chicago battles Pittsburgh for the pennant amid injuries and tight standings.
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United Press
New York
Baseball
Hank Greenberg
Chicago Cubs
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Greenberg
Babe Ruth
Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh
Fina
Gabby Hartnett
New York Yankees
Bill Lee
Clay Bryant
Dizzy Dean
Pirates
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Lee
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Augie Galan
Chicago
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Gators Open Season at Home Against Otterbein College
Meadville Pennsylvania reports the Allegheny college football opener to be held Saturday. Coach Karl J. Lawrence will start YOHIY Rewoomera at quarterback and left halfback with George Hartwell as a key end. The team aims to build on last season as Otterbein College visits for the first game of the year.
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Joeport
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Meadville
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Pradonia
Kansas City Wins but Trails in Series
Kansas City, Missouri, September 24. Kansas City stays alive in the American Association finals as St Paul leads 1 0 after game one. Walter Judnich power hits include two home runs and two singles driving in five runs for the Blue. The win ties the series at one game each and shifts the next game to Kansas City.
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Kansas City
St Paul
Newark Bears Lead Buffalo in IL Playoff Series
The Newark Bears hold a 3 to 1 lead in the International League playoff series over Buffalo after a 97 victory. The fifth game is set for today in Buffalo, with sixth and seventh games possible in Newark if needed.
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United Press
Buffalo
Newark Bears
Bears
Newark
Angott Defeats Rodak in Pittsburgh Fight
Sammy Angott of Washington Pennsylvania outpointed Leo Rodak of Chicago in a ten round main event at Motor Square Garden Pittsburgh. It was Angott's second win in three bouts with Rodak who had held the NBAs featherweight title claim.
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Washington
Leo Rodak
Chicago
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Rodak
National Boxing Association
Henry Armstrong
Western Pennsylvania
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Tle
Yesterday's Hero Dizzy Dean Shuts Out Pirates
Dizzy Dean of the Cubs, a $185 000 pitoner with a lime arm, defeated the Pirates in his first start in five weeks.
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Cubs
Pirates
All‑Veteran Penn State Backfield for Maryland Game
An all veteran starting backfield for Penn State faces Maryland with eight seniors and three juniors. Joe Metro takes over fullback duties from Lloyd Ickes, Tony Giannantonio wins the blocking halfback post, and Steve Rollins steps in at quarterback for the injured Harry Harrison.
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Pa Meer
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Nittany Lions
Maryland
Joe Metro
Monongahela
Lloyd Ickes
Altoona
Metro
Tekes
Tony Giannantonio
South Philadelphia
John R. Patrick
Central City
Steve Rollins
Greensburg
Harry Harrison
Westchester Open prize winners listed in 13 500 event
Lead ing 10 scorers and their prizes in the Westchester 13 500 open golf tournament with money totals and player names including Sam Snead B Burke Runyan Nelson Hogan Harper Guldahl Turnesa Spaden and Oliver.
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New York
Holle
Sam Snead
W. Va
Burke
Cleveland
Runyan
Nelson
Reading
Hogan
C. Harper
Guldahi
Nod
M. Turnesa
MsSpaden
Mass
B. Oliver
Del
Sam Snead wins 5000 prize in Westchester Open golf
United Press reports Sam Snead nets 5000 dollars after a grueling 108 holes at Fenway Country Club. He shoots 35 under on the final nine to win with 480, besting Billy Burke of Cleveland who scores 482. The bounty pushes Snead’s yearly earnings to 17572, a record for a professional golfer.
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United Press
New York
Jones
West Virginia
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Gabride
Atlanta
Sear Cold
Bobby
Fenway Country Club
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Snead
Billy Burke
Cleveland
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Tacky Leads After 72 In Spa Meet Qualifier
Cambridge Springs Pa September 28 Dick von Tacky of Titusville Country Club fired a three over par 72 to lead a field of 98 in the 1 hole qualifying round of the three day amateur invitation tournament at Riverside Golf Course. Toby Lyons of Riverside trailed by three strokes with a 75 while Ey Anderson of Erie and Joe Henne of Titusville tied for third with 76.
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Dick von Tacky
Titusville Country Club
Riverside Golf
Titusville
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Riverside Club
Lyons
Ey Anderson
Erie
Joe Henne
Stengel to Stay as Bees Manager Next Year
Boston Bees manager Charles D. Stengel will return for the 1948 season. President J A Robert Quinn said he was tremendously satisfied with his handling of the team this year.
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United Press Boston
Charles D
Casey) Stengel
Boston Bees
J. A. Robert Quinn
Baseball scores and schedule from yesterday and today
Yesterday results show New York 5 Washington 2 Boston 14 Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 6 Chicago 1 Detroit 5 St Louis 4 and Chicago 2 Pittsburgh 1. Cincinnati St Louis 1 Boston 2 Philadelphia 141 New York -1 Brooklyn 3. Today Chicago vs Cleveland Boston vs Philadelphia Washington vs New York St Louis vs Detroit Pittsburgh vs Chicago Philadelphia vs Boston Cincinnati vs St Louis all games scheduled.
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Amerigan Chicago
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St. Luis
Marathon golf marathon nears finish in nationwide feat
Chicago broker J Smith Ferebee, 1 year old, tees off at North Hills as he nears completion of a 600 hole cross country golf marathon. He faces 144 holes today after starting with 84 in Hollywood and 81 in Phoenix the previous day, amid a $2,500 side bet and strict play limits.
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Chicago
North Hills Country Club
Werebee
New York
Newport
Chicagoan
Perebee
Hollywood
Calif
Phoenix
Ariz
Taylor Cubs and Bell Ringers Tie at Top of Keg Loop
The Taylor Cubs and Bell Ringers led the Ladies Bowling League after two weeks with the Cubs winning two from the Jitler Bigs and the Bell Ringers sweeping Mc Sualey's. Alley-Oops swept Leaping Lomas. Yun Koamonit posted the high individual average at 174.
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Sualey
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Doyle Knocked Out After Fall From Ring
Irish Jack Doyle fought Eure Phillips in Harringay arena. Doyle failed to regain balance after a second round fall through the ropes and was counted out by the referee for a technical knockout. Doyle weighed 225 pounds to Phillips 191.
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United Press London
Jack Doyle
Eure Phillips
Harringway Arena
Doyle
Equil Pbrium
Phillips
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