Crax Still Trails Vols In Southern Association Pitchers Duel
The pace-setting Nashville Vols clung to a three game lead as Mobile, Chattanooga, Atlanta and New Orleans chased. Ernie Balser earned his fifth win with a four hitter in Nashville's 4 0 victory after Mobile won the opener 16 11. Guy Bush beat Atlanta 8 5 in Chattanooga, Lew Carpenter tossed a one hitter for Atlanta in the nightcap, and New Orleans pulled even with Mobile with a 7 2 win over Little Rock.
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Daily Crossword Clues Mixed With Cryptoquote Challenge
A compact list of crossword prompts across and down with clues for slant dry as wine percolating and other terms plus a Cryptoquote puzzle. Includes hints for various grid entries and a completed quotation puzzle line.
Cardinals Beat Pirates as Lanier Reigns with 104th Strikeout
Max Lanier of the St Louis Cardinals struck out 104 this season to lead MLB. the Cardinals defeated Rip Sewell and the Pirates 8 4 at Forbes Field in a preview of a long road stand. The win boosted the Cards to 15 3 on the road trip with 3 remaining before reaching Sportsman's Park. The Pirates and Cubs split a doubleheader in the NL while the AL pennant race saw Chicago and Philadelphia in action.
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Red Star Is Setting Pace In Major League First Base
Frank McCormick of the Cincinnati Reds, once doubted by scouts, established himself as a top NL first baseman. In his first five Reds seasons he drove in 617 runs and led in hits, with 200+ hits in each of his first four years and All-Star selections every year. This season he rose from a .270ish start to over .300, adding 22 hits in 64 at bats for a .344 average and 21 RBIs in recent weeks.
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All-Star rosters and college game picks from Aug 3 sport notes
Multiple brief items: Mexico City announces South vs North all-star baseball set for Aug 15 with former U S players Chico Hernandez and Chile Gomez. Chicago reports Bill Daley eyed as starter for college All-Stars vs Bears Aug 30 at Dyche Stadium. California deer-hunting reports a 12 year old Ray Berger bags a 159 pound buck opening day. Big Seven league approves Denver University reentry with some schools split on football plans. Connie Mack anniversary celebration to proceed at Shibe Park despite transport strike. Kalamazoo notes two unseeded players in National junior tennis quarterfinals, Henry Pfister and Billy Smith advancing past rounds.
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Dodgers Take Two In Six Game Set With Cardinals
Baseball round up notes Brooklyn’s Dodgers win two of six versus St. Louis while the Browns lead the American pennant chase. Ernie Lombardi tops the talk as potential stolen base leader when the season tightens. The Louisville Times misfired on a Falkenberg photo, using his sister “Glamor Gal” Jinx in a playful error.
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Baseball Quiz Questions Pose Historical Challenges
A vintage newspaper quiz asks two baseball questions: who won three doubleheaders in a season and which pitchers struck out seven in two consecutive innings. Answers appear at column end, but readers are urged not to peek prematurely.
Louisville sports chatter and historic baseball notes
Louisville figure Charley Jones touts 99 ways a great horse can lose a race while noting racing picks. Lt Jack McGinley, former Steelers drummer, returns on furlough after bravery awards in Tunisia and a Purple Heart. The Answers lists early 1900s baseball highlights featuring McGinnity Wiltse Morton and others.
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Heflin Promoted to Corporal in Tampa Army Depot
Robert F Heflin son of Mr and Mrs H Leonard Heflin of Danville has been promoted to corporal announced at the third airforce replacement depot in Tampa Florida A Danville High School graduate he attended Anderson Business College at Decatur and Franklin College in Franklin Indiana and was a Phi Delta Theta member He entered the Army December 24 1942 and has worked in the classification section at the depot at Tampa since July 15 1943
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Wilson Campbell Wins Decision At Camp Wallace Bout
Wilson Campbell former heavyweight Golden Glove winner defeated Gerald Dorsey of Marshall Texas by decision at the U S naval training and distribution center Camp Wallace Texas Campbell expected to fight for the championship there and was praised for sportsmanship by his commanding officer The Square Knot camp newspaper noted Campbell hit too hard for his opponent.
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King Returns to Britain After Italy Tour
King George VI returned to Britain by air today after a 10 day absence during which he toured Italian battle fields and met Allied forces. The return flight was uneventful and escorted by fighters. The big plane landed in Italy July 24 then arrived in England at 7 a.m.
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If Long Winter Curtains Become Summer Sash Curtains
When winter curtains look worn, repurpose the upper halves to craft summer sash curtains. This quick upcycle preserves fabric and adds light, airy styling for warm months.
Scouts Have Tough Going In Wartime Baseball
Memphis August 3. Major league scouting faces shrinking minor leagues and wartime draft limits. Red Sox operative Hank Severeid says few leagues remain, few quality prospects available, and many teens are bound for military service, leaving only a handful of players for his club.
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