Tony Lazzeri Dead at 42 Former Yankee Star in San Francisco
Tony Lazzeri former New York Yankees great and one of the murderers' row alongside Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, dies at 42. Found in his San Francisco area home yesterday, investigators cite heart attack or fall as possible cause. Lazzeri played in seven World Series and later held managing and coaching roles before owning a San Francisco tavern.
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Yesterday's Stars in Baseball Recap
Whitey Platt singled in the deciding run as Chicago beat Cleveland 4-3 in the ninth. Mickey Vernon singled with bases loaded in the 12th to give Washington a 4-3 win over New York. Harry Brecheen scattered nine Pittsburgh hits as St. Louis defeated Pittsburgh 8-1.
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Louis Begins Training for Mauriello Title Bout
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis arrives in New York from Detroit for a brief conference with promoter Mike Jacobs then heads to Pompton Lakes New Jersey to begin training for his title fight with Tami Mauriello at Yankee Stadium on September 18.
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Sam ordevani to race at Toledo track night events
The former football star who joined the Buffalo AFC pro team will run night trotting races at Toledo half mile track. Boss Frank Walker of Rocky Mount NC reportedly turned down big league bids for pitcher Bill Kennedy, now sold to Boston for a five figure sum. Bernie Tye’s long drive from Chanute to Iola sparked a hat fund for his grand slam, as Bobby Riggs signs on as a tennis pro at Farndale CC. Browns kicker shortage delays practice due to size 12 cleats unavailable in camp.
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Baseball Leaders Highlight 1940s Era Batting and Pitching Feats
Stats from the era show Walker and Musial among leading batters with high averages and runs. Hitting charts list Mize Kiner Vernon Pesky Williams and Doerr among top players. pitching leaders include Dickson Rowe Newhouser Ferriss.
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Rams release five players from Compton camp
Los Angeles Rams General Manager Chile Walsh announced the release of five players from the Compton practice quarters. Center Burt Davis of Bountiful Utah center Gus Langley of New Orleans tackle Italo Rossi of Pekin Illinois fullbacks Ewal Jones of Miami and Richard Pfuhl of St Louis were cut.
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Margin Sliced Again as MLB Injuries Mount
Associated Press reports Old Man Injury hits hard with stars like Bob Feller Ted Williams and Johnny Mize out or limited. Dodgers Pete Reiser Harry Lavagetto sidelined while Eddie Stanky plays hurt as AL leads Boston Red Sox widen margin. rainouts affect Dodgers Giants and Braves Phillies twin bill.
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Owen to Talk to Chandler on Status Review
Mickey Owen, who quit organized baseball for the Mexican circuit, heads to Cincinnati to meet baseball commissioner A B Chandler. Owen plans to press his case as to his status after disputes over roles with Torreon Vera Cruz and Dodgers leadership. Bernando Pasquel says Owen owes him $26 000.
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Baseball scores from yesterday with several tight games
Chicago beat Cleveland 4 to 3 and St Louis defeated Detroit 3 to 2. The Washington 4 New York 3 game went 12 innings. Philadelphia at Boston was postponed due to rain.
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National League Scores and Postponements
St Louis defeated Pittsburgh 8 to 1. Boston played Philadelphia 2 with Brooklyn at New York postponed due to rain. Only games scheduled were listed.
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Baseball scores from regional leagues with rain postponement
Southern Association results include Birmingham 6 over New Orleans 4, Mobile 3 over Atlanta 2, Memphis 2 over Chattanooga 0, Nashville 7 over Little Rock 4. South Atlantic saw Jacksonville 1 3, Columbus 0 4, Greenville 6 1 over Augusta 4 4, Columbia 3 over Macon 2, Charleston 10 over Savannah 1. Georgia Florida area Americus 2 def Albany 0, Thomasville 6 def Cordele 3, Moultrie 9 def Tallahassee 3. Waycross at Valdosta double header postponed due to rain.
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Georgia Alabama Scores and Carrollton Narrow Loss
Valley ties Georgia Alabama 4 to 4 while Carrollton falls 0 to 1. Tallassee defeats LaGrange 10 to 35 in a high school football roundup.
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Ann Miller Wins Two Straight Falls At Benson Field
Speed decides wrestling results as Ann Miller defeats Nell Stewart in two falls. Tarren White, ex Alabama football star, wins two of three from Charley Keene, after flying tackles style. White’s third fall comes as he bounces off ropes and the ring sustains damage when a guy wire snaps.
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Senators sweep Anniston. Meridian climbs in league standings
The Jackson Senators moved into the South eastern League first division by beating Anniston twice 4 to 3 and 3 to 2. Meridian rose from last to seventh by defeating Selma 2 to 0 while Gadsden split with Vicksburg and dropped to last. Gadsden won game one versus Fisher 12 to 6 but lost the nightcap 9 to 1. Montgomery’s doubleheader at Pensacola was rained out.
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Guild Begins Work Again Aims to Unionize Pirates
Robert Murphy and the American Baseball Guild gain status as a Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board orders a collective bargaining election among Pittsburgh Pirates players. Thirty-one Buccos are eligible with Murphy already claiming cards for 26. The election date is set for Aug. 20 in Pittsburgh.
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DOTS TRANSIT OPEN TITLE SERIES TONIGHT AT DELANO PARK
Decatur Transit and Dot's resume the city softball championship with a best three out of five series opening at 8 pm on the Delano Park diamond. The title pushes continue next week with 8 pm games Tuesday Thursday and Friday nights.
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Line Scores From A Busy Baseball Night Across Teams
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Mobile Bears take third straight in 3–2 win over Crackers
Mobile Bears beat the Atlanta Crackers 3–2 on six hits to extend their streak. Chattanooga fell behind Memphis 2–0 while Nashville moved to fourth with a 7–4 win at Little Rock and Birmingham defeated New Orleans 6–4. Tonight's schedule features Atlanta at Mobile, Birmingham at New Orleans, Chattanooga at Memphis, and Nashville at Little Rock.
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