Cardinals Extend All Time Winning Pace For 23 Of 27
St. Louis Cardinals ride a 23 win in 27 start streak to a .743 clip and near the 38 year old mark set by Frank Chance's Cubs. The team opened a large lead by July and remains atop the standings as Pittsburgh and others stumble in pursuit. Vern Stephens sparks a rally in a 10-5 win over Philadelphia while other scores shift in the pennant race.
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Phils
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Nic Strincevich
Dick Barrett
Exin
Jim Tobin
Boston Braves
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Athletics
Vern Stephens
Nels Potter
Jesse Sunday
Yankees Blast Cleveland 10-3 Behind Lindell Five Hits
Johnny Lindell collected five hits including four doubles to tie a major league record as the Yankees routed Cleveland 10-3. New York tied Detroit for third as the Tigers and Red Sox games were halted in the sixth due to rain. Hal Trosky drove in the White Sox lone run in a 1-0 win over Washington with Dietrich limiting the Nationals to five hits.
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Johnny Lindell
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Detroit
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Red Sox
Hal Trosky
Guy Cartright
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Bill Dietrich
National and Southern Score Summary for Played Games
National games show Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 6 and Boston 7 Chicago 5 while St Louis 7 defeated New York 0. Brooklyn at Cincinnati postponed by rain with rain in the forecast. Southern results include New Orleans 6 Memphis 5 and Nashville 4 Atlanta 3, Mobile 3 Chattanooga 1, with Little Rock at Birmingham postponed due to rain.
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Ted Collins hires Patterson for Boston Yanks uniforms
Radio man Ted Collins engages stage designer Russell Patterson to craft green and gold Boston Yanks football uniforms. Jim Crowley may provide Irish green background, Collins to supply gold accents. Aaron Perry eats a postfight salad and chocolate ice cream, spends three days burning it off to aim for a Joe Louis-like comeback. Penn coach George Munger cures victory garden produce in early mornings.
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Russell Patterson
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Harry Garsh
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Victory Garden
Ambers Journey From New York Dreams To Lightweight Title
Lou Ambers left Herkimer New York for Detroit seeking factory work. He rode a freight east to New York with $1.50, slept in a phone booth, then bought a top gallery seat for a Kid Chocolate versus Tony Canzoneri bout. The bout convinced him a future in boxing awaited before he claimed the lightweight crown.
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Notes and quotes from early baseball and football figures
Johnny Mauer pushes 6:15 A.M. workouts for Tennessee basketball to beat the heat. Babe Ruth urges magnates to encourage youth baseball for future players. The Green Bay Packers plan for players in service to finish school before returning postwar. Curly Lambeau says unfinished education will hurt major league chances and a degree helps before pro football tryouts.
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U of Tennessee
Babe Ruth
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War Veterans Education and Surplus Materials Talk
A meeting in his office next Tuesday will cover veteran education opportunities under the G I bill of rights and the handling of surplus war materials. The discussion aims to inform returning veterans about courses and programs and outline surplus material disposition.
VOLS REGain lead as Pels seize fourth in southerns
The Nashville Vols moved back atop the Southern Association standings after beating Atlanta 4 to 3 in Nashville. New Orleans swept Memphis 6 to 4 and 5 to 4 to claim a secure fourth place, while Mobile edged Chattanooga 3 to 1 and Little Rock had Birmingham postponed.
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Regional playoff heats three state champs for Legion title
Regional champions from Thomaston Georgia Albemarle North Carolina and New Orleans battle in Greenville South Carolina to decide who represents the South in the National American Legion junior baseball title. Thomaston plays New Orleans tonight with Albemarle to face the night’s loser. double elimination in progress as Birmingham struggles with injuries and bullpen changes.
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Army Turns Down Birmingham Star Pitcher Fox
Birmingham Aug 18 The Birmingham Barons will not lose pitcher Howard Fox to the armed forces for now. GM Paul Florence said Fox, with 18 wins this season, was rejected at Fort McClellan due to two dislocated vertebrae. Teammates Jodie Beeler and Jake Daniel also reported for physicals and remained under observation at the base hospital.
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Armed Forces
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Jodie Beeler
Jake Daniel
Surplus War Goods Sought by Civilians Says Manasco
Rep. Carter Manasco reports civilians are bidding to buy a wide range of surplus war goods from PT boats to bath towels. He heads the committee handling the disposition bill and says he has received many letters from customers seeking purchases.
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Carter Manasco
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Eight Paroled In Dallas County Bank Robbery Case
Eight paroles were granted by the state board of pardons and paroles yesterday while 27 appeals were denied. Among those paroled is Jesse Hardee, who was sentenced to life in 1901 for the $3,300 Marion Junction bank robbery in Dallas County.
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Dallas County
Nelson McSpaden Face Tough Third Round At PGA Championship
In Spokane on August 18 1944 Byron Nelson of Toledo and Harold McSpaden of Philadelphia head into third round 36 hole matches as top seeds. Nelson edged Merk Fry 7 6 in the second round while McSpaden overwhelmed Fred Annon 8 7.
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Delano Park Daily Doings
Mary Elizabeth Thompson celebrates a birthday with a picnic at Delano Park as friends gather for cake and gifts. Park activity includes tennis, swimming, and park-lot football planning while local residents and visitors from Decatur and Philadelphia enjoy the scene and watch park developments.
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DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE WORD LIST AND CLUES
A large mixed crossword with across and down clues including marked dates vestment stone and many common terms. The puzzle lists many entries from age to islands and animals with multiple numbered hints to solve. It also includes a cryptogram quotation previously distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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Community Park Hosts Wide Variety of Summer Sports
Local families like the Decatur and Spencer households enjoy picnics and active games at the park. Military volleyball players rival community teams in a lively lineup of volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis, and ping pong with spectators planning to attend next Wednesday’s contests.
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Order Amended Prohibits Certain Actions in Washington
An amended order issued in Washington on August 18 tightens prohibitions on specified activities. The new directive clarifies enforcement actions and outlines affected domains, with officials emphasizing compliance and monitoring. No further details available in the excerpt.
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All City Series Hopes Rise In St. Louis Race
St Louis Browns and Cardinals each receive about 100 World Series seat requests daily as talks stir about seating. Officials delay sales until pennant chances firm, while hotels report heavy Octob er demand and debates surge on who is top shortstop between Marty Marion and Vern Stephens.
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War Labor Board amends union conduct rule at workplace
The War Labor Board, on a regional order from Atlanta, directs a national rule clarifying that lunch periods and time before or after work are not working hours for union activities on company property during work time.
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