Close Race Between McSpaden and Nelson for No 1 Golfer
In a tight season duel Harold McSpaden and Byron Nelson sit within five strokes in the overall 52-round tally 3618 for McSpaden and 3613 for Nelson. Nelson owns several low rounds including a 275 in the New York Red and a 273 in the Utah Open while McSpaden posted a 273 in Utah and a 286 finish in New York. Both aim for more majors ahead as the summer circuit and the PGAs loom.
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Harold McSpaden
Byron Nelson
Yon
Nelson
McSpaden
Harry Vardon
Philadelphia
New York
P. G.A
McSpaden Edges O'Shanter In War Bond Race
McSpaden leads Toledo challenger in titles and war-bond earnings with $19,650 maturity value. Nelson totals $16,841 in bonds while Jug has five wins two seconds and this marks ongoing standings. Sam Snead’s 1938 record of $19,534 is noted as a benchmark in the comparison.
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Tom O'Shanter
Nashville Tenn
Dallas
Tex
McSpaden
Toledo
Jug
Nelson
Sam Snead
Engineers cited for Presidential unit citations in Italy
The War Department announced two engineer combat battalions of the Fifth Army in Italy, the 48th and the 235th, were awarded Presidential unit citations for heroism during the Mt. Porchio assault in the Cassino drive last January.
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War Department
Fifth Army
Italy
48Th
Mark Clark
Mt. Porchio
Cassino
Dykes Signs Two Year Extension With White Sox Through 1946
Chicago White Sox manager James J. Dykes signed a two year extension to his existing three year contract, keeping him in charge through 1946. The announcement came from club president Mrs. Comiskey as a nocturnal game vs the New York Yankees proceeded.
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Chicago
James J
Jimmie) Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Ao Comiskey
Jim
Sox
New York Yankees
Cleaning method for clear sparkling windows
Wash with soapy water to remove grime then rinse with clear water. Add a small amount of vinegar to the rinse for a streak free finish. The steps emphasize simple household ingredients and practical technique for glass cleaning.
Series Looms In St. Louis As Race Heats Up
The Cardinals led the National League by 13 1/2 games with Labor Day looming as a potential clinch. The Browns, Yankees, Tigers and Indians also posted wins or strong showings with key performances from Ed Specs Klieman Mickey Rocco Dizzy Trout and Teddy Wilks among others. Cincinnati and Philadelphia were rained out as the pennant chase intensified.
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Associated Press
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Cardinals
Red Birds
Frank Chance
Chicago Cubs
Yankees
Luke Sewell
Brownies
Boston
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Yanks
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Cleveland Indians
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Nats
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Lou Boudreau
Mickey Rocco
Early Wynn
Denny Gatehouse
Nels Potter
George Caster
Sox
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Ernie “Jumbo” Bonham Sen
Chicago
Johnny Lindell
Buck Ross
Dizzy Trout
Detroit
Bobo Newsom
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Roy Cramer
Teddy Wilks
Husky Cardinals
Jim Tobin
Martin Marion
Brooklyn
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Rip Sewell
Pittsburgh
Charley Fuchs
Browns
New York Giants
Claude Passeau
Phil Weintraub
Rube Fischer
Cincinnati
Walker Tops Major League Batting Leaders
New York July 25. Bob Doerr of the Boston Red Sox and Dixie Walker of the Brooklyn Dodgers led the chase for the batting crown as the 14 week pole closed with comfortable margins. The ten leading hitters in each league were listed.
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Bobby Doerr
Boston Red Sox
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Todays Schedule: Major League Matchups Across Regions
American games include New York at Cleveland Boston at Detroit Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis. National features Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St. Louis at Philadelphia. Southern slate lists Memphis at Birmingham Atlanta at Chattanooga Nashville at Mobile New Orleans at Little Rock.
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Dellessandro
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Memphis
Little Rock
Mobile
Birmingham
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Tale Of Two Bucks In All Star Build Up
Milwaukee Brewers prepare for the American Association All-Star game and add 2,000 outfield seats for the charity crowd. V P Mike Heath urged clubs to send player photos for the All Star squad as St Paul sent two photos plus a $2 bill.
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Fritz Howell
Anor
Hugh Fullerton
New York
Midwest
Milwaukee
Brewers
V. P
Mike Heath
St. Paul
Baseball trivia column teaser asks two hitting questions
The column poses two questions about baseball lore. First asks which veteran player completed 23 major league seasons without being hit by a pitched ball. Second asks which American League club is nicknamed the “baby.” Answers promised at column end.
Wager Returns and Dismissals Highlight Race and Name Change
Buffalo Evening News cites Fort Erie wagering totals: $2,527,601 bet with $1,971,529 paid to winners and $556,072 deducted. Penn State freshman miler Dorris Toler seeks legal name change to Dick. Peorian Journal-Transcript’s Kenny Jones quotes Joe Louis on Morgenthau as the toughest opponent.
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Buffalo Evening News
Fort Erie
Ontario
Dorris Toler
Penn State
Kenny Jones
The
Peorian Journal-Transcript
Joe Louis
Morgenthau
Why Not Sign Hem in Orleans Slump Trigger
Center fielder Paul Douglas mishandled a fly ball allowing a triple as New Orleans extended a losing streak. Manager LaFayette Fresco Thompson criticized the fielding error and questioned the decision.
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Paul Douglas
New Orleans
LaFayette Fresco Thompson
Spectator makes daring homer foul catch at Pelicans game
A Pelicans game features a fan leaping to catch a foul ball in the stands as Thompson hurries from the coaching line to greet the spectator. He jokes about the stunt and invites the man to demonstrate the catch to Doug las the next day.
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Thompson
Douglas
Dizzy Dean as Broadcaster Puts on Quick Wit
John P. Carmichael reports Dizzy Dean keeps listeners laughing as he comments on a pitcher losing control. Dean quips that a struggling hurler is finished, eliciting steady chuckles from Chicago Daily News readers.
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Chicago Daily News
Dizzy Dean
Dean
Navy V-12 band drummer Bud Long star of Penn State
Marine Pvt. Bud Long, the last four sport athlete at Penn State, leads the Navy V-12 band as Army teams enter the 1944 National baseball tournament at Wichita to decide the semi pro title. Pauline Rugh, former Bell Two coach at Salina Pa, now Mrs Wenrey Smith, has quit coaching after no football wins last season. Murray returns to Madison Square Garden to face Elza Thompson’s successor in a ten round bout. Answers to baseball questions identify Cap Anson and the New York Yankees.
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Poles Rebel in Lwow as German Retreat Advances
Polish forces claim three quarters of Lwow liberated from Germans with the remainder in revolt. street battles erupt as German withdrawal continues.
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London
Lwow
Tropical Storm Near Caribbean Warned By Weather Bureau
The San Juan weather bureau cautioned about a tropical storm of small diameter but considerable intensity in the Caribbean. An 1 am advisory placed the storm near 15N, 65W, moving west northwest at 18 to 17 mph.
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San Juan
Vols Continue Fast Pace in Southern Association Race
The Nashville Vols won 15–8 over Mobile with 20 hits, led by Pete Elko and Bobby Carlson homer. Atlanta beat Chattanooga 5–3 as Chattanooga manager Scrappy Moore was ejected. Memphis toppled Birmingham 6–1 behind Ed Greer. Little Rock swept New Orleans 5–2 and 10–3 to rise to fourth place.
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Charles Kearney
Pete Elko
Bobby Carlson
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Scores Parade with Mixed Baseball Results
A series of baseball scores show St. Louis beat Boston 7 1 while New York topped Chicago 5 3. Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 12 7. In other matchups Philadelphia posted a result against Podrain. Memphis beat Birmingham 6 1 and Nashville won 15 8 over Mobile.
Agency cites underground London broadcast for information
An instrumentality of the Polish government in London said its information was based on an underground broadcast. The statement attributes the source to a covert transmission and notes that details could not be independently verified.
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