Red Sox move into second after rally over Tigers
Boston rides Kinder relief to 3 2 win over Detroit in Cleveland series opener. Willard Nixon yields to Kinder after Ginsberg reach. Goodman starts ninth inning rally with single. Williams adds infield hit as Newhouser errs on a grounder, setting up late heroics.
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Tomorrow's Schedule for National League Games
National League slate includes St. Louis at Boston at 7 30 P M Pittsburgh at Brooklyn 12 30 P M Cincinnati at New York 12 30 P M Chicago at Philadelphia 12 30 P M.
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Baseball schedule headline from A L games
Major league slate lists New York at Chicago at 1 30 P M Boston at Cleveland 1 P M Philadelphia at Detroit 3 P M Washington at St Louis 8 30 P M local times noted for the American League lineup
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Cubs pinch hit grand slam wins 9-7 over Brooklyn
Ron Northey delivered a pinch hit grand slam in the seventh as the Cubs beat Brooklyn 9-7. Larry Jansen pitched a two hit shutout over the Cardinals, a 13-0 victory for the Giants.
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White Passes to Load the Bases and Scores in Boston Win
Vern Stephens and Williams stole second before Hal White intentionally passed Stephens to force the bases loaded. Walt Dropo singled to tie the game and Bobby Doerr delivered the winning run as Boston beat Detroit. In other games Chicago beat Brooklyn 9-7 and New York routed St. Louis 13-0. Jansen pitched his fifth shutout for the Dodgers. The Giants closed within a half game of Brooklyn.
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Boston's Goodman Extends AL Batting Lead in Semi Final Week
Boston slugger Billy Goodman holds a .358 average and a 17 point edge as the American League enters the semi final week. Detroit’s Kell trails at .341 with seven players within close reach including Evers and Doby. Kell and Dom DiMaggio lead in hits and runs respectively, while Rosen tops homers with 36 and Trout leads pitching at 13-5.
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Middlecoff wins St. Louis Open in sudden death finish
Cary Middlecoff and Ed Oliver tied at 270 after 72 holes in the $15,000 St. Louis Open. In the 18 hole playoff Middlecoff matched Oliver at 67, then won on a 20 foot eagle putt on No. 20 in the extra holes. Oliver earned $1,900 and Middlecoff took $2,600.
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Concord and Huntington Take Early Leads in Little World Series
Concord Tenns Paul Harrison pitched six hits allowed as Concord beat New York City 4-3 for its third straight win in the Little World Series double elimination. Huntington beat Havana 9-0 in five innings as rain shortened play. Dixfield lost to Trussville 12-8 and New Haven fell to Grayson 16-3. Dallas beat Springfield 3-2, Oklahoma City topped Dayton 65, and Little Rock earned a forfeit from Rhinelander. Twelve teams remain. schedule shows Dayton vs Springfield Grayson vs Little Rock Oklahoma City vs Trussville and Kalamazoo vs defending champion.
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SEC Schools Ready for Saturday Mizer Out with Injury
A weathered college football preview outlines SEC teams preparing for Saturday games in mild September, noting key injuries like captain Mike Mizerway out for Alabama and Tennessee banners, with predictions of lopsided matchups for Georgia, Georgia Tech, Florida, and others. The piece pins hopes on Alabama and Georgia Tech recovery and mentions Ed Filipovitz and Patsy Rocco in shaping early-season form.
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Musial Poised For Fourth NL Batting Title With .352
Stan Musial leads the National League with a .352 batting average as of Sept 17, holding a 19 point edge over Jackie Robinson of Brooklyn and Walker Cooper of the Cardinals. Cooper is at .317, with Sid Gordon of the Braves at .315 in fourth. The top ten also includes Ted Kluszewski, Duke Snider, Andy Pafko, Ed Stanky, Carl Furillo, and Richie Ashburn.
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Phillips Has Veteran Team
Phillips Red Raiders visit Decatur Stadium for the 1950 season opener facing a veteran packed squad. Key players include Harry Lee Shorty White Rodgers Scatterback Duke and top backs who were track stars. Injury updates: Lakin Garnett out with a kidney issue, Don Lentz steps in. First lineups list Clem Lentz Robbins Scott Poff Harvey Levin and backfield Freeman Aycock Crane Ridgeway.
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Playoff series opens with lefty matchups for Nashville and Atlanta
Nashville faces Dick Hoover who beat the Vols once in five games while Atlanta meets Bob Schultz who defeated the Crackers five times. Both starters are lefties with Art Fowler the lone Atlanta right-hander who beat Nashville in the regular season. Two Nashville righties, Bobo Holloman, also troubled Atlanta.
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Major League Leaders Hit and Pitching Leaders Listed
The season's top performers include Musial of St Louis batting .349 with 183 hits, Ennis of Philadelphia 117 RBIs, Kiner of Pittsburgh 43 home runs, and Spahn of Boston 185 strikeouts. Pitching leaders Maglie and Konstanty post strong win totals with .842 and .750 ERAs respectively.
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Baseball Scores Show Quiet Schedule Across Cities
New York defeated St. Louis 13 to 0 while Chicago beat Brooklyn 9 to 7 in only games listed on the schedule. No further results or standings provided.
Boston's 3 Detroit 2 Result Sparks Pitcher Debate
In a recent game Boston defeated Detroit 3 to 2 as analysts discuss a DDT mineral oil spray claimed to boost sweet corn yields where earworm is common. The plan aims to protect crops while noting environmental concerns.
Atlante and Nashville on level finish in finals
Dan Brosnan joins Atlante and Nashville in a best of seven windup series after both teams split 11 wins each in the regular season. The Crackers swept Memphis in four straight to reach the finals while Nashville defeated Birmingham four games to one in the opening round.
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Auburn Seeks Surprises in 1950 SEC Outlook
Auburn faces a tough SEC cellar bid for 1950 after losing 1000-yard back Travis Tidwell and nine starters. Coach Earl Brown repairs a thin line with a strong backfield and hopes for late-season strength. opens against Wofford in Montgomery. Bears eye notable players like Jim McGowen and Don Blackerby while adapting pass defense and new platoon plans.
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Tigers Rally Past Alabama in 1949 Upset at Birmingham
The Tigers claimed a striking 1413 upset over Alabama at Birmingham on December 2, snagging their principal trophy as the elephant hide was ripped from the prize.
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