Yankees Fall to Tigers in Detroit Pennant Push
The Yankees drop to a string of losses in Detroit at Briggs Stadium as Frank Overmire earns a six straight win run and Walter Kiel leads New York against the Tigers. Detroit strengthens its grip in the pennant race while New York sinks further from the top.
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Tigers Boost Late Run Pace With Eleven Hit Output
Bevens led a dozen hits with eleven Tigers scoring them as Detroit won, extending 18 victories in 24 games since August 25. The club sits close to the 1940 pennant pace, after a strong home stretch at Briggs Stadium, where they’ve lost only three of 14 home appearances.
Munger’s World Series dream ends at Camp Roberts
Pvt. George Munger once led the league with 11 wins and a 1.60 ERA for the St. Louis Cardinals before induction in June. Now at Camp Roberts with machine guns and mortars he remains a squad leader and will receive a full share of World Series money as part of Cardinal players’ agreement.
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First Livestock Arrivals Reach New Mexico by Coronado
In 1540 the Spanish expedition led by Coronado introduced cattle and sheep to the region that is now New Mexico, marking the first livestock brought to the area.
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English Penny Worth About Twice an American Penny
The English penny is valued at roughly double the worth of a U S penny, indicating a notable difference in purchasing power between the two currencies.
Browns Still In Race as Tigers Surge Ahead in Fall Classic Chase
In a tight pennant race, Detroit’s Tigers win 8-2 over the Yankees as Dizzy Trout posts his 25th victory aided by 12 hits. Cleveland climbs with wins over Washington and Philadelphia, while Pittsburgh stays on track against Brooklyn.
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Thomas Cheer ed by Running of Backs
Tuscaloosa Alabama September 21 The Alabama football drill featured Lowell Tew Fred Grant and John Wade carrying the offense through a heavy scrimmage in the heat Coach Frank Thomas praised the backs for drive and breakout into the secondary Grant the Wake Forest transfer and leading Southern Conference scorer last year teamed with Vaughn Mancha to lead the defense in scrimmage
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Notre Dame Irish face a green season under McKeever
Notre Dame opens a 10 game schedule at Pittsburgh with a rebuilding squad after a 24 man loss from the 1943 championship. Coach McKeever projects struggles but cites Bob Kelly and George Sullivan as key linchpins while Joe Gasparella steps into a prominent quarterback role as novices fill in. The slate includes Pitt Tulane Dartmouth Wisconsin Illinois Navy Army Northwestern Georgia Tech and Great Lakes.
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VOLS DEFEAT CHICKS 11-10 TO SNATCH PENNANT
Nashville Vols rally from two games down to beat the Memphis Chicks 11 to 10 in the seventh game of the split season playoff. Larry Gilbert, retiring after 20 plus years as manager, led Nashville to another pennant his eighth league crown. Key pitchers included Hennessey Meyer and Balser for Nashville and Kinder Abernathy Gréer Marshall for Memphis. Crowd around 10 thousand witnessed a dramatic late rally and a double play to seal the victory.
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Hoosier star back in camp for Illinois game
Indiana University receives a boost as star quarterback Bob Hoernschemeyer, freed from Navy duty, returns to practice. The former All-Western passer aims to start at halfback against Illinois after a 72–0 victory over Fort Knox, with Hoernschemeyer noted for 1,136 passing yards and 515 rushing yards as a standout freshman.
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Marriage license change sought in Alabama
Birmingham reports license commissioner Eugene B. Henry urges simplifying marriage license forms. Applicants would state the number of the proposed marriage for each party to avoid confusion over proposals received, which slows license issuance.
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Return of Mary Pratt Delayed by World Series Pitching
Schoolkids in Wollaston and Jefferson hear that Mary Pratt’s return to teaching in Wollaston is postponed as she pitches for Kenosha in the girls league world series. Doris Tetzlaff also travels from Jefferson to Milwaukee to play for the team.
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Smythe urges strong hockey president to end ruling delays
Major Connie Smythe critics the NHL governance as too fragile and urges a decisive leader with final authority. He argues governors should rule but the president must have power, calling for a real hockey boss amid league turmoil. Baseball notes mention ticket scalping fears if Detroit wins the pennant and a West Coast comeback by Overlin.
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Promotion Day at South Side Baptist Church
Promotion Day will be observed in the Sunday school at South Side Baptist Church Sunday morning. At the 11 o clock hour officers of all organizations will be installed for the ensuing term. A love offering will be taken at the morning service to raise funds to support a missionary in Paraguay.
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Pittsburgh Defeats Brooklyn in Narrow Win
In Major League action National League scores show Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn 1. Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 2 6, St. Louis at Boston postponed by rain, Chicago at New York postponed due to wet grounds.
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Nashville Wins Playoff Clash Over Memphis 11–10
Nashville edges Memphis 11 to 10 to take the playoff series in four games to three. The win clinches the best of seven series as Nashville advances.
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The Road to Berlin Front Distances
The Associated Press lists Western front 305 miles from Arnhem, Russian front 312 miles from Pulatsk, and Italian front 580 miles from Bologna area. Distances map progress toward major campaigns across three fronts.
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