Tigers Seem Still Favorite as Playoff Race Tightens
In a close pennant chase, Detroit holds a one game edge as the Tigers won their ninth in ten, Harold Newhouser notching his 27th win while St Louis, Boston, and Cleveland clues shift with late-week totals. The White Sox swept Washington, and the NL races saw the Cardinals top 100 wins for consecutive seasons.
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Phila Athletics
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Browns
Yankees
Mel Harder
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A’s
Senators
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Red Sox
Hurricane
Harold Newhouser
Jack Krars
Mark Christman
Chi- White Sox
Thornton Lee
Ed Lopati
Nats
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Cardinals
Becn
Philadelphia Phillies
Whitey Kurowski
Mort Cooper
Ted Wilks
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Bill Voiselle
Hem
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Cubs
Bill Nicelson
Curt
Dodgers
Anati
Boston
Harry Gumbert
Carter
Frazier Named Speaker for National Demo Campaign
Jd. E. Frazier of Birmingham has been appointed a speaker for the fall national demonstration campaign. Mrs. Bruce Airey publicity director for the men's division announced the appointment today.
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Weturmpea
Ala
Jd. E. Frazier
Birmingm
Bruce Airey
Baseball at War Encounters Uncertain Winter Outlook
New York reports gauge war impact on baseball planning as minor leagues warn against rushing resumption. Officials note players may return from service during the off season and clubs must be ready. Bramham says interest in baseball is at an all time high despite timing questions.
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New York
W. G. Bramham
Army ballgame scene at Camp Shelby pairs Alpha Brazie with GI crowd
After arriving at Camp Shelby Mississippi ex Cardinals player Alpha Brazie steals third base in a casual game but finds the base occupied by a GI. T Sergeant William Flourny notes the sight of GIs around pro players highlights the learning potential for soldiers from big leaguers.
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Cardinals
Alpha Brazie
William G. Flournoy
G. I
Matinee notes on players and hockey push
Otto Apel from Col umbia may not return to football after naval training. Redlands U 67 0 loss and canceled November game due to gasoline rationing. Compton Athletic Director questions wartime travel excuses. Amateur Hockey Association plans to promote hockey in schools and may bring Eveleth High School team East next winter.
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Columbia
Sampson Naval Training Center
Lou Little
Redlands U
Compton
Redlands Ration Board
Goldie Holmes
The
Amateur Hockey Association
Eveleth, Minn
The Saxophone’s Modern Hybrid Invention
The saxophone is a modern hybrid musical instrument. invented by Adolphe Sax, it blends woodwind and brass features.
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Adolphe Sax
Detroit Tigers surge to lead with Trout and Newhouser
Detroit climbs from near the bottom to the top as Dizzy Trout and Harold Newhouser pace the pitching staff. The duo, among the league's best, carry the Tigers with strong relief and late innings while others struggle with control.
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Detroit
Frank
Stubby) Overmire
Grand Rapids
Mich
Boy Capensis
Tigers
John” Gorsica
Beckley
West
Ruffuso Gentry
North Carolina
Buffalo
Zeb Eaton
Walter
Boom-Boom
Baseball Schedule Mayhem Across Leagues
The Associated Press lists today’s baseball games in both leagues. New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit Washington at Cleveland Boston at St Louis in night matches. Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Boston concludes a suspended game at 3 PM Chicago at Philadelphia two games at 6 30 and 9 00 PM.
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Pittsburgh
American League
National League
Losses Declared in Mediterranean Naval Action
The Navy announced the loss of six small crafts including two minesweepers 21 and 24, LST 282, and torpedo boats 202 218 and 555 in the Mediterranean. Lt Samuel Robert Pruett aged 24 from Kellyton Alabama commanding sweeper 24 was killed in action. The Salton Sea in California lies 246 feet below sea level.
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Mediterranean
Navy
Samuel Robert Pruett
Kellyton
Ala
Notre Dame Opens 1944 Grid Campaign With Heavy Schedule
Top programs Notre Dame Navy Army Penn Ohio State Penn State Oklahoma and Dartmouth are highlighted as 1944 college football opens. Notre Dame coached by Ed McKeever faces Pitt while Navy plays North Carolina pre flight at Annapolis. Results from early week games show UCLA 13 13 tie with USC and Missouri upset by Arkansas.
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Irish
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Richmond
Cornell
Syracuse
Bucknell
Tulane to shuffle lineup before Notre Dame opener
Tulane coach Claude Simons Jr. plans no scrimmages this week but will rotate players in the number 1 unit ahead of the Oct. 7 clash with Notre Dame in South Bend. Lloyd C. Jones moves toward the starting lineup as Finlay is eased out. Harry Robinson and Dub Jones show strong progress. Penn football eyes fresh backfield for opener against Duke as four 17 year olds contend for spots.
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Ward Finlay
Harry Robinson
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William“Dub” Jones
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
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Blue Devil
Duke University
Dukes
Richmond
Penn
George Munger
Ed Lawless
Andy Gordolin
Anthony Minisi
Harry Edenborn
Navy Faces East For Strong Football Season In 1944
Navy entered the 1944 season with a talent-rich lineup led by new coach Comdr. Oscar Hagberg. The Middies expect to compete strongly in the East, with stars like Hal Hamberg and Doug Kenna, and key veterans returning under the four-year eligibility rule. Army, Bucknell, Yale, Dartmouth, and other eastern programs also showcase capable backfields and lines, signaling a competitive service academy and college season.
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Bobby” Jenkins
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Odell
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Columbia
Majors Unlikely To Spread To The Coast
Pirates proxy William E. Benswanger discusses prospects of major league expansion to the West Coast. He doubts a franchise move, notes Los Angeles and San Francisco could not support both top leagues, and warns a Pacific Coast League reclassification would shake other leagues. He cites skepticism about a third major league and expects a quick game resurgence after war. Eddie Mulligan of Salt Lake City expects Pioneer League Class C to resume next year.
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William E
Bill) Benswanger
Pirates
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Benswanger
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San Francisco
Sacramento
Pacific
Eddie Mulligan
Salt Lake City
Bucco
Wildcats Prep After Victory as they Study Tennessee Defense
In Lexington Kentucky after the 27 7 win over Mississippi the Wildcats plan a light workout and review defensive schemes from Tennessee ahead of their two game series this season. In Gainesville Florida Tom Lieb of the Gators says they must improve with a Jacksonville Ole Miss game coming this Saturday following a 36 6 win over Mayport naval air base and will conduct night practice focusing on defense and new plays.
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University of Kentucky Wildcats
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Ali Kirwan
University of Tennessee Volunteers
Wildcats
Enoville
Tenn
Gainesville
Fla
Tom Lieb
University of Florida Gators
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Mayport Naval Air Base
Gators
Lieb
Ole Miss
Dr T K Sisk Dies Dean at State Teachers College
Funeral services are held here today for Dr T K Sisk 66 dean of the State Teachers College who died Saturday at Meri Miss Burial will be in Meridian.
Scallop Diversity Highlighted in Marine Study
A marine study notes nearly 300 scallop species are known to science, detailing global distribution and notable varieties in coastal habitats. The report emphasizes biodiversity and the need for habitat protection.
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