Dodgers Use Gashouse Gang Tactics In Fight For Bunting
Dodgers showcase Gashouse Gang style in a pennant chase with a 13-3 rout of the New York Giants, while the Cardinals sweep Pittsburgh to extend their lead to two games. Boston slips in the West. Yankees and Tigers stumble as Philadelphia, Washington and Chicago win key games. Hank Wyse and Goody Feller fan the Cubs and Indians respectively in standout performances.
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Snead Wins World Championship Golf Title in Chicago
Sam Snead of Hot Springs Virginia defeated Nelson to claim the $10,000 winner-take-all worlds golf championship in Chicago. The long-hitting star overcame his putting jitters to earn the richest prize in golf to date.
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Geneva Redbirds Sweep Greenies in 13-6 Victory
Geneva Redbirds pounded Greenville for 20 hits in a 13-6 win to move into the inter-league playoffs as Herrington outdueled Kerce. Geneva hitters backed by doubled runs and multiple two-base hits key the victory, while Holly and Russo led the Cards with three hits apiece. Meanwhile Tallassee-N ewan playoff action continues in Georgia Alabama circuit with the interleague series likely to start Thursday.
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Bozick of Troy Wins Battling Title in Alabama State League
Emil Bozick of the Troy Trojans crowned batting champion in final unofficial tabulations through Aug 30 with a .354 average. Genevas Holly and Bretton Dowell among top six. Hal Walther leads in total bases and doubles, while Catchings wins most stolen bases.
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Brown Starred as Kramer Wins Net Championship
Tom Brown Jr 23-year-old San Francisco product thrilled crowds in Forest Hills by beating many veterans en route to the final where he fell to Jack Kramer of Los Angeles in straight sets 9 7 6 3 6 0. Brown’s rapid rise energized postwar tennis and drew a record crowd and gross.
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National League Scores and Rain Cancellations Reported
National New York at Philadelphia night game listed as only scheduled. American minor notes show yesterday results for Washington New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago Detroit St Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York with varied scores. Southern Mobile Atlanta Nashville Memphis New Orleans at Birmingham and Little Rock at Chattanooga canceled due to rain.
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Stranahan Ward Favored In Amateur Golf Open
The 46th National Amateur Golf Tournament opens with Marvin Ward of Spokane and Frank Stranahan of Toledo the favorites. Ward shot 288 in four rounds at Baltrd Course, while Stranahan failed to qualify last year. Luke M Barnes dazzled with a 67 in practice, regretting a missed late putt.
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Danforth Urges SEC End to Grants-In-Aid for Athletes
Ed Danforth sports editor of the Atlanta Journal urges Southeastern Conference colleges to abandon the open scholarship plan. He says the system is abused and hinders SEC schools from competing for players. He compares it to a far out policy and cites its limits on cash value and incidentals.
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Danforth urges adoption of cross conference regulations
Danforth suggested the Conference should adopt rules used by others and promised more detail later. He compared the move to a noble experiment alongside prohibition and warned the National Collegiate Athletic Association could undermine the field. The piece notes the complexity of amateur status at Western Conference and Ivy League schools.
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