Dodgers Clinch Win Over Braves as Lead Grows
Dodgers race to a 7 1 to beat the Braves before 41,845 in Atlanta. Behind 3 1 in the fourth they surge with five runs on Reese’s homer and Dixie’s hit to pull clear. Giants drop a 3-2 decision to the Yankees in a New York exhibition as Mize breaks his right hand.
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Philadel Phillies
Leo Durocher
Bronks
St. Louis Cardinals
Dodgers
Durocher
Vic Lombardi
Dodger
Brooks
Phila
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Red Birds
Chicago Bruins
Cubs
Lrgest
Braves Fields
Pre Wee Reese
Dixie
New York
Giants
New York Yankees
Johnny Mize
Mize
Joé Page
Leading Major League Standings and Leaders
Baseball standings and leaders from the American and National leagues. Schedule snippets show Chicago versus Detroit and Boston versus Philadelphia among key games. National League leaders include Musial and Snlaughter with Motions and Dickson atop pitching totals.
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Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
New York
Washington
Chicago A
Philadelphia
Hambletonian Talk and Big Bets Shake Racing Scene
Sports round up from Goshen notes Hambletonian favorite Chestertown and owner Walter E Smith paying 40000 for the colt. Trainers Whitney and Fitzpatrick linked to rides at Hambletonian and Westfield Gut. Also mentions Oklahoma coach Jim Tatum contract, Greenwalds Cedarhurst softball, and Australian horse slang Drongo translation.
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Sed Feder
Hugh Fullerton, Jr
Goshen
Chester
Tommy Berry
Harry Whitney
Whitney
Harry Fitz Patrick
Old Orchard
Fitz
E. J. Baker
St. Charles
Walter
Smith
Los Angeles
Ike Clark Gable
Hollywood
Bill Cane
Chestertown
Hambletonian
Sun Ring Chestertown
Red Sox
Larry
McPhail
Yanks
Boston
Jim Tatum
Oklahoma
Wolves
Dodgers
Greenwold Gils
Cedarhurst
Long Island
To Morrow
Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy
Louise Sauer
Mississippi
Andione
Yesterday's Stars ed three mm homer to Ald Brook lyn
A three run homer by a player nicknamed Yesterday's Stars propelled Brooklyn past Downing Boston 7 to 4. The homer marked a standout moment as the Brook lyn club extended its lead with timely hits and strong pitching.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Dodgers Eye Reinstatement for Mickey Owen
Mickey Owen, former Dodgers catcher who left the Brooklyn club for the Mexican League last April, reportedly reached Brownsville Texas en route home to Springfield Missouri to seek reinstatement. Branch Rickey said he will advocate for Owen with Commissioner Chandler, who warned players jumping to Mexico face a five year ban. Leo Durocher expressed support but said final action rests with Rickey and Chandler.
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Mickey Owen
Brooklyn Dodgers
United States
Ebbets Field
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Era Cruz
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Tex
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Rickey
Chandler
Jorge Pasquel
U. S
Leo Durocher
Leo
Dodgers
Mexico City
Gerardo Pasquel Sroceoet
Serete
the Reje
Potential Golf Champs Rise At Western Amateur
Duluth Minnesota August 6 Potential champions loom as the Western Amateur heads into its second qualification day. Leading round details show a trio at four under par 68 five players paced by George Victory of Chicago Frank Stranhahan Toledo Ohio and Wilford Wehrle Racine Wisconsin. William C Campbell Huntington West Virginia also posts 68 in the 72 bracket.
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Minn
Lake Superior
George Victory
Chicago
Frank Stranhahan
Toledo
Ohio
Wilford Wehrle
Racine
Wis
William C. Campbell
Huntington
W. Va
Baseball immortals debate modern hotshots at Wrigley Field
Chicago Aug 6. John Peter Wagner and Ty Cobb inspect today’s stars Ted Williams and Marty Marion. They recall the 1909 World Series and question if Williams could handle spitballs and other raund pitches. Wagney backs Pee Wee Reese as a premier fielder alongside Marion at St Louis.
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Chicago
John Peter
Honus) Wagner
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Ted Williams
Marty Marion
Yesteryear
Wagney
Colly
Wrigley Field
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Cobb
Wagner
Williams
Harold
Pee Wee) Reese
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Mars coldest talk sets Mars needs cooler days
Reporters note Mars never warms above six degrees below freezing. Zadok Dumkopf questions water proof pens for undersea tests. Helicopters and guests complicate visits. The pug dog stages a comeback as a house pet amid sports chatter and a playful line about Ted Williams. An earthquake stock tips a golfer’s cup ball and debate over postwar weapons lingers.
Baseball contract reforms focus on players and owners
New York August reporting a break through in baseball labor talks. The MLB policy committee and players group reached a mutual principle on reforms including a minimum wage and spring training expense allotment. Exact figures pending Chicago talks August twenty seventh as owners seek secrecy. Russia reports experimental cotton growth in natural rose lemon brown and green colors.
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New York
National League
Larry MacPhail
Major League Committee
Chicago
MacPhail
Russia
Hambletonian Riders Ready For Tomorrow Derby
Tomorrow's Hambletonian features four veteran drivers Tomy Berry Seo Palin Harry Pownall and Ben White guiding young Hambletonian hopefuls. An estimated 25 000 to 30 000 expect a $28 000 purse as the crowd awaits the three heat buggywhip derby with horses speaking their own language.
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Tomy Berry
Seo Palin
Harry Pownall
Ben White
Trotters
White
Dean
Advertising To Creditors Of Walter V Lucas Estate
Notice to all persons with claims against the Walter V Lucas estate to exhibit them with vouchers legally verified at the attorney on West Main Street Grafton Taylor County West Virginia by February 8 1947. failure to comply may bar claims. Beneficiaries urged to be present August 2 1946.
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Walter V.lucas
Walter V. Lucas
West Main Street
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
Mrs Housewife Seeks Grapton Brooms For Kitchen Use
Local shopper Mrs Housewife urges residents to ask for brooms made in Grapton. Community note emphasizes quality and availability, encouraging support for local crafts and shops stocking Grapton made products.
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