Athletics Near First as Indians Fall in Slugfest
Philadelphia roars as Connie Mack's A's close within a hair of first place in the American League pennant race. They beat Washington 8-3 after a rain delay, with Sam Chapman and Carl Scheib keying the rally. Cleveland split a twilight doubleheader with St. Louis and held a slim lead in percentage. Ted Williams homered for Boston as the Red Sox beat the Yankees 5-1, while the Dodgers, Cardinals, and Braves won in the National League. Musial powered St Louis past Cincinnati 4-1, and Pittsburgh topped Chicago 4-2.
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Reversed Olympic Decision Photo Emerges
Tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in the United States with 195 deaths per 100000, while air science notes cloudless skies at 40000 feet and a six ton electromagnet could lift 13 cars. The first official US air mail flew in a balloon on August 16, 1859, and over 18000 motion picture theaters exist. Stephen Foster earned $1647.46 from Old Folks at Home in his lifetime.
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Yesterday's Stars Batting and Pitching Highlights
Sam Chapman of the Athletics blasted a grand slam to fuel an 8-3 comeback win over Washington in the seventh. Rip Sewell pitched the Pirates to a 4-2 victory over the Chi lens, his seventh win of the season and 30th vs Chicago in his career. Don Phillips named new football coach at Shepherd College following Bethany tenure.
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Rocket rookie Rapacz looms in all star game battle
Chicago Rocket rookie center Johnny Rapacz of Oklahoma, 6-4 and 230 pounds, may be the biggest collegiate headache for the Chicago Cardinals in the August 20 all star game at Soldier Field. Rapacz hails from Kalamazoo and could burst onto the scene against the Cardinals as Frank Leahy’s camp polishes his form. The feature also notes Bobby Locke’s golf schedule and Zoot Zucterman’s rough path with the Cubs and White Sox era chatter.
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Baseball standings and results from yesterday and today
American League results include Boston beating New York 5 to 2 and Philadelphia 8 to 3 over Washington. Cleveland 7 to 4 over St Louis in a night doubleheader. Chicago 2 to 1 over Detroit. Standings show Philadelphia slight lead in games behind with Cleveland ahead by percentage. next Cleveland at St Louis and Boston at New York tonight. National League results list Boston 4 New York 3. Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 2. St Louis 9 Cincinnati 4. Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 2.
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State EPITAPH Warns Drivers To Follow Safety Rules
The piece reflects on a fatal crash with a one arm around a girl during a drive and stresses the danger of distracting actions in heavy traffic. It urges motorists to commit to safety rules and avoid daydreaming while driving. It also mentions Spanish Moss as a flowering plant under dome-like conditions.
North Team Predicted To Carry North-South Game
Charleston officials report the 15th annual North-South high school football game on August 20 will favor the north. Fifty players trained for doctors yesterday with the north averaging 185 pounds per man versus 178 for the south. Sam Gorgonio weighed in at 222 pounds, the heaviest among the north, while Jack Alessandrini topped the south at 218 pounds.
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Major League Leaders Sweep Boston in several categories
Williams of Boston leads batting with 388 runs batted in 98 for Stephens Boston 82 hits by DiMaggio Boston and Boudreau Cleveland 127 Majeski Philadelphia and Boudreau Cleveland 127 doubles Henrich New York 29 Stewart Washington 12 stolen bases Dillinger St Louis Bietecouta Polen Cleveland 104 pitching Kramer Boston 133 Musial St Louis leads batting 383 89 RBIs 93 runs 157 hits 30 doubles 11 triples 383 average Home runs Kiner Pittsburgh 29 Branca pitching 97 strikeouts Brecheen St Louis 13 4 765
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Beckley To Carry State's Colors In Legion Playoffs
Beckley will carry West Virginia American Legion Junior baseball hopes into the regional play at Parkersburg against titlists from Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia. Raleigh county team with Jupa Pulvius captured the state championship in a shortened contest here last night over Wheeling 5-1 to clinch the series and avoid a decisive game.
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Babe Ruth Rally Keeps Pressure On Critical Condition
Babe Ruth, baseball icon and 60 home run record holder, showed a slight rally but remains in critical condition in a New York hospital. Family and close friends visited as doctors report improved signs after a prior bleak bulletin. Ruth, 63, has been hospitalized since June for undisclosed ailments following neck surgery and ongoing medical care.
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Wheeling Beckley Title Race Ends In Mud Shroud
Last night at five and a half innings the score was 5 5 when rain halted play. Wheeling led 5 1 after six in the top of the sixth, but a heavy downpour turned the field to mud and no further action could be taken. The score reverted to the end of the fifth with Beckley ahead, ending Wheeling’s challenge for the Raleigh county title last held in 1946.
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Demon Hanover Triumph at Hambletonian Derby
Harrison Hoyt nearly skipped a $200 nomination, then watched Demon Hanover win two heats at the 23rd Hambletonian. The 1948 Hambletonian winner, sired by Dean Hanover, sped to victory in record time before about 20,000 fans, with Rollo and Egan Hanover placing second and third both heats. Hoyt recalled mailing the nomination just in time.
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