Giants derail Pirates from second place in opener
In Pittsburgh on Aug 20 the New York Giants beat the Pirates 10 to 4, chasing Heinie Meine and Leon Chagnon in a decisive first inning. Joe Moore led the Giant attack with four hits including a triple, while Vaughn of the Pirates misplayed three balls in the field.
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Baseball scores and matchups from leagues and games
Yesterday results span National League American League and minor leagues with New York Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia St Louis New York Cleveland Washington Chicago Detroit etc. Today schedule features games across NL AL and minor leagues including Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia St Louis Chicago and others.
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Cardinals win in 11th on late rallies
In St Louis on August 20, Wilson and Flowers delivered run producing singles and a Johnson sacrifice bunt to break an 11th inning tie, giving the Cardinals a 5 to 4 win over the Phillies. In Washington, August 20, Washington swept a four game series from Chicago with 4 0 and 3 to 1 scores. Bill McAfee earned a win in his first major league start, allowing five hits. In Cincinnati, August 20, the Dodgers beat the Pirates 6 to 0 to move into second place in the NL as the Pirates fell to the Giants.
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Wesleyan grid practice set to begin September 8
Buckhannon Aug 20 Football practice at West Virginia Wesleyan College will start Thursday September 8. Coach Ross announces the opening coincides with the fall term and notes a veteran squad of about thirty will report for nine games. The schedule includes Washington and Jefferson Army West Virginia Georgetown Duquesne and four local schools with three home games.
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Benny Leonard Decisions Sarko in Six Rounds
Benny Leonard former world lightweight champion outpointed Mike Sarko of New York in a six round bout at Long Beach Stadium last night. Leonard weighed 152 pounds Sarko 143.
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Eastern Sectional Series in Gastonia hosts 24 states east
The American Legion Baseball Eastern Sectional Series will be played in Gastonia August 23 to 25 bringing championship teams from 24 states east of the Mississippi. Governor O Mex Gardner will throw the ceremonial first ball with notable Legion officials and state figures in attendance as plans for a three day program unfold.
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Cousins Will Do Pitching in Recreation Reds Game
Baseball fans will watch Art Cousins, former Mid Atlantic hurler, pitch for the Recreation Reds against Franz Burka at Athletic Field Sunday at 3 PM with W T Jones managing and Bus Linm captain leading a confident lineup. A 1 PM preliminary pits Recreation against Flemington.
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Vines Triumphs in Five-Set Newport Tennis Match
Ellsworth Vines national titlist defeated Davey Jones of New York in a weather-delayed 16th Newport Casino Invitation semifinal. After losing the first two sets 3-6 and 10-12, Vines rallied to win 6-3, 6-2, 6-4, advancing to the final.
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Stalnaker Goes to Public Speaking Contest for FFA
Charleston reports Mand Stalnaker of Weston will compete in the North Atlantic Regional FFA speaking contest at Springfield Massachusetts on September 30 during the Eastern States Exposition. His topic is Tax Equalization As a Farm Relief Measure. A regional winner advances to the national contest in Kansas City Missouri during the American Royal Livestock Show and National Congress of Future Farmers of America.
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Carnera Kayoes Gagnon in 1st Round Knockout
Primo Carnera, the giant Italian, stopped Jack Gagnon of Boston in a swift one round bout at Tiverton R. I. weighing 261 pounds to 212. The heavyweight winner knocked down and finished his opponent after only one minute and 35 seconds of fighting.
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Removal of Niobe victims continues off Kiel harbor
Kiel Germany Aug 20 seven bodies were recovered today from the wreck of the German training ship Niobe sunk last month with 69 cadets. Salvage crews used air pumps as the ship was lifted and towed to the harbor. Flags flew at half staff while the first body was carried ashore and all dead were to be removed by nightfall.
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Grafton Railroaders to Clash with Junior Nine in Flemington
Fresh from a 7 to victory over the Recreation Reds the Grafton B O baseball team travels to Flemington Sunday for a double header with the Junior nine. The match pits two top league clubs in a likely thrilling game as the Railroaders, though with a light week, remain in trim for two tough games Sunday.
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Three Maintain Perfect Scores In "y" Net Tourney
The report lists players with near perfect averages threatening the leading racqueteers. Fourth and fifth are Charles Custer and James Finley Holt at .77 and .750. Secretary Bill Manley notes growing interest in this tennis match series as several entries have yet to play their matches. The standings of the players follow.
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Charles Custer
James Finley Holt
Bill Manley
Piccards Leave Italy On Monday
Deseneano Italy Aug 20 77 Professor Auguste Piccard twice conquers of the stratosphere is happy today Madame Piccard arrived during the night and greeted her husband this morning saying she was glad to see him well after this adventure They expect to leave Italy Monday.
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Leonard Faces Tough Opponent in New York Bout
Former lightweight champ Leonard meets Jimmy McLarnin in a 10 round catch weight bout in New York on October 3. Both fighters have agreed to terms and will test Leonard’s comeback hopes with a stern challenge.
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