Reds Rally Tops Giants in 3-2 Thriller as Dodgers Slump
Reds grab a dramatic 3-2 win over the Giants while Dodgers fall twice to Card pitching. Bill Lehrman notches win as Junior Thompson earns his 12th. Coscarart and Camilli homer for L.A. but collapse ends Dodgers' drive. Indians roll past Red Sox 11-6 behind Ken Keltner's bases-loaded homer and Pudgy Feller's 22nd win. Yankees split with Tigers 4-3 and 4-2 as Ruffing and Bonham shine ashore.
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Bill White
Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
Detroit Tigers
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dodgers
Reds
Giants
St. Louis
Brooks
Bill Lehrman
Junior Thompson
Clyde Shoun
Hugh Cagey
Pete Coscarart
Dolph Camilli
Johnny Mize
Enos Slaughter
Joe Orengo
Don Padgett
Stu Martin
Passeau
Claude Pd
Cubs
Phillies
Dick Lanahan
Pirates
Boston Bees
Deb Garris
Indians
Boston
Fenway Park
Ken Keltner
Sox
Pobby Feller
Yanks
Chicago White Sox
Charley Ruffing
Ernie Bonham
Tigers
White Sox
Athletics
Wally Moses
Browns
Elden Auker
Senators
Washington
Baer to Fight Comiskey in Jersey City Next Month
Newark report says heavyweight Maxie Baer is matched with Pat Comiskey for a bout in Jersey City next month to earn a shot at champion Joe. The announcement came in San Francisco last night by Jack Keams.
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Newark
N. J
Maxie Baer
Pat Comiskey
Paterson
Jersey City
Joe
San Francisco
Jack Keams
Yesterday's Stars Highlight Slick Wins Across MLB
Ken Keltner homered with bases loaded to beat the Red Sox and notch his 22nd win for the Indians. Ed Smith and Wally Moses powered White Sox and Athletics to early victories. Frank McCormick drove in two in the Reds 3-2 win over the Giants, while Clyde Passeau allowed three hits in the Cubs 4-0 win over the Phillies.
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Associated Press
Ken Keltner
Indians
Red Sox
Bobby Feller
Ed Smith
White Sox
Wally ‘Moses
Athletics
Farmer
Moses
Frank McCormick
Reds
Nlso
Giants
Clyde
Passeau
Cubs
Phillies
Young jockey nets fortune at Thistle Down
Earl John Dew, 19, tallies a $20,000 season from racing wins and bonuses at Thistle Dawn. Dew has 148 wins this season, second only to W. Lloyd Taylor, and expects about $20,000 in earnings as his third riding year ends.
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Cleveland
Earl John Dew
Thistle Dawn
Thistle Down
W. Lloyd ‘Taylor
Rockingham
Butch
Don
Free lancer approach reshapes racing alliances in 1938
In 1938 Dew is described as a free lancer who favors race by race opportunities over longtime contracts. The note contrasts such flexible arrangements with the interests of turf followers including Louis B. Mayer, Mrs. Sloan Dodge, and William Dupont as potential backers or influencers in racing.
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Dew
Louis B. Mayer
Mrs. Sloan Dodge
William Dupont
Boxing Draws Reported From Multiple Cities
WEST HAVEN Leo Rodak and Julie Kogan drew after ten rounds in New Haven as featherweights Harry Jeffra outpointed Jackie Wilson in Baltimore. New York Sal Bartolo and Bobby Ruffin fought to a draw in New York while Mike Piskiny and Paul Cortolyn battled to a draw in Newark.
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Associated Press
West Haven
Conn
Leo Rodak
Chicago
Julie Kogan
New Haven
Drew
Youngstown
Harry Jeffra
Baltimore
Jackie Wilson
Pittsburgh
New York
Sal Bartolo
Boston
Bobby Ruffin
Newark
N. J
Mike Piskiny
Freehold
Paul Cortolyn
Houston man takes title in trapshooting grand American event
Forest McNeil of Houston won the 200 straight to capture the 41st Grand American trophy, becoming the new North American clay target king. The 65 year old veteran, famed for heroism in 1910 and Olympic team service, defied serious injuries from a 1940s accident to return to the clays with grit and skill.
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Forest McNeil
Houston
Tex
Lela Hail
Statsburg
Fred Tomlin
Gingsboro
N. J
McNeir
U.S
Antwerp
British Isles
Roaring Grand
Baseball results and tonight's American League games
Yesterday results across the National and American Leagues show wins for Pittsburgh over Boston and Cincinnati over New York, with St. Louis and Brooklyn sweeping. Today’s schedule lists probable pitchers for New York at Cincinnati, Boston at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Chicago, Brooklyn at St. Louis, and American League matchups including New York versus Detroit and Cleveland versus Boston.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York
Schumacher
Moore
Sullivan
Heintzelman
Peargon
Olsen
Tamulis
McGee
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Pet
Philadelphia Es
Newhowser
Chandler
Milnbr
Ostermueller
Rigney
Bobekrhan
Mills
Leonard
Clarksburg Team Out as Wichita Semi Pro Tourney Advances
West Virginia entry Clarksburg Wall Streets along with Springfield Colliers and Wilmington Allieds were eliminated after second-game defeats in the Wichita based semi pro baseball tournament. Marty Lang pitched an 11-0 shutout for the Wichita Stearmans, moving past the WV team and ending their bid for about 15 000 dollars in prize money.
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Wichita, Kas
West Virginia
Clarksburg
W. Va
Wallstreets
Springfield
Reds Expect to Take Flag
In the United States June 21 1948 recap Eddie Briez reports in New York on Howard Jones Rose Bowl Trojans possibly dropping two games next fall. Mentions Bill McKechnie scouting Cleveland as Reds’ concern. Notes various sports updates including golf, baseball and a Connecticut/Gloversville game scene.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
California
Howard Jones
Trojans
Bill M’kechnie
Jewel Ens
Ens
Cleveland
Reds
Gar Davidson
Army Eard
Hawaii
Cornell Engineering School
Jack Donohue
Georgetown U
Sioux City
Namcé
News Lawson
Charlie Keller
Wilder Ames
Cullinane
Gloversville
Saker
Zale Set To Meet Billy Soose In Outdoor 10 Round Bout
Chicago August 21 Tony Zale the Gary Indiana strong puncher meets Billy Soose of Scranton in a 10 round outdoor bout. Zale seeks to stretch his winning streak and defend his prestige with a victory that could set the stage for a unification battle with Ken Overlin as the middleweight picture remains muddled.
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Chicago
Tony Zale
Gary
Ind
Steel Mills
Billy Soose
Scranton
Zale
al Hostak
National Boxing Association
Seattle
Soose
Ken Overlin
New ‘York
Ty Zale
Amott
Jprestige
Gary Fouth
Detroit
Marden
Boston
New York
Zaie Would
Washington
Wey
Overlin
Skaggs and Company Jewelers Ad for Value Purchase
An advertisement from Skaggs and Company Exclusive Jewelers promises top value in a first diamond purchase. It emphasizes trustworthy reputation and strong value for customers seeking quality gems.
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Skaggs & Company
Exclusive Jewelers
Logan Scores Two Victories In League Baseball Doubleheader
Logan's Mountain State league leading Indians won both ends of a doubleheader over the Cellar occupants 5-1 and 2-1 aided by Huntington pitchers' difficulties. Bluefield routed Ashland 11-7 as four Logan runs in the seventh broke the game open. Williamson beat Welch 8-3 after Gravino held off 13 free passes.
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Associated Press
Logan
Indians
Huntington
Bluefield
Ashland
Blue Grays
Williamson
Gravino
Welch
Epidemic To Hurt Sports In Huntington Coach Meeting
Huntington high school coaches gather after a three week postponement of school due to an infantile paralysis epidemic. Cabell County Superintendent Olin C. Nutter invites Huntington East Huntington Centre Douglas Barboursville and Milton coaches to discuss salvaging part of the football schedule.
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Huntington
Cabell County
Olin C. Nutter
Huntington East
Huntington Centre
Douglas
Barboursville
Milton
Nutter
Schools delay opening amid health conference
Representatives say discussions with the schools could yield workable plans. Several schools have at least three games scheduled before September 30, the new opening date. Marshall college head James E. Allen states the college will open as planned on September 20 after a health officials conference.
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James E. Allen
Marshall College
Dr Gary Hogg Favored In Old White Tourney
White Sulphur Springs August 21 Dr Gary Hogg veteran Lewisburg golfer was listed among the favorites of the Old White tournament after an extra hole victory over Bill Worthington of Sweetbriar Virginia Hogg won 1 up on the 18th hole both carding 78 Medallist Joseph Denmark of New York advanced with a 2 up over J D Witty of Miami Defending champion Matt Gar liner of Darien Conn beat Stuart McCampbell of New York 2 and 1 Frank Payne Jr of Harrisburg Pa won 1 up from Bob Harris of Lewisburg on the 18th hole.
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White Sulphur Springs
Gary Hogg
Lewisburg
Bill Worthington
Sweetbriar
Hogg
Joseph Denmark
New York
J. D. Witty
Miami
Fla
Matt Garliner
Darien
River commerce up as defense prep fuels tonnage
Ohio river commerce rose from 9,768,739 tons in the first half of 1939 to 11,639,459 tons by June 30, Army engineers reported. The figures reflect defense preparations. An associated caption notes Mussolini displaying horsemanship before foreign correspondents, with a jab at Hitler’s regard for him.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Army
Mussolini
Hitler
Radio Schedule Fragments From Broadcaster Lineup
A jumble of station identifiers and program titles outlines an all day schedule listing NBC CBS and MBS shows with names like Easy Aces Easy Does It The Lone Ranger and Dance Orchestra alongside band and theater names. The fragmentary text assigns hosts and performers such as Tim Healy Paul Sullivan Lowell Thomas and Roy Shield with various time slots and networks.
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Auarter
CBS
Mr. Meek
NBC
WJZ
WMMN
Sonja Henie to register alien on radio broadcast
New York Aug 21 Sonja Henie will appear on Mutual Broadcasting to illustrate the alien registration procedure. She has filed citizenship papers and will register live at 10 15 pm for listeners. Programs across networks include WEAF NBC CBS and WJZ NBC with varied shows and sports events.
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New York
Sonja Henle
Mutual Broadcasting System
Uncle Sam
Willson
Meredith
WEAF
NBC
Columbia
We, the People
Senator McNary
Europe
CBS
WJZ
Kay Kyser
WEAP
Hollywood Playhouse
Abbott and Costello
Kay Myser
WABC
Mister Meek
Dr. Christian
Theater of Stars
CBS Concert Orchestra
Amer
Manhattan
Roy Shields
Estes Kefauver
MBS
Green Hornet
Sheep and Gents Club
Stephen
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