Yankees Rally Past Indians 15 2 In Big Comeback
The New York Yankees shattered the Cleveland Indians 15-2, overturning a rough season with a seven run second inning sparked by Joe DiMaggio's 26th homer with bases loaded. The win boosts the Yankees to third place, eight games behind the leaders, as Detroit briefly edges Boston. Other league games saw St. Louis Brownies defeat Philadelphia 8-4 while the Cardinals stretch a seven game win streak into a third place tie with the Giants after a 9-0 win over Philadelphia. Rain delayed Chicago at Washington.
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National League Yesterday's Results and Today's Games
Yesterday New York defeated Pittsburgh 5 0 while Chicago beat Brooklyn 5 0 Cincinnati edged Boston 3 2 and St Louis rolled over Philadelphia 9 0 In today’s schedule New York at Pittsburgh with Hub Bell or Lohrman against Butcher Brooklyn at Chicago Hamlin or French Boston at Cincinnati Tobin or Derringer Turner Philadelphia at St Louis Higbe against Bowman
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Baseball results recap from American League clashes
Scores show New York 15 over Cleveland 2. Detroit 9 beat Boston 8 in 10 innings. St Louis 8 over Philadelphia 4. Cleveland hosts New York with Smith 28 5 facing Sandra 2 5. Detroit meets Boston with Bridges 7 8 against Fleming. St Louis visits Philadelphia with Ken ly 9212 against Vaughan 1 5. Chicago plays Washington Diet rich 5 4 against Masterson 3 9.
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Reds Split Doubleheader With Pirates And Others
Reds widen lead as Mickey Witek delivers in the 12th to beat the Pirates 5-4 after Cincinnati botched a bases loaded no out situation. Pirates then win 4-0. Bill Werber powers a ninth inning homer to lift Cincinnati past Boston 3-2 for Walters to reach 17 victories. Vern Olsen nearly no-hits the Cubs before Medwick and Vosmik break through in the seventh as Chicago loses 6-0.
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Mail carrier wins open Grand American handicap title
In Vandalia Ohio on August 23 the Grand American handicap attracted about 900 contestants. Roy W. Miller a 45 year old rural mail carrier from Grove City Minnesota won the preliminary handicap after scoring 100 in a row from the 20 yard line. The event drew a diverse field including a 14 year old, a 70 year old, millionaires and laborers all chasing the prize money of nearly ten thousand dollars. Miller’s feat marked only the second perfect score in the preliminary round’s history.
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Returns In Nightcap To Split For Huntington
Associated Press Jake Schoettle, pulled early in the first, returned to pitch seven innings in relief for Huntington to earn a 3-1 nightcap win and a doubleheader split. Bluefield beat Williamson 6-3. Welch powered a five run eighth to topple Logan 7-2 as Edmonson and Carter dueled tight for eight. Huntington visits Ashland tonight. Logan aims to beat Welch. Bluefield travels to Williamson.
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Upset Upsets Doubles Championship Progress at Longwood
Unseeded Russell Bobbitt and Frank Guernsey toppled second seed Bobby Riggs and Welby Van Horn 6-2 7-5 3-6 8-6 in the national doubles tourney at Longwood. Dorothy Bundy and Mrs John Van Ryn upset Margaret Osborne and Pauline Betz to reach semi finals. defending champions Marble and Palfrey begin their bid for a fourth straight final.
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Champion Faces Stiff Test In Tennis Tourney
Yesterday's stars highlight a national public parks tournament with Marta Barnett Andrade defending her title in semis, facing Mort Cooper amid strong rivals. In men's action, Bill Maul meets Dick McKee, and Charles Shostrom faces Edward Moylan as semifinals take shape.
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Bell Starts for North in Grid Classic
North and South West Virginia meet in the seventh North South charity game at night with Bernie Meherly to call signals for the North and Rocco Jerry for the South. North seeks its first-ever scoring against the South in this annual contest as past results favored the South. Night game marks a first in the series. Officials meet in Charleston with Dr. Leo Myers addressing the group and Kanawha county officials welcoming visitors.
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Joe Denmark's Putter Wins Old White Honors
Joe Denmark captured the Old White golf title with superior putting in the finals, defeating Matt Gardner of Darien, Conn., 2 and 1. In the second flight, C. M. Hutchinson of Harrisburg, Pa., beat G. B. Pearson of Wilmington, Del., 4 and 3.
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Giants win opener on Witek single. Pirates rally falls short
Mickey Witek of the Giants delivered a twelfth inning single to topple the Pirates, while Rip Sewell threw five effective innings in relief for the Pirates. A late inning homer with bases loaded highlighted the Yankees’ victory over the Indians as well. Fred Hutchinson sparked the Tigers with relief work and a RBI as Detroit shut out Boston.
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State All Stars Triumph Over Ohio Grid Team
West Virginia all star high school players scored two late touchdowns to beat Ohio 13 to 7 in Wheeling. The game featured 1939 high school teams and marked the first such contest in the region.
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Officials of meet chosen at Wheeling Downs opening Saturday
The West Virginia Racing Commission approved the staff for an eleven day meet at Wheeling Downs starting Saturday. William M. Shewbridge returns as racing secretary. Bob Friend will start the starter’s box for the second time at Wheeling. The stewards include Wilmer Brinton Jr. Malcolm Brice and J. J. Graddy. Placing judges are Shewbridge Frank Bassinett and J Gilbert Haas. Dr. C C Groppe is the official veterinarian in charge of saliva tests. Eight events are set for a 2 15 p m kickoff with large fields anticipated.
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Umpires Get Good Break at Texas League Night
Oklahoma City hosts San Antonio for a Texas league game themed be kind to umpires. Fans are urged to curb jeers and recognize Eddie Palmer, Jim Tongate, and Billy Wilson as part of a goodwill night with 100 free tickets for poems about umpires.
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Open Betting Storm Hits Southern Mag Names
Landis fights open betting in bleachers as Prudent judge of baseball and football moves. Prospects include Nile Kinnick and Bonnie Banks M’Fadden in game plans. Big Ten ticket sales rise ten percent. Illinois secures large Notre Dame game order. Buddy Meyer insurance deal blocked by Cleveland.
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West Virginians Lead In Cumberland Tourney
West Virginians advanced in the Allegheny mountains tennis tournament in Cumberland Maryland. Ansel Knotts Morgantown defeated George Botts Arlington Virginia 7-5 6-4. Bill Watson Fairmont routed L Clavan Cumberland 6-2 6-1. Chalmers Wilson Altoona Pennsylvania beat J Brooks Lahan Charleston West Virginia 6-3 6-2. Lahan partnered with Ed Oldaker in doubles.
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Buckhannon Team Dominates in Doubles Victory
In Buckhannon, W Va, a team trounced Wheeling Hawesville Grant Town and players Robert King and James Rinehart along with Rawleigh. Cumberland won 6-0 6-2 in the men's doubles.
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Denny Shute Favored In Pro Golfers Meet
Hershey Pennsylvania August 23. Golf pros prepare for a long PGA test at the 7077 yard Hershey course. Denny Shute named a standout to watch after a practice round 68 five under par. Shute has won the PGA twice defeating Jimmy Thompson in 1936 and Jug McSpaden in 1937.
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Flemington Miners in West Virginia Amateur Tourney
Winners of both halves of Taylor County league enter the West Virginia amateur baseball tournament to open Saturday in Spencer. Flemington faces Parkersburg American Legion first, with the national finals set in Battle Creek, Michigan. Other teams include Wheeling Spencer and Myers.
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Skaggs & Company Promotes Exclusive Diamond Value
A promotional note from Skaggs & Company Jewelers highlights that First Diamond purchases are puzzling yet rewarding, emphasizing reputational assurance of top value and exclusive status from the dealer.
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Barclay on Bridge pre emptive bids and gifts
In thisBridge vignette a vulnerable South over-extends with pre emptive bids tempting opponents. East and West maneuver to set the contract, while the article notes Old Man Psychology at work and the temptations of gifting a favorable score to an aggressive player.
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Maple Avenue Beaumont split double header on a rainy day
Maple Avenue and Beaumont softball teams split a double bill at Maple Avenue playground. Maple Avenue won game one 3 to 1 with Demko pitching against D Poling. In the nightcap Mathews earned the win for Maple Avenue while White was credited with the loss.
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