Major League Race Tightens As Pirates Lead Braves
Ralph Kiner drives his 35th homer in 115 games as the Pirates sweep the Phillies 11-4 and 4-1, closing the gap on the NL leaders. Boston Braves hold first, while Pittsburgh trails by four games. Red Sox surge past Indians 8-4 with a five-run eighth. Yankees win behind strong late offense to move within a half game of the Indians.
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Baltimore Wins 10-9 Thriller In Regional Final
Westport Post 33 Baltimore edges Washington Post 31 10-9 to claim regional junior baseball title. Trailing 9-4 after four innings, Baltimore rallies with Jarboe two run double and a bases loaded hit by pitch to tie, then Allen Ball scores the winning run on a wide throw. Earlier, Baltimore beat Darney Post 27 8-7 in 10 innings and then defeated Washington to advance to Manchester New Hampshire for Eastern zone competition.
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Promoters Battle Sets Stage For Champion Boxers
Beaming promoters mobilize top fighters for the Tournament of Champions All-Star card at Jersey City on Sept 21. Marcel Cerdan, Tony Zale, Gus Lesnevich, and Jersey Joe Walcott are guaranteed $270,000 collectively with each 15 round bout paying about $50,000 to the headliners.
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National and American League results and standings
Major league results from yesterday and today across the National and American Leagues. Notable scores include Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 1 and Pittsburgh 11 Philadelphia 4 in the NL, New York 6 Chicago 2 and Boston 8 Cleveland 4 in the AL. Standings show Boston at .605 with 72 wins, and Cleveland and New York around .598 and .? respectively.
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Grand American trapshooting title run offs open
Ang 97 Contributions from across the region arrive for the 49th Grand American handicap with 1,600 entrants. The event offers a $1,500 first prize and 100 targets per shooter at varied yardages from 17 to 25. Notable competitors include Charley Sparrow Young, nearing 82, aiming to repeat a 1926 perfect run as veterans and newcomers clash for clay target glory.
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Musial Walks Off For Cardinals 7 5 Victory
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals delivered a dramatic ninth inning hit with one on base to lift the Cardinals to a 7-5 win over their opponent. Jered contributed offensively earlier, and the comeback sealed the game in the late innings.
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Six Pound Bass Caught In South Branch Near Rom
In Charleston on August 27 the conservation commission reported a six pound bass caught in South Branch river near Rom. The fisherman was W. P. Wilson Jr. of Wheeling who said the fish measured 25 175 inches long and 16 inches in girth. The largest bass report this season was a seven pounder from Old Town creek in Mason county by Don Cheesebrew of Sellemeade.
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Dodgers Dominate Reds in Crosley Field Shutout Victory
Joe Hatten scattered seven hits to secure his fifth win over Cincinnati as Brooklyn triumphed 9 1 over the Reds for the ninth straight time at Crosley Field, extending their dominance in this series during the New York Giants doubleheader.
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Grafton Merchants Face Weekend Home Games At GHS
Grafton Merchants head to Athletic Field at GHS for two weekend games as the season winds down. Saturday 2:30 p.m. features Chaksburg's Muntaing Jeeps seeking revenge after a recent upset. Sunday 2:30 p.m. pits Weston Independents against Grafton in a close series with both teams evenly matched all season.
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Open Kingwood Golf Tournament Today
A 72 hole medal play tournament for amateur golfers began today at Preston County Country Club in Kingwood. Over 50 linksmen teed off for 18 holes with a second 18 to be played tomorrow and the low scorers and ties to enter the final 36 on Sunday. Prizes awarded to those qualifying for Sunday, says Phil Contiec, arrangements chairman.
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For Sale A Country Home On Lincoln Street
For Sale A country home on a city street at 81 Lincoln. Six rooms and a bath in A-1 condition with a large garden. Price 4500 dollars with a 3900 dollar loan option. Monthly payments 27.50. Also a 6 room bungalow on Route 119 north of Blueville with basement furnace garage and cesspool. Price 5750 dollars. Three apartment home at 573 W Main each 4 rooms and bath with private entrance. Sold as a sound investment. Another 7 room and bath home on Country Club Road with a nearly new basement and furnace priced 6500 with loan option.
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