St Louis Cards Falter in Pennant Race Against Bees
The St Louis Cardinals slipped in the pennant chase after a 2-1 loss to the Boston Bees, dropping 1-2 games behind the Reds and two ahead of the Cubs. In the American League, the Yankees lost while the Red Sox won, widening the gap to 12 games. Detroit rallied Thursday to edge the world champion Yankees 7-6 as DiMaggio tied the game with a three run homer then Gehringer and Higgins delivered in the final frames. Ted Williams homered to back Eisenstat as Boston beat Cleveland 4-1. no other AL games were played.
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Aces Suffer Fourth Straight Setback in Final Series
The Huntington Aces, after four straight losses to end the season, face Mountain State league leader Williamson. Williamson topped Huntington 4-2, with a 10-6 win over Bluefield as Streza Sessi and Wickel homered, Logan edged Ashland 9-8 in a ninth inning rally, and Bluefield visits Logan while Ashland travels to Welch.
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Yesterday's Stars Ted Williams and Pinky Higgins Shine
Ted Williams of the Red Sox went 1 for 4 with bases loaded in yesterday's action. Pinky Higgins of the Tigers hit a two bagger in the ninth, driving in the winning run as the Tigers beat the Yankees 7 to 6.
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Grafton High grid squad shows strong pre season effort
Grafton High’s 40 plus football candidates, led by Coach Randall H. McKinney, practice twice daily in early drills. Newcomers Austin Hatch and Bud xa draw attention, while tackles remain a weak spot as the Gold and Blue prepare for a tougher season.
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High scores spark fierce crowd in amateur golf meet
New York Aug 30 Scores ran high as sectional qualifying trimmed the field for the national amateur championship at Chicago North Shore club Sept 11-16. Charley Yates and Bruce McCormick led with 138 and 142 respectively, while Otto Greiner posted 66 to share top one round honors in Baltimore. Ex champions exempt. 171 starters chosen from 31 finals.
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Galento Nova Heavyweight Fight Postponed to Sept 15
The Tony Galento Lou Nova 15 round heavyweight bout, originally set for September 7, is delayed eight days to allow Nova more time to recover from a slight cold. The event remains in Philadelphia with the same venue and scheduling intact.
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Star Pro Golfers Set for Hershey Open in Hershey
In Hershey Pennsylvania tournament officials announced the Hershey Open with a $5,000 purse featuring 86 entrants led by Henry Picard PGA champion Byron Nelson Ralph Guldah Lighthorse Harry Cooper Horton Smith Johnny Revolta Gene Sarazen Jimmy Demaret and Ky Lafoon set to tee off tomorrow.
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Major League Standings and Results
Yesterday Boston defeats St Louis 2 to 1. Rain affects other games. Today Pittsburgh visits Philadelphia St Louis plays New York Chicago hosts Brooklyn Cincinnati plays Boston.
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Detroit Beats New York 7–6 In AL Action
In a tight American League game Detroit defeats New York 7 to 6. Other schedule shows Boston 7, Cleveland 4 and two more games listed including New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at St Louis Washington at Chicago and Boston at Detroit.
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Detroit and Los Angeles Boxing Results Summary
Detroit fights last night saw Dave Clark of Detroit win a decision over Buddy Knox of Dayton by points. In Los Angeles Jackie Wilson of Cleveland defeated Ed Die Cool of Philadelphia by knockout in the listed bout.
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PWA Grants Extra Funds for County School Upgrade
Public Works Administration approves an additional 12802 for a county wide school improvement project in the county. Senator Neely reports the original PWA allotment was 256908.
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U S Davis Cup doubles team chosen from California and Maryland
Jack Kramer, 18, of Monte bello California and Joe Hunt, 20, of Los Angeles and Annapolis, have been selected by Captain Walter Pate to represent the United States in doubles play at the Davis Cup. Their picture was taken at Haverford Pennsylvania after the selection.
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Los Angeles
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Oklahoma Has Indian Back Back
Oklahoma U readiness to unveil Indian sophomore back Jack Jacobs who excites observers with elusive rushing. Reports suggest All-America potential starts with this standout.
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Erie scout drive signs four youngsters for Reds farm system
Bob Merwin, Erie sports writer, notes major league scouts overlook Erie sandlots. Frank C. Lane signs four local youths for the Reds farm system. Bill Starnes of Charlotte walked six times in Belmont Legion tourney game versus Laurinburg, scoring four runs in a box score showing AB 0 R 4 H 0.
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College Grid Heroes Meet Pro Titlists
Chicago August 30 two football dream teams meet at Soldier Field before 82,000 spectators in the sixth annual charity battle between the College All Stars and the New York Giants. Stars boast a big squad while several stars are not in shape. lineup chosen by a massive 10 916 366 vote. Pro and college legends line up for a high profile pre season clash broadcast by CBS and NBC.
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Tennessee
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Wisconsin
Stagg Rated as Baseball Ace of Yale
Amos Alonzo Stagg, turning 77, marks 50th year coaching football this fall as a Yale athlete who excelled in baseball at Yale from 1886 to 1890. He entered Yale after Exeter and Orange High, pitched on five championship teams, batted .417 in 1887, and even drew a $5,000 offer from Pittsburgh, yet chose football.
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Dryfield to be replaced as recreation chief
The article reports that Dryfield will be replaced by Mr. Kids who has served as Marion county supervisor of recreation for a year. Dryfield is among several supervisors furloughed for thirty days by congressional action. The program will continue but at a smaller scale due to fewer experienced leaders in Taylor county.
McVicker Beer License Case Opens Tuesday
Liquor possession charges against Herbert McVicker, Brunswick proprietor, are set for 1:30 PM next Tuesday before the mayor. Attorney Allender represents McVicker, who has pleaded not guilty to possible license revocation for dispensing beer. A Brown case continues from Pareone with details on a woman served beer and police action.
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Dixie Theatre Laughton Stars In The Beach Comber
Charles Laughton rises to screen eminence in The Beach Comber at the Dixie Theatre. The film pairs him with novelist W Maugham’s character Ginger Ted, an English beachcomber. Roy eliminates downtime at a Wyoming ranch before rejoining in Rough Riders Round-up with Mary Hart leading a solid cast.
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Blondie Takes a Vacation at the Dixie Theatre
The Bumstead family headed by Blondie Dagwood and Patsy Dumpling travel for a week long vacation. Penny Singleton stars as Blondie with Arthur Lake as Dagwood and Larry Simms as Patsy Dumpling. Daisy the dog joins the trip as the family seeks sun and fun amid comic misadventures.
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Joy Hodges stars in The Family Next Door at Opera House
Joy Hodges, a Des Moines native turned film actress, leads Universal’s The Family Next Door opposite Hugh Herbert Ruth Donnelly Eddie Quillan and Jamita Quigley at the Opera House this week. Her road to Hollywood began in radio at ten and span stages with Chautauqua and Orchestras before a stalled contract led to film stardom.
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Roy Rogers at Opera House in Western on Screen and Stage
Roy Rogers star of Rough Riders Round-up appears in a public Picture opened today at the Opera House Theatre. The piece is a dyed in the wool western with Rogers on screen and off in full western attire. He lives on a ranch in the San Fernando Valley and trains his horses daily.
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Torchy Runs For Mayor At Strand Theatre
Torchy Blane, a clever reporter, aims to expose city politics as she runs a mayoral campaign in a fictional city. Glen G Farrell and Barton MacLane lead a cast including Steve McBride Frank Shannon and George Guhl as familiar faces in this Warner Bros feature.
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