Bobby Night Battle Won by Tribe Over Chicago
The Reds and Dodgers split a two game series failing to alter the NL flag race. Feller won for Cleveland in Chicago 4 2 striking out 10 as the Indians moved 2 1/2 games ahead of Detroit and five up on the Yankees. Ted Williams delivered a clutch triple to beat Philadelphia 5 4 as Boston closed in on the Yankees. Brooklyn crushed Cincinnati 6 2 in the lone game mentioned.
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Brooklyn Beats Cincinnati 6 to 2 in NL action
In yesterday's National League results Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 6 to 2. The Philadelphia at Pittsburgh game was postponed due to rain, making it the only scheduled contest on the slate.
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Baseball Today Probables Chicago Cincinnati New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston St Louis Pittsburgh
GAMES TODAY with probable pitchers list: Chicago at Cincinnati Lee 4 14 vs Walters 18 9. New York at Brooklyn Lohr man 9 10 vs Davis 5 9. Philadelphia at Boston Small 2 7 vs Strincevich 4 6. St Louis at Pittsburgh Shoun 19 8 vs Heintzelman 6 6.
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Baseball Scores and Postponement Report
Major league results show Boston defeating Cleveland five four while Cleveland edges Chicago two to one. Washington at New York postponed due to rain with Leopard facing Donald and Cleveland leaning on Milnar against E Smith. St Louis Bridges and Caster are noted in the PAW brief with weather and pitching notes.
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Feller Shuts Out Cubs as Dodgers Rally Behind Camilli
In a National League game Dodgers defeated the Reds with Dolph Camilli delivering a homer and two singles driving in a run. Rookie Pete Reiser also homered off Gene Thompson while Luke Hamlin kept the Reds to 10 hits but failed to batch them for scoring. The Dodgers surged ahead and left the Reds 72 games in front.
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Deac Parsons Not Favorite In Charleston Invite
West Virginia tennis great Delos Parsons trails field as the first Charleston Invitational opens. Top seed is Dick McKee of Jacksonville Florida fresh from a national title, with Gardner Larned Chicago Bob Shanglin Ashland Kentucky and others rounding the ranked entrants for both men and women.
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Hockingberry to be moved to quarterback at Mountaineer camp
Morgantown August 21 Charley Hockenberry will switch from halfback to quarterback as Bill Kern forms his Mountaineer squad at Camp Dawson. Hockenberry will see more quarterback action than planned though Charley Seabright remains ahead. Sophomore Quentin Barnette from Charleston shows promise but Kern doubts rushing him into a crucial role.
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Halifax Sailor Falls to Detroit Heavyweight Champion
In Halifax last night, Lee Oma of Detroit, at 180 pounds, stopped sailor Bert Hardy of Halifax, 191, securing the maritime heavyweight title. Also in Hollywood Toby Vigil of Los Angeles, 184, knocked out Eddie Marcus of Los Angeles, 13442, in an undercard bout.
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Pro Bids and Sports Chatter From Era Headlines
A stream of boxing and baseball notes from New York gossip, naming Nile Kinnick a $7,000 offer by the football Dodgers, Joe Louis opponents and other stars like Welby Van Horn and Ky Laffoon. Also mentions Red Barber signing to broadcast the world series and various quotes on conscription and national sports chatter.
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Yesterday's Stars Highlight Dodgers and Red Sox Wins
Dolph Camilli Homered and added two singles driving in three as the Dodgers beat the Reds. Joe Heving and Ted Williams starred for the Red Sox with a two hit relief effort and a double plus triple driving in the decisive run against the A's. Bob Feller earned his 23rd win for the Indians with 10 strikeouts while Jeff Heath contributed a first inning homer and three runs.
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Beaumont Victorious In County Round-Up At West Side Park
Beaum ont wins the county round-up with 700 attendees as WPA Rec staff report. Beaumont leads with 460 points ahead of Wendel 350 and other grounds like Rosemont Flemington Mapleave East End. Girls volleyball and softball highlight the day with standout Dorothy Stansbury allowing no hits. Wendel excels in track events while Beaumont wins junior volleyball and croquet.
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Rain Delays National Tennis Championship at Forest Hills
Persistent rain drenches the Forest Hills courts delaying the national singles tournament. Players like Kovacs McNeill and Riggs face financial strain as the event shifts, with crowds and officials awaiting clearer skies. Stars such as Helen Jacobs weigh the outlook while Ben Wright notes two contenders remain.
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Philippi Ball Team To Play Independents Here
Philippi Union's baseball team will invade Brownlow Park tomorrow for a clash with the Graf ton Independents who plan to send Robinson to the mound against the Barbour countians. Weaver will be the receiver. Should Flemington be eliminated from the state tournament play today Chubby Stolzenfels and Furlow will be in the lineup of the Independents.
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Snead Placed as Top Threat in Ten Golfing Title
Sam Snead, the pre-tournament favorite, advanced toward the big prize after defeating Gene Sarazen in a 36-hole duel. He faced Harold McSpaden as Ralph Guldahl clashed with Ben Hogan in a day of dramatic scores and shifts. Gene Sarazen admitted leg trouble while Byron Nelson and Ralph Guldahl pursued the other bracket, and a separate Pineville tragedy reported a young man’s suicide amid ill health.
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Andy Hardy Meets Debutante at Strand Theater
Strand Theatre presents the Hardy Family with Lewis Stone Mickey Rooney Judy Garland in the ninth Andy Hardy film. Andy travels to New York with Judge Hardy to defend the Carvel Orphanage case while meeting a debutante. The comedy blends family warmth with courtroom drama and stage of high society.
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Women In War at Opera House three day run
Pamela Starr played by Wendy Barrie goes on trial for murder after a captain dies following unwelcome advances. Elsie Janis as her mother counsels Pamela to join nursing service while the two conceal Pamela’s identity until a final clash tests their resolve. Cast includes Patric Knowles Mae Clarke and Dorthy Peterson.
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Irene on Screen at Dixie Theatre with Anna Neagle
Irene transitions from Broadway hit to a film at the Dixie Theatre starring Anna Neagle and Ray Milland. The musical comedy follows a fiery Irish sales girl who becomes a model and heiress, with four stage tunes and a new number woven into the screen version. Trene’s three day engagement begins Sunday.
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Squint Phares Named Post at Wheeling High School
Wheeling high school appoints John Squint Phares to assist Coach Everett Brinkman in forming football and basketball teams. Phares, a graduate of Elking High School and West Virginia University, was named by the Ohio County school board.
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Logan Indians Rally In Ninth For Victory
Logan's league leading Indians erased a late deficit in a ninth inning rally to beat Williamson 6-5 before about 1,500 fans honoring manager Eddie Hock. Tiosan drew a walk and an error fueled the rally for the decisive three runs. Ashland blunted Huntington 8-4 later as Welchman sparked Bluefield's eighth inning collapse.
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Man Arrested After Firearm Incident at Tavern
Police report Devine arrested after a shooting at a tavern, charged with felonious shooting and violating the state firearms act. Schaefer notes a steel contract dispute over rights. Hospital says Mackay's injuries are not serious.
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Skaggs & Company Jewelers Promote Rapid Results Ads
An advertisement from Skaggs & Company Exclusive Jewelers touts first diamonds as a prudent purchase and promises top value through their reputation. The message urges readers to try Sentinel want ads for quick outcomes.
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