Red Sox on pace to set Boston games-won record
The Boston Red Sox, at 90 wins in 130 games, pursue the 108-win 1912 mark and could top the century threshold with 16 wins in 24 remaining games as the NL chase tightens between the Cardinals and Dodgers. Tex Hughson earned his 15th win in a 6-0 shutout of the Athletics, while Philadelphia swept the two games.
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Railroad plans improvements and car orders amid coal lands boom
President White visited Monongah division lines noting periodic inspections. Local railroad officials said Charleston to Grafton route gains importance with Gunley Sewell coal lands development. The railroad plans 1000 new box cars and 1000 coal hoppers with more to follow, and will adjust coal car handling. Separately, demonstrators in a city caused extensive property damage, while Brazilian troops fortified streets. In New York, Manuilsky accused Greece of terror in the upcoming plebiscite and urged Security Council scrutiny.
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How They Stand American Seacers Yesterday's Results
National League game result shows Philadelphia defeating New York 4 to 3. Boston and Philadelphia standings reflect yesterday's schedule with Philadelphia as the only game played.
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Baseball cup playoff proposal to benefit players
Inter national League publicist Harry Simmons proposes a 16 team cup playoff from May to September with players’ pension funds in mind. Winners advance by region. All-Star game receipts seed a 30,000 prize for the All-Stars. Also mentions Michigan football captains and quotes about boxing.
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Tom Mauriello
Joe Louis
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Pasquel Receives Check in Women's National Open Row
Mexico City reports a $5,000 check from the St. Louis Browns shortstop Pasquel and Vernon Stephens dispute resolution. Meanwhile in Spokane two major semi finals set for the $19,700 Women’s National Open feature with Betty Jean Rucker facing Patty Berg and Dot Kielty meeting Betty Jameson.
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Major League Leaders From The Associated Press
A condensed list highlights Musial of St. Louis leading in batting 371 and runs 99, with Slaughter also 99 RBIs. Musial tops hits 184 and doubles 39, while Mize of New York has 22 home runs. Reiser of Brooklyn has 30 stolen bases. Higbe leads pitching for Brooklyn, Vernon leads batting for Washington with .342, Williams leads runs 128 and RBIs 114, Pesky tops hits 180, Spence doubles 39, Edwards triples 13, Williams homers 34, Case 28 stolen bases. A glossary-like panel mentions Ferriss 23-4 with a .852.
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Demar Jojan Wins Five Furlong Feature at Wheeling
At Wheeling Downs yesterday Gee Twink led a long shot daily double. Demar Jojan, a surprising victor in the feature five furlongs, upset the field in a dramatic race.
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Sanders Dominates as Dons Fall to Glory Stadium
In Los Angeles on August 31, Sanders of the New Orleans Glory Stadium team overpowered the All-America Conference Dons. The Dons led early after Bob Reinhard’s 35 yard interception return, but Sanders drove 64 yards in four plays for a touchdown and connected with Bob Sweizer for a score, then with Hack Burrus for another in the final period as the Glory won 21 to 7.
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Buffalo Bisons top Miami Seahawks in exhibition clash
In Baltimore on August 31 a Buffalo Bisons 28 Miami Seahawks 21 exhibition at Municipal Stadium drew 16664 fans Buffalo_builder Jimmy Nelson scored early in the second quarter for Buffalo Steve Junwik fueled a 10 point burst with two touchdowns and a field goal to lead Buffalo 17 7 at halftime.
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Frankie Parker Seeks Third Straight National Title
Tennis star Frankie Parker aims for a third consecutive national title at Forest Hills on this day, a feat not achieved in 20 years. The article notes Parker's controversial forehand and lasting doubt among purists while highlighting wartime titles. It also mentions a boxing card at Madison Square Garden where Tony Pellone defeated Billy Graham in a ten-round main event.
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Yesterday's Stars Shine in Baseball and State Note
Tex Hughson pitched a complete four hit 6 0 shutout to notch his 15th victory for the Red Sox over the Athletics. Del Ennis delivered an eighth inning homer to lift the Phillies past the Giants 4 3. Motor vehicle deaths rose 18 percent in 1945 from 1944 while Georgia proclaims the Cherokee rose its state flower.
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Wesson Dies in Springfield at 67
Harold Wesson of Lond Meadow, president of Smith and Wesson Inc, dies at Wesson Memorial Hospital aged 67. Also, Mrs. E M Forthner aged 92 dies in Bluefield from injuries after a fall six weeks earlier.
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Sabath challenges State Department on Britain loan trust
Sabath urged Acheson to verify what is happening in the office of the assistant secretary of state for European and Asian affairs. As House Rules Committee chair, he is a key administration ally on Capitol Hill. He recalled voting for the 3.75 billion dollar loan to Britain only at the president's urgent request and warned that Britain may not uphold loan spirit.
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Police call to report violations harming public health
The police department issued an early statement urging citizens to report violations harming the popular economy and public health. The message warned that violators would be curbed. A chant calling for death to the black underscores the tense atmosphere.
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