Nicholson's four homers spark Cubs Giants doubleheader
Nicholson belted four homers and drove in seven to lead in both homers and RBIs as the Cubs and Giants split a doubleheader. The Cubs won 7-4 in the opener, Giants took 12-9 in the nightcap. Nicholson tied league records with 21 homers and six hits in four games, sharing the home run lead with Mel Ott. The doubleheader featured a major league record 14 pitchers used in the second game.
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Rey Mueller
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SPORTS SPHERE by phuth howe NEW YORK 24 (FP)
Column notes on baseball topics and player blurbs reflect a breezy prewar sports page. Mentions a cellar-dwelling team, quiz Qs about pitchers, Russ Marshall in the infantry, Ohio State football hopes, and remarks on Danny Gardella and radar for eyesight. Includes naming Babe Ruth and Adolph Buque with 1922 figures.
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Russ Marshall
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Infantry
Fort Leonardwood
Ohio State
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A. Whale
Army
Merced
Calif
Kessler Field
Dental
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Giants
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Syracuse
Hearth
Sampson Naval Base
Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Vander Meer
Disa
Data Lee Q. Murray
Emanuel la Verne Murray
Elbert
Thompson
Madison Square Garden
Art Sampson
Boston
Yankees
William J. “Manley
Ernie Lanigan
Baseball leaders and records from the era
League leaders include hits Walker Dodgers 118 and 115 Doerr Boston. Doerr leads AL batting with 337 and 115 hits while Stephens St Louis has 68 runs and 6 RBIs. Pitching leaders include Wilkes St Louis 11 wins and Walters Cincinnati 15 as well as Maltzberger Chicago 10 2. The Phillies boast two star pitchers on the retired list and Pennock and Fitzsimmons noted for long careers.
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Dodgers
Musial
St. Louis
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Ott
New York
Nicholson
Chicago
Ryan
Boston
Lupien
Philadelphia
Wilkes
Walters
Cincinnati
Doerr
Phillies
Herb Pennock
Fred Fitzsimmons
Orioles rely on 4-F rookie Sherm Lollar for pennant push
Baltimore's 19 year old Arkansas catcher Sherm Lollar bursts into prominence, belting four home runs in a doubleheader against Toronto. The 4-F rookie, born in Fayetteville in 1924, also shines behind the plate, blocking crucial runs and earning praise from manager Tommy Thomason and pitcher Stan West.
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Arkansas
Sherm Lollar
Fayetteville
Ark
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Toronto
Lollar
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Bears
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Diamond
Tommy Thomas
Oriole
Relaxaton
Stan West
Jersey City
Baxter Springs
Kas
Ville
Kansas State Teachers College
Fayetteville, American) Legion
Thomas
Sherm
Tinian defense sites fall to bombardment and air strikes
The text notes that most defense positions around Tinian’s beachheads were neutralized by bombing and artillery across the channel to Saipan. The Tinian airfield was decommissioned amid ongoing Marianas combat begun June 10. Inland fighting was expected to grow stiffer as invaders move inland.
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Tinian
Saipan
Marianas
Guam
Joe Cronin
Red’ Nimitz
Sox
Holland F. Smith
A. S. Mange
Rine Corps
Fifth
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West Virginia Open Golf Opens Aug 4 at Kingwood
The West Virginia Open at Preston County Club in Kingwood on August 4 will feature a record field. Clem Wiechman, former multiple champion, is not defending his title. Thurston Baker chairs the event with plans for a strong prize list for amateurs and professionals.
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W. V. Jilly
West Virginia
Preston County Club
Wiechman
Sam Snead
Logan County Club
Elyria
Ohio
Thurston
Tee) Baker
Preston Country Club
Hawk's
Parkersburg
Morgantown
Clarksburg
Wheeling
Fairmont
Elkins
Moundsville
Martinsburg
Rader Jewett
Cedar Rocks Club
Jewett
Pennsylvania
Snead
Jules Blanton
Charleston
Parkersburg Country Club
Arnold Browning
Guvan Golf and Country Club
Huntington
Arthur Chapman
Wheeling Country Club
Baker
Andy Brawlby
Meadow Brook Club
Wiethman
W. Va
Frank A. Knight
McSpaden Wins Utah Open With Record 271
Harold Jug McSpaden of Philadelphia captures the 1944 Utah Open at Fort Douglas Salt Lake City with a 271 total 17 under par on a 6575 yard par 72 course. Byron Nelson trails by two strokes with 136 after 36 holes but McSpaden’s 63 69 67 close the event as Nelson’s lead collapses.
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Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Philadelphia
McSpaden
Fort Douglas
Utah
the Jug
Byron
Nelson
Toledo
Ohio
Tee Branca
George Schneiter
Salt Lake City
Amphibious Corps Leader Reassigned To New Pacific Role
The command change shifts the Fifth Amphibious Corps to a new post under the fleet, likely a reward for Saipan operations and hinting at upcoming actions. Maj Gen. Harry Schmidt now leads expeditionary troops on Tinian after promotion from the Fourth Marine Division.
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Calif
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Eniwetok
Clifton B. Cates
Chester Hill
Penn
Fourth ‘Marines
Thomas EB. ‘Watson
Pacific
Phibious
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Saipan
Fifth Amphibious Corps
Harry Schmidt
Tinian
Marne
Baseball results and schedule from the National League
Yesterday's NL games featured Chicago 7 10 losses to New York 4 12 and Philadelphia 7 2 victory over Cincinnati 6 Today's games include Chicago at New York Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia and St Louis at Boston Tomorrow's matchups list Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburgh at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Also reported are Cleveland 4 9 at Washington 3 5 and New York 7 6 over Chicago 6 10 Philadelphia 13 8 Detroit 3 2 Boston 12 3 St Louis 1 9 results
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New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Tomorrow's Garces
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Pittsburgh i
War memories of air battles over Caen narrated in witness account
A veteran recalls artillery and air warfare, comparing present battles to 1918. He describes mortars, rapid guns, and strafing along a Caen sky. The roar of planes, dives, and tracer trails frame a tense scene as a plane is shot down and parachutes appear, followed by further combat sounds.
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Caen
Classified ad rates and errors in the Sentinel
The Sentinel lists rates for classifieds by word and column, with varying cents per word by city and a first insertion rate. It notes each additional word count, mentions examples like New York and Cleveland, and states ads are rejected to proper classification and the paper bears limited responsibility for corrections.
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IEC Sentinel
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
Sentinel
Night and Tomorrow Pro Baseball Game Schedule
New York at Chicago at 9 30 p m Boston at St Louis 3 30 p m Philadelphia at Detroit 6 p m Washington at Cleveland 3 30 Tomorrow s Games Washington at Chicago Boston at Detroit New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at St Louis
Allied Might and Fortifications Across the Channel
The report describes rapid naval actions and massive fortifications along the channel. It notes vast concrete pillboxes, extensive underground passages, and dense traffic as ships move between vessels. The German observer is portrayed as methodical, with time marked by steady pauses.
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