Cleveland Keeps Pennant Dreams Alive in Tight AL Race
Cleveland clings to a pennant threat as the American League standings tighten with three teams in pursuit. The Indians beat the Yankees 9-1 behind strong pitching from Steve Gromek, as Bob Muncrief and St Louis also surge. Cincinnati tops Boston 6-2 on Ben Cardoni's fifth straight win while other AL clubs push toward a busy final seven games before war relief benefits.
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Lon Chaney Jr Stars in Weird Woman at Opera House
The Opera House screens Lon Chaney in Weird Woman with Anne Gwynne and Evelyn Ankers after his horror-film legacy. Showtimes include Pittsburgh New York 6:45 p.m. and Chicago Brooklyn 8:45 p.m., with other matinee slots in St. Louis Philadelphia 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Chaney discusses the power of suggestion and echoes his father’s iconic "man with a thousand faces" persona.
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Cuban baseball star Ortiz signs with Mexico City club
In Mexico City on July 26 Cuban baseball figure Ortí signed with a local team after leaving a United States club amid visa and selective service issues. In Chicago the Bears announced a preseason plan change as camps shift to new quarters ahead of a August 30 meeting with college All-Stars at Dyche Stadium.
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Dodgers Rip Pittsburgh In Ninth.
New York reports the Dodgers routed Pittsburgh 9 to 8 as a seventh inning rally powered by a game clinching homer from Walker. The column notes postgame mood in Brooklyn after a 14-6 loss to Chicago, quotes Branch Rickey on potential managerial changes, and cites trivia about pitchers who beat clubs most often.
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World champion pros begin practice at St Josephs college
The article notes world class players starting practice on Aug 9 at St Josephs college near Renssenger Indiana. It recalls nine previous summers of conditioning at St Louis Military Academy in Delafield Wisconsin and mentions MacArthur bases in New Guinea and the Dutch East Indies. The piece includes a wartime interlude praising Task Force 58 for destroying ships and planes, with references to the Philippines, Mindanao and Saipan landings shaping Pacific operations.
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Tommy Loughran to be discharged from Marines
Tommy Loughran, famed ring figure and former light heavyweight champion, expects a Marine discharge within a week. The 41-year-old veteran, serving as staff sergeant, trained at Parris Island and New River, NC, and now oversees physical conditioning at the Philadelphia Marine barracks. He plans to enter private business upon civilian return.
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League Leaders By These Nation Batting and Pitching Leaders
American League leaders are listed with Doerr of Boston posting a .338 batting average and 118 hits. Stephens of St. Louis leads with 64 RBIs, while Cullenbine of Cleveland is noted for doubles. Other top stats include Ott and Nicholson tied for home runs at 21.
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Philadelphia to Expand Shibe Park
Philadelphia officials plan a 1000 dollar improvement and expansion for Shibe Park led by Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics. The project adds 3000 seats along the first and third base lines increasing capacity to 29983, rebuilds the grandstands, replaces stairways with ramps, moves spaces and clubhouses, and adds a new press box and modern restaurant.
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Boxing Results From Various Cities in AP Roundup
Boxing results list several bouts with winners and locations. Carmine Fatta outpointed Joe Amico in Brooklyn while Coolridge Miller stopped Al Fine in White Plains. Other cards include Verne Patterson knocking out Willie Cheatum in New Bedford and Dusty Brown beating Buck Streator in Reading.
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Baseball Roundup: NL Results From Yesterday
Yesterday in the National League Pittsburgh routed New York 15 to 0. Cincinnati beat Boston 9 to 2. Chicago defeated Brooklyn 14 to 6. St Louis shut out Philadelphia 9 to 0.
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Tomorrow's and yesterday's baseball results and tonight's schedule
Listing of upcoming games with matchups Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia St Louis and yesterday's scores including Chicago Washington Boston Detroit Cleveland New York St Louis with notes on tonight's games and a local feature about Jeannette Mashonald performing for service members at the Opera House.
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Provisional Treaty Talks Face Publication Opposition
Allied military authorities oppose publishing the provisional text now, fearing it could prejudice ongoing operations. The treaty with Italy and the final settlement with Germany are expected to be written years apart and differ significantly.
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