International League to publish new inning credit rules
A sports roundup notes the International League plans separate statistics for innings wiped out by rain curfew or dimout. It questions credit for fragments of innings and cites varied opinions from figures like Figgie Filbert Ernie Lanigan and mentions other baseball anecdotes and broadcasts.
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New York
International League
Providence
Figgie Filbert
Ernie Lanigan
Hoodoo
Crick Verghles
Beau Jacks
Beau
Philadelphai
Johnny Hutchinson
Columbia
Varity
Navy
Dodgers Schedule Waste Fat Day Sparks Fan Humor
Marine Corps. Tommy Lough ran, who has been boxing instructor at Parris Island for six months, has been transferred to the infantry weapons school at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Tommy always had a couple of good weapons when he was light heavyweight champ.
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Marine Corps
Tommy Loughran
Parris Island
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Tommy
Free-for-all in American League race drives Cubs Braves Browns talk
The Scoreboard New York notes a chaotic AL chase as Washington clings to pace and the Yankees falter. It highlights Luke Sewell and Vernon Stephens, cites past late-season comebacks by the Braves and Cubs, and mentions Ed Stanky and Phil Cavarretta as rising forces with baseball politics and rivalries shaping a dramatic second half.
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New York
Washington
Yankees
Waite Hoyt
Braves
Browns
Cubs
Army
Vernon Stephens
Luke Sewell
Rudolph
James
Tyler
George Stallings
Hi Bithorn
Henry Wyse
Ed Stanky
Len Merullo
Hack
Phil Cavarretta
Bill Nicholson
Ival Goodman
Lou Novikoff
Billy Southworth
Cardinals
Honeymoon At End For Senators Melrose Smothers Marsh
Melrose pounded Marsh for 14 hits and a 14 2 victory in an Industrial League game at the high school field. Earl Gibson notes Melrose built a 5 0 lead by halftime, added one in the fourth, while Marsh scored their lone run late in the game.
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Melrose
Marsh
Melrose Beats Marsh 14-2 Behind Martin Strong Hurling
Melrose combined early offense with a 14-2 drubbing of Marsh as Martin pitched effectively totaling four strikeouts. Smith Dean Workman Martin and Jones collected two hits apiece while DeLappe Haney hit homers. Crowson Grubbs made errors as Kirby took the loss and Thomas umpired the 1:50 game.
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Marsh
Smith
Dean
Workman
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Jones
Delappe
Haney
Cahepne de
Chiacines
Crowson
Grubbs
M. Smith
W. Smith
Kirby
Thomas
Greeson
Cf Delappe
C Workman
J. Grissom
Walden
Fea
He Must Be Popular
Brooklyn fans regard Dixie Walker as the No 1 citizen in the city while he serves as athletic director at a defense plant and heads a defense baseball league. The piece notes the Dodgers' slump and calls for a competent shortstop as key to pennant chances amid criticism of Red Barkley’s hitting and fielding.
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Brooklyn
Dixie Walker
Dodger
Claude Passeau
Bill Lee
Lon Warneke
Paul Derringer
Cardinals
Brooks
Dodgers
St. Louis
Ebbets Field
Red Barkley
Oklahoma
Georgia Football Fanatic Faith in Wally Butts Remains
A profile of Wally Butts, Georgia’s long time coach, and the enduring faith of Georgia alumni in his ability to rebuild after losses. The piece recalls Butts’ early coaching days, his talent for finding players, and Georgia's past Orange Bowl and Rose Bowl successes, despite current doubts about next season.
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Georgia
Wally Butts
Athens
James Wallace Butts
University of Georgia
James Wallace
Wally
All America
Frankie Sinkwich
Charlie Trippi
Leo Costa
Sanford Stadium
Milledgeville
Madison A. & M
Allen Academy of Texas
Georgia Military College
Louisville
Joel Hunt
Grandpa George Still Winning In Interstate League At 57
Lefty George, a 57 year old pitcher for York in the Class B Interstate league, has pitched for 40 years, with a career spanning from college teams to majors and minor leagues. Known for a variety of soft pitches and a famed screwball, he remains a fan favorite and helped revive professional baseball in York by supporting and briefly pitching to bolster the staff.
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George
NEA
Thomas Edward George
York
Lefty George
Pittsburgh
Lawrenceville
Washington and Lee
Boston Nationals
Braves
Cleveland Naps
Columbus
St. Louis Browns
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Christy Matheson
Giants
Reds
Lefty
York Club
Pittsburgh Collegians
Browns
St. Louis
Rhody Wallace
Rhody
York County
Garden State track opens strong despite woes
Camden July opening of Garden State race track drew 6521 patrons. Track reported 409871 dollars in handle as two-year operation begins in rough conditions. Officials note weather and transport issues but expect a longer 50 day meeting.
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Camden
N. J
Garden State Race Track
Gee-Gees
South Jersey
Eugene Mori
Vineland
Tennis School Opens in Blair Park for City Youth
J. J. Ellington announces a city recreation tennis program at Blair Park for boys and girls, free park court use, and 75 new tennis balls donated by Mayor Arnold J. Koonce. Registration times are 9-12 and 2-5 this week. equipment will be provided to those without racquets. A week of instruction will lead to a tournament.
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J. J. Ellington
Blair Park
Ellington
Arnold J. Koonce
Betty Lou Jackson
Senators Slip From Lead As Slide Hits Fourth Place
Washington slips to fourth in the American League after losing five of six. The slump follows weak defense at third base with Bob Johnson moved there, uneven infield play, and unsatisfactory pitching. Detroit and Chicago spark late runs while New York and Cincinnati win separately.
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Associated Press
Washington Senators
Washington
New York Yankees
Senators
Detroit Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Tigers
Sox
White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Wally Moses
New York
Yankees
St. Louis
Spud Chandler
Browns
Cincinnati
Boston
Elmer Riddle
Reds
Manny Salvo
White Sox Climb the AL Ladder in Wild Base Running
Chicago's White Sox kept advancing in the American League with aggressive base running including a 14th inning steal of home by Wally Moses to beat Boston 3 2. Moses leads the team with 18 steals, followed by Thurman Tucker 16, Luke Appling 11 and Don Kolloway 10 as the Sox chase the Yankees in a five game series.
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White Sox
Wally Mosees
New York
Yankees
Boston
Sox
Washington
Senators
George Case
Moses
Cleveland
Don Kolloway
Luke Appling
Joe Kubel
Thurman Tucker
Appling
Kolloway
Joe Kuhel
Doerr Sets Fielding Record In Big Loop
Chicago July 8 Bob Doerr of the Boston Red Sox set a major league fielding record for most chances accepted without an error by a second baseman. Since a misplay May 20 in Cleveland he has handled 285 plays flawlessly, surpassing Oscar Melillo who made 271 from April 30 to July 8, 1933.
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Chicago
Bobby Doerr
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
Doerr
Oscar Melillo
St. Louis Browns
Farm Life Ends Baseball Career with Lancaster Victory
Les McCrabb formerly of the A's left baseball to farm, returned a year later and pitched the Lancaster Red Roses to a 6-1 win over Trenton in an Interstate League night game.
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Lancaster
Les McCrabb
A’s
Lancaster Red Roses
Trenton
Major League Record Games Result Summary
Chicago beat Boston 3 2 in 14 innings while New York defeated St Louis 2 0 Detroit won 9 to 1 at Washington Philadelphia at Cleveland postponed noted in the day box score.
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Chicago
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Baseball games today with starting pitchers listed
Washington faces Cleveland with Pyle against Bagby in the morning. New York visits Chicago with Borony opposing Grove at night. Philadelphia plays Detroit at Twilight with Besse versus Trout. Boston meets St. Louis with Dobson facing Sundry.
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Washington
Cleveland
National League Cincinnati 5 Boston 2 1 4
Cincinnati wins 5 to 2 over Boston in a NL clash while other games were postponed leaving a sparse schedule. The result highlights a decisive victory for Cincinnati amid a light slate.
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Cincinnati
Boston
Probable Starting Pitchers for Tonight's Major Matches
Listings show two今天 matches with Probable Starting Pitchers. Sewell 11-2 against Macon 6-3 at Brooklyn Twilight. Vander Meer 4-0 versus Meusser 2-2 and Johnson 8-3 with Kimball 3-3 for Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Only games scheduled.
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Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Sewell
Ve. Macon
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Vander Meer
Meusser
Ve. Johnson
Kimball
Tech to face North Carolina Pre-Flight in Roanoke
Virginia Tech and the North Carolina Pre-Flight School will meet in Roanoke on October 30. The Navy eleven beat William and Mary 14 to 0 in the 1942 season visit to Virginia, the last time such an opponent toured the state.
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Virginia Tech
North Carolina
Roanoke
Navy
Virginia
William and Mary
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