Wagner Hurls Four-Hitter Over Tigers
Boston pitcher Charlie Wagner threw an 11 inning four hitter to defeat Detroit 2 1 and keep Boston within four games of the AL lead. Hal Newhouser held Boston to four hits through 10 innings before a 11th inning run. The day also featured Hank Borowy, Joe DiMaggio, Tommy Henrich and Charlie Keller delivering for New York’s lead in the league.
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Charlie Wagner
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Boston Red Sox
Hal Newhouser
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Joe Cronin
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St. Louis Browns
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Joe DiMaggio
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Phils
Rube Melton
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Braves
Dayton shortstop helps triple play in 1942 Mid Atlantic League
Dayton’s Bill Hardy absorbed a bruised chest on a hard line drive in the third inning, aiding the season’s first triple play as the Dayton team beat Charleston 3 to 2. Ralph Weigel grounded the ball, it ricocheted off Hardy, and Hayden Greer retired Bob Blatnik at second for the out.
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Dayton
Bill Hardy
Charleston
W. Va
Ralph Weigel
Hardy
Hayden Greer
Bob Blatnik
Major League Standings From Yesterday Briefs
Daily baseball standings recap across major leagues with scores for American, National and regional circuits. Key results include Boston and Chicago wins in the American and National Leagues, plus Piedmont and other leagues showing varied tallies and notable performances.
Baseball Roundup Highlights Injured Stars and Season Outlook
The piece surveys midseason health of major league rosters with the Yankees and Dodgers among teams facing key injuries while others lag. It notes Bill Dickey and Buddy Rosar recovering, Dixie Walker sidelined for the Dodgers, and comments on Williams in Boston. It also mentions upcoming football training camps in Detroit and Chicago, plus golf and minor league notes, with references to Roger Barnes and Lou Novikoff in context.
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New York
Bill Dickey
Buddy Rosar
Dodgers
Dixie Walker
Whit Wyatt
Ved Williams
Francis Sargent
Lowell, Mass
Sun
Williams
Sox Victory Garden
Detroit Lions
Charlevoix
Mich
Bears
Toronto
Lowa
Roger Barnes
Burlington
Denny Shute
Lou Novikoff
Jimmy Wilson
Battle Tribe Landis Opens Two Game Stand
Lexington hosts Landis in a two game series to decide the North State League second place, with Concord Weavers supporting the Indians who rallied past Hickory 3 to 3 last night. Paul Rankin earned the win scattering three hits while Morris and Pinkston had three hits each for Lexington.
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Enterprise
Lexington
Landis
Concord Weavers
Indians
Hickory
Paul Rankin
Morris
Pinkston
Conahan
Axkin
Newman
Bastle
Thomasville
Concord
Zeke Graham
Norfolk game tale sparks naval base and fort story tale
A colorful account from former Norfolk sports writer Harry Postove describes a recent game between Norfolk Naval Air Station and Fort Story. Lynch sacks a drive, Hyson chases a ball beyond the field and a sentry demands ID, prompting explanations. Bob Feller eyed gunnery school after season. Reunions note Clem Newbold and Winthrop Rutherford at Philadelphia navy yard. Ollie Marquardt earns another ban for presenting lineup before Evansville game.
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Norfolk
Navy
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Fort Story
Lynch
Walter Hyson
Hyson
Bob Feller
Bob
Cleveland
Princeton
Clement Newbold
Winthrop Rutherford
Marines
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Morris Shawkey
Toledo Mud Hens
Maurice Alexander
Pearl Hrbor
Leo Durocher
Ollie Marquardt
Cedar Rapids
Evansville
Ollie
National League Baseball Game Day Lineup Notes
National League matchups feature Boston at Chicago Trobin and New York at St Louis Lohrman vs M Cooper with several probables. Also Cleveland at Philadelphia Harder or Gromek and St Louis at New York Breuer vs Nigaeling. Minor league schedules list Asheville Greensboro and other Bi State games across several cities.
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Dodgers Must Get License To Give Concert
In Brooklyn on July 10 magistrate Abner Surpless ruled the Dodgers lacked a permit to present a concert at Ebbets Field. J Reid Spencer, opposing neighbor, complained that the music disturbed his afternoon rest. The magistrate ordered a formal sanitary code violation complaint.
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Ebbets
Abner Surpless
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Philharmonic
Bulls Capture Sixth Straight in Durham Victory
Durham Bulls won 7-5 to claim a sixth straight victory and enter the first division as they outhit the Portsmouth Cubs 12-11 behind Behrman. Greensboro Red Sox beat Asheville 2-1 with Lee Sherrill charged with the loss after a two-run rally in the third inning. Charlotte Hornets defeated Winston-Salem Twins 3-0 with Gil Tor enjoying a three-hit outing.
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Portsmouth
Cubs
Durham Bulls
Greensboro Red Sox
Asheville
Bulls
Behrman
Roger Wright
Greensboro
Baseball Play Highlights From Fielding Errors
A fragment describes a baseball play with Weigel at first on a throw, Fred Gerken relaying to Stan Lipska at third for an out on Bob Ankrum. Hardy earned a box score assist, indicating defensive contributions in the inning.
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Weigel
Fred Gerken
Stan Lipska
Bob Ankrum
Hardy
Giants Beat Oak Hill In Ward League Softball
The Giants defeated Oak Hill 7 to 5 in the YMCA Ward League yesterday as both teams had three hits. Score by innings shows Oak Hill 040 010 0 and Giants 130 030 x with pitchers C McKinnon Matthews Castle Cook Hill.
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C. McKinnon
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Castle
Cook
Hill
Abbott Sharpest In Western Amateur Clash At Spokane
Pat Abbott of Lowry Field Denver faces Verne Callison of Sacramento in the third round as Spokane hosts round play of the Western Amateur championship. Abbott has been four under par through the second round and aims to advance further amid a field including national contender Bud Ward and notable professionals.
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Marvin
Bud” Ward
Ward
Otto Rosand
Fritz Metzger
Tacoma
A. F. Appleton
Seattle
Bill Welch
Houston
Chester Gordon, Jr
Corp
Pat Abbott
Lowry Field
Denver
Bruce McCormick
Los Angeles
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A.B
Buck
Bailey
Wehrle
Washington State College
Chick Evans
Chicago
Italian born fighter drafted from Chinatown in New York
Italian born boxer Terry Amico living in Chinatown will enter the Army on Monday. Despite his Italian birth making him an enemy alien 4-C, he carries a letter from his draft board praising his worthiness and volunteering for induction.
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Terry Amico
Italy
Chinatown
Terry
Rosario
Frank Amico
Henry House Joins UNC Football Staff
Henry House resigns as athletic director and Rocky Mount High School football coach to become assistant freshman football coach at the University of North Carolina. The move is announced from Rocky Mount in July.
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Rocky Mount
Henry House
Rocky Mount High School
University of North Carolina
Torres Drives In Two In Hornets Victory Pitcher Tosses Five Hitter
Torres batted in two Hornet runs and added four assists as Norfolk defeated Richmond 4-2 behind Bill Wight who pitched a five hitter and struck out four while issuing eight walks. Richmond’s Jim Bivin was hit for ten hits in the loss.
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Apache Looms As Empire Surprise In Empire City Handicap
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons seeks an upset with Apache in the Empire City Handicap at Aqueduct, challenging favorite Shut Out as Whirlaway and Apache exchanges weight, after Apache posted a sharp workout and Derby and Preakness form.
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Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Sunny Jim Long
Sage
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Whirlaway
Whirly
Ohio State Lands Smith Worlds Finest Swimmer
NEA Service. Staff Correspondent Columbus July 10. Mike Peppe OSU swim coach lands Kauaian pair Smith and Nakama for Buckeye natatorium. Smith, 17, record holder and world mark breaker, may delay college. Nakama, first-year Columbus student, set for collegiate competition. Peppe touts rivals Mann Kipphuth wary. Hawaii's swim legends praised. future at OSU uncertain.
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Mike Peppe
Little Fire- Brand
Ohio State
Kiyoshi Nakama
Buckeye
Bill Smith
Nakama
Smith
la Jolla
Calif
Duke Kahanamoku
Hawaii
Duke
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Peppery
Peppe
Matt Mann
Michigan
Bob Kiphuth
Yale
Mike
Alexander
Maui
Bill Neunzig
Fred Brandt
Columbus School
Smith and Nakama
Mann
Kiphuth
Kio Nakama
Izaak Walton
Highland and Triangle Meet For Loop Lead
Highland leads Triangle by a game as the Municipal League ends the first round with Highland aiming to stay atop. Triangle could tie for second with a loss while Highlands seeks eight straight wins behind Dennis’s likely mound work and Rudy Clark in the Triangle dugout. Mountain Shaw?
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Loop
Allen Jay
Highlands
Page Dennis
Dennis
Thomasville
Lexington
Rudy Clark
Marsh
Slane Marsh
Slane
Oakdale
Tomlinson
Pickett
Carolina Container
Mills
Boudreau's Unorthodox Swing Echoes In Star Lineups
The piece contrasts Lou Boudreau's unconventional batting stance with DiMaggio and Williams, notes Ohio State football’s ineligibility losses under Paul Brown, and recalls Frank Kovacs amid wartime changes, highlighting shifts in sports temperament the era.
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Horace Gilliam
Paul Brown
Massillon
Buckeye
Gilliam
Pee Brown
Grice and Covington Reach Semis in Carolinas Golf
Keely Grice Jr of Charlotte and Hub Covington advance in the 31st Carolinas Golf Association tournament semifinals at Linville. Grice defeats Jack Wagner one up then Jeff Owens two up. Covington over W S Alexander five and four, with Jeffords and Boatwright also winning to reach the semis. Linville results show Concord and Thomasville match scores and misc. notes on players and officials.
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Carolinas Golf Association
Keely Grice, Jr
Charlotte
Hub Covington
Linville
M. KK. Jeffords
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