Starr Hurls Three-Hitter But Defeated
Hall of Fame era recap notes Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ray Starr allowing three hits but losing 7-1 after Philadelphias outfielders collide on a fly ball hit by Frank Melton. Giants and Cubs split. Olsen wins again. Cooper exits early as Cardinals rally past Braves in 11 innings. Wyatt shines for Brooklyn over Pirates. Yankees topple Tigers 3-0 behind Hank Borowy two hitter. Red Sox crushed by Browns as Borowy drives NY back into first.
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Jldson Bailey
Ray Starr
Cincinnati Reds
Phils
Frank
Rube) Melton
Vern Olsen
Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
Starr
Benny Warren
Melton
Max Marshall
Harry Craft
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago
Giants
Olsen
Cubs
New York
Lou Novikoff
St. Louis
Mort Cooper
Cardinals
Boston Braves
Cooper
George Kurowski
Stan Musial
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh Pirates
Whitlow Wyatt
Pittsburgh
Wyatt
Billy Herman
Pirates
Minneapolis
Huck Geary
Eddie Stewart
Bob Elliott
Stewart
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Hank Borowy
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Yanks
al Benton
Borowy
Tom Henrich
Champs
Boston
John Niggeeling
Lou Finney
Oscar Judd
Major League Leaders and Mungo Triumph in Minneapolis
In American League leaders Gordon tops batting at .344 with Williams of Boston at .339. Williams also leads home runs with 16, while Spence of Washington has 110 hits. In the National League Medwick and Reiser share batting at .361 and .338, respectively, with Ott leading runs at 60. Mitz 67 RBIs for Mize. Mungo shines in Minneapolis, winning seven of his last two games and batting .354.
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Gordon
New York
Willams
Boston
Williamis
D. DiMargio
Walhiame
Dotrr
Spence
Washington
Doerr
Higgins
Detroit
Heath
Cleveland
Hockett
Boudreau
McQuilien
St. Louis
J. DiMaggio
Williams
Eoston
York
Vernon
Kubel
Chicago
Chandler
Hughson
Reiser
Brooklyn
Medwick
Mize
Hach
W. Cooper
Joost
Cincinnati
Mungo Mighty Milliller
Minneapolis
van Lingle Mungo
Major League Standings and Scores Across Leagues
Baseball standings and results from multiple leagues list scores for American and National leagues, Piedmont and North State leagues, and others. Notable games include New York 3 Detroit 0, St Louis 9 Boston 2, and Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 1, with several doubleheaders and postponed games.
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New York
Detroit
St. Louis
Boston
Probable Pitchers With Games Won Lossed Summary
New York at Pittsburgh Carpenter 8-5 vs Sewell 9-7. Boston at Cincinnati Salvo 3-2 and Tobin 18-12 vs Walters 110-6 and Dervinger 14-5. Brooklyn at Chicago Higbe 7-4 vs Passeau 13-31. Philadelphia at St Louis Pod fajny 3-? Hoerst 13-9 vs Beazley 9-4 and Dickson 4-2.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Carpenter
Sewell
Boston
Cincinnati
Salvo
Tobin
Walters
Dervinger
Brooklyn
Chicago
Higbe
Passeau
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Podfajny
Hoerst
Cleveland and Chicago Matchup Scores and Lineups
Cleveland plays New York Harder and Breuer with Donald. Chicago faces Boston Dietrich and E Smith against Wagner and Hughson. Detroit hosts Washington with Auker versus Besze.
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Cleveland
New York
Harder
Breuer
Donald
Chicago
Boston
Dietrich
E. Smith
Wagner
Hiughson
Detroit
Washington
Auker
Besze
North State League matchups listed across cities
Charlotte at Greensboro Winston-Salem at Asheville Durham at Norfolk Portsmouth at Richmond Rocky Mount at Wilson Danville at Burlington Leaksville at Sanford Hickory at Mooresville Thomasville at Landis Concord at Statesville Salisbury at Lexington
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North State League
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Concord
Mooresville
Thomasville
Statesville
Hickory
Landis
Salisbury
Wilson
Sanfaord
Burlington
Rocky Mount
Leaksville
Danville
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Boston
Philadelphia Us
Cleveland
Detroit
Saouis
Philadelphia
Piedmont
Portsmouth
Greensboro
Charlotte
Richmond Durham
Norfolk
Asheville
Winston-Salem
AL Vn
Ae Bilstate
Eyape
Sanford Pte
Leaksy Ile
Nates Wees
Nortie
Sanford
North State
League Hickory
Joe Louis Hosts Night for Negro Soldiers at Fort Riley
Joe Louis will host Hop Night at the Negro recreation center for the Fort Riley Cavalry Replacement Training Center in Kas. He plans to pay 200 for transportation for feminine guests from distant towns. The event aims to give soldiers new dance partners and lively entertainment.
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Kas
Joe Louis
Fort Riley
Joe
Kansas
Indians Leaders Rally Past Giants In Lexington Battle
Lexington Indians, six games behind Concord Weavers, traveled to Rowan County and beat the Salisbury Giants 6 to 3. Paul Rankin earned the win with a sterling relief effort after saving Norman Shope in the second inning. The 306 hitting Indians hammered Herman Dress for eleven hits, handing him his fourth loss of the season.
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Enterprise
Lexington
Lexington Indians
Concord Weavers
Rowan County
Salisbury Giants
Indians
Weaver
Paul Rankin
Rankin
Norman Shope
Herman Dress
Concord
Concord, Lexington Lose In Tight 6-3 Baseball Tilt
Concord trailed 3-0 after four innings but rallied with three runs in the sixth to cut the deficit. Lexington answered with three insurance runs, sealing a 6-3 win as pitchers Dress and Rankin worked through a tense game.
Hill And Massey Predict Victory In Wrestling Bout
Hill and Massey, two rising wrestlers, predict victory tomorrow at the Hippodrome against veterans Black Panther and Stanley Pinto. Promoter J. R. Steele and Chief Osleyv Bird Saunooke, the 350 pound Cherokee, will referee as a potential four-man confrontation looms. The bout begins at 8:45 p.m.
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al Massey
Sailor Barto Hill
J. R. Steele
Hippodrome
Massey
Hill
Black Panther
Stanley Pinto
Catasko 3
Osleyv Bird Saunooke
Saunooke
Pinto
Panther
Sauunooke
Finto
Steele
Pirates bench exceeds rule as Frisch protests
Frankie Frisch, Pirates boss, notes 26 players in uniform one more than allowed on Brooklyn bench. Dodger Manager Leo Durocher orders outfielder Frenchy Bordagaray to sit with the Pirates, who are one player short. Brooklyn’s surplus comes from Max Macon, Montreal southpaw, recently added but now wearing a Brooklyn uniform.
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Pittsburgh
Frankie Frisch
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn
Dodger
Leo Durocher
Frenchy Bordagaray
Bucs
Max Macon
Montreal
Royals
Boxers Fight Results Across Cities Include KO Outs
In Cincinnati Ezzard Charles knocked out Steve Mama Kos. In New York Terry Young stopped Pvt. Lee Harper. Tami Mauriello defeated Tony Musto on points in Chicago. Other bouts noted in Dallas and Washington with fighter weights listed.
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Cincinnati
Ezzard Charles
Steve Mama- Kos
Washington, D. C
New York
Terry Young
Lee Harper
Dallas
Tex
U.S. Army
Tami Mauriello
Tony Musto
Chicago
Toms Stumbled to Mooresville in six-hit loss
In Thomasville on July 15 Woody Crowson sought his 11th win but failed again as Mooresville defeated Thomasville 7 to 1. Norman Small powered four hits for Mooresville while Small and Westley drove in two runs apiece. Errors plagued Thomasville, including two by Crowson. Crowson took the loss, with H Jordan earning the win.
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Enterprise
Thomasville
Toms
Landis
Woody Crowson
Crowson
Mooresville
Norman Small
Abrha
Fry
Nance
Hickernell
Rosen
Crawson
RBI
Small
Westies
Honercutt
H. Jordan
Mooresville G
Rowe and
Ridenhowr
Leaders Slip In Piedmont League Baseball Night
In Piedmont League action Portsmouth Cubs and Greensboro Red Sox edged back from leads as Richmond Colts and Charlotte Hornets won. Colts beat Cubs 9 to 3. Hornets triumphed 9 to 3 to narrow the Red Sox margin. Durham Bulls defeated Norfolk Tars 10 to 0 while Winston-Salem Twins routed Asheville 14 to 4.
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Charlotte
Portsmouth Cubs
Greensboro Red Sox
Richmond Colts
Charlotte Hornets
Colts
Cubs
Hornets
Red Sox
Durham
Bulls
Norfolk Tars
Winston-Salem Twins
Asheville Tourists
Guy Fletcher
Portsmouth
Hurley
Joe Cleary
Greensboro
Gil Torres
Bill Wright
Jack McKinney
Hank Murderski
Wood's Outfit Seems Better Than Hagen's
Detroit July 15 AP report notes Craig Wood's American Ryder Cup squad led by Ben Hogan Sam Snead and Byron Nelson appears stronger than Walter Hagen's challengers yet lacks superior background in the international event. After two days over Oakland Hills the two sides show 28 wins to 22 for Wood’s team in prewar or charity matches with 5 halved. Hagen’s men tally 26 wins 10 losses and 2 ties. Standouts include Elogan and Hale America Open champion from Hershey Pa as well as Dick Metz, once with the Wood team, now on Hagen’s side.
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Watson Spoelstra
Detroit
Craig Wood
Ben Hogan
Sam Snead
Byron Nelson
Walter Hagen
Red Cross
Jong
Oakland Hills
Great Britain
Elogan
Moneybags
Hershey
Dick Metz
Oak Park
Coppers
Horton Smith
Jimmy Demaret
Jug McSpaden
Gene Sarazeno
Vice Ghezzi
Lloyd Mangrum
Ed Dudley
Henry Picard
Ralph Guldahl
al Waltrous
Harry Cooper Clay
Heather
Lawson
Jimmy Thomson
Chick Harbert
Sam Byrd
Medalist and runner up expected to win Linville opener
Linville July 15 Medalist Jane Crum of the University of South Carolina from Orangeburg and runner-up Mrs. Thomas Nolan of Newcastle Pa were expected to win their first round matches in the Linville women’s invitation golf tournament today. Crum posted 38 36 74 to win medal while Nolan shot 28 39 77 meeting Mrs Fosker Brown of Nashville Tenn.
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Linville
Jane Crum
Universiy
South Carolina
Orangeburg
D. C
Thomas Nolan
Newcastle
Miss Crum
W. B. Shuford
Hickory
Nolan
Fosker Brown
Nashville
Young Wilson Hurt As Foxx Smashes Line Drive
Chicago July 15 You cant convince Bob Wilson son of Cub Manager Jimmy Wilson that veteran Jimmy Foxx has lost his hitting power A line drive in batting practice broke Wilsons right arm and X rays confirmed the injury Foxxs power remained undiminished and the youngster was hospitalized awaiting treatment
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Chicago
Young Bob Wilson
Cub
Jimmy Wilson
Jimmy Foxx
Young Bob
Foxn
Warren's Screen Star Sister Ties To Phillies
Philadelphia July 14 Cloria Warren a screen singing starlet is identified as the younger sister of Ben A Warren catcher for the Phillies.
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Bens
Philadelphia
Cloria Warren
The
Screen
Catcher Ben A Warren
Phils
Fogieman Resigns Duke Tennis Coach Enlists in Army
Harry Fogieman, Duke University tennis coach for seven seasons, resigns his post to enter the army as a junior physical director. His departure ends a notable era for Duke tennis and marks a shift in the program as he joins military service.
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Fogieman
Durham
Harry Fogieman
Duke University
Army
Twins Triumph Behind Strong Hitting And Run Support
Murphy and Bull each collected three hits in a 3 for 4 performance as the Twins won. Asheville pitchers Simon Oni and Johnson surrendered 11 hits and issued 12 walks in a rugged start. The Tourists committed three errors but scored three runs in the first inning, while Winston-Salem added one in the first, one in the third, and three in the fourth to surge ahead.
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Murphy
Bull
Asheville
Simononi
Johnson
Twins
Tourists
Winston- Salem
Whirlaway Faces Test in Massachusetts Marbles Roundup
Sports Roundup by Sid Feder notes Plain Ben Jones says Apache’s the boss Whirlaway must win to claim the Massachusetts Marbles. The column mentions Suffolk Downs, Whirly’s attempt on Leahbiscuit’s record, and quips about the old broccoli patch.
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Sid Feder
Hugh Fullerton
Boston
Ben Jones
Apache
Whirlaway
Massachusetts
Buck Weaver and the Fall Sports Hype in 1940s Notes
A stitched collage of sports chatter cites Yanks 111 double plays and infield hits through fast pitching. Mentions Tennessee football, Mike Jacobs Navy USO series, Tony Zale, Buck Weaver guest, Frankie Catrone, Joe Cronin waistline talk, Luke Sewell Ossie Bluege infield, Jimmy Dykes White Sox lineup rehabs.
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Tip
Tennessee
Chicago
Mike Jacobs
New York
Tony Zale
Tony
Pacific Coast Conference
Joe Cronin
Joe
Luke Sewell
Ossie Bluege
Big Jaw
Boston
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Lefty Gomez Wins Two Straight After Birth of Son
Hall of Fame pitcher Lefty Gomez has rattled off two consecutive victories following the birth of his newborn son. Gomez improved his season record as his team rolls through a midseason series.
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Lefty Gomez
Goats and Dodgers intrigue in wartime baseball chatter
Goose muses on a family of six or seven staying with the Yanks forever while Leo Durocher bars writers from the Dodgers’ dressing room and reporters ditch gas masks. Georgetown’s Rome Schwager faces a busy season coaching baseball, scouting football, and handling publicity as others head to Uncle Sam. Tom Shehan leaves the Morning Telegraph for Rockingham Park staff, filling a vacancy after Tom Thorp’s death. Arne Anderson’s 4:06.2 mile in Stockholm came on a rain-soaked muddy track.
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Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Rome Schwagel
Georgetown
Samuel
Tom Shehan
Morning Telegraph
Rockingham Park
Tom Thorp
Arne Anderson
Stocholm
Pitching Kinship and Knuckleball Talks Across Fields
A scattered sports column notes Mash’s quest for a pitch, claims Ted Williams struggles vs knuckleball elbowing, Auburn’s coaching shakeup with Meagher and Hitchcock remaining, and soldiers filling coaching roles. It mentions a near altercation in the Empire City Jocks Room over rough riding and Eddie Arcaro backing Shut Out in the Arlington classic. It also speculates Chicago fans might back Lou Novikoff for mayor.
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Ted Williams
Auburn
Jack Meagher
Jim Hitchcock
Uncle Sam
Empire City
Eddie Arcaro
Alsab
Valdiia Orphan
Apache
Mose
Chicago
Lou Novikoff
Mr. Kelly
Army War Show thrills crowds as Army pennants the stage
The Army War Show, a three hour spectacle blending education and entertainment, draws huge crowds in 18 cities with 4750 tons of equipment staged across 110 railroad cars and 294 trailers. It aims to illustrate modern mobility and how bonds fund equipment while outdrawing other service shows.
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New York
Army
Irving Berlin
Municipal Stadium
Baltimore
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Pitt Stadium
Whirlaway Seeks Massachusetts Handicap Record Challenge
Whirlaway, a four year old son of Blenheim II, aims to break Seabiscuit’s earnings mark by winning the $50,000 added Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs. He must beat seven rivals, including Apache and New England favorite Rownders, to claim the $44,850 winner’s share. The field also features Attention, Transfigure, Hysterical, and others as the crowd watches for a potential record run.
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Boston
Whirlaway
Seabiscuit
Massachusetts
Suffolk Downs
Blenheim IL
Warren Wright
Kentucky
Chicago
Sun Beau
Whirly
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Apache
Mr. Bigtail
Mays
Sunny Jim
Parker Corning
Emerson Woodward
New England
Teaan
John Sullivan
Max ©. Factor
Jrés
Park kibitzer ban ordered in Los Angeles parks
The park commission approved a rule forbidding adults and children from congregating near or peering over card players in city parks. Park attendants were instructed to enforce the kibitzer ban.
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Los Angeles
Park Commission
Did He Accept Moore Field Invitation?
Sgt. John A. Traeger of Amarillo wrote letters to his girl friend and his aunt at the same time. His girl received formal thanks for a large cake. His aunt received an affectionate invitation to spend two weeks in Mission, 15 miles from Moore Field.
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Moore Field
Mission
Tex
John A. Traeger
Amarillo
Chicago golf set to award $15,000 in charity events
Chicago hosts the second Tom O'Shanter open and amateur golf events with $15,000 in prize money. Entry deadline extended to July 17 to include armed services players awaiting furlough. Open field limited to 260, with 64 amateurs eligible for both events. Proceeds go to Army Emergency Relief.
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Chicago
George S. May
Army Emergency Relief
May
Corp
Bud Ward
Pat Abbott
Richard Champan
Walter Burkemo
Jim Turnesa
Plute Discovery Extends Planetary Frontier Beyond Neptune
The 1930 finding of the planet Plute places it about 900000090 miles beyond Neptune, redefining the known solar system. This pushes the outer boundary of planetary distances further than previously measured, with Neptune suggested as the farthest planet until then.
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Neptune
Plute
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