Yanks Rally To Take Indians In 10th Four Run Unearned Blast
The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 4-1 in ten innings to extend their lead to 12 games in the American League. Joe DiMaggio saw his 18 game hitting streak end as Rollie Hemsley piled up four hits and Charley Keller belted his 12th homer. In the earlier slate, Boston, Detroit and St. Louis faced defeats while Brooklyn, Chicago and Philadelphia grabbed wins in the National League.
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Les
Buck) Ross
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Sid Hudson
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Tommy Bridges
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al Milnar
Rollie Hemsley
Charley Keller
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Bill Nicholson
Max West
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Major League Leaders From The Associated Press
Williams of Boston leads in batting with .342 and runs with 76. Doerr and Stephens of Boston also high in average and hits. DiMaggio of New York trails in runs and leads in trips with 6. Doerr and Higgins key doubles. Williams dominates home runs and Stolen bases by Case. Borony and Chandler lead pitching with strong win records.
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Boston
Doerr
J. DiMaggio
New York
J. DiMarzio
Spence
Washington
Stephens
St. Lows
Pesks
Higgins
Detroit
Heath
Cleveland
Harris
Gut
National League batting leaders and team totals notes
The item lists NL leaders and team totals with Reiser of Brooklyn high on runs and RBIs, Mize and Nicholson from New York and Chicago noted for hits, Slaughter of St. Louis for triples, and Musial and Campanella among home run leaders. It records doubles by Hack and Reiser, and base totals by Reiser and Merle.
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Brooklin
Lombardi
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New York
Rune
Mize
Medwick
Reawick
Nicholson
Chicago
Brooklyn
Hack
Slaughter
St. Louis
Mice
Camus
Bases
Merle
Chiesa
Muller
Bostin
Major League Standings Report With Scores
Baseball standings from major leagues and minor circuits with scores, including Chicago over Boston 2 1 and St Louis shutout by Philadelphia, plus weather postponements in North State and other leagues. Notable results include Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati 1 and New York 5 Cleveland 1 with several postponements.
Two Toms and One Indian Land North State All-Star Berths
Thomasville reports two players named to the 1942 North State League All-Star team by managers’ vote. Hilliard Nance of Thomasville, a first-year standout, is at shortstop and leads the league with 27 stolen bases while hitting .297. Woody Crowson also earns right-handed pitcher, posting an 11-5 record after 10 straight wins. Roy Pinkston of Lexington earns left field, with Concord, Mooresville, and Statesville each placing multiple players. Honorary mentions list additional players from Lexington, Thomasville, Landis, and other clubs.
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Lexington Indians
Hilliard Nance
High Point College
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Tommies
Woody Crowson
Lexington
Roy Pinkston
Pinkston
Concord
Weavers
Ginger Waits
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Fletcher Heath
Hickory- Moore
James Hopper
Landis
Baxter Jordan
John Heving
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Enterprise
Woodys Crowson
Salisbury
Giants
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Mooresville
Land
Woody Mabry
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Morrison
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RBI
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Thamasville
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Games Today with Probable Pitchers and Records
New York visits Cleveland Bonham 10-40 against Dean 7-5 as Boston faces Chicago Hughson 10-3 versus Detrich 16-6. Philadelphia meets St. Louis Christopher 12-5 against Ferens 2-2. Washington plays Detroit Carrasquel 3-4 versus Newhouser 4-7.
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Bonham
Dean
Boston
Chicago
Hughson
Detrich
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St. Louis
Christopher
Ferens
Washington
Detroit
Carrasquel
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Pittsburgh at New Yor Weintzelman versus Schumacher
Night card features Pittsburgh against New Yor Weintzelman with Schumacher facing a 7-7 record. St Louis meets Philadelphia as Grumbert 4-4 goes up against Melton 6-9 in the other matchup.
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Local Minor League Basketball Matchups List
Portsmouth at Greensboro and Durham at Charlotte headline a slate of early season games with additional pairings including Winston-Salem at Norfolk and Wilson at Sanford. Burlineton visits Danville while Rocky Mount travels to Leaksville in the Northe State League schedule featuring Concord at Hickorr and Statesville at Gixinston with Salisbury at Thomearville and Mooreetille at Landis.
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Favorites Set Asheville Pace in Women’s Golf Tourney
At the 20th annual Invitational golf tournament at Biltmore Forest CC, favorites Dorthy Kirby of Atlanta and Jane Crum of Orangeburg led the field. Kirby defeated Mrs. G. M. Truluck 6 and 5 in round one and looked to advance. Crum beat Mrs. Leo Aranley 3 and 4 and faced TP RY SL Meise in the next round as the event continued.
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Dorthy Kirby
Atlanta
Jane Crum
Orangeburg
S. C
Biltmore Forest Country Club
Decatur
Miss Crum
Leo Aranley
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Turned Down by the Army Don Pierce to Hit Grid
Don Pierce, 23, KU center 1940 and all big six standout, was rejected by the army on medical grounds due to asthma. He has accepted a pro football offer and will report to the Brooklyn Dodgers training camp in Princeton, North Dakota, on August 9. The condition did not affect his play.
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Racing wires close to honor M L Annenberg
New York Jay 23 In respect to the memory of M L Annenberg publisher who died Monday night all racing form wires were to be shut down today between noon and 2 p m (EWT) at which time his funeral was to be held Annenberg was publisher of the turf dailies the Daily Racing Form and the Morning Telegraph among others Service Men's Rate Bloomington Enlisted men of the armed forces will be admitted to all Indiana home football games for 50 cents
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Priddy Plays Every Infield Position for Yankees
Jerry Priddy has filled every spot in the New York infield this season except shortstop, showcasing versatility for Chicago coverage and team needs.
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Jerry Priddy
New York Yankee
Crowson Hurls Ten Scoreless Innings to Win
Thomasville defeats Salisbury 4 to 0 as Woodys Crowson hurls ten scoreless innings in a North State League game. Hooper held opponents to two hits through the first inning, Crowson allowed five hits all night, and Mabry drove in two runs with Honeycutt scoring the other to lift Thomasville.
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Toms
Salisbury
G'boro Retains Piedmont Perch With Division
In Charlotte on July 23, Greensboro Red Sox split a double with Portsmouth to stay atop the Piedmont League standings. The Cubs won the opener 3 2, while Greensboro captured the nightcap 3 1. Asheville Tourists dropped a doubleheader to Richmond Colts 4 0 and 3 2. Curtis Johnson earned his 12th win with a seven inning three hitter. Big Jim Bivin held Asheville to seven hits in the nightcap as Ramsey homered for the Tourists. Winston-Salem Twins climbed to seventh with two wins over Norfolk Tars.
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Lee Sherrill
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Norfolk Tars
Rosar and the Cop Dream Highlight Yankees Saga
Grayson's column riffs on Warren Rosar a Yankee who flirted with a police career while staying with New York. He contrasts Rosar's A W O L vibes with Joe McCarthy and Barrow who value reliable catching as Bill Dickey heals. The piece recalls Ted Williams Rollie Hemsley and Rollie’s career shuttle through teams.
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Warren Rosar
A.W.O.L
Buddy Rosar
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Joe McCarthy
Rosar
Bill Dickey
Dickey
Rollicking Rollie Tops Yankees In Powerful Doubleheader
Rollicking Rollie led the Yankees to a nine game win streak after a dominating doubleheader. He profiled a virtuous rise and touted a straight and narrow path while showcasing hitting and pitching prowess. Hank Borowy and Red Ruffing were among the standout performances as Cincinnati foul woes and five hits in eight trips added to the Yankee surge.
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Hank Borowy
Red
Yankees
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Shark Fights Soldier During Beach Fish Catch near Savannah
In Savannah on July 23 a nine foot shark grabbed a string of fish hooked by Staff Sergeant Kennedy of Fort Screven at Savannah Beach jetties. The belt gave way and Kennedy escaped after a brief struggle.
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Savannah Beech
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Fort Screven
Alsab May Run In Arlington
Arlington prospects loom for Alsab in a possible return in the Arlington classic with a purse near 85 000 dollars. Owner Al Sabath and trainer Sarge Swenke weigh today’s workout and the decision targets a Friday or Saturday start in the three year old centerpiece. The field is expected to include 12 entries led by Shui Po Vadlina Orphan Win Regares and other prominent stakes runners.
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al Sabath
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Babe Phelps Tops Minor Leagues Before Majors
League leader Babe Phelps of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the batting champion across Blue Ridge Middle Atlantic and Central circuits before stepping into the major leagues.
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Babe Phelps
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Northwestern Navy training course call for Evanston star
Ensign Leslie MacMitchell, NYU’s renowned miler, is set to report to Northwestern University for the Navy’s training course. His move anchors a notable college to service transition as the Navy adds top track talent to its preparatory program.
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Evanston
Leslie Macmitchell
New York University
Miler
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Siegel Navy student aims for naval constructor post
Siegel, a Michigan tackle in 1937 38 and 39, is a Naval Academy student pursuing a post graduate course to become a naval constructor. He is currently ranked as a deck officer.
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Annapolis
Don Siegel
Michigan
Naval Academy
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War on Gamblers Waged by Pittsburgh Managers
Pittsburgh management cracks down on gambling with several arrests for running a betting operation behind third base. Authorities tighten control as the issue draws attention in the city.
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Bonus for Striking Out Makes Mad Russian Top-Notch Hitter
New York profile of Lou Novikoff nicknamed the Mad Russian details his rise from struggling hitter to a .300 slugger with Chicago Cubs. The key moment was a $10 bonus from Phil Wrigley for striking out swinging, which unlocked his confidence and power. It notes his limited fielding, fierce fan appeal, and impact on Cubs and National League interest.
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Louis Novikoff
Jimmy Wilson
Lou Novikoff
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Jim Gallagher
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Hack Wilson
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Morrie Arnovich
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Professionals Start Battle For $2,500 In 72-Hole Meet
CHICAGO July 23 AP The Tom O Shanter open and amateur events proceed in a noisy, tangled schedule with 136 professionals starting for $2,500 in the 12 hole open while 16 amateurs remain in match play. Confusion marks the day as players endure long rounds and unclear formats amid the chaotic event.
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George S. Max
Tom O'Shanter Club
Tom O'Shanter
Ila
Gus Morelord
Anthor
John Phillips
Highland
Indi
Dick Chapman
Pat Abbots
Pasadena
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Umpires, stars, and bets in a lively sports jumble
NFAY YORK July 23 Wide World notes a scatter of sports chatter from baseball and boxing to track and golf. Umpire disputes mirror Fort Worth football lineup banter while celebrities such as Hornsby and Diz are referenced amid jokes about players, promoters, and wartime tournaments.
Grid Giants Sign Pair New York
July 22 Leo Cantor UCLA left halfback and Hubert Barker Arkansas full back signed with the New York Giants football club joining the professional squad for the coming season.
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Leo Cantor
U.C.L.A
Hubert Barker
Arkansas
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