Yankees Crush Tigers in 8-3 Victory at Detroit
The New York Yankees dominated Detroit with 8-3 as Atley Donald earned his first win over the Tigers in five years. Joe Gordon and Phil Rizzuto hit homers, while Detroit cut the lead with three runs in the ninth on an error and four hits.
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Tommies, Dress win 7-1 in North State League playoffs
Thomasville Tommies beat Concord 7 to 1 at Pines Field in the opening game of the best-of-five North State League Shaughnessy title series. Horace Thompson pitched seven hits for Thomasville, with Dress yielding runs in the first as Landis defeated Mooresville 14-7 in the other series.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching 1940
American League leaders include Williams with a .346 batting average and 27 home runs, DiMaggio with 117 RBIs, Pesky with 174 hits, and Harrison 18 wins 4 losses in pitching. National League leaders feature Reiser with a .328 average, Ott with 98 runs, Slaughter 162 hits, and Wratt 16 4 in pitching. Argentine exports 5592 short tons of casein to the United States in early 1940.
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Major League Standings and Scores From Various Leagues
Baseball results show multiple leagues with scores, no games scheduled in some leagues. Notable outcomes include Cincinnati over Philadelphia 8 to 1, Brooklyn 5 Pittsburgh 4 in 11 innings, and Albany 17 Springfield 7.
National Tennis Championship gives two third round clashes
Forest Hills hosts two closely watched third round matches as Sidney Wood meets Alejo Russell and Harris Everett faces Pancho Segura. Ted Schroeder and Seymour Greenberg also play, with Gloria Gardner among the women’s seeds dwindling.
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San Francisco
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Baseball Schedule with Probable Pitchers Listed
Games today feature Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Higbe 13 9 versus Kulnger 18 10 New York at Chicago McGee 5 3 against Passeau 17 10 Baton at St Louis Knight Javer 12 13 against Dickson 5 2 or Gumbert 8 5 Philadelphia at Cincinnati Beck 0 1 against Derringer 17 10.
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Cleveland at Washington Dean 13-8 Carrasquel 6 3
Only game scheduled features Cleveland versus Washington Dean with Carrasquel at 6 3. Other matches include Greensboro vs Charlotte and Asheville vs Winston-Late. Portmouth at Richmond. Durban at Norfolk.
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Umpire Bill Doran Passes Navy Physical in Lively PCL Note
In Los Angeles on September 1 1941 umpire Bill Doran of the Pacific Coast League passed a Navy physical with perfect vision and heads to San Diego for training. The snippet mentions his record with the Senators at 11 wins 17 losses and hints at Detroit’s pursuit of the American League pennant with 21 wins against five losses. The closing line notes an autumn victory but is incomplete.
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College football season opens with practice and questions
The sports roundups preview early college football practice schedules and lingering questions about team names and formats. They note possible Army-Navy changes, broadcast deals, and a rally of sports figures including promoters and coaches, with light anecdotes from the era.
Williams Tops Batting Race as Reiser Slips in NL
Ted Williams maintains a .346 average for the season as the AL title appears headed to him. Joe Gordon falls to .333, Taft Wright exits pennant contention due to army induction. In the NL Pete Reiser leads Enos Slaughter by three points at .328 after a slump and hospital visit.
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Oregon State Faces Uncertain Season Under Cheerful Stiner
Oregon State coach Lon Stiner stays optimistic despite eight departing starters and a weakened line after last year's 2016 triumph over Duke. Key backs Joy Day and Choc Shelton could lead the running game as the Beavers navigate a veteran, patchwork line and a large contingent in military deferments while facing a tough schedule. A separate note reports Cal coach Brutus Hamilton ordered to report for a six weeks officers training course in Mian, Florida, to join the Army Air Force combat intelligence unit.
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Avery Beck Wins City Golf Championship in 36th Hole Finish
Avery Beck defeated Tom Case one up after a seesaw 36 hole final to claim the city golf title. Beck clinched the win on the 36th hole as Case missed a six foot putt to square the match. In the consolation rounds B F Hendrix beat Roy Wade 4 6 and 3 and F J Edwards edged Lucian Williams one up to win the first flight. Harvey Mathews also won one up over Steve Ingram.
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High Point Bison football drills for opener at Mills
High Point High School football moved into week two of prep with heavy drills under Coach Tony Cernugel two weeks from the opener at Mills Home on September 11. Flynt and Marsh compete at tackle while Dunkelberger Metcalfe and Evans handle kicking duties. David Barker continues to improve as a place kicker with Bill Peace and Bob Koonts vying as backups. Arnold Metcalfe remains captain. Home games are planned for Albion Mills Stadium with possible changes to night schedules.
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Cumby Recalled by Durham to Finish Season
Durham activates Trinity High School product Jesse Cumby from Kingsport to join the Bulls and likely take over shortstop duties. The 1940s infielder, who began with Olean and moved to Kingsport, hit .313 after joining the Dodgers farm system.
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Fights Last Night in Various Cities
Boxing results from Chicago Baltimore Newark Pittsburgh Providence list several bouts with outpoints and decisions. Names include Joahnny Jackson Reuben Shank Charley Eagle Yancey Henry Jackie Catturs and others with weights and locations noted.
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Clawlon Worcs Rey
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Squirrel Season Opens in Guilford County
Guilford County voters? No. Squirrel season begins today as per Game Warden A M Benkow. Open season runs September 1 to 30 and November 6 to January 31 under 1942 43 North Carolina game laws.
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