Albemarle Juniors Seek Second Win in Cincinnati Series
In a regional semifinal, Albemarle and Cincinnati meet after two postponements with Albemarle aiming to repeat their 1940 regional feat. Tommy Andrew and Eddie Gibson pitched two-hitters earlier, as Albemarle trails 2 3 entering the ninth before rallying for a 4 3 win, moving toward finals in Norfolk Virginia.
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Winnerpolis
Albemarle
N. C
Ameri- Legion
Cincinnati
Tar Heels
Norfolk
Eddie Gibson
Tommy Andrew
Charleston
Holy Comiskeys
New Orleans
Prairie Boys
North Carolinians
Thhen
Andrew
Gibson
Buffalo to Host Minor Meeting Dauntless Officials Announce
Durham reports Buffalo New York will host the annual minor league meeting for three days starting December 6. Minor League Czar William G Bramham says there will be no entertainment on the formal program.
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Durham
Buffalo
N. Y
William G Bramham
Radio Friday September 1 Schedule Highlights
Eastern War Time adjustments mark a two hour subtraction for CWT and a two hour move to MWT. The lineup includes We Love and Learn The Jack Armstrong Serial Dick Tracy The Sea Hound Superman Tom Mix Lily tunes and news updates with Quincy Howe.
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Cbs
Dick Tracy
Chick Carter
Plain Bill
Three Sisters
Dbs
Jack Armstrong
Blu-East
Dan Music Orchestra
Tom Mix
Mbs
Farrell
Superman
Quincy Howe
Palton Lewis, Jr
Nbe
We Who Dream
Cba-Basic
Volney Hurd
Gilbert
Cbs Basic Dancing Music Orchestra
Tone Ranger
Lucille Manners
Henry Aldrich
Cbs Broadcast of
Cecil Brown
Parker Family
Nick Carter
Thin Man
Ebs
Abe Lyman
Abe
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Brewster Boy
Chet Morris
Gary Moore
Jimmy Durante
Dba
Karl Godwin
Cedric Foster
Ted Malone
England
Blu Dance Orchestra
Stern
Door Canteen
Blondie
Oyawees
Nbc
Nbe-Baele the Music Shop
Segura May Take Tennis Title
Mexico's Pancho Segura, top seed in the singles, and Armando and Rolando Vega in doubles look for a historic sweep as champions depart the U S for the year. Segura beat Freeman 8-6 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals and faces Zan Poynpu ae today while Don McNeill and others advance in the men's bracket. Pauline Betz leads the women's final bracket as eight seeds remain active.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
Mexico
Latin America
Ecuador
Pancho Segura
Armando
Rolando Vega
United States
Vegas
Victor Seixas
Pfo
David Freeman
Carlos Escalona
Mexican Tennis Association
Mexico City
Escalona
Segura
Freeman
A. H. (Zan) Poyn
Pu Ae
Jack Jossi
Oakland
Cal
Navy
Don McNeill
J. Gilbert Hall
Pauline Betz
Sports Roundup: A Beat on College Baseball Problems
The piece proposes a practical solution to college and high school baseball issues. It notes the challenge of finding standout players who can anchor teams and suggests a workable approach, contrasting with prior cautious commentary.
A Draft Plan for Baseball That Protects School Players
The proposal suggests organized baseball avoid signing students until graduation. Clubs would gain access to a numbered pool from high school and college players and maintain negotiation lists to limit other clubs’ deals. Names of leagues and future drafts are referenced, with emphasis on education and training.
Fair Exchange in College Baseball Deal
The college would develop a strong baseball program through coaching and competition and back an organized summer state to let the boy keep playing into autumn. The proposal hints at revisions to finalize the arrangement.
Georgia Grid Team Adopts T Formation and Open Offense
Georgia coach Wally Butts shifts the Bulldogs to a T formation and a wide open attack as 1944 freshmen figures join a veteran backfield. With key players cycled from last year and a focus on speed, the squad aims for a potent aerial game starting with Wake Forest visit on Sept. 29.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Wally Butts
Butts
Cook
Little Teipecke
al Perl
Perl
Charlie Smith
Billy Rutland
Dickey Lane
George Skipworth
Stanley Nestorak
Bill Haley
Gene Milinowski
Detroit
Mike Constronia
Beefy Eves
George Jernigan
Bill Chonko
Bobby Belk
Larry
Boston College
Belk
Carlée Phillips
Reindmoseley
Wake Forest
Bulldogs
Red Heads In UNC Football Lineup
CHAPEL HILL Sept 1 A quartet of freshmen and sophomores vie for guard spots in North Carolina's line with guard Johnny Walker Edwin Golding Arthur Collins and Ed Twohey Each brings a unique background Twohey formerly mayor of Boys Town Nebraska and now in Naval ROTC Collins from Rock Falls IL Golding All Mainland Metro at Pelham High Walker a Davidson freshman The unit shows potential despite overall inexperience as coach Gene McEver stresses strengthening and polishing and Tom Lane is the lone veteran on the line.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Johnny Walker
Edwin Golding
Arthur Collins
Ed Twohey
Twohey
Boys’ Town
Nebraska
Collins
Gene McEver
Tom Lane
Carolina
Walker
Davidson
Golding
Pelham
N. Y
Rock Falls
McEver
Fights Last Night Across Multiple Cities
Boxers from New York Philadelphia Brooklyn and other cities battled in night of fights. Notable results include Johnny Rudd beating Oscar Lewis by knockout in Newark and Benny Singleton defeating ae Zazzo on points in Waterbury. Other results feature Ken Overlin winning in Santa Rosa and Juste Fontaine knocking out Pedro Ibarra in Milwaukee.
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New York
Carmine Fatta
Newburgh
N. Y
Joe Amico
Philadelphia
Joe Mulls
Brooklyn
Johnny Rudd
Fall River
Mass
Charlie Smith
Oscar Lewis
Newark
N. J
Benny Singleton
Waterbury
Conn
Ae Zazzo
Revere
Johnny Flanagan
Chicago
Vece van
Milwaukee
Santa Rosa
Calif
Ken Overlin
Richmond
John Donnelly
Kansas City
Hank Fiori
Pittsburgh
Fred Koger
Stirnweiss Tops Majors In Runs And Stolen Bases
George Stirnweiss of the Yankees became the first major leaguer in 1944 to reach 100 runs, tallying three more in a doubleheader opener to reach 101. He led both leagues with 43 stolen bases in 49 attempts and paced the American League with 168 hits.
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New York
George “Snuffy
Stirnweiss
Yankees
Washington
Eligibility Rules Aim to Benefit Schools and Leagues
Discussion focuses on current eligibility rules to ensure fairness and transparency for both schools and leagues. Stakeholders seek clarity and compliance to meet governing standards and preserve competitive balance.
Major League Leaders by The Associated Press
National and American League leaders are listed with top performers in batting runs batted in home runs and other stats. Notable names include Musial Barrett Nicholson Stirnweiss and Hughson Newhouser among others in early season tallies.
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Associated Press
Walker
Brooklyn
Rune—Musial
St. Louis
Nicholson
Chicago
Hite—Musial
Musial
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Wilks
Johnson
Boston
Stirnweiss
New York
Stephens
Southern Women's Softball Tourney Opens Tonight
The Southern Regional Women's Softball Tournament starts tonight at 7 30 with Greenwood S C and American Yarn Processing Mt Holly in the opening game. A second game follows at 8 30 featuring Peerless Woolen Mills Chattanooga against Loreli Marietta Ga.
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Greenwood
S.C
American Yarn Processing
Peerless Woolen Mills
Chattanooga
Fla
Air Force Gremlins Prepare for 1944 Football Season
The Third Air Force Gremlins assemble a strong pre season staff led by Capt Decker former Center College coach. Jack Cannon Notre Dame guard is line coach and Norman Mott ex Green Bay Packers star coaches the backs. The unit draws talent from nine states and has drilled twice daily, moving to one a day once players adapt to the Neyland system and refine fundamentals.
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Air Force
Gremlins
Sta
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Decker
Center College
Robert Neyland
Tennessee
Jack Cannon
Notre Dame
Knutene
Norman H
Buster) Mott
Georgia
Green Bay Packers
Ele D. Patterson
Illinois
High Point High Opens 1944 Football Practice
High Point High School starts its 1944 football season with morning and afternoon sessions at the school field. Tony Simeon announces equipment issues and mandatory on hand for initial day. Homer McCoy from Huntington will coach, replacing Tony Cernugel who resigned to join Pennsylvania.
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High Point High School
Tony Simeon
Simeon
High Point
Durham
Homer McCoy
Huntington
W. Va
Tony Cernugel
Pennsylvania
Major League Stars Split Wins With Big Hits and Relief Help
Johnny Lindell delivered a bases clearing triple to power the Yankees to a 9 4 victory over Washington in the first game. Frank Crosetti hit a ninth inning homer to win the second game 4 3. Dizzy Trout earned his 23rd win in relief for the Tigers and sparked a ninth inning rally with a single as Detroit beat St Louis.
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Frank Crosetti
Yankees
Lindell
Washington
Crosetti
Dizzy Trout
Tigers
Detroit
St. Louis
Tigers Sweep Browns in Tight Standings Chase
Detroit handed St. Louis a loss as the Tigers extended their hold atop the American League race. Dizzy Trout and Hal Newhouser mirrored recent form, delivering early-season dominance while Boston and New York shuffled behind. Willis Hudlin took the loss for St. Louis as Detroit moved within close reach of the Yankees and Red Sox in a brisk pennant battle.
Baseball Scores Across Leagues Report Weather Impacts
In the International League Syracuse beats Jersey City 6 to 4 while Newark defeats Baltimore 6 to 3. Montreal at Toronto and several games in other leagues show rain and wet grounds, affecting schedules.
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Syracuse
Jersey City
Newark
Baltimore
Buffalo
Rochester
Montreal
Toronto
Columbus
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Little Rock
Mobile
Atlanta
Birmingham
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Nashville
Memphly
American League results recap and today’s schedule
Detroit defeated St Louis 4 to 3 and New York beat Washington 9 to 4 yesterday. Today Washington Lifewbre faces New York Bonham at 2:30 p m EWT, Philadelphia meets Boston at 3:00 p m, Cleveland visits Chicago at 2:30 p m, Detroit vs St Louis 4:15 p m EWT with Newhouser and Potter starting.
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Detroit
St. Louis
New York
Washington
Lifewbre
Bonham
Philadelphia
Black
Boston
Bowman
Cleveland
Smith
Chicago
Haynes
Newhouser
St Louis
Potter
Plecher
Brooklyn
Melton
C. Barrett
Rich
R. Barrett
Gerherert
Fleming
Cincinnati
Wolters
Schmidt
Pittsburgh
Ostermueller
Steeneneeeter
Pittaburga
Al Hostak to Join Paratrooper Unit
Brownwood Texas September 1 1941 Corporal Al Hostak former world middleweight boxing champion will leave Camp Bowie tonight for Fort Benning Georgia to join a paratrooper unit.
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Brownwood
Texas
al Hostak
Camp Bowie
Fort Benning
Crosetti's Ninth Inning Homer Ends Series Finale
Crosetti hits a ninth inning homer in the finale as the team secures the win. Two Sewned Alex Carasquel is noted in the text, with no other games scheduled and the National League enjoying an open date.
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Crosetti
Alex Carasquel
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