Giants win in eleventh to take series over Cardinals
The Giants rally in the eleventh inning to beat the Cardinals 5 to 4 in extra innings, giving New York a 2-1 edge in the crucial series. Cravell Castleman and Joe Moore sparked the rally with a two bunt double and a timely single, while Cubs move ahead as Cardinals falter.
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Commercial All-Stars Prove It In All-Star Showdown
The Commercial league All-Stars defeated the Amateur loop All-Stars 7 to 3 in a midweek game. The Commercial lineup featured J B Haney Bill Mason Rufus Hiatt Red Riley Van Harrington Briggs with manager Tom Johnson In gram Andy Smith Little Bill Mack Charlie Kearns Bob Han ey Red Johnson Carl Watson Butler not pictured. The Amateur team led by manager Charlie Bennett fought hard and challenged for a return match at any time or place. Front row players included Jack Cecil East Shorty Deaton Clark Cumby Dick Church Red Stamey.
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van Harrington
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Asheville Beaten By Colts In Third Postseason Tilt
In Richmond Virginia on September 1 Steve Mizerak powered the Colts with eight runs on three homers as Richmond trounced Asheville 14 to 4 in the Piedmont championship series. ThreeTourist pitchers were knocked around on Mayo Island after flood damage. Manager Rommel relieved Trexler after four runs scored in the sixth.
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Californian Surpasses Bobby Jones in Turning Back Oklahoma
William Lawson Little Jr. of California defeated Walter Emery, a 23 year old Oklahoma law student, to win his second straight American amateur title. Little led 4 and 2 after 36 holes on the 6800 yard Country Club course in Cleveland, finishing with an eagle on the 16th to seal the victory before about 15,000 spectators.
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Phillies Rally Past Pirates 7 5 In Final Inning
Philadelphia erased a 5 4 deficit with a three run rally in the bottom of the ninth to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 5. Cy Blanton held the Phillies scoreless for five frames before the onslaught and was relieved by Whitey Hoyt who allowed no more runs.
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Cubs Dodgers set scoring record in late 1920s era game
Chicago Cubs defeated the Dodgers 18 to 14 marking a record scoring day. Cubs posted an early 8 to 0 lead through three innings as pitchers yielded 18 hits for the Dodgers. It was their eleventh straight victory, with strong hitting powering the high scoring affair.
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Aurora four reach final in 1935 polo event
Seymour Knox's Aurora four with Elmer Boeseke, 1933 open polo champions, outlasted the Hurricanes 11 to 10 in a tense finish. Bobby Strawbridge sparked a late Hurricanes rally, but Aurora held on to secure the final berth in Westbury New York.
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Duke Defeats Second Eleven in Scrimmage. Davidson Sees Scoreless Tie
Duke University first and third teams defeated the second eleven 28 to 6 in a Blue Devils scrimmage on Sept 14 with a large crowd watching. The second team fumbled and failed to recover while Duke scored in each of the first three drives and added a safety in the third quarter. Davidson played a scoreless scrimmage later the same day as Midget Werble and Fred Dennis sparked a 40 and 60 yard set of returns for Concord area. Martin Lafferty returned to the regular backfield replacing Ed Armfield who injured his hand in practice.
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Louis Is Picked By Scribes Over Baer On Sept. 24
Associated Press survey of sports editors and fight experts across the nation shows 41 favor Louis to KO Baer and 23 for Baer, with most predicting the bout ends before the 15th round. Metropolitan writers largely back Louis. Californians favor Baer, and critics foresee a knockout by either fighter.
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San Francisco
Dodgers Rally to Narrow Gap on Seven Run Seventh
The Dodgers used 21 players to pressure Cher ley Root and reel off five runs in the seventh led by homers from Jim Bucher and Buster Mills. Roy Henshaw followed Root, was wild, and needed rescue as Brooklyn pushed five runs across in the ninth with two on.
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Braves End 14-Game Slide With 6 4 Win Over Reds
In Cincinnati on September 14 the Boston Braves beat the Reds 6 to 4 ending a 14 game losing streak. Tony FreitasLeft the game after six innings as Boston produced seven hits and four extra bases in a crowded sixth inning. Manager Dressen was ejected after arguing a foul call on Wally Berger's two bagger.
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Jumping Joe Ryneska Stars In State Scrimmage Victory
N C State Red eleven defeated the Green Squad 28 to 0 in a football scrimmage led by fullback Joe Ryneska and right halfback Howard Bartles. Bartles scored three touchdowns. Ryneska added one and Cowboy Robinson scored the other. Bartles also made key runs and interceptions. Berlinski sat out with an eye injury.
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Wake Forest Beats Ped Freshmen 46 to 0 in Friday Tilt
Wake Forest varsity and reserve football elevens defeated the ped freshmen 46 to 0. The alternate eleven played most of the game, scoring four touchdowns. Shore Glass and Reinhard starred for the first team with Beavers Voss and Putnam shining for the backups.
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Blues Beat Whites in Scrimmage at Carolina Chapel Hill
In a lengthy scrimmage at Chapel Hill Blues defeated White with standout passes and notable rushing plays showcasing offensive speed and coordination.
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Baer Demonstrates Peak Form at Training Camp
Promoter Mike Jacobs visited Max Baer in his Yankee Stadium camp and witnessed Baer's strongest punching display yet ahead of the September 24 bout with Joe Louis. Willie McGee and Tony Cancela withstood heavy blows in early rounds while Paul Pross retired after a hard right. Joe Jacobs praised Baer for his condition and steady boxing and punching skill. Schmeling's manager Joe Jacobs said Baer was punching harder than ever.
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Beginning of week two at Carolina draws hundreds of fans
The second week of work at Carolina wraps with several hundred fans watching a muddled game as the first and third teams mix in substitutions. The score seesawed with the first team scoring twice, once for each side, before the lineup settled.
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Baseball Scorelines From Evening Fixtures
Reported results show Boston defeated St Louis five to two, New York edged Detroit two to one, Chicago won four to two against Philadelphia, Cleveland beat Washington, and a Detroit loss was noted with a five to one score.
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