Red Birds Face Yanks In World Series Title Showdown
The 1942 season ends with the St. Louis Cardinals clinching the National League pennant by a two game margin over the Chicago Cubs, while the New York Yankees win the American League title and prepare to meet in the World Series. Mort Cooper Johnny Beazley and White lead the Cards as they finish strong. Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland wrap up their campaigns with mixed outcomes.
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World Series doubt and league chatter and bids
New York reports the National League title race remains tight as the Cards face a potential Wednesday clinch while Yankees warn of a letdown after pennant success. Brooklyn prospects loom with war bond auction bids reaching 8475 dollars, won by Mrs. Betty Cohen with a 3000 dollar bond.
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Last year fans hail pennant Dodgers again this year
Akron Beacon Journal notes fans call them pennant Dodgers as they dodge a pennant nearly mailed to the flagpole. Pfc Vinny Carbone analyzes Iry MacPhail’s baseball innovations influencing Barnum-style play. Navy Pre-Flight teams edge near perfection. Vanzo heads to St Mary’s fliers, Langdale to Bear Wolfs Georgia outfit. Argo High near Chicago thrives war effort. former coaches and players listed with wartime service and cancellations to save tires.
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Bows All Brothers and a Flying Fortress Gaffe
A playful jab follows news that Abe Simon works for a Long Island Aircraft Company. A Glenview Naval Air base practice near Northwestern prompts a captain to quip that they are “technically dead.” The narrator muses that Iowa Sea Hawks would have made the remark stronger.
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Cardinals Top Brooklyn to Trim 10-Game Lead
Hans Lobert weighs in on the St Louis Cardinals sweeping momentum over the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Yankees. He lauds the Red Birds for speed, aggressive baserunning, and risk taking, noting their pitching and hustle drive their phenomenal rate of base hits.
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Family Scraps To Thin Ranks Of Undefeated In Conference
Undefeated Southern Conference teams face key league games led by North Carolina hosting South Carolina and NC State meeting Clemson. William and Mary Indians clash Virginia Tech Gobblers while Duke seeks tougher test against Wake Forest. Maryland, George Washington, and others start strong as scoring leaders Butler and Gallaher hold steady with 18 points each.
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Nine Bear Hunts Slated This Fall For Western Area
Marion news relays that nine bear hunts are planned in the western area this autumn. Four two day hunts are set at Mount Mitchell on October 30-31, November 5-6, November 12-13, December 1-2. Five two day hunts are planned for the Daniel Boone area on October 26-27, November 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24.
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Wood Sees Golf Finish End To Tour Career
New York columnist reports Craig Wood plans to quit tournament golf for a period to join the Marine Corps and serve in the armed forces.
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Dennery Breaks Hand For Pre Flight Harvard Game
Vince Dennery, former Farnham star, broke his hand delaying his participation in the North Carolina Pre-Flight Harvard game played on September 28 in Chapel Hill.
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Hopp Drives Stolen Run for 1-0 Cardinal Victory
Hopp stole home by drawing a throw behind him to third base and scored the lone run in a 1-0 win over Lonnie Warneke. Before this moment, Stanley Hack wore the hat as Hopp swirled toward the plate, leaving the Cardinals needing to be headed off.
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Duke Wake Forest Battle Heads Big Five Card This Week
Raleigh Sept 28 Duke will host Wake Forest in a key Big Five clash as Deacons seek a rare win over the Blue Devils. Duke beat Davidson 21-0 and UNC upset Wake Forest 6-0, while Wake Forest coach Peahead Walker lamented rain that hampered the attack. Duke leads the series 18-5-1 in 24 games. Other Big Five games include UNC vs South Carolina, State vs Clemson, and Davidson vs Roiline in Charlotte. All teams reported no serious injuries and remain fit for next weekend.
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Southworth In Happy Mood Over Winning National League Title
St Louis manager Billy Southworth exuded pride after the Cardinals clinched the National League title. He praised team spirit and announced Morton Cooper as the likely World Series starter against the Yankees, while Beazley eyed the second game. Cooper stressed his willingness to pitch often.
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Heavy Drills On Tab For Bison In Preparation For Durham
High Point High School's Black Bison hold heavy drills and an intra squad scrimmage ahead of Friday night game with Durham Bulldogs. Coach Tony Cernugel plans a full arsenal to attack and improve passing, while Durham features a 190 pound line and a recent win over Wilmington. The Bison race toward a tougher Western Conference debut against Burlington next week.
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Well Acquainted Pittsburgh Welterweight Sparring Partner
Johnny Creagan of Pittsburgh has logged close to 200 rounds sparring with Billy Conn over three years, shaping Creagan as a seasoned welterweight in the local boxing scene.
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Butler has heft in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on September 28, Butler freshman tackle Frank Oliphant is described as towering at 50 feet 10 inches and weighing 324 pounds.
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Cardinasri Triumph Noted Amid Telegrams Exchange
Burns observed the Cardinasri triumph from a box as Southworth and Durocher sent telegrams with Durocher saying Congratulations I lost to a great hall club We will be pulling for you to beat the Yanks.
Southeastern Holds Own In Sectional Play
Southeastern teams shine as Tulane beats Southern California 27-13 and LSU, Kentucky beat Xavier, Texas A. and M. and Vanderbilt win. Georgia Tech faces Notre Dame after upsetting Auburn, while Georgia seeks Sinkwich return in next game as Florida meets Tampa.
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Major league leaders headline upsets local fan interest
National League leaders include Ott and Slaughter in runs and hits with Mize Camilli and Nicholson among top batters. American League leaders feature Williams and Pesky with strong showing from DiMaggio and DiMaggio. Kentucky to wear Southeastern colors in a Southern Conference scrap against Washington and Ler.
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Major League Standings and Cancellations Report
Standings show St Louis 9 to 4 over Chicago and Pittsburgh 8 7 with Cincinnati 74. Boston 7 6 over New York, Cleveland 8 Detroit 0. St Louis Chicago game canceled. Dixie Series Nashville 4 Shreveport 3. Little World Series Columbus AA at Syracuse Int postponed.
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Ted Williams and Lombardi Hit Triple Crown Shows
New York reports name Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox and Ernie Lombardi of the Boston Braves as 1942 batting champions. Williams led the American League in average 356, home runs 36, and RBIs 137, while Lombardi topped the National League with a .331 average and 13 points over Enos Slaughter.
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Baseball statistics list for 1947 season leaders
Triples Spence Washington 15 Heath Cleveland and J DiMMfagsio New York 13. Home runs Williams Boston 16 Laabs St Louis 27. Stolen bases Case Washington 44 Vernon Washington 25. Pitching Bonham New York 21 3 Borowy New York 15.4.
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Cardinals Clinch Pennant and Ready for World Series Opener
Gayle Talbot reports the St Louis Cardinals clinched the National League title with a double victory over the Cubs, resting ace Mort Cooper for the Series. Johnny Beazley boosted confidence after a 21st win, while captain Terry Moore returned to center field as the team prepared to face the New York Yankees in the World Series opening showdown.
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