Brecheen Keeps Cards in Race Amid World Series Hopes
Cardinal lefty Harry Brecheen earned his 18th win in a 8 hitter as St Louis beat Cincinnati 2 1 to bolster their pennant push with Enos Slaughter driving in five runs. Stan Musial struggled yet Brecheen and Slaughter sparked the rally while Brooklyn and Cleveland won to tighten races.
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Carl Lunday
New York
Harry Brecheen
Redbirds
Red Sox
Cardinal
Stan Musial
Eddie Sawyer
Phils
Musial
Brecheen
Reds
Cincinnati
Enos Slaughter
Braves
Slaughter Rove
Carl Erskine
Dodgers
Syl Donnelly
Tal
Brooklyn
Taft Worth
Cleveland
Indians
Tigers
Detrait
Tal Gene Benken
Eddie Robinson
Athletics
St. Louis
Browns
White Sox
Bob Dillinger
Pat Seercy
Firemen Quell Blaze at Walkoff Iron Metal Co Event
The Rock Island Fire Department contained a blaze at a metal works office after a passerby summoned help. Firefighters extinguished the fire before Walkoff officials could discuss aims, while local concerns about response efficiency linger.
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Rock Ishand
Rock Island Fire Department
Walkoff Iron Hud Metal Co
Dalkoff
A Wild Political Night with Lemke and O'Brien
In a hazy, nostalgic riff Pegler recalls 1926 Cleveland politics and early third parties. He chases names like Lemke and O'Brien, mocks reformers, and reflects on the era’s populist fervor, crowds, and the race for vice president.
Arkansas sport loop notes mix of coaching changes and local sports
Little Reek August 10 reports on John Tucker leaving Arkansas Tech for new coaching direction under Rabbit Burnett, once Tech star now coach at Little Rock High. Mentions Clair Bee praise for Texas high school players, Arkansas Razorbacks in SWC history, Hot Springs manager Sobek's player hustle, Jonesboro golfer Puryear, Pexarkana Catholic High hiring, Kraftsmen in state semi pro titles, and old-timers night ideas for Hot Springs club.
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Garl Bell
Little Reek
John Tucker
Arkansas Tech
Tech
Rabbit Burnett
Tucker
Burnett
Texas
George Puryear
Jonesboro
Rulesville
Pexarkana Catholic High
Lea Perorka
Peeores
Camden Southern Kraftsmen
Kraftsmen
Wichita Kans
Harry Feldman
New York Giant
Bentonville
Hot Springs
Carey Selph
Guachita
Yank Bill Dickey
Paul Dean
Arkansans
Dutch Third in Rich Tourney
Pro golfer Mangrum led a record earnings week at Tam O’Shanter, winning $23,500 across the All-American Professional meet and the world championship playoff. He topped Snead and Harrison, drew bets, and set a course record with a 63 before heading to the St Faul Open, while news from Yale and political chatter intruded in the home narrative.
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Chicago
Lloyd Mangram
Tam O'Shanter Club
Mangram
George
May
PGA
Rum
Cre Steuke
Sar Snead
Tree
Dutch Harrison
Benuy
Joss May
Sndiay
Snead
Harrison
Yale
Wallace
Lemke
le Gould
Pedee
Football talk and coaching notes from Texas in 1940s column
Dallas dispatch notes Chick Bee and Long Island University figures shaping football talk. Pete Pete bests in baseball plans, Layden and Bell discuss spring practice and field goals. Ki Aldrich shows changed nose bruises, a prowler encounter, and a Fort Worth scene with brotherly defense.
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Harold V. Ratliff
Hugh Fullerton
Dallas
Eoch
Long Island University
Peter
Bee
Ki Aldvieh
Tess Christijin
Al-America
Hig
Fort Worth
Kinguly
United States Wins Disputed 400 Meter Relay Title
London officials ruled the United States won the 400 meter relay after reviewing film evidence. The decision reversed an earlier disqualification of the American team for a baton pass error. Mel Patton and Harrison Dillard starred for the U S quartet as Avery Brundage and Lord Burghley praised the corrective ruling.
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London
United States
International Amateer Athletic Federation
USA
Italy
Barney Ewell
Larengo Wright
Wembley Stadium
Mel Patton
Californ
Nia
Harrison Dillard
U. S
Tithes
Avery Brundage
Jury of Appeal
Lord Burghley
Jack Crump
Hempstead District Swim Meet Announced for August
The Hempstead District announces a swimming meet to be held Tuesday August 17 at Hope Municipal Park Pair Park. Nolen Tollett coordinates camping and activities for the district. Drying begins at 1 30 with events and swimming slated for 6 pm. Scout troops and several swimmers from Hempstead District will participate in the meet.
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Seoul
Hempstead
Hope Dun
Pair Park
Nolen Tollett
Heimnpstea
Memphis Moves Up in Southern League Play
Memphis rises in the Southern League with a 42 loss by the Chicks to the Bears, slipping four games behind leaders while Little Rock and New Orleans split a doubleheader. The Birmingham and Atlanta/Nashville group remain mid-pack as other games unfold.
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Memphis
Associated Press
Matas
New Orleans Pelicans
Birmingham
Cranenoosa Lookouts
Atlanta
Nashville
Udte
Gordon Galdsherriy
Arsustrang
Arnystrmp
SASH
Deaudluck
New Orleans
Fights Last Night In New York Headlines
Reported bouts featured Lee Onn tot and Willis, with Bute, Matty, and Hulu among combatants. Outpointed opponents included Geerne Byard, Sanity Ti, and Porkis, with mixed results and uncertain details amid a crowded card.
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Associated Press
New York
Lee Onntot
Llowd Willis
Bute
Ded Matty
York - WE Nyy
Bewall Sy
Johnie Hulu
United Press
Wortel, Stuss
Isis
Voy Mork
Geerne Byard Sanity
Evsting
Ter
Porkis
Salto Alien Imager
A. Dud
Liv Prastty Y Rou
Clarksdale Beats Helena 7 to 2 in Hometown Win
Clarksdale pounded 14 hits to defeat Helena 7 2 as Laddie Paul homered in the third. Natchez edged El Dorado 12 9 while El Dorado made five errors and Natchez four in other games. Tonight's schedule lists Pine Bluff at Hot Springs Greenwood at Greenville El Dorado at Natchez and Helena at Clarksdale with rainouts noted.
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Clarksdale
Helena
Associated Press
Lers
J Natchez
EL Dorado
Helena-Clame
Cotton Hill
Laddie Paul
Natches
Arkansas
Campines
TE Dorado
Natchez
Pine Bluff
Hot Springs
Greenwood
Greenvill
EE Dorado
Baseball schedule and results from yesterday
Baseball results show Cleveland defeated Detroit 6 to 6 in a night game while St Louis beat Chicago and Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 2 to 1. St Louis topped Cincinnati 6 to 2. National and Southern Association scores include New Orleans 2 41 Little Rock 4 and Birmingham 34 Chattanooga 6. Texas League tallies Tulsa 4 Oklahoma City 2 and Fort Worth 2 Dallas 0.
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Associated Press
Chicago
St Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Aston
New Yorke
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Little Rock
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Mobile
Memphis
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Sheeveport
Houstoly
Beaumanl
Fort Worth
Dallas
Camden Legion Team Qualifies for State Play
Camden defeats Hot Springs 12 to 3 at Camden to clinch a spot in the Arkansas Ameri can Legion junior baseball state tournament. West Memphis and Little Rock had already qualified, the latter by defending champion status. The tourney opens Thursday with West Memphis drawing the Warren Pine Bluff winner and Little Rock facing Camden. Fort Smith, with a bye, meets the Friday afternoon winner.
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Life Rock
Arkansas American Legion
Pine Bluff
Warrut
Warren
Camden
Hot Springs
Camsden
Bert Smith
West Memphis
Little Rock
Merchants to End Season Here Friday at Hope
The Hope Merchants wrap up their season with a Friday doubleheader against the Marco Flyers of Hi Springs at the Hope Wair par. A large crowd is expected for the season finale as Hope seeks a strong finish after a tough schedule against top regional teams. Umpires Ralph Soemeling and Frank Ra sox Wilde will officiate.
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Hope Merchants
Marco Flyers
Hi Springs
Hope Wair
Hope Bays
Hepin
Ralph Soemeling Var Greenberg
Frank Rasox Wilde
Hope Boys
Bolderilie
Ries
Wagidakes
Bagi
Negro 4-H Club Students to State Meet
Twenty 4-H Club boys and several local leaders travel to the Twenty-Fourth Annual 4-H Camp at Pine Bluff Arkansas August 9 to 14. County demonstrations include dress revue and canning projects, with participants from Mt Pleasant, Sherman, Mars Hill, Blevins, and Williams Chapel.
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Piri
Gladys B. W. Samson
Washington
Albert Brown
Mt. Pleasant
Gertry Nash
Sheppard
Elee Brown
Orewe Cole
PF. Smith
N. College
Pine Blu Arkansan
W. I. Scott
Mars
Roper Lee Block
Mi. Plesant
W. J. Scott
Dot
Bitha Button
Sheppard Chibow
Galvester Woo
Payers Club
Schoolth
Jesteen Jal Sun
Blevins Club
Dary Louise Booker
Robye Jewel Dixon
Wa Jigton Chik
Lizzie Mae Boyd
Williams Chane
W. J. Se
Mars Hill
Cantena Colbert
Antia H Ditness
Louella Cross
Block
Partne
Mattie M Block
Mr. Pleasant
Marie Jason
Blevins
Amie Ford
Wiliams Chapel
Charles Scott
Chuchill
Quincy Cheatham
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Davis Furniture & Mattress Co
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Hope, Ark
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King Features Syndicate
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Oklahoma
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Roy Allison
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