Yankees Clinch Sixth Pennant Amid Web of Championships
The American League race narrows as the Yankees secure their sixth pennant in seven years after a 3-3 tie with the Indians. Hank Borowy and Ernie Bonham bolster the pitching staff while DiMaggio Keller and Henrich face slow slumps. The Cardinals, Browns, and Giants also leave marks in a tight season, with rivals like the Dodgers and White Sox pushed aside in the late stretch. The Browns finish third, a high for the franchise since 1928, as Washington and Detroit slip in the standings.
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Bronx
Manaie
Dodgers
Cau
Marie Joe
Brook- Bie
St. Louis Cardinals
Yankees
Indians
Joe Dimagio
Charley Keller
Tommy Henrich
Coast Guard
Hank Borony
Ernie Bonham
Bil Dickey
Bonham
Yanls
Yessay
McCarthy
Boston Red Sox
Yanks
St. Louis Browns
Athletics
Browns
Duke Sewell
Wein
Sid Hudson
Washington
Detroit
Mur
Tunson
Doders
Brooklyns
Pittsburgh
Giants
Pirates
Polo Grounds
Max West
Braves
E Day
Roundup of baseball, football and local sports notes
Sports roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr notes Brooklyn fans without a walk this year, Phils efforts against the Cardinals, Red Burman's campaign, promoter Jack O'Brien's primaries, Gene Meeds for Kentucky, and a Fairview WV high school football team's 150 mile trip using the town fire department truck to reach Moundsville.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Eifth
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Phils
Hans Lobert
Isaac Hedes
Missouri
Branch
Jack O'Brien
Boston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hay Robinson
George Martin
Wilbur Bentley
el Paso Times
Leo Durocher
Kentucky
Gene Meeds
Frankie Sinkwich
Wildcats
Georgia
Fairview
W. Va
Moundsville
Lombardi Leads NL Batting in Busy Week
Ernie Lombardi of the Boston Braves tops the National League batting leaders with an average near .437 in 98 games as of mid September. Pete Reiser Enos Slaughter and Stan Musial trail, with Lombardi projected to join 100-game club soon. Ted Williams leads the American League at .958 with Johnny Pesky close behind.
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New York
Ernie Lombardi
Boston Braves
Pete Reiser
Enos Slaughter
Stan Musial
Big Ernie
Leaue
Lombardi
Brooklyn
Reiser
Althouh
Slaughter
Musial
Cardinals
Ted Williams
Boston
Johnny Pesky
Stars and pennants claimed in clash of leagues
Yesterday’s Stars From The Associated Press note Ernie Bonham notches his 26th victory as the Yankees defeat Cleveland to clinch the American League pennant. Mike Tresh adds two doubles and three RBIs as White Sox topple Red Sox 4-0 behind Johnny Humphries. Sid Hudson shines with relief work and three hits as the Senators top Detroit 8-6. Stan Fereng delivers eight scoreless innings in relief as the Browns edge the Athletics 3-4. Enos Slaughter knocks in two of three Cardinal runs in a 16th inning beat of the Phillies. Babe Barna drives in three with a double for the Giants.
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Associated Press
Ernie Bonham
Yankees
Yanks
Cleveland
Mike Tresh
White Sox
Johnny Humphries
Red Sox
Sid Hudson
Senators
Detroit
Stan Fereng
Browns
Athletics
Enos Slauhter
Phillies
Babe Barna
Giants
Cardinals rely on pitching depth in pennant chase
In Philadelphia, St. Louis Cardinals ace Mort Cooper nurses three days rest as he prepares to start against the Phillies. The Cardinals cancel back-to-back games to manage a rotation led by Beazley, Lanier, and Southworth. Dodgers rely on Wyatt and Davis for a tilt-heavy path to the NL lead.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Big Mort Cooper
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Cardinals
Dodgers
Cooper
Cubs
Chicao
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis
Billy Southworth
John Beazley
Max Lanier
Beazley
Lanier
World Series Opens Sept 30 If NL Team Wins
Chicago reports that the World Series will begin September 30 in St. Louis or Brooklyn depending on the National League champion. If the St. Louis Cardinals win, games start in St. Louis on Sept 30 and Oct 1 with Oct 2 for travel. The next three games shift to Yankee Stadium on Oct 3 4 and 4.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
St. Louis Cardinals
Yankee Stadium
Travelers to Become Arkansas Travelers
Governor Adkins announces Arkansas Traveler commissions for each member of the pennant winning Little Rock club upon return from its currer Shaughnessy series in New Orleans. The team recently beat the Pirates 6 to 1.
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Little Rock Travelers
Arkansas Travelers
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Little Rock Baseball Club
Arkansas Traveler Commission
New Orleans
New Orleans, Rocks Meet Again Tonight Series Preview
The Southern Association playoff pits Live Rock against New Orleans in a fourth game postponement. Nashville Vols secured final with Birmingham, Travelers lead Pelicans 2-1, schedule outlines home and away games up to a potential six game series with Nashville, Little Rock, and New Orleans in various order depending on results.
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New Orleans
Nashville
Southern Association
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Little Rock
Jimmy Sanders
Mrove
Tf Lillie Rock
Sanders
Sports Mirror Today Highlights Long Games And Notable Runs
A year ago Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 5 to 1 in 17 innings to extend idle St. Louis lead. Jonny Allen pitched six runs allowed in 15 innings. Three years ago Tony Ga Lent o stopped Lott Nova in the fourth. Two years back Rob Feller blanked the Yankees seven innings but faded in the eighth. Gel Harder saved a 5 to 4 win.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Tony Galento
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Philadelphia
Lvo
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Fights Last Night Bun Francisca Henry Arm Ston
Boxing results from last night show Bun Francisca Henry Armst on stopping Leo Rodak in Chicago. Jimmy Collins outpointed Lou Sraneparend in Baltimore. Johnny Colan edged Danny Cox in New York. Adam Spencer defeated Wallace Cross in East Orange. Larry Bolvin stopped Jose Domino Roza in Providence. Eddie Lander knocked out Joe Durant in Chicago. Cosby Linson outpointed Rube Shank in New Orleans.
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Henry Armstron
Los Andes
Leo Rodak
Chicao
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Jimmy Collins
Lou Sraneparend
Newark
Johnny Colan
New York
Danny Cox
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Wallace Cross
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Adam Spencer
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Larry Bolvin
Jose Domino Roza
South America
Eddie Lander
Chicano
Joe Durant
New Orleans
Cosby Linson
Rube Shank
Denver
Heat treating airplane skins speeds bomber production
Baltimore reports a new heat treatment method for aircraft skins to remove wrinkles and buckling. Harry F. Kniesche at the Glenn L. Martin plant rivets skin panels in a wing-shaped frame, then applies heat to 140 degrees to tighten the aluminum. The process yields taut, drum-head smoothness after cooling.
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Harry F. Kniesche
Mutager
Glenn L. Martin
Big Colleges to Start Football Play This Week
College football resumes across major programs this week with Wisconsin, Iowa, Florida, Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, and Denver among the early starters. Many games feature service teams, with Missouri facing Fort Riley and Texas aiming to bolster its Southwest Conference hopes in Austin. Washington meets St Louis on the road under a new coach.
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Corpus Christi Flyers
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Iowa Seahawks
Bernie Bierman
Louisvilla
Washinton
St. Lewis
University of Towa
Many Gridders Are Expected to Migrate
In Little Rock the suspension of college football in Arkansas aside from the University prompts athletic officials to anticipate withdrawals. Coach Lloyd Roberts reports Charles McGibbony of Pine Bluff likely will transfer to Hardin-Simmons, with several others following. Scholarships stay for intramural participants while the fall season ends a long era.
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Conway
Toplain-Elect
Charles McGibbony
Pine Blutt
Hardin-Simmons
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Henderson
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Congress Schedule Highlights Cost of Living Talks
Senate in recess. Bankin and currency committee hears Henderson Davis and Wickard on cost of living resolution at 9:30 a.m. Commerce subcommittee considers bone power bill at 10:00. House Routine business at 11 a.m. Migration committee seeks General Hershey on manpower needs. Yesterday resolution to strengthen administration authority to stabilize living costs. Criticism of German fighter planes as Hitler’s war. Finance committee approves new tax bill. Anti inflation bill from bank in committee. Also note on Canadian newspaper count and a historic Christmas card from 1842.
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Leon Henderson
W. L. Davis
Secretary Wickard
Commerest
House
General Hershey
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Fihler
Little Red School House on Picture Lot in Hollywood
Hollywood feature on Miss Hart, the on-set schoolmarm since 1931, guiding child actors from Mickey Rooney to the Dead End Kids. Describes studio classroom life, pay scales, and non unionized teaching amid movie production, with notes on her background and teaching style. Includes brief regional item on Nell Kuhn building her own furniture in West Virginia.
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Hollywood
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Lars Horn
California
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Chickasha
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Sybil Jason
Dickie Moore
Mauch Twins
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W. Va
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Stallings
Lagan High School
Harmmer
Attitude Advised In Tulsa Heat Marketing
A Tulsa merchandising firm suggests sales girls handle hot weather with a cheerful attitude. They advise telling customers the heat isn’t bad and that attitude can cool the mind. One salesgirl notes the mind’s discomfort contrasts with her own sweat.
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