War See Louis Conn Fight Owes Over $84 Thousand
A Detroit area boxing investigation reveals that Mike, citing debts from the Louis versus Conn bout at Yankee Stadium, notes fighters depend on pay from promotions to cover owed sums. Details show a total $135 145.53 to be allocated from Army relief credits to settle debts including $94,305.50 to Louis and $34,500 to Bill, with other sums to Roxborough’s manager and officials. War Department relations say promoters seek advances on next fights as balances are settled.
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Charles Dunkley in pennant race highlights
Charles Dunkley engages in a decisive push to haul the National pennant from the excelsior, while Louis marks ordinals and idle preparations for the final.
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Dodgers Seem To Want Next Year In Roundup
Sports Roundup notes lingering pennant struggles as the Dodgers face another season of uncertainty with aging stars and possible front-office changes. Guest star Al Hirshberg cites a historic double play, while Umpire Waldorf aims for neutral officiating in a Marquette Kansas matchup, amid wartime sports adjustments and college scheduling quirks.
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Cardinals Chase Playoff as Dodgers Face Boston
The pennant race tightens with Brooklyn needing a win over Boston to stay alive while the Red Birds lead by two and a half games. A Brooklyn postponement could end the Dodgers season. a restart date for the World Series would be pushed back if a tie occurs, but the Cardinals feel confident and held a club house meeting to decide on next steps.
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Dodgers Clinch National League Pennant in 1-0 Win
A year ago the Brooklyn Dodgers secured the NL title for the first time in 21 years by defeating the Braves 1 to 0 as Whit Wyatt earned his 22nd win.
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Cardinals pace winners with tenth shutout of season
Moton Cooper, ace right hander, earned his 22nd victory as Cincinnati was blanked 6 to 0 yesterday. The win pushed his season total to 41 in 40 games for the triumphant Cardinals, while Billy Southworth planned rotation options for Ernie White, Max Lanie, and an expected Cubs selection.
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Fights Last Night Brooklyn Tory Young Beats Silva
Tory Young of New York stopped Mexican Joey Silva of Philadelphia in Brooklyn last night. Marvin Bryant of Dallas outpointed Gene Johnson of New York in Elizabeth New Jersey.
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Draft Registration Fragment Sheds Unclear Details
Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered numbers and terms like additional names and draft registration references. The readable bits include phrases such as additional names in the Sth Draft Registration and stray codes like 1362 SRR with few concrete names or dates to anchor a fuller summary.
Cooper Pitches Cards Closer to the Pennant
Cardinals inch toward NL title behind Mort Cooper as he tosses a six run gem, posting his 22nd win with a two hit shutout of the Reds. Dodgers stay in the race with a 6 3 win over Boston as Wyatt earns his 19th, five straight for Brooklyn. Phillies and Giants split a doubleheader.
Cards Concede Nothing to Yankee Players
Walker Cooper faces Bill Dickey as the St. Louis catcher takes on the aging Yankees star in the approaching World Series. Cooper's .281 average with 120 games caught contrasts Dickey's .200 mark and 78 games, highlighting Cardinals strength behind the plate while Dickey battles injuries that may limit his Series role.
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Giants Strike in Doubleheader Split with Yankees and White Sox
Bill Lehrman pitched New York to an 8-0 first game win as a doubleheader opened. In the nightcap the Giants managed only four hits against John Podgajny and George Hennessy, losing 3-2 after banishment of Lehrman and catcher Ben Warren for protesting calls. Mel Ott hit his 29th homer as Hennessy excelled in relief. The American League portion saw the White Sox defeat Cleveland 3-1 and 4-2, tightening Indians’ grip on the division.
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Nashville Vols Open Fourth Dixie Series Nearing Title Clash
Nashville Tennessee September 25 The Nashville Vols open their fourth Dixie series in as many years hosting the Texas league champions In a pitching battle the Vols send Paul Erickson to the mound with Doyle Lade taking the opening assignment Parker and Gilbert rely on strong pitching as Nashville leads the league with a .291 team batting average against the opponent .240 Both teams ride a wave of playoff wins including Little Rock and Shreveport with a growling desire to sweep past Beaumont as the Vols seek victory in a bid to advance in the Dixie Series.
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World champions held to silent defense by Cards pitching
In a muted showing the St Louis Cardinals matched brief runs and strong pitching against the world champions, conceding little as they entered the game and limited the championship lineup throughout.
Four straight wins mark Dixie series run and schedule
Four of their last six games are from the Dixie series with a streak against Houston and four-in-a-row wins over Dallas. After an off day Saturday, the team plays in Nashville's Sulphur Dell on Sunday, then heads to Shreveport for games Tuesday through Thursday. If the series isn’t decided, remaining games will follow.
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Stars shine in MLB action with multiple veteran performances
Yesterday's games feature Mort Cooper of the Cardinals shutting out the Reds on two hits for his 22nd win and seventh straight, Dulph Camilli of the Dodgers driving in two with a clutch double in a rally against the Braves, Ted Lyons and Ledger Smith of the White Sox combining for a double victory over the Indians as nine hits were scattered and only four safeties allowed.
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