Barrett Beats Bruins 4 to 2 to end Cubs win streak
Dick Barrett stifled Chicago with six innings of two earned runs as Philadelphia beat the Cubs 4 to 2. The Phillies scored on three hits in the first inning and a sixth inning error, with Paul Erickson taking the loss for Chicago.
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Wid Barrett
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Boggess Pinelli
Reds Beat Giants To Extend Lead In Standings
Cincinnati built a larger margin over New York with a win over the Giants. Ed allowed seven hits and benefited from two double plays, earning his fourth win in five decisions as Seward started for New York and was pulled after a rough inning. Heusser delivered a key two run single with bases loaded to seal the rally.
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Pirates topple Braves 5 1 behind Starrs pitching
Pittsburgh Pirates win 5 1 over Boston Braves with Ray Starr earning his third straight victory. The Bucs collect eight hits, execute four double plays, and steal four bases as Tobin, Masi, Starr, and Davis contribute.
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Four Freedoms Wins Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct
Four Freedoms, a second-string from Mrs Payne Whitney’s Greentree stable, defeated First Fiddle in Aqueduct’s Brooklyn handicap. Eddie Arcaro rode the winner who ran 1 1/4 miles in 2 02 4 5, boosting season earnings to $88,675 as 29,816 attended. Wait a Bit was runner up, with First Fiddle third as odds paid 14.00 5.00 3.50.
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Brewers Acquire Don Hendrickson from Kansas City
Milwaukee baseball club announces the trade of pitcher Don Hendrickson from Kansas City in exchange for pitcher Bob Hendrickson. Hendrickson will wear Brewers uniform in Kansas City and is expected to serve in a relief role after arriving in Rockport, New York, over a month ago and appearing in an exhibition game.
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Packers In Action Features and Players
A BAY area feature highlights the Green Bay Packers with a football picture. It mentions Buckets Goldenberg and Craig in action, Lou Brock carrying the load, and a noted tackle attempt by a Packers unit as part of a circular letter section.
Christman Named Most Improved A L Player
Ossie Bluege and several baseball men rate Mark Christman as the American League’s most improved player. The St Louis native, 29, played all infield positions this season, hit with power as a pull hitter, and helped the Washington club toward a pennant in 1938. He led a versatile path from municipal leagues to the majors, with brother Paul a noted pitcher in the family. Christman resides in Webster Groves, Missouri, and is praised for steady employment and team value.
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Golf Would Return To White House If Dewey Wins
Washington reports that if Thomas E. Dewey of New York is elected president golf would return to the White House. The last golfing president was Warren G. Harding in the 1920s. Dewey shoots in the low 90s and supports a strong municipal course program in his state.
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Browns Blast Bosox 9 to 3 in later comeback
Chicago White Sox rally off Yankees defense in the ninth to tie then win 3 to 3 untold. Rollie Hemsley doubled to start the bottom half but pulled a muscle and left for treatment. Borowy took the loss as Les Seay pitched the eighth for the Sox victory.
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Hal Trosky
Oscar Grimes
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Hemsley
Ed Garnett
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Browns Triumph Despite Early Red Sox Start
The Browns surfaced with a 9 to 1 victory behind five hit pitching from Nelson Potter after Clem Hausmann walked four of the first five batters. Ryba relieved Hausmann and fared well until the eighth when Vern Stephens, Gene Moore and others sparked five runs. Kreeich contributed in the late frame as Browns pulled away.
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Mancuso
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O Neill
Parice
Tigers Dominate Athletics In Opener For 9 to 4 Win
Detroit built a 9 to 4 victory in Philadelphia as Loman Harris took the loss after five innings while Joe Berry allowed four runs in relief. The Tigers collected 14 hits to seize the series opener, keeping them out of the cellar behind the Mackmen.
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St Louis Drives Past Dodgers 8 3 In 18-Hit Win
The St Louis Cardinals crushed Curt Davis and piled up 18 hits at Sportsmans Park to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 8 to 3. Jurisich, Davis, and Brenca were the hurlers for St Louis as Brooklyn managed only four safeties.
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Horseshoe Reminds Of Equipoise Courage In Handicap
A silver plated horse shoe from Equipoise, secured inside the cover of the C. V. Whitney Challenge Cup, honors the champion’s courage. The irregular nail pattern due to his faulty hoof stands as a quiet testament to overcoming his handicap.
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Irish Fall to Great Lakes in 13 7 Setback
Notre Dame lost 13 7 to Great Lakes but outweighed the Sailors with 13 runs and 13 hits the most this season against any opponent.
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Segura Tops NCAA Tennis Championships Hopefuls
Neenah Wisconsin hosts the Western National tennis meet at Doty Tennis Club with about 80 players including Pancho Segura of Ecuador and Pauline Betz of Los Angeles. Play begins Monday at 10 AM with key matches at 4 PM through a seven day tournament.
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Legion All Stars to clash with Onalaska Blackhawks today
The Onalaska Blackhawks host La Crosse Junior American Legion All Stars in a nine inning game at 2 p m Bud Furlong serves as player manager for Onalaska Roger Furlong will pitch with Buster Peterson catching Don Comeau Earl Jensen Jess Whitewater and Dick Brown among others in the Blackhawks lineup Legion coach Rodney Martin brings a 3 2 record Charlie Schmikla starts for the Legion Jim Knutson handles the plate in place of Ronnie Gillmeister infielders Bob Baum Orvie Wetzel Jim Warner Tom Shimanski and others are listed along with outfielders including Jim Krett Dick Zischke Gene Smith and more
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Senators Beat Indians 4 to 2 Behind Leonard's Win
Washington pitchers limited Cleveland to five hits as the Senators connected for 12 safeties to win 4 to 2 before 11 749 fans. Roy Cullomine homered for Cleveland in the seventh and two Indians errors helped Washington plate runs in the second and fifth. McHarder took the loss after five innings while Leonard earned his sixth win.
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Blood, the GI Hero of Pro Football
In a "C B I Roundup" story from an army publication, Johnny Blood of Green Bay is profiled as a famed pro football figure now serving at a China air base. The piece notes GI soldiers often fail to recognize him, but recalls his National League caliber feats and his role at the AACS office.
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Baseball doubleheader matchups across two leagues
National League schedule lists New York at Cincinnati with Voiselie and Allen facing De la Cruz and Konsanty, plus Shoun. Brooklyn at St Louis Melton meets Lanier and Wilks. Boston at Pittsburgh features Javery and Andrews against Roe and Strincevich. Philadelphia versus Chicago with Schanz and Raeffensberger against Chipman and Wyse. American League games include Chicago at New York Grove with Dietrich. St Louis at Boston pairing Kramer and Muncrief against Hughson and Bowmen. Detroit at Philadelphia Trout and Gentry versus Flores and Black. Cleveland at Washington Gromek and Heving opposing Haefner and Niggeling.
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BEDALE 6 Batting Three leaders in each league
National league leaders include Weintraub Schultz Walker and Ott Nichol son with top RBIs and home runs. American league leaders feature Stephens Spence Hayes Cullen York and others. The data lists top players by games at bat runs hits and totals across both leagues.
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Ben Hogan Is Leader In Victory Golf Meet
Hall of famer Ben Hogan leads the Victory Golf Meet as competition highlights a strong field. The story profile notes Hogan’s steady play and the event’s significance in showcasing top amateurs and pros in a wartime golf season.
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Wyrostek Tops A A Hitter As Peck Closely Trails
Chicago report shows Johnny Wyrostek still leads the American Association with a .388 average after a five point gain despite dropping 16 points. Hal Peck, Hal Peck Milwaukee, slips but remains near the top with a five point loss. Cotelle of Louisville climbs to .346, moving to third. Heinz Becker slides to .344, Wayne Blackburn falls to .340. Wyrostek leads in total bases and two base hits, Peck leads in most hits, Nagel and Polly top home runs with 14 each, Cookson adds 17 steals, Nagel holds the RBI lead with 77. Goedde tops pitchers with seven wins, Caldwell 9-2, Deutsch 9-3. Milwaukee still leads team batting at .312, tied for fielding with St Paul at .970.
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Hal Peck
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Come ¢ Cotelle
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Herschel Martin
New York Yankees
Heinz Becker
Wayne Blackburn
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Sylvester Goedde
Toledo
Earl Caldwell
Mel Deutsch
Brewers
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Panther’s Comeback Javelin Throw After Eight Years
Mark Panther, former University of Iowa Big Ten record holder, returned to competition in the National AAU title meet as a Navy lieutenant stationed at Chapel Hill. He tossed 200 feet 11 inches to finish fourth, coming within about ten feet of the winner. Panther set the 1935 Big Ten mark at 219 feet 7.5 inches after winning in 1934 with 208-2 and also held Drake Relays and Central Collegiate records.
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Expression Is Stake Winner At Arlington Park Lassie
Expression, a two year old eastern filly by The Porter, captured the $38,020 Arlington Park Lassie by a head over Calumet Farm’s Twosy. Blue Alibi finished third at 30 to 1 in a field of eight as Blue Skimmer faded. Jockey Ferris Zufelt rode Expression to a 1:12. two for six furlongs, paying $9.60.
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Segura Enters Hall of Fame in NCAA Tennis Triumph
Francisco Segura representing the University of Miami won the NCAA singles title by defeating Charley Samson of Notre Dame in straight sets 6-0 6-4 6-0. His victory joins Tulane and Rice Institute champions as a two time college champion. The Texas pairing of Hickman and Kelley retained the doubles crown with a 6-0 6-4 6-3 win over Pepperdine. Miami ties Notre Dame and Texas for California's undefended team championship with three points.
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Pancho) Segura
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Gary Ruby
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Hogan leads Chicago Victory meet after 36 holes
Little Ben Hogan fired 66 and 68 for a 134 total to grab a halfway lead in the Chicago Victory national golf meet. Dutch Harrison, Wright Field service member, sits one stroke back after 63 63. By contrast, Byron Nelson and Steve Kovach trailed as the field narrowed toward the final round.
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Dutch” Harrison
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Steve Kovach
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Mike Turnesa
Jim Foulis
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Chuck Kocsis
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Cub Junior League Baseball Schedules
Copeland Monday Rascals versus Stuhrs at 6 30. Tuesday Onalaska versus Legion All Stars nee Dancers versus RAs at 6 30. Wednesday Raiders versus Bardos at 6 30. Friday Junior Legion All Stars at 6 30.
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Iowa Grid Starts Eight Weeks of Practice Before OSU Opener
Iowa football team begins eight weeks of drills ahead of the opener with Ohio State in Columbus on October 7. The Buckeyes spend six weeks of summer practice with a 105 man squad. The US holds about one third of the world’s 7,000,000 miles of telegraph wire.
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