Dodgers Win In Dramatic Fashion On Wyatt’s ninth inning hit
In a pennant race showdown at Ebbets Field 31 000 fans witnessed Brooklyn beat St Louis 3 2 as Whitlow Wyatt delivered a ninth inning single after Leo Durocher suggested Wyatt wait for a curve ball. The Dodgers preserved a game and a half lead amid fading light.
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Eight Days Left in Western Association Title Race
The Western Association title battle tightens as Joplin and Muskogee chase the lead ahead of Springfield, with several crucial series remaining. Springfield tops at 444 games above rivals. Cardinal games include a 15-5 win over the Miners and a 2-1 loss as Joplin wins the nightcap.
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Yankees, Tigers Both Facing Offseason Pressure
New York notes the Yankees in, with Joé McCarthy benching regulars for a pennant extended layoff. Detroit hints at major salary cuts if the Tigers fail to win the first division as teams brace for managerial reshuffles and job security talks.
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Notre Dame Freshmen Football Set for September 1 Show
The piece notes a plan to stage a Notre Dame auxiliary spectacle on September 1 to fit district youths into lanes at South Bend, not for spectators but to accommodate freshmen players. Al Schacht will skip his 21st world series this fall and head to Hawaii. Friends seek a memorial for Howard Jones, likely at the Rose Bowl where his teams won five times. Lou Novikoff may be recalled by the Cubs after Brewers schedule. Pete Layden from Texas may sign a pro baseball contract after football season. Scout Herb Pennock mentions papers ready.
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Goofy Golf Pup Retrieves 150 Balls in 3 Hours
Michael Lynott, principal at Brookings High School in South Dakota, trained his cocker spaniel to fetch lost golf balls. In a single three hour session the dog retrieved about 150 balls, prompting the quip that a ball isn’t lost until it stops rolling.
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Midland Team Falls 4 to 2 to Topeka Grays
The Midland team was defeated 4 to 2 by the Topeka Grays yesterday afternoon at Midland. Midland outhit Topeka 6 to 4 but shaky fielding in the sixth and seventh frames allowed the Grays to push across one run. The bot score was reported.
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Sports Schedule for Woodlawn Matches This Week
Monday Lone Star plays Lawrence Merchants at South Park Fritz Co faces Auto Wrecking Co at Woodlawn Tuesday Haskell Wa Friend Lumber Co at Woodlawn Wednesday Auto Wrecking Co meets Lawrence Merchants at Woodlawn Thursday Haskell opposed Fritz Co at Woodlawn Friday Lawrence Merchants meets Friends Lumber Co at Woodlawn
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Millers Slip in Standings as Kelley Shuts Out Mud Hens
Knuckle down in the American Association Kelley ends a seven game slide by holding Toledo to five hits in a 5 0 win for Minneapolis The Millers fall from first to a tie for third 12 games behind Columbus Red Birds Kansas City sweeps Louisville twin bill Columbus increases lead over Louisville with 21 4 and 8 1 scores Red Birds shell St Paul as Red Kress briefly takes the mound Marvellous run support powers a 12 9 second game win Kansas publisher B P Weekes dies aged 45 after a career in rural Nebraska papers and a stint as senate executive clerk
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Lawrence High Lions Football Practice Opens September Second
Lawrence High begins football practice on September 2 with mandatory first-day attendance for eligibility. New rules require three weeks of practice before playing, with two daily sessions planned in the first week and equipment checks Friday and Saturday mornings. Physical and dental exam cards must be completed for all prospects.
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Major League Baseball Leaders and Statistics Mixed Grade
American League batting leaders show Williams of Boston at .404 with Travis of Washington at .370. Runs: DiMaggio of New York 113, Williams 109. RBIs: Demageto of New York 112, Keiler New York 1. Hits: Travis 171, DiMaggio New York. Doubles: DiMaggio 38, Judnich 37. Triples: Travis 14, Heath 12. Home runs: Keller 32, Williams 28. Stolen bases: Case 19, Kubel 19. Pitching leaders based on 15 decisions: Gomez 12-4, Ruffing 14-5. National League: Batting Etten Philadelphia .334, Hopp St Louis .331. Runs: Hack Chicago 89, Reiner Brooklyn 89. RBI: Beesti Louis 90, Cami Brooklyn 90. Hits: Liw Her Philadelphia 152, Hack Chicago 150. Doubles: 35, Mize St. Louis 33. Triples: Hopp Slechter St Louis 9, Reiser Brooklyn 9, Elliott Pittsburgh 9. Home runs: Camills Brooklyn 22, Ott New York 22, Nicholson Chicago 22. Stolen bases: Frey Cincinnati 15, Handley Pittsburgh 13. Pitching: Riddle Cincinnati 15-2, White St Louis 16-4.
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A Jones Comeback Lifts Challengers in Detroit Ryder Cup Match
Bobby Jones ending 10 years of retirement sparked the Challengers to an 8 1/2 to 6 1/2 victory over Capt. Walter Hagen's Ryder Cup team at the Detroit Golf Club. Jones won 2 up over Henry Picard after a rally from four down, aiding a comeback that featured Craig Wood Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret Clayton Heafner Denny Shute victories. Receipts totaling about 25000 dollars will go to the United Service Organization.
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Byron Nelson
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Dick Metz
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Sam Snead
Lawson Little
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Lawrence Merchants Triumph Over Rosedale 17 to 10
The Lawrence Merchants beat Rosedale 17 to 10 behind 18 hits and strong base running. Managed by Farmer Ross the team scored early and held the lead, moving into third in the Eastern Kansas Amateur league with three games left. Next Sunday they travel to Paola to face the Red Birds.
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Turn Down Dough to Let Kids Have Their Seats
Brooklyn fans donate seats for two Dodgers games to boy fans aged 10 to 16 in the outfield stands. Larry MacPhail says losing 12 000 to 15 000 dollars is worth the goodwill and loyal support of the season long knot-hole gang.
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Friday Visits and Local Amusements Noted in Area
The Postmas Shucks Bramhams Wray and Wingert families spent Friday at the Oscar Shuck home. Laurie Postma and Felix Tucker joined Vern Bryan on a Minnesota trip early last week. A doctor attended the Daniel Beeghley home for Dorothy Frantz who is ill.
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Civil Service Director Post Called for Wichita Applicants
Wichita Aug 25 Applicants for the post of state civil service director will be received until October 1. A committee including Frank Barr H A Holzer and Arthur Moorehead will screen and submit the best qualified to the state board for appointment.
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Tennis doubles champions crowned in national event
The team of Jack Kramer and Ted won the national tennis doubles championship defeating Gardnar Sauder and Jenny Prusoff in straight sets. Yankees extended their lead over the Indians and Red Sox by 112 games in a historic stretch. Giants beat the Reds to take the National League title as St. Louis lost a doubleheader to the Braves.
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Topeka Insurer Leader Will McBride Dies at 79
Will W. McBride 79 vice president of Life Life Insurance Company died after a prolonged illness in Topeka. He arrived here twenty years ago from Omaha where he helped organize the Omaha Life Insurance Company.
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