Subway Series Looms As Yankees Clinch Pennant Early
Yankees clinch the American League pennant with a 6-3 win over the Red Sox, 91-45, earliest pennant date in AL history. Dodgers lead NL after a tough day as Cardinals split with the Cubs and Pirates gain on Reds.
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Schroeder eliminates Grant in fourth round tennis match
A year ago Ted Schroeder defeated Bryan Bitsy Grant in four sets 2 6 6 3 9 7 8 6 in the national singles tournament. The record notes Budge’s 1940 Davis Cup win over Quist and a five-yearNL lead change for the Giants after a Cubs loss.
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Bitsy) Grant
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Prizes Awarded in Journal World Fishing Contest at Lore Lake
The Journal-World announced the 16 prizes in the Lore Lake fishing contest. Entries spanned 32 fish in four classes crappie bass channel cat bluegill. Oscar H. Baker dominated with three prizes while Muriel Finton and Jack Taylor also won multiple awards. Prize collection details include anglers from Lawrence Topeka and Sedan with weights lengths and gear used.
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Junction City Wins Second Game in Ban Johnson Playoff
Junction City beat Manhattan 5 to 3 in the Central division playoff, aided by six Manhattan errors to move within one win of the title. Happel limited Manhattan to four hits after Junction City won the first game 17 to 5.
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RACE FOR THIRD IN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION INTENSIFIES
Minneapolis and Kansas City battle for third place as Columbus leads and Louisville trails. After a doubleheader split, KC holds a pending extra game that could tilt the standings. Toledo closed fast with wins over Louisville, while the nightcap saw Minneapolis fall 2 0. Schedule notes foreshadow tense clashes Tonight with Fleming Marcum Logan Brumberoe Herring Sloat Strincevich Page Tauscher Wensloff.
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Buffalo Bill Replogle faces enraged buffalo in Yellowstone incident
KU freshman football coach and ranger candidate Replogle and park employee Joe Shelton escaped a charging buffalo in a remote Yellowstone section. A tree and rocks diverted the animal, allowing the men to climb to safety while the lone bull lingered for 30 minutes. Replogle later retrieved a dropped sandwich box, and both men proceeded with their day.
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Two ex Lions to play for Kansas this fall
Two Lawrence High School graduates Warren Hodges and Bob Hagen return to KU football this fall as sophomores and juniors. Hagen, a former fullback turned end, and Hodges, a 215 pound freshman sensation, join a program hoping their skills bolster the Jayhawks line and blocking game. Hodges injuries may affect his season, while Hagen’s weight and defensive promise provide optimism for KU football fortunes.
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League Leaders in Batting and Pitching for 1940s Era
American League leaders include Williams Boston .411 with 122 runs and 384 home runs for Williams. DiMaggio New York hits 171 and 112 RBIs. Ke ll er leads with 120 RBIs. Travis Washington tops with 185 hits and 16 triples. National League features Reiser Brooklyn batting .333 with 100 runs and 97 RBIs. Hack Chicago 164 hits. Mize St. Louis 36 doubles. Pitching leaders Gomez New York 134 and Ruffing 145.
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Substitution Rule Roars Through College Gridiron News
New York sports writers blast the new collegiate substitution rule after its use in All Star contests. In a recent game a Giants player entered and exited 17 times, provoking talk of traffic control on the field as numerous players rushed on and off.
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Hot Hash and Hazy Sports Rumors Across Major League Franchises
A jumble of sports chatter notes imminent news on a major league franchise and Joe Louis family loss rumors. Co manager Julian Black predicts Joe Louis will stiffen Lou Nova while Cubs eye Otto Denning at Minneapolis. Misc golf rules drama with Harold Pierce and Joe Dey at Omaha. Chalky Wright vs Joey Archibald slated in Washington, Hank Ladd teased, and Jimmy Conzelma seeks army captaincy amid war talk. Two Midwest footballers in a drunken driving incident noted.
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Hit And Run Airs Clemson Football Speculation
The Clemson campus buzz centers on players but none named clearly as starters. Marion backs known as Hawk Butch and Footsie are referenced, while Gerry Priddy is linked to the Yankees as a possible first baseman and future third baseman if Red Rolfe struggles in 1942.
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Hawaiian swimmer Nankama heads to Ohio State
Kiyoshi Nankama the latest Hawaiian swim sensation won two AAU championships this year and is headed for Ohio State. The town reacts as Joe Louis and Tony Zale arrive, warning amateurs about risks this morning.
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Award for the prize head
Gordon Gilmore reports from St. Paul Pioneer Press on a prize award event. Details clarify the award's recipients, organization, and significance for the community. The piece emphasizes recognition of achievement and public interest in the prize ceremony.
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1800 Sinners Await Coming of Saints Exhibition
The Minnesota Prison Mirror notes the St. Paul Saints will visit for an exhibition game, heralding the arrival of the Saints. The banner proclaims a crowd of 1,800 as the event approaches.
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