Tigers Rise as Hottest Team in American League
Detroit's nine old men spark a 8-0 rout of the Yankees as Tommy Bridges twirls a shutout and Hank Greenberg hits his 33rd homer. Cleveland wins a 1-0 duel on Milnar's three-hitter, while White Sox and Browns win to keep pace and Reds extend NL lead with a 5-2 win over the Giants.
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Yesterday's Results Across Leagues Reported By AP
Baseball scores from American Association National League and American League show Detroit 8 New York 0 and St. Louis 7 Washington 38 in the AL. Southern and Western playoffs list Memphis beating Atlanta and Nashville advancing to finals. Texas League playoffs note Beaumont and Houston victories with finals ahead.
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Polo Star Hitchcock Leads Greentree Upset Victory
Five years ago Tommy Hitchcock returned to top form, guiding Greentree to a 10-9 upset over Templeton in the U. S. open polo match. The report also mentions earlier battles and baseball headlines for contrast.
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Minneapolis Defeats Kansas City in pennant race drama
Minneapolis jumps to a 3 0 lead but falls behind as Kansas City fights back. Phil Weintraub belts a homer in a 4 3 Minneapolis win while Columbus beats Louisville 6 0 behind Murry Dickson’s pitching. Three games remain for all leaders as the pennant race tightens.
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Conference gridiron outlook at Ottawa and rivals in 1940
Ottawa University enters 1940 with eight starters in the Kansas guard that could be mobilized. Baker led by Emil Liston plans a veteran squad with 14 veterans. Other teams including Emporia College, McPherson, Bethel, Bethany and Kansas Wesleyan also rebuild after graduation as contenders in the conference race.
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Morningside ’ College
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Bud) Selves
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Squeak) Meyer
Dick Callen
Marvin Stehwein
Fort Hays
Ray Hahn
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Marshal
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University Frosh and Varsity Gridders Battle For Cause
Wichita University frosh and varsity grid players meet September 20 in a benefit game for Robert Red Shadoan the star tackle from 1929 32 who was later an assistant line coach and freshman mentor Shadoan crippled by spinal paralysis in a case likened to Lou Gehrigs guest of honor at the annual clash.
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Red) Shadoan
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Al Milnar quiets Red Sox in 1-0 Indians win
Al Milnar scattered three hits to defeat the Boston Red Sox 1-0 as Thornton Lee and Jack Hallett worked compatible relief roles. White Sox hurler turned in a seven hit effort while the Athletics were twice shut out. Browns beat Washington 7-3 as Bill Trotter pitched the full game. Tigers halted the Yankees to six hits in a 1-0 win and Kirby Higbe led the Phillies past the Chicago Cubs 6-1 for their 13th win.
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Police Dog Turns Firefighter Hero Beyond Badge
A German police dog serving under Andrew Chotnicky of Olyphant Fire Company No 2 loves the firehouse life. The dog races to blazes with the crew and rings the engine bell. Demonstrations include climbing a ladder at the statewide fire training course at Pennsylvania State College.
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Jayhawkers Drill On Aerial Attack At Practice Field
Kansas University players ran extensive aerial drills with Henry and Altman leading passes to several targets. Freshman and upperclassmen competed in varied line and backfield combinations as Coach Henry emphasized passing and blocking during a long practice session.
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Bob Hagen
Batting Lead Shifts In Major Leagues
National League leader Johnny Cooney of the Boston Bees at .320, with Jim Gleeson of the Cubs at .318 and Johnny Mize of the Cardinals tied with Schnozz Lombardi of the Reds at .317. In the American League Riv Radcliff of the Browns remains at .344, with Luke Appling of the White Sox and Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees close at .341.
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Sports Roundup by Eddie Briez from New York
News roundup cites rumors about Tom Stidham at Oklahoma U and mentions Tennessee refunding 40 000 to Duke game ticket buyers. Also notes Missouri Boxing Commission ending its working agreement with the New York commission.
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All Star Observations and Playoff Hopes Hoisted
Dick Harlow praises Sammy Baugh as an artist in the all star game while Broadway ponders Joe DiMaggio batting at .300. Ceferino Garcia duel with Steve Belloise is noted as Bud Ward’s Mamaronack outing is mentioned. Bill Terry’s Cleveland move or Giants stay questioned as Yankees question wasteful games and Ace Parker and Tim Mara’s Giants loom in NFL.
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Notre Dame Blues Only In Uniforms
Chicago Tribune columnist Wilfrid Smith notes that the Fighting Irish football team shows no blues on the field aside from their uniforms, mocking expectations and praising their performance.
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Clemson Football Practice in Color Jerseys Noted
The Clemson squad wears four jersey colors orange blue red and white during practice as part of the training session. G. O. P. seeks Artie M Gov ern to travel with Willkie and keep him fit. Don M Neilli and Alice Marble schedule exhibition play in Dixie.
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Reds Back Cleveland In World Series Bid
Cincinnati fans hope the Reds rally to back the Tribe in the series. The club expects two capacity crowds at Cleveland’s municipal stadium to yield about $7 000 for each Reds member if they win.
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War Work Halts $150,000 Birmingham Southern Gym
The Birmingham Southern College gymnasium project, valued at $150,000, was halted a month ago and likely will not resume for months. The delay is due to the government requisitioning steel mill output for defense.
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Ted Lyons to Be Honored by Chicago Fans Tomorrow
Chicago enshrines Ted Lyons on his 18th season with the White Sox with a 5000 gift day. Fans donate dimes for a car, the club adds a 1000 dollar check, teammates present an autographed bat with cash, and firms supply gifts. Lyons, 39, will start the first game of a doubleheader with Boston.
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Skip Williams Wins 50bird Handicapped Trophy at Lawrence
Skip Williams son of Mr and Mrs Dick Williams beat Dave Henry of Kansas City to win the 50bird sliding handicap trophy at the Lawrence gun club Thursday night. After a tied regular round Williams Henry and R E Michaels of Atchison, a shoot off left Williams and Henry tied again before Williams ran 25 straight to win. Williams also captured the added target race after a nine way tie. A bus load from Atchison accompanied by a brass band attended.
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Michaels
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Atchison
Title: Saints Clinch Western Association Playoff Title
The Saint Joseph Saints defeated the Fort Smith Giants 9 to 5 to sweep the final Western Association playoff series. Ten hits and timely double plays sealed the Saints victory after a rapid start, completing a win in three straight games after two wins at Fort Smith. Muskogee Reds and Topeka Owls were eliminated in the opening round.
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Gold Star Mother's Day Proclaimed for Last Sunday in September
President Roosevelt by act proclaims today the last Sunday in September as gold star mothers day. Lawrence Business College training leads directly to earlier employment. Students may enroll next Monday.
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