Wartime baseball in Detroit with Trout and Newsom feature
Editor Charlie Guy recalls two wartime Detroit games showing Trout of the Tigers beating Newsom of the Athletics 1–0 and the Tigers topping the Yankees 3–2 in 10 innings. He notes wartime play varies from peacetime, with the St. Louis Cardinals standing as strong rivals and highlights risky baserunning and fielding decisions observed in Detroit.
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LAAF Scrapper Back From State Tourney
Cpl. Hardy Sorkin of Lubbock Army Air Field returned from the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation state tournament in Abilene. He lost a close semi final decision to Donald Coombes, the new light heavyweight champion from Abilene, after scoring the lone knockdown. A recheck shows the fight ended by decision, not a knockout, and the bout drew fan attention.
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Cubs Keep Pace with 11th straight win in Pittsburgh
The Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 to 2, extending their winning streak to eleven and moving to 14-2 in 16 starts. Winning pitcher Neher Fleming allowed six innings, while Passeau finished the last three. Pirates starter Ostermueller took the loss, as the Cubs totaled 14 hits.
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Musial Stays Hot Atop Major League Batting Pace
New York August 5 Stan Musial slugging Cardinal outfielder raised his weekly average by four points to .361 leading the majors. Dixie Walker of Brooklyn moved to second with a .345 mark. Bobby Doerr dropped but remained .331 atop the American League. Ted Wilks and Harry Brecheen led pitchers with 10 wins each for the Cardinals, and White Sox Gordon Maltzberger had 10 wins for the AL. Cardinals also top batting with .275 and fielding at .984 while Cleveland leads defensively at .974.
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Fighter Luther Todd Remains in Grave Condition
Luther Todd of Fort Worth welter weight was reported slightly improved but still in grave condition after a brain concussion sustained in a boxing bout at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation tournament in Abilene. He fought Pfc George Radaj of Childress Army Air Field yesterday.
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Practice makes pro shoots under par on one leg
Eddie Hoblit, a Hamilton pro, boasted he could play nine holes in under 40 on one leg. He proved it by shooting 35 while balanced on his left leg, though he concealed that he learned the feat while golfing on crutches.
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Crucial Junior Races Provide Week of Baseball and Steel
A weekend drive for war memorial funds opens at the Polo Grounds with east and west junior squads in a 3 p.m. charity game led by Mel Ott and Connie Mack. Proceeds fund living memorials, and Brooklyn-born energy fuels a week of Lubbock junior league action as teams chase second-half titles amid postponements and upcoming key matchups.
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Women's Softball Ends Week With Doubleheader Battles
The South Plains Army Air Field Civilianettes face the West Texas Hospital Cadets in game two of a doubleheader at Twenty third street and Avenue W basin. The Avalanche Journal Newsies aim to defend their undefeated streak Tuesday night.
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Carpenter Named As Mineral Wells Coach
T W Carpenter former line coach at Waco High school is named head football coach of Mineral Wells High succeeding Boone Yarbrough who resigned to take a coaching post at Electra Carpenter played football at Texas Christian university and coached at Lorena High school and Waco Junior High school before Waco High.
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Fort Worth and Waco Reach Semi-Pro Final Round
Fort Worth Army Air Field meets Waco Army Air Field in the Texas semi pro baseball tournament final with Fort Worth needing a win to remain in contention. If Fort Worth loses, another game Sunday night would decide the championship.
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Rio Grande Valley Golf Tourney Dates Set
Harlingen Texas hosts the 13th annual Rio Grande Valley golf tournament at the Harlingen Municipal Course on September 2 3 and 4. Local players expect strong fields and close competition across the three day event.
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Connie Mack starts second half century as manager
Connie Mack began his 50th year as a major league manager at Shibe Park in Philadelphia before about 30 000 fans. He received a 5 000 dollar check and an AL scroll from William Harridge and Lt. Gov John Bell. Mack thanked the crowd and named his living All Star lineup, with stars including George Sisler Eddie Collins Frank Baker Honus Wagner Lefty Grove Walter Johnson Tris Speaker Babe Ruth Ty Cobb and Al Simmons as present.
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Hand Injury Delays Angott vs Williams Title Bout
Hand injury to Sammy Angott, former lightweight champion, postpones his bout with Ike Williams Bren ton, N J title contender, scheduled for Aug 15 in Philadelphia. The injury followed Angott's win over Aaron Perry in Washington DC last Tuesday. x rays will determine bone damage.
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Owen Called for Draft Physical by Brooklyn Board
Mickey Owen, 27, Dodgers catcher, was summoned to appear before his draft board in Brooklyn Missouri next Tuesday for a physical examination. He has carried 1-A classification for several months.
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Falkenburg Wins Kalamazoo Junior Tennis Title
Robert Falkenburg brother of Jinx Falkenburg won the 29th annual junior singles crown at Kalamazoo College courts defeating Bernard Bartzen of San Angelo Texas in four sets 0-6 6-4 6-4 6-2. Falkenburg and John Shea of Los Angeles won the junior doubles title beating Bartzen Ray of Linton Texas and Ed Ray of New Orleans. Behrens defeated Matheny for the boys title. Attendance for the Texas High School Coaches Association coaching school in Wichita Falls expected to be large with 280 mentors attending through Friday.
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Varieties Aim for Unbeaten Season in Final Softball Week
The South Plains Army Air Field Varieties defend first place in a decisive midweek matchup against Scarborough Grocerymen at Avenue W and Twenty-third Street. A win guarantees an undefeated season and sole possession of top spot.
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City Tennis Tourney Enters Final Stages
Winners declared in three sections of the city tournament. Lt. R. D. Brown and Lt. William Tucker won the men's singles 6-4 6-1 6-1 over H. L. Burgess and Lt. Robbie. Brown and Valdez took the mixed doubles by default. Norma Crossland and Norena Sparkmen beat Doris Richardson and Mona Stout 6-4 6-4. Thad Ricks beat Choc Miller 6-3 1-6 6-3 7-5 to reach the final bracket against Delbert Cooper or Brown. Boys’ singles final match pending a date from the recreation department. Josephine Valdez advances to meet Norma Crossland or Norena Sparkmen in the women’s final.
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National Semi Pro Congress Eyes US Canada Title Series
The National Semi Pro Baseball Congress announced plans to unite the American and Canadian champions in a first time four out of seven game series in Wichita beginning August 30.
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Lubbock Legion Nine Faces Army In Afternoon Showdown
The Lubbock American Legion baseball nine meets the Lubbock Army Air Field nine at Chap man field diamond at 3 PM in a final appearance as a unit this season. Skip pers Stony Wall and H J Mc Cabe reopen the same lineup from the state tournament, with Bob Galey likely starting and Clinton Benefield taking over catching duties. The infield features Forsythe, Cline, Balch and Sikes, while Wall Brewer and LeMond cover the outfield as the team prepares for upcoming games and next year eligibility implications.
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Optimist Club Team Wins Golf Championship
The ABC Optimist Club golf quartet Guy Wheatley Bill Mead H M Chick and Cliff Widner shot 345 for 18 holes to win team honors in the Optimist Inter Civic Club tournament. Each winner earns a 25 dollar war bond. Awards will be given at the Optimist luncheon. Plans call for an annual event with a larger 1948 tournament.
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Olney High appoints Bevky Rhyne as head coach
Bevky Rhyne, previously Kerrville High assistant coach for two years, is elected head coach of Olney High School in Olney Texas.
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