Coast teams face early tests in Pacific Coast race
In a preview of the Pacific Coast Conference title race, California led by Pappy Waldorf sets the pace as UCLA, Washington State, and USC loom with strong if varying schedules. UCLA under Red Sanders, Washington State under Kircher, and USC under Jess Hill show depth, talent, and potent offenses, while Cal seeks to compensate losses with a stout defense and standout backs. Non-conference clashes could reshape early standings and impact Rose Bowl prospects.
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Charley Harris
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al Kircher
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Red
Previous Punishment May Cause Dog To Blink
Ed describes a setter that backs off from birds and appears to blink when birds are present. The diagnosis is that the dog associates birds with punishment or stress. The cure is reestablishing positive feelings toward locating and producing birds through gentler training and reassurance.
Bowling league honors slip in early season action
In the six day old league bowling season, no 600s or 500s appear on the honor rolls for men and women. Standouts include Lefty Hyde dropping to 595 for Moose Men's League leader, while Mary Lou Leaks leads the Women's Recreation League with 491. Multiple teams posted wins across the Gardner Board and Carton, Armco Maintenance Shop, and other leagues, highlighting high scores and clean sweeps.
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Moose
Lowell Murphy
Mike Barach
Jack Frisbie
Mary Louleak
Women’s Recreation League
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Red Top
Marie Cornwell
Burnett's
Pat Watts
Duff's Cafe
Edna Bowman
Duff's
Mayer
Ruth Sanders
Carfax
Gnaps
Myra Woodward
Phillips
Boot Shop
Dot Woodward
Machinists Reach Semis in Wahoo Tourney Action
Machine Shop, Armco Wahoo Softball League regular season champions, defeated Pipe Welding 4-1 behind Little’s four‑hit pitching to advance to the semi finals. They will face the winner of Research-Formed Products, who beat Electric Construction 10-5, as Ray Paynter’s two-run homer sparked a first inning rally.
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Research
Formed Products
Electric Construction
Ray Paynter
Pippe Welding
Taulbee
Easton
West Processing
Armco
East Side
Maintenance
McAtee Returns as Troy Bruins Coach Player Manager
Norman McAtee signed to a second term as player coach of the Troy Bruins. He led the club to third place in the International league and into the playoffs, where they lost a tight first round to Grand Rapids four games to three. Born in Stratford Ontario, McAtee played in the NHL and AHL with Boston Hershey Indianapolis and Washington.
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Norman McAtee
Troy Bruins
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Ken Wilson
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Bruins
Troy Cluo
Grand Rapids
Boston
Hershey
Indianapolis
Washington
Stratford
Ontario
Fritz to be honored at Aqueduct by racing legend Fitzsimmons
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, 78 year old dean of American racing trainers, will be honored today at Aqueduct. He rode as a jockey when the Long Island track opened on September 27.
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New York
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Aqueduct
Longee
MAAC Women’s Major League Scores Highlight Slugging Wins
Aeronca defeated Wynn Friction Proof Oil 3-1 in MIAC women’s play. AA Armco blanked Inland 4-2 behind V Pickelsimer’s 4.42. Gas Electric beat DeBord Realtors 3-1 as Marge Llamo posted a 4.28 effort.
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Aeronca
Wynn Friction Proof Oil
Armco
Pickelsimer
Gas Electric
DeBord Realtors
Marge Llamo
School Seeks Permit To Use Fresh Stars
POMEROY Ohio The Pomeroy Board of Education will ask the State Department of Education to allow freshmen to play on varsity high school teams. An Ohio High School Athletic Association ruling bars ninth graders from varsity play unless under the same principal as other high school students. Pomeroy freshmen attend the junior high school.
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Pomeroy Board of Education
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Ohio High School Athletic Association
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Ty Cobb Jr. Dies at 42 in California
TY Cobb Jr., son of baseball legend Ty Cobb, died yesterday in Menlo Park California. Dr. Tyrus Raymond Cobb Jr., 42, had practiced as a physician in Dublin Georgia until last year when he was stricken by a malignant brain tumor.
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Menlo Park
Calif
Tyrus Raymond Cobb Jr
Ty Cobb
Ohioan Ends Career At Miami After Injury Setback
Joe Bartolovich senior tackle from Struthers Ohio was advised by doctors on Monday to end football activities with the University of Miami squad. Bartolovich, a regular defensive tackle, was injured last season.
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Fla
Joe Bartolovich
Struthers, C
University of Miami
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Toledo Mud Hens
AAA
Charleston
W. Va
Ohio
Pete Minego
Portsmouth Times
Outlook Brighter For Wolverines But Not A New Power
Michigan will field a stronger football team this fall under Bennie Oosterbaan with 72 candidates and 28 lettermen but faces a weak left halfback spot and no dramatic reversal of last season’s four win five loss record. He expects progress and a rugged schedule highlighting tailback development from Evans Kress Canty and Canty. The returning lineup includes Perry O Shaughnessy and Zatkoff, with a semi two platoon plan on defense and a improving offense.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
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Wolverine
Bennie Oosterbaan
Oosterbaan
Bill Putich
Don Evans
Chagrin Falls
Dan Cline
Brockport
N. Y
Ted Kress
Detroit
Orm Canty
Chicago
Evans
Kress
Lowell Perry
Dick O'Shaughnessy
Roger Zatkoff
Don Oldham
Dave Tinkham
Perry
Consolidations Increase Number Of Prep Elevens
Ohio prep football grows from 595 to over 600 teams as consolidations add schools. Openers occur before classes due to polio delays. 512 teams last year ran 11 man, 83 played six man. Notable notes include Browns versus 49ers in Akron and open season for squirrels.
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Ohio
H. W. Emschler
Emmy
Emschler
Clark County
Hayes Calls OSU Scrimmage Average and Players Named
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes labeled the first tactical scrimmage as average. He indicated senior Bill Vavroch will be regular defensive tackle with Jim Hiettiko as his relief and named sophomores John Barton Doug Goodsell Bob Watkins and Dean Dugger for offensive duties. The next scrimmage is set for Friday.
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Charleston
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Snead Seeks Elusive Crown at Baltimore Golf Championship
Sam Snead arrives in Baltimore for the Eastern Open, aiming to win the $2,500 top prize. The White Sulphur Springs star seeks one of golf's few major titles he has yet to claim, with the tournament opening Thursday.
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Baltimore
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Slammer
Hinkle To Call Delaware Races At Grand Circuit Meet
Charley Hinkle of Dayton, famed race caller, will announce all races at the Delaware County Fair Grand Circuit session from September 16 to 19. He will broadcast the $60,000 Littl Brown Jug three year old pace on September 18 via CBS, part of a nationwide radio series including the Hambletonian.
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Charley Hinkle
Dayton
Delaware County Fair
Hinkle
CBS
Barons Lose Hockey Veteran To Business
Fred Thurier of the Cleveland Barons quits hockey for a meat runs business during the off season. The 34 year old veteran spent 15 years in pro hockey and holds the American Hockey League records for most games played 642 and total points 744 with 311 goals and 425 assists.
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Fred Thurier
Cleveland Barons
Cleveland Meat Runs
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McDermott Fans 20 in Louisville Game for Red Sox
Maurice McDermott pitched for Louisville in the American Association in 1949 and struck out 20 batters, a remarkable single game performance for the Red Sox affiliate.
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Red Sox
Louisville
Penn Switch To T Attack Aims Ivy Title Hope
The Ivy League bans bowl games and spring practice as Penn shifts from the single wing to the T under George Munger. Key players Ed Bell Bill Evans and backs Deuber Adams Cornoy Robinson Varaitis return. Openers include Notre Dame then a pivotal Oct 11 clash with Princeton who trail Cornell for a rival bid.
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Two Hole Dominates Harness Race Strategy at Lebanon Fair
Lebanon special report notes drivers prefer second place in early stretch to gain a windbreak and boost win chances using the two hole. Warren County Fairgrounds hosts 19 nightly trotting and pacing programs starting Saturday through Oct 4 with pari mutuel betting. Last spring's 17 race nights saw nearly $850000 wagered through the machines.
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Warren County Fairgrounds
Lebanon Trotting Association
Sulaitis oldest Giant veteran guard to play ninth season
The oldest member of the New York Giants in years of service is guard Joe Sulaitis. The 31 year old Rutherford New Jersey native will begin his ninth season with the Giants this year.
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New York
New York Football Giants
Joe Sulaitis
Rutherford
N. J
Giants
Gene Woodling Tops Batting Averages Across Four Minor Leagues
Gene Woodling of the New York Yankees led four different minor leagues in batting average, showcasing remarkable hitting prowess across multiple circuits. He achieved high marks in each league, highlighting his versatile swing and consistency.
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Gene Woodling
Yankees
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