Phillies and Red Sox rise in sentimental pennant chatter
PAUL DAY weighs fan loyalties in the pennant race as the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox gain backing. Detroit’s Tigers and the Yankees also figure, with talk of underdogs and repeated champions shaping the late-season scramble.
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Miami Backfield Showcases Speed In Scrimmage
In Oxford Ohio special report on Miami University football, Coach Woody Hayes called the two hour session fair yet promising as the squad displayed depth and speed. Starting backs Beckrest Acus Wirkowski Galat starred with multiple scores, while setbacks included a shoulder dislocation sidelining tackle Verl Buck.
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Earl Nunamaker Leads Middletown Stock Car Night
Local drivers dominated at Middletown Speedway with Earl Nunamaker winning the 20 lap feature among 36 cars from 15 cities. Benton Wilmott narrowly edged by Nunamaker for the special reverse three lap win while Blackie Hall Grant Wilmott Frank Hodgson and Red Walton captured heat races. Ferris Shackleford took the consolation as 1600 spectators watched.
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82 Women Open Amateur Action Opens Golden Anniversary
In Atlanta the 50th United States Women's National Amateur Tournament opens with 82 top women players from America and Britain competing for fun rather than funds. The overall field totals 105 entrants, with 23 receiving byes in the first round as opponents failed to appear or other arrangements left slots vacant.
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Indians Fall St. Louis Four Straight in Disgraceful Setback
Hank Greenberg blasted Cleveland as a disgrace after the Indians dropped four straight to the St. Louis Browns. Lou Boudreau called it stupid baseball as Cleveland tumbled seven games back. Greenberg warned of roster changes while Boudreau admitted lineup reshuffles failed to spark the team. The skid followed a rough stretch dating to late August with several blown leads, and Feller provided the lone early earned run in the series.
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Yanks May Repeat On DiMaggio Boom Bat
Yankee Clipper Joe DiMaggio heats up the pennant chase with a home run spree. The famed center fielder powers New York as they contend in the late stretch, fueling hopes for a repeat of last season’s title run.
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Stars of Yesterday By Associated Press Batting and Pitching Highlights
Juve DiMaggio hit three home runs and a double with four runs scored and four RBIs to lift the Yankees to an 8-1 win over Washington. Hal Newhouser scattered seven hits for the Tigers in a 1-0 12 inning victory over Chicago, earning the league lead.
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DiMaggio Grabs Three 400-Footers in Stadium History
Joe DiMaggio powered the Yankees past the Senators 8-1 with three 400-foot homers at Griffith Stadium setting a new distance record. He added a double, walk, four RBIs, and raised his average to .293 before a rain-shortened second game. The opener kept New York within a half game of Detroit and a half game ahead of Boston.
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Reds Bid Cubs Tearful Farewell at Crosley Field
In Cincinnati the Reds swept a four game series with the Cubs 12-5 and 2-1. Herm Wehmeier started the first game, Johnny Wyrostek homered, and Howie Fox limited the Cubs to 11 hits. The Reds piled up 17 wins in 21 meetings with Chicago, and will depart on an 18 day road trip beginning in Brooklyn tomorrow. An onlookers’ accident injured Mrs Josephine Gray, 38, from Anderson Indiana, with a possible brain concussion.
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Baseball scores and playoff note from league standings
National League results list Boston 3 Philadelphia 1 in five innings rain shorten. New York 6 Brooklyn 4. Cincinnati 12 Chicago 5. St Louis 6 Pittsburgh 5 in ten. American League New York 8 Washington 1 in rain game two. ace 6 Philadelphia 2. Stroit 1-4 Chicago 0-5 in 12 innings. St Louis 2 Cleveland 1. American Association Columbus 8-1 Indianapolis 5-6. Kansas City 9-0 St Paul 6-4. Milwaukee 6-6 Minneapolis 5-4. Toledo 5 Louisville 1. Ohio-Indiana League Richmond 9 Newark 7 first round tied 2-2.
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Brooklyn at New York Scheduled 1:30 P.M. Game
The schedule lists Brooklyn at New York as the only game at 1:30 P.M. Also noted is New York at Washington with a placeholder time of 11 A.M. The entry records a light day with a single confirmed game and another matching matchup pending time details.
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Night basketball schedule spreads across cities
The list outlines matchups with Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at Boston Pittsburgh at New York St. Louis at Philadelphia Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis Washington at Detroit New York at Cleveland all listed as night games.
Richmond Newark Series All Even
Richmond Tigers host Newark Yankees to decide division playoff in Ohio-Indiana League. Winner faces Marion Red Sox in a best of seven series. Site alternates to the team with the higher league standing.
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Cleveland pair win Zanesville pro-am as event opens
Joe Novik and John Nowack of Cleveland teamed to a best ball 65 topping 69 pro amateur teams from four states in Zanesville Country Club’s sixth annual pro-am. The Southern Ohio PGA Tournament got underway here.
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Tigers Beat Yankees 9 to 7 to Tie Series at Two
The Tigers defeated the Yankees 9 to 7, evening the series at two games apiece after yesterday’s play. Detroit built a lead with strong hitting, while New York fought back but fell short in the late innings.
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Birds and Saints clinch AA playoff spots in final weekend
Columbus earns third place after a split with Indianapolis, 8-5 win and 6-1 loss. St Paul KOs Kansas City split 9-6 and 4-0. Minneapolis loses twice to Milwaukee 6-5 and 6-4 to finish. Louisville sits fifth as Toledo beats them 5-1 first game. Playoffs open in Minneapolis with Columbus, and Indianapolis hosting St Paul. three games at first park, rest at the rival park.
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Middle town High to hold football clinic Wednesday
Coach Glenn Ellison will unveil the 1950 Middletown football team at a 7:30 p m clinic in the high school gym. Sponsored by the Boosters Club, the event offers a look at players and their assignments with fundamental plays explained. No admission charge.
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Lima Gunners Win Ohio Elks Shoot
Lima dominates the Ohio Elks State Trapshoot with high gun Fred Pike 299x300 outright winner. Lima Elks Lodge wins the five man team event 483x500. Bellefontaine second 482, Troy third 473. Other prizes go to Cliff Doughman Lebanon and Huber Ward, with Pike and Doughman topping multiple divisions.
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Polan Polo Club Defeats Detroit Gold Hats 6-5
The Po land Polo Club of Youngstown Ohio beat the Detroit Gold Hats 6 to 5 in a polo match played yesterday in Detroit.
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Long and Short of It Shows Featherweight Champs Heights
The piece notes Sandy Saddler at five feet eight inches is the tallest featherweight champion while James J. Corbett stood five feet two inches, the shortest featherweight holder.
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Babe Ruth Led AL in Bases on Balls Across 11 Seasons
Babe Ruth dominated walks in the American League, drawing bases on balls for 11 seasons of his storied career, illustrating his keen eye at the plate and his fearsome presence in the lineup.
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Bears Topple Eagles 10-3 in Exhibition
CHICAGO AP Sid Luckman, veteran quarterback, led the Chicago Bears to a 10-3 win over the champion Philadelphia Eagles at Wrigley Field before 28 233. He directed a 49 yard scoring march with an 11 yard TD pass to George Gulyanics after replacing Lujack. Cliff Patton kicked the Eagles lone field goal in the second quarter.
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Steelers Top 49ers in Exhibition at Forbes Field
Steelers rally behind Bobby Gage with a 74 yard fourth quarter run to edge the San Francisco 49ers 13 to 10 before 19 773 fans at Forbes Field. Fran Rogel scored the Steelers first points with a two yard plunge in the third period. Gordon Soltau added a 26 yard field goal and Joe Perry scored a 15 yard run for the 49ers.
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Packers Edge Colts In Exhibition Thriller
Packers beat Colts 16 14 in an exhibition as Al Baldwin made two key receptions and Ted Fritsch kicked a 12 yard field goal sealing the win before a Baltimore crowd. The game featured a late surge by Green Bay to secure the margin and showcase offensive spark.
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Five Teams Unbeaten In NABF Tournament
Five teams remained unbeaten as NABF Tournament third-round action opened in Youngstown. Leaders include New York Equitable Life defending the crown, with Birmingham Acipcos, Atlanta East Point Motors, Cincinnati Cheviot, and Detroit Pepsi-Cola also undefeated. Round pairs feature Birmingham vs Detroit and others across several cities.
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War Not Likely To Hit Big Ten Football This Season
A Chicago AP survey finds the Big Ten should endure the football season with present manpower unless the war worsens. About 40 players and Wisconsin coach Ivy Williamson are military reservists or National Guardsmen. The rest of the 600 players are draft eligible, with induction delayed until the school year ends under current Selective Service rules. Advanced ROTC students have deferment until two-year training finishes.
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