Cardinal Nine Again Assumes Top Position
The Cardinals surged to first in the National League with a four game win streak and a 1.5 game edge over the Dodgers. Giants, Cubs, Phillies and Braves featured in a busy day while Feller suffered a ninth defeat and Cleveland swept a doubleheader. DiMaggio and Newsome sparked late Yankees offense as Boston, Detroit, and Washington posted varied results.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis
Dodgers
New York Giants
Redbirds
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn
Ebbets Field
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Johnny Mize
Frank
Creepy) Crespi
Phillies
Boston Braves
Tommy Livingston
Bob Feller
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland
Indians
Feller
al Benton
al Milnar
Tigers
New York Yankees
Dick Newsome
Spud Chandler
Boston Red Sox
Chandler
Red Sockers
Newsome
Bombers
Joe DiMaggio
St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
Browns
Bill Dietrich
Pete Appleton
Bob Muncrief
Washington
Philadelphia Athletics
Buddy Lewis
Dutch Leonard
Senators
Bruns and Wykoff Draw In Indianapolis Match
Bobby Bruns of Chicago at 220 pounds and Lee Wykoff of Joplin at 224 pounds wrestled to a 90 minute draw in Indianapolis last night, according to Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Bobby Bruns
Chicago
Lee Wykoff
Joplin
Drew
Nova Louies Plans to Punch Louis In Yankee Stadium Ring
Lou Nova, shaving his chin fuzz for the match, says he will attack Joe Louis with offense and beat him to the punch in the September 19 title bout. He weighs about 210 pounds, expects to drop to 203, and rejects defense first tactics used by rivals.
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New York
Lou Nova
Maine
Joe Louis
Yankee Stadium
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Conn
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Galerio
Louie
Lou
Joe
Max Baer
Max
Nova
Cape Cod
Here
Dragon Beats Mat Champion in Monroe Arena Thriller
The Black Dragon defeated junior light heavyweight champion Jack Curtis in eight minutes of the final fall to win a disputed decision on a double main event. Promoter Gus Kallio announced efforts to book a rematch next week as Herbie Schultz outlasted Dizzy Davis in straight falls in the other bout. A large crowd watched the rough program with Kallio performing between matches.
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Black Dragon
Jack Curtis
Monroe Arena
Dragon
Curtis
Butch” Martin
Gus Kallio
Herbie
Dutch” Schultz
Milwaukee
Dizzy Davis
Hollywood
Schultz
Davis
Tennis results and past sports highlights noted
A recap cites last year’s Newport Casino match where Joe Hunt beat Frankie Parker in three sets. It also recalls Carl Hubbell’s three-year record with a strong pitching showing against the Phillies. Additionally Dorothy Poynton Hill won Olympic diving with Velma Dunn as runner up.
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Associated Press
Joe Hunt
Frankie Parker
Newport Casino
Carl Hubbell
Phillies
Dorothy Poynton Hill
United States
Velma Dunn
Giants Sweep Dodgers in Doubleheader Thriller
New York Giants defeat Brooklyn 8 5 in game one and 2 0 in game two before 39145 fans. Mel Ott and Carl Hubbell spark the first win with home runs as Hubbell posts his tenth victory and Cliff Melton finishes with a three hit shutout in the nightcap. Whitlow Wyatt falters early as the Dodgers fall further from the pennant race.
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Dodgers
Mel Ott
Carl Hubbell
Cliff Melton
Ott
Hubbell
Whitlow Wyatt
Brooklyn
New York
BRH
Ar Bartell
Wrens
Rucker
Ef Ott
Ween
Camilli
Walker
Owen
Ase Franks
Wyatt
Vee Drake
Tatum Allen
Sz Coscaratt
Brown
ezzWasdell
Hamlin
Allen
Moore
Danning
Medwick
Lavagetto
Young
Herman
Reese
Franks
Yankees and Red Sox square off in pitching duel
In New York on August 13 the Yankees beat the Red Sox 4 to 0 behind Spud Chandler eight inning work and a late rally. Joe DiMaggio went hitless yet scored on a long fly, Dickey doubled for two runs, and Rizzuto brought in another as Chandler improved to 5-4 while Newsome allowed seven hits in seven innings.
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New York
New York Yankees
Spud Chandler
Dick Newsome
Boston Red Sox
Chandler
Georgia
Red Sockers
Lou Finney
Newsome
San Diego
Red Sox
Yankees
Joe Gordon
Red Rolfe
Tom Henrich
Joe DiMaggio
Keller
Bill Dickey
Rizzuto
Boston
DiMaggio
Fox
Williams
Cronin
Tabor
Deerr
Pinney
Pytlak
Gordon
Rolfe
Henrich
J. DiMaggio
Or Keller
Dickey
Frankie Frisch Grumbles as Pirates Shut Out in Chicago
In Chicago Frankie Frisch vents about a bum foot and a Pirates shutout. He notes the team’s recent surge near the NL lead while praising Arky Vaughan and catcher Al Lopez as key contributors. He also condemns stranded baserunners and cites upcoming crucial games against Brooklyn, St. Louis, and the Dodgers.
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ST. Louis
Frank Frisch
Pirates
Chicago
Brooklyn
Frank
al Lopez
Pittsburgh
Frisch
Lopez
Max Butcher
Truett Sewell
Ken Heintzelman
John Lanning
Lloyd Dietz
Frank Gustine
Arky Vaughan
Dodger
Dodgers
Boston
Philadelphia
Governor Lehman calls for immediate end to Saratoga gambling
Governor Herbert H. Lehman demands immediate and permanent shutdown of all gambling resorts around Saratoga Springs urging law enforcement to close any operations now in progress. He insists they be closed immediately and kept closed, saying reports indicate gambling is illegal in Saratoga county.
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Albany
N. Y
Herbert H. Lehman
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga County
Russell Auburn lineman called to active duty
Torrance Bo Russell, Auburn tackle in 1936 1937 and 1938 and a Washington Redskins member for the past two years, has been called into active army service. He will report at Camp Shelby Mississippi on Friday as a first lieutenant.
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ARMY
Russell
Birmingham
Ala
Torrance
Auburn
Washington Redskins
Camp Shelby
Miss
Birmingham Barons Even Series With Vols 9-3 In Tuesday Victory
Birmingham defeats Nashville 9 to 3 as Sain Gassaway Dorsett and Helf lead the Barons in a 9 run effort. Knoxville loses twice to New Orleans 18-2 and 3-0 in a doubleheader with Jurisich and Leinsoth delivering strong pitching for the Pels. Lookouts split two with Little Rock 8-7 and 0-5 as Gumpert Marrow and Newhouser appear on the mound. Atlanta Crackers beat Memphis 10-6 with Bob Ellis homering on first pitch. Ellis is from Selma, Alabama.
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Birmingham Barons
Nashville
Vols
Birmingham
Sain
Gassaway
Dorsett
Helf
Maturak
Dephillips
Chattanooga
Tenn
The
Lookouts
Little Rock Travelers
Little Rock
Prendergast
Indekofer
Pukas
Dellasega
Polli
Miller
Lewis
Gumpert
Bremer
Marrow and Newhouser
Atlanta
Atlanta Crackers
Memphis Chicks
Bob Ellis
Selma
Ala
Ellis
Memphis
Midkiff
Love
Smith
Chipman
Yesterdays Stars Lead Giants and Slugger Pitching Night
Ott led the Giants with six runs batted in on two homers to win the first game against the Dodgers while Melton fired a three hitter in a shutout for the nightcap. Livingston and Appleton with others contributed in tight extra inning outings as several clubs produced strong performances.
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Associated Press
Mel Ott
Cliff Melton
Giants
Ott
Dodgers
Melton
Tommy Livingston
Phillies
Braves
Spud Chandler
Yankees
Red Sox
Buddy Lewis
Dutch Leonard
Senators
Lewis
Leonard
Athletics
Frank Crespi
Cardinals
Cubs
Pete Appleton
White Sox
Bob Muncrief
Browns
al Benton
Tigers
al Milnar
Indians
Benton
Cleveland
Milnar
Monroe Stops Helena 6 to 4 to Sweep Series
The Monroe team defeated Helena 6 to 4 to sweep the series, as the Helena Seaporters, once strong in the Cotton States league race, slip toward a slim chance at the league title.
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Monroe
Helena
Bathers Visit Monroe for Crucial Three-Game Series
Hot Springs Bathers invade Casino Park to open a three game set with the league leading Monroe White Sox at 8 p.m. The Bathers carry a two of three set edge over the locals and ride a recent 4 to 1 win over Marshall. They sit five games behind first and two back of Hill Billies for second place.
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Hot Springs Bathers
Casino Park
Monroe White Sox
Bathers
Marshall
Spas
Hill Billies
Monroe Padres Sweep Porters as Sox Win Series 2-0
The Monroe team defeated the Porters 6 to 4 in a late relief effort to close the two game set. The victory keeps Monroe on a five game winning streak while Chicago White Sox driven by Englehorn Philley and Dooley, pull ahead in the league race.
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Rochevot
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Reeder
Rip” Collins
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Early Times Distillery Company
Frankfort
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Louisville, Kentucky
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