Yanks Sweep Senators to Trim Lead in double header
New York defeats Washington 9-4 and 4-3 to close standings. Frankie Crosetti hits a ninth inning homer in the nightcap sealing Mel Queer’s win. George Stirnweiss collects four hits and steals twice in the opener as Nick Etten adds a two-run homer.
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New York
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Washington Senators
Yankees
Browns
Detroit
Boston
Frankie Crosetti
Mel Queer
Yanks
Nick Etten
Alejando Carrasquel
Senators
Johnny Lindell
Nats
George Stirnweiss
George Myatt
American League Yesterday's Results and Tonight's Schedule
Yesterday summaries show New York 9 Washington 4 and Detroit 4 St. Louis 3 with only three games completed. Tonight's slate features Cleveland at Chicago Detroit at St Louis Washington at New York and Philadelphia at Boston. Night games noted as CACTUS HARD TO GROW with plant care details.
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New York
Washington
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Mule Detail for Today
A mule described as a soldier with a uniquely loud laugh frequents the Post theater and causes uproar when he bursts into laughter during unfunny moments. His boisterous guffaws spread through the venue, prompting MPs to intervene as the contagious humor disrupts a mess hall.
GI's Field Top Football Team For Second Army Air Force
The Second Army Air Force fields the Superbombers led by Lt. Glenn Dobbs with players from 40 bases across 14 states. The squad, prepared in Colorado Springs, schedules 13 games mainly near bases, with key showdowns against Iowa Seahawks in Lincoln Oct 7 and Fourth Air Force in Denver Nov 28.
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Harry Grateonnea Sporis
New York
Army Air Force
Glenn Dobbs
Superbombers
Colorado Springs
2AAF
Uzal G. Ent
Iowa Seahawks
Lincoln
Amarillo Air Field
Washington
Spokane
Fourth Air Force
Denver
Dobbs
Johnny Strzykalski
Marquette
Ray Evans
Kansas
Billy Sewell
Johnny Holmes
Golie Renfro
Washington State
Don Fambrough
Texas
Bill Luongo
Pennsylva
Dobbs Voted Most Valuable All-Star
Lt. Glenn Dobbs of Tulsa University was named the most valuable player for the College All-Stars in a charity game won by the Chicago Bears 24 to 21. Lou Saban of Indiana University finished second in voting and led the All-Stars with three extra points.
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Dobbs
Tulsa
Superbombers
Billy Sewell
Ray Evans
William B
Red) Reese
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United States
Hardin- Simmons’ Cowboys
Paso
Chicago
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Second Air Force
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All- Stars
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Fort Benning
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Chicago Service Men’s Centers
Army Air Force Society
Camp Detrick Gym Nears Completion for Indoor Sports
Construction of a new gym at Camp Detrick is nearing completion providing basketball and indoor facilities for service members this year. Buck Houck of the Lancaster Red Roses leads with a .380 batting average and 22 point margin, while Bunny Griffiths trails in the Blue Ridge League standings. Houck shows the top hitting and most safeties in 439 career plate appearances.
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Buck Houck
Woodsboro
Lancaster Red Roses
Houck
Bunny Griffiths
York Pilot
Martinsburg
Chambersburg
Lancaster hurler helps Red Roses in flag race
Woody Wheaton, last year’s Red Roses manager, has become a key pitcher for Lancaster after a return from the A s Interstate League. His left hand keeps the Red Roses competitive as Wilmington holds a four game edge and Hagerstown sits five and a half back. York may still reach the playoffs while Trenton is out.
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Woody Wheaton
Red Roses
Athletics
Lancaster
A's
Wilmington
Hagerstown
York
White Roses
Trenton
Farm Security loans in Maryland total 77875 dollars
Baltimore August 31 The Farm Security Administration will issue loans totaling 77875 dollars for farm ownership in Maryland over the next 11 months. State director John D Leatherman said the amount likely funds no more than 11 loans. The appropriation is a cut from 155651 dollars last year, tied to inflation in farmland values and scarce good properties.
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Baltimore
Farm Security Administration
Maryland
FSA
John D Leatherean
Leatherman
Congress
Open Dove Season Starts Amid Increased Hunting
Hunters flocked to open the dove season as license sales rose and State Game and Inland Fish Commission set September 1 as the starting date. The WPB lifted the shell and cartridge ban to ensure ammo supplies, while officials cautioned against shooting along public roads and noted the season runs until October 15 with the squirrel season starting September 15.
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State Game and Inland Fish Commission
WPB
National League Night Games Schedule Summary
Boston plays Philadelphia and Chicago faces Cincinnati in National League night games. Other clubs have no games listed for the schedule, with no additional matchups shown.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cardinals Have Many Features In This Season's Run
New York reports the St. Louis Cardinals show many strengths as they push toward a third straight pennant. Johnny Hopp is a key contributor, providing consistent hitting as Stan Musial, Marty Marion, Max Lanier, and Whitey Kurowski pace the offense while the team chases an all time victory record.
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St. Lows Cardinals
Johnny Hopp
Coopers
Stan Musial
Marty Marion
Max Lanier
Whitey Kurowski
Redbirds
Chicago Cubs
Hopp
Cardinals
Musial
Brooklyn
Dixie Walker
Steinecke At 37 Emerges as Reliable Receiver With Power Arm
William Robert Steinecke, 37, a veteran catcher with a strong arm, joins the Yankees to help Mike Garbark as Rol lie Hemsley enters the Army. A Cincinnati native and former basketball guard, Steinecke has signed 21 contracts since 1928 and has long career across minor and major leagues. He batted .310 recently and has a storied, injury-influenced trajectory through Detroit, Pittsburgh, Seattle, and other clubs.
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NEA
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William Robert _Steinecke
Benny Bengough
Bill Steinecke
Steinecke
Portsmouth
Mike Garbark
Garbark
Rollie Hemsley
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House of David
Waterloo
Cincinnati
DePaul
Chicago
Gary
Lawrence
Mass
Red Birds utility man Ro with strong base running
The passage highlights a St Louis Cardinals player nicknamed Ro who, in 1938, split duties between the outfield and first base. He led the Redbirds in steals and rivaled Musial for runs scored, marking him as a valuable contributor during his first five seasons.
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Fleet Redbirds
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Musial
Hopp Damps Fears as Moore and Walker Depart
The St. Louis scene saw fans uneasy after Centerfielder Terry Moore and his successor Harry Walker left for military service. Johnny Hopp stepped in to steady the lineup and calm the supporters.
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Terry Moore
Armed Forces
Harry Walker
Johnny “Hippetty” Hopp
Army Navy game location debate sparks public commute concerns
In a roundtable style critique Whitney Martin argues the Army Navy game should be played where large crowds can attend. He notes the government edict keeps the event at Annapolis and questions the logic given 70,000 spectators could reach other sites.
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New York
Navy
Penn
Philadelphia
Army
Notre Dame
Duke
Annapolis
West Point
Baltimore
Forrestal
Hagerstown Plans Another Fight Card
Hagerstown plans a second boxing card at Municipal Stadium on Friday September 8 starting at 8 45 pm. The main event pairs Harry Deduck and Vince Tum in a 128 pound bout. Other bouts include Charlie Spendler versus Jimmie Jennett and Carrington McNutt versus Johnnie Fulton with two four rounders. Ed Brockman is referee. The Pacific Ocean covers over one third of Earth's area and about half its water surface.
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Frederick
American Legion
Charlie Spendler
Baltimore
Jimmie Jennett
Washington
Cotton
Carrington
McNutt
Johnnie Fulton
Johnstown
Ed Brockman
Ocean
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