Dodgers Win and Reds Sweep in MLB Action
Dodgers beat Pirates 2 to 0 behind Kirby Higbe five-hitter to gain on the pennant race. Reds complete a four-game sweep of the Phillies 4 to 3 in 11 innings as McCormick drives in three, including the deciding runs. Cubs defeat the Giants 10 to 5 ending New York’s six-game win streak. Cardinals down the Braves 4 to 3 as Cooper earns his 18th win. Senators outslug the Indians 4 to 2 in 10 innings. Negro leaguers Woods Jethroe and Bremmer secured tryouts with the Indians for next season.
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American Pro Grid League To Quit Play
New York on September 1 William B. Cox president of the New York Football Americans says Ameri can Pro Grid League will not operate this year due to owners' wartime duties. Detroit Columbus Buffalo Milwaukee teams are in the Army Navy or war work so the circuit pauses but will resume after the war with no financial problem and teams have funds to continue.
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Shortest fight on record sparks sports roundups
New York round up: Zivic and Wilson near a Garden fight delayed to Sept 10 as Hed Cochrane steps in briefly. Yale and Virginia football may resume next year if football returns in ’43. Beulah Park two and three year olds to watch. Hank Sauer shows power. Lou Little urges college-vs-pro test. Francis Sargent weighs tracks for servicemen. Bevy of notes on service league events, Tongue-in-cheek ads, and Norfolk Naval Station intra-mural plans.
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Yesterday's Stars From Associated Press Baseball Roundup
Kirby Higbe and Dock Ellis pitched as the Pirates beat the Reds on a late run. Frank McCormick delivered a bases loaded single in the 11th for a winning hit. Olson scored. Vernon, Olson and others contributed as the Senators beat the Indians in the tenth. Mort Cooper earned his 118th win for the Cardinals over the Braves, spacing nine hits and driving in two runs with a two RBI single.
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Grange Foresees Open, High-Tempo Football Amid War
Red Grange argues war will shift football toward wide-open offense and stronger tactics. He predicts reduced squads, tougher play, and greater emphasis on the T formation, with Navy and Army service teams gaining prominence while traditional college rivalries adapt to transport limits.
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DeMolay Ten Defeats Dr Pepper In City Softball Clash
DeMolay Ten outscored Dr Pepper 13 to 6 at Baker Park to tighten second half title race in the City Softball League. The Fraternals surged with a five run third inning and another in the fourth, aided by Summers homer and a string of hits. Key players included Martz Sparks Summers Fink Reeder and Abrecht, with Wilkins on the mound for Pepper. Umpires Angleberger and Gardner oversaw a 1:25 game for a crowd watching the standings near a half game behind Steelmen.
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League Leaders By The Associated Press National and American Leagues
The AP lists top NL and AL leaders in batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases. Figures include Reiser, Slaughter, Ott, Medwick, Mize, Williams, DiMaggio, Spence, and others. Also noted is Ace Adams of the New York Giants setting a NL single season record with 54 pitching appearances, surpassing Clyde Shoun's 53 in 1938.
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Keller and McQuillen Shine In Early AL Marks
Sport tips highlight Charley Keller among the top three AL batters in two departments with 24 homers and 60 RBIs while facing intentional passes. Glenn McQuillen’s limited lineup time sparks questions, aided by a Washington trip where Rollie Hemsley may show form during bargain days as Frederick quotients look on.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday and Today Schedule
Yesterday Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 4 to 2 Chicago defeated New York 10 to 5 Cincinnati over Philadelphia 4 to 3 St Louis won against Boston 4 to 3. Today Brooklyn visits Cincinnati New York plays St Louis Philadelphia travels to Pittsburgh Boston hosts Chicago.
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Reiser Predicts Dodgers Will Down Cards At Right Time
Pete Reiser, sidelined with torn ligaments, cheers the Dodgers' chances to topple the St Louis Cardinals for the NL pennant. He notes Brooklyn's lead, cites planned return against the Giants, and mentions Buck Newsom joining the staff. Reiser also reflects on military service and future plans as the season nears its stretch run.
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Baseball Scoreboard Note With Interleague Lineups
Washington 4 Cleveland 3 in 10 innings. Other clubs not scheduled. Chicago at Washington. Cleveland at Philadelphia. Detroit at Boston. St. Louis at New York.
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City Softball League DeMolay game ends 13 to 7
In a City Softball League tilt, DeMolay defeated Dr Pepper 13 runs to 7. The game featured solid pitching and key hitting from DeMolay as they pulled away in the late innings.
Valuable Player Contest at City Softball League
The team names the City Softball League Most Valuable Player. Return ballots to Sports Editor The News Post Frederick Md.
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