Giants Narrow Dodgers Lead With Split Doubleheader
The New York Giants trimmed Brooklyn's National League lead to 2 1 2 games by splitting a doubleheader with the Dodgers in front of 57,706. Cincinnati defeated St. Louis as the Cardinals won 10-2 to extend their surge. In the opener Max Macon beat Brooklyn 6-2, while Tom Sunkel got the nightcap 4-2 aided by Johnny Mize's three run homer. Medwick homered for the Dodgers in the second game. Cardinals afterward swept Cincinnati 10-2 as Mort Cooper won his 19th. Pirates shut out the Cubs twice, 6-0 and 5-0, to climb within two games of the Reds.
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Braves Complete Rare Triple Play in Shibe Park Doubleheader
At Philadelphia Shibe Park the Boston Braves pulled off the first triple play there in 14 years during a doubleheader sweep of the Phillies 13 to 3 and 7 to 3. Tom Earley started the twin-kill in the 8th inning with a pop fly, Eddie Miller applied the force at second, and Dick West completed it at first on Merrill May. The Phillies’ slide extended to 11 losses.
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Stars and standouts shine in the latest league games
The Dodgers and Giants failed to cross the plate in a tight opening game as Macon and Sankel delivered strong pitching. Mize belted a three run homer to seal the night. Yankees swept the Senators in a double header behind 20 hits and 18 runs. Pirates shutout Cubs behind four and seven hit efforts from Caster and Fleming added a two run blast from Fleming. Braves and Red Sox each won in doubleheaders with Earley and Peacock driving in key runs. Cooper and Bridges shined for Cardinals and Tigers as both held opponents to few hits.
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Luke Hamlin
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George Caster
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Les Fleming
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Manny 5Alve
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Ted Williams
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Mt Airy Triumphs 10 5 Over New Market In State League
Mt Airy defeated New Market 10 to 5 in a Maryland State League contest as Lib erty forfeited to Ijamsville and later to Woodsboro. Tramsville cruised 9 0 over Liberty while Woodsboro beat Woodbine 13 6. The second half title race hinges on Sunday’s Mt Airy vs Ijamsville showdown and ongoing league disruptions due to manpower shortages and forfeit notices.
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Kimbrough Carries All-Stars To Victory
Denver Sept 6 Major Wal lace Wade s Western Army All Stars beat the Chicago Cardinals 16 to 10 in a crowded Denver University stadium. Despite illness John Kimbrough carried the ball for both touchdowns including a 95 yard run and a game saving march late.
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Browns Hold Lead For Third Place In Doubleheader
The Louis Browns and the Cleveland Indians split their twin bill with a 3-2 win for St. Louis in game one and a 6-5 Cleveland victory in game two. Les Fleming homered for the Indians in the second game, while Jim Bagby earned the win in the first. Yankees sweep Senators in a two game set, scoring 11-9 and 15-2 as Phil Rizzuto and Joe Gordon pace New York. Charlie Wagner and Ted Williams power the Red Sox to an 8-7 win over the Athletics. Detroit Bridges White Sox 2-0 to complete a two game series sweep. Swimming schedule for fall announced by the Y.
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Hase
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Ted Williams
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Yankowski
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Newsome
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Bridges
Chicago
Tommy Bridges
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Murray Franklin
Rudy York
Barney McCosky
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Buck Ross
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Ted Lyons
Parsons
Haynes
Tresh
Roundup of Navy racing and football notes in 1940s era sports
Navy horse racing plans at Amore Farm in Maryland show 1 5 yearlings in colors for next season. Boston College coach Myers refines practice with tough drills. Exhibition games lure Baltimore fans with Redskins Packers and Dodgers Army All Stars. Some figures discuss NBAs ratings, golf and Marquette football coverage, plus service football squads face quarterback gaps and training schools plan winter sports expansion.
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Tony Lupien
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Chick Hackert
Hustlers Win Twin Bill From Gaithersburg
Frederick hosts Gaithersburg in a two game set as Hustlers take 6-1 and 7-2 wins. Pitching solid, runners smart on the bases. Tony Wagner drives in runs in the opener while Don Rice and Gordon Myers earn wins. Gaithersburg struggles until late in each game as Frederick seizes control early and maintains lead.
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Hammer
American League Sunday and Saturday Baseball Scores
Sunday results show New York defeated Washington 11 to 2 with St Louis 3 to 5 and Cleveland 2 to 6. Boston beat Philadelphia 7 to 4 while Detroit won 2 to 0 over Chicago. Saturday results list New York 6 to 0 over Washington and Cleveland 2 to 4. Philadelphia 4 to 3. Detroit 4 to 2. Boston and Chicago 3 and 2 respectively.
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Jefferson Wins Softball Doubleheader Over Farmers Co-op
Jefferson's softball team overwhelmed the Farmers Cooperative Association here yesterday in a return double header on the Elm Street School diamond. Scores were 27 to 10 and 25 to 12 as visitors piled runners early and often amid errors by the Coop.
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League Leaders By The Associated Press Batting Reiser Brooklyn
The Associated Press league leaders list shows Reiser of Brooklyn leading batting with .323. Slaughter of St Louis tops in runs and hits while Ott of New York leads home runs. Mize and Slaughter share RBIs, with Slaughter also high in runs. Pitching honors go to Borowy of New York. Parachute troops now practice harness jumps.
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Softball Championship Openers Set for Wednesday at Baker Park
Dr Pepper leads defending champs into the opening round of the city softball championship at Baker Park. Postponed games and a midweek schedule shape the race with DeMolay, Price Bros, and Frederick Jran in the chase for second half honors as twilight games begin Wednesday.
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Harmony And Ballenger Split First Two Games
Harmony and Ballenger of the County Softball League split the first two playoff games. Ballenger won 12 to 5 in the opener, Harmony took 4 to 1 in the rightcap. A third game was unlikely this evening per informed sources.
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Twins Batting Notes And Miscowl Fielding Report
Fielding notes cover Jefferson Corum King bats for Farmers Cooperative, with Harrison and May also involved. Sunday’s double header produced four hits for Charles Keller and a stolen base, while Glenn McQuillen added a triple and single. Rollie Hemsley observed Pit Dickey and Buddy Rosar handling Yankee pitching amid a miscellaneous batting roundup.
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