Keller Poised for Third World Series Showdown
Frederick County star Charlie Keller eyes his third World Series with the Yankees as he thrives in post season play. In nine series games this year he hit .240 with 14 hits, 13 runs scored, 11 RBIs and three homers, topping many in crucial moments. Keller, a 1939 standout against Cincinnati and a strong 1941 contributor, leads a Derby of Yankees teammates including Rollie Hemsley and Rene Terre.
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Who Wants Job Being Washington Manager
Washington officials consider outside candidate to replace manager Bucky Harris as World Series ends. Speculation centers on Paul Richards of Atlanta Crackers as potential new pilot, with local coaches Ossie Bluege and Clyde Milan as internal options.
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National League Day Results and Delays Across Cities
Baseball results show St Louis 9 to 4 over Chicago 2 to 1, Boston at New York, two games canceled. Pirates beat Reds 8 to 7. Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 3. New York 6 Brooklyn 4, 9 and 0 4 9? Others postponed. second game forfeited in eighth due to crowd on field.
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National League race thrills and Dodgers look ahead
Wide World Sports notes a tense NL pennant chase with the Dodgers thriving while the Yankees expect a late pennant clinch and World Series jitters. Baseball, football, and military transfers color a bustling roundup as players head to service, coaches shift roles, and college prep squads adapt to wartime duties. The piece weaves in miscellaneous sports tidbits, from autographed balls funded by war bonds to boxing and aviation humor.
Cards Say They'll Spank The Yanks After Pennant Win
The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the National League pennant and flooded the clubhouse with joy led by Ernie White. Manager Billy Southworth praised the team while stars like Terry Moore Enos Slaughter and Stan Musial celebrated. Musial presented White with the souvenir ball after catching the final out. Southworth expressed quiet confidence and even sent a telegram to Leo Durocher, while coach Mike Gonzales remained calm amid the revelry.
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Facts And Figures About Coming World Series Contest
Facts and figures on the World Series contestants New York and St. Louis. Opening game set for Sept 30 at Sportsmans Park with 1 30 pm start. Probable attendance around 33 000 and pitchers Bonham and Cooper. Managers McCarthy and Southworth head the clubs. New York has appeared 42 times with nine titles. St Louis five with three. Receipts split among players and leagues. sixth/seventh games go to U S O.
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League Leaders In Baseball From Prene Batling Lombardi Era
American and National League statistics listed show top performers by batting, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases and pitching. Notable figures include Slaughter, Mize, Camilli, Williams, DiMaggio, Pesky, and Bonham with leading or strong seasons across teams like St Louis Brooklyn New York Boston Washington and Chicago.
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Yankees Drop Final Game Of Season 7-6
Boston closes AL season by defeating New York 7 to 6 as Cecil Hughson wins his 22nd, becoming the AL’s winningest pitcher this year. DiMaggio hits his 21st homer. Sox finish 12-10 in season series vs Yankees, now nine games back in standings.
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Sunday Results From Baseball Games
Sunday results show Cleveland defeated Detroit 8 to 0 while Boston beat New York 7 to 6. St Louis and Chicago had two games cancelled and other fixtures were not scheduled. Saturday results list Cleveland 3 Detroit 0 with St Louis Chicago game cancelled.
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War Dept Not Aiding Private Benefits in Boxing Fight
Washington reports the War Department cancelled the Joe Louis Billy Conn bout despite offers to stage it for nothing. Promoter Mike Jacobs and both fighters pledged to bankroll or fund relief, but Stimson cited Army standards and interests. Armed services personnel Louis and Conn were listed as on duty at Fort Riley and Fort Wadsworth.
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Wartime Weekend Football Crowds Dull With Transportation Woes
New York Sept 4 Wartime attendance at major college football games opened with sharply reduced gates. Michigan drew 17,087 for its opener, Ohio State 25,555, Penn 35,000, and Southern California 45,000, far below last year’s levels. Yet play remained brisk with several Navy Pre-Flight teams posting strong showings and upsets across the country, including Iowa beating Northwestern 20-12 and Tulane routing Southern California 27-13.
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Boston Grabs Major Batting Championships
Boston won both major league batting titles as the season closed Ted Williams led the American League with a .356 average and 23 point edge over Johnny Pesky .331 topped the runners up in the AL. Ernie Lombardi captured the National League crown with a .331 average marking his second title after his 1938 Reds season. Charley Keller finished with .292 for the Yankees and Rolphie Hemsley dropped to .292 in the AL while Glenn Wilkes was idle with a final .283 average.
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Bears Rally To Beat Packers 44 28 In Opener
In New York the 1942 Bears erased a 28 27 deficit with six minutes left to win 44 28 over Green Bay. The victory places Chicago alongside the unbeaten Cardinals in the Western Division as Maznicki, Famiglietti, Nolting and Jacobs starred. Dodgers and Giants won in the East, while Cleveland beat Detroit 14 9. Rhode Island adopts a compulsory cash sickness insurance act to benefit workers disabled by illness.
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