Hank Greenberg’s dashing pennant clincher miracle
In a misty 1945 Detroit scene Hank Greenberg homered off St Louis to seal the pennant. The late season clash saw Virgil Trucks and Hal Newhouser struggle as Detroit edged ahead then the Browns briefly led before Greenberg’s fair ball shot changed the fate of the Tigers. The historic blast capped Greenberg’s 13th homer since joining Detroit in July.
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Gene Moore
Vern Stephens
Finney
George McQuinn
Steve O'Neil
Hub Walker
Newhouser
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Greenberg
Bengals
Hank Greenberg
al Benton
Two Prep Stars Admit KU Scholarships
Lawrence, Kansas AP reports University of Kansas football coach Jack Mitchell signed two high school stars for athletic scholarships. Tackle Brian Schweda and fullback Chuck Bowen, both from Lawrence, are all state selections. Schweda weighs 215 pounds and Bowen 175 pounds. Mitchell called them exceptional.
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New Vikings Emphasize Youth in NFL Build
New York AP reports the Minnesota Vikings, an NFL expansion team entering a 14 member league, focus on young players. Of 36 veterans from other teams, 18 were first-year, eight had two years, and only six had more than four years’ experience, averaging 3.4 years. Norm Van Brocklin, new Vikings coach and former Eagles star, called the plan as expected and praised the line as strongest, while noting a need for more pass defenders and receivers. George Shaw from New York and Fran Tarkenton from Georgia were acquired to bolster the quarterback and offense.
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AP mufflers and pipes distributed in area by Harry Says
Harry Says Say announces appointment to distribute AP mufflers tail pipes and exhaust pipes in the area. AP is described as a leader in mufflers and exhaust components noted for weight strength and durability.
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