Yankees Narrow Lead in pennant race as schedule tightens
The Yankees sit two and a half games ahead in the American League chase while Detroit and Cleveland gain from upcoming games. The Tigers plan 21 home games against rivals Boston Detroit and Cleveland in the stretch. The Red Sox face 14 away games while the Yankees must play 38 on the road. The column notes the All-Star game and local high school football schedules, praising field prep by Colton White Ted Cook Frank Fragile and Walter Duncan. Minneapolis 5 Kansas City 0 in American Association. Louisville-Indianapolis postponed by rain.
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Indians Turn Back Browns 4-2 Behind Wynn’s 16th Win
The Cleveland Indians defeated the St. Louis Browns 4-2 as Early Wynn struck out nine and drove in a run. Wynn earned his 16th victory against six losses, with Hegan, Overmire and Moss providing support while Lollar worked the mound for St. Louis.
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Two Ball Tourney and Club Championship Highlights
The Black Knight Country Club hosts a 2 Ball mixed foursome today as part of fall events leading to the Club Championship final on Labor Day. Ed Tutwiler Jr. defends against Morrison Hatcher in the final after recent semifinals wins, with other flights led by Galaspie, Bean, and Campbell. Finals set for Oct 8 after Joe L. Smith Handicap qualifiers with one net 75 by Bean.
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Hawks Nest Country Club
Woodrow Wilson Football Clinic Opens Tomorrow
The West Virginia Officials Association sponsors a football clinic at Woodrow Wilson High School and Stadium tomorrow from 6 30 to 9 00 p m. Paul Vennari says it mirrors last year’s successful event with demonstrations and talks by Pat Tork Herb Roger Willard Pederson J R Van Meter and WWHS squads. The event is open to fans players coaches and officials with a tentative schedule including passing demonstrations and a demonstration scrimmage.
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Pete” Pederson
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Marines captain dominates southeast regional shoot ending in Jacksonville
A Marine captain who teaches marksmanship on the base led the field at the Southeastern regional shooting event in Jacksonville, winning major titles as the competition concluded yesterday. His victory emphasized precision and steady nerves under pressure, capping a strong showing by the service members.
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Partridge Release Planned Across Wolf Creek District
Mouroe County conservation officer Wilbur B. Cottrell will release 34 chakar partridges from the state hatchery in Wolf Creek District and Patis Valley over the next few days to bolster wild populations.
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Tigers, Bosox Keep Pace with Leading Bombers
The Phillies defeated the Boston Braves 2-0 as Curt Simmons allowed seven scattered hits before 17,230 fans. Sam Jethroe was the lone baserunner reaching third. Joe DiMaggio drove in five for the Yankees in a 9-2 win over the Senators, keeping pace atop the AL.
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Flam and Mulloy Reach Net Semis in Nationals
Forest Hills N Y Flam and Mulloy advanced to the semifinals of the national tennis championships. Mulloy defeated Earl Cochell 6 3 7 5 2 after overpowering his Los Angeles rival, while Flam outlasted Billy Talbert 9 7 6 4 6 3 to set up a title-deciding clash with Mulloy.
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Ex WVU Coach Hospitalized After Tackle
Former West Virginia University coach Ciarmer Spears remained in University Hospital after a tackle by a rival player. Spears, 58, is a practicing physician and team physician for the Detroit Lions of the NFL.
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Ann Arror
Southern West Virginia Invitational Baseball Tourney Opens
A 16-team field competes in the third annual Southern West Virginia Invitational at Oak Hill with McCreery and Eppys facing Slab Fork in the opener. Evening games run 6:30 and 8:30, first round set through Thursday with a later schedule to be announced.
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Single Games Set at Amigo Helen Coal City
The Raleigh County Baseball League and the Black Diamond League open preliminary playoffs with 2:36 p.m. starts at Amigo Coal City and Helen. Amigo hosts Redbirds versus Eccles Admirals in a three game semifinal as Slab Fork faces Charley Simmons led Colts in the other County League semifinal.
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Major League Boxscores Include A chaotic multi team listing
Broad box score fragment shows Philadelphia and Boston contests with multiple players and positions. Reads like a streaming line of abbreviations, numbers, and partial at bat results across teams, with pitchers, fielders, and substitutions listed in dense, overlapping lines.
Louis and Charles Starl Training Heavyweight Title Bid
The Associated Press reports in South Fallsburg New York that SUA heavyweight champion Louis began a title fight buildup with Joe in Yankee Stadium. The piece notes three rounds of work at the gym and mentions bouts including Gipson of Cincinnati and a sequence of floorwork.
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1950 Scholastic Football Schedule
Editor notes 19 of 49 area schools failed to submit schedules. Listings show games from Sept 7 to Sept 24 including Union at Lewisburg, Beckley Jayvees at Trap Hill, Mullens at Beckley, Summersville at Hailie, and numerous matchups across West Virginia towns such as Oak Hill, Princeton, Shady Spring, and Huntington with venues including Clear Fork, Meadow Bridge, and Richwood.
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Cochrane dropped amid Mack era shakeup of Athletics
Philadelphia Athletics manager Mickey Cochrane has resigned amid the Mack family's new ownership. Roy Mack announced the move with no successor named. The shakeup follows Connie Mack Jr. bringing in Ehlers and other staff as part of the new ownership plan.
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Inseparable Wins Washington Park Handicap at Arlington
Inseparable, at 7-1, won the $50,000 added Washington Park Handicap at Washington Park by two and a half lengths. FeMent, from Calumet Farm, ran second, ahead of King Ranch's Curranders, with the favorite Ponder finishing fourth two lengths back.
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