Pirates Rally To Charge Five Wins In Row
The Pittsburgh Pirates surge into contention as they sweep three straight from the St. Louis Cardinals, tallying 10-9 in the opener and 12-6 in the nightcap with key hits from Spud Davis and Frankie Frisch making strategic substitutions pay. Meanwhile the Cubs beat Derringer’s string and the Dodgers crush the Giants in a Mel Ott tribute night. The Red Sox outslug the Phillies 6-3, and Detroit tops St. Louis 7-5 while Cleveland beats Chicago 9-3 with Boudreau driving in six. Yankees split a Boston doubleheader, aided by a late ninth inning rally.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frankie Frisch
St. Louis Cardinals
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Spud Davis
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Chicago Cubs
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Chicago White Sox
Lou Boudreau
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Tom Henrich
Master Ott Receives Wide Praise After Big Night
SPORT BRIEFS NEW YORK Aug 8 there wasn't a dry eye in the house when Master elvin Ott received many presents. Dodgers boss Leo Durocher praised him saying he deserves all this. Hal Surface who beat him notes Welby Van Horn will wow them at Forest Hills nationals again this year. Denver U gridders will travel 7800 miles for a Hawaii game on Dec 14. Bobby Riggs may skip the next two Eastern tournaments to sharpen his offensive strokes.
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Elvin Ott
Lippy Leo Durocher
Dodger
Hal Surface
Welby van Horn
Forest Hills
Denver U
Hawaii
Bobby Riggs
New York Post Salutes Mel Ott After Long Giants Career
The New York Post notes Mel Ott has spent 15 years with the Giants and, after much anticipation, fans finally paid him tribute last night. Ott’s long service and loyalty are highlighted as he is celebrated for reaching a milestone and fulfilling his career with the team.
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Jack Miley
New York Post
Mel Ott
Giants
One Minute Interview Eddie Brannick and College Football Talk
A mash of sports chatter covers vaudeville links to Brooklyn theater in a Giants secretary interview and forecaster notes on Rose Bowl matchups. It mentions Billy Bartleson’s baseball book, praise for Legion loops, and college coaching figures plus Major League bowling results and a Tucson–Bisbee club altercation.
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Dock Walker
Minneapolis Times-Trib
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Ariz
Frank McCormick
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Hog Allen
K. U
Henry Iba
Ahomea Aggies
Gene
Johnson
Kansas Wesleyan
Green Bay Packers
Courtch
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Curly Lambeau
Chet Benefiel
Tulsa U
T. A
Midlands
Hot-Headed Ball Player in Trouble
In Tucson Arizona on August 8 Dick Jerome a hot headed pitcher for the Bisbee Bees of the Arizona Texas League was back in the doghouse today after being excused by the league press.
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Ariz
Dick Jerome
Bisbee Bees
Yesterday's Results By The Associated Press
American League games led with New York 7 to 6 and Boston 10 to 3. Cleveland defeated Chicago 9 to 3 while Detroit beat St. Louis 7 to 5. Philadelphia at Washington noted as played on wet grounds.
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Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
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Philadelphia
Washington
Wet Grounds
Baseball Scores from National League Games
National League results: St Louis beat Pittsburgh 9 to 6 while Chicago won 5 to 3 over Cincinnati. Brooklyn defeated New York 8 to 4 and Boston beat Philadelphia 6 to 3.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
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Philadelphia
West Texas Clovis, Odessa, Lubbock scoreboard update
West Texas and New Mexico teams show varied results with Clovis leading Odessa 11 to 6 and Lubbock defeating Pampa 15 to 2. Amarillo stands 8 4 and Midland 4 1 in the latest tally.
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Amarillo
Midland
Lubbock
Pampa
Milwaukee 6 St Paul 5 in American Association
Scores show Milwaukee defeating St Paul 6 to 5 in a tense game. Toledo beat Columbus 8 to 7 while Indianapolis topped Louisville 4 to 2. Minneapolis crushed Kansas City 12 to 2.
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St. Paul
Toledo
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Louisville
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Texas League Scores Mixed With Postponements
Shreveport 4 7 beat Tulsa 1 0 while San Antonio led Oklahoma City Dallas Beaumont game postponed by storm. Fort Worth Houston also postponed due to storm conditions.
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Oklahoma City
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Coast League Scores Tie At Midnight Time Limit
In the Pacific Coast League and associated games, San Diego defeated Los Angeles 8 to 0 in one game while a second game ended tied at midnight due to time limit. Sacramento beat San Francisco 4 to 1, Oakland won 4 to 0 over Seattle, and Hollywood topped Portland 11 to 7.
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San Francisco
Oakland
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Hollywood
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Southern Association Scores Roundup
In the Southern Association results Birmingham defeated Atlanta 8 to 5. Knoxville blanked Memphis 5 to 0 while Nashville won 4 to 3 over Little Rock. Chattanooga New Orleans game postponed.
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Roswell Wins New Mexico Amateur Golf Title Host 1941
Roswell was chosen to host the New Mexico amateur golf tournament in 1941 by the State Golf Association. R. R. Hinkle was named president and Walden Bassett treasurer, both Roswell club members. Verne Stewart of Roswell led qualifying with a 65, while Jake Walker of Hobbs and Ralph Petty of Carrizozo posted strong scores as the field fought for 32 qualifying spots.
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American Bowling Congress
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State Golf Association
R. R. Hinkle
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Spec) Stewart
Hottest
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Hobbs
Ralph Petty
Carrizozo
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Billy Walker
Edd Amonett
Ed Armstrong
Charley Stretz
Hurley
Bill Newell
Joe Cooper
Albuquerque
Spec
Carrizoto
Johnny Ritter
Wall Street stalls as market stays narrowly steady
In New York trading, stocks held most gains and losses to fractional moves with light turnover of about 204,300 shares. Traders blamed European war delays and tax hikes for the stalemate while few issue gains signaled strength. Banks and big names mixed in perfunctory fashion as bonds and commodities treaded unevenly.
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U.S. Steel
General Motors
Chrysler
Santa Fe
Great Northern
United Aircraft
Sperry
Glenn Martin
Sears Roebuck
American Can
Standard Oil
N. J
Eastman Kodak
Allied Chemical
Bethlehem
Southern Railway
Anaconda
Kennecott
U. S. Rubber
Douglas Aircraft
Westinghouse
Union Carbide
Consolidated Edison
Chicago
Bath Iron Works
Electric Bond & Share
Hazeltine
Humble Oil
Pennroad
Kansas City Livestock Prices Report Aug 8
Livestock markets in Kansas City show hogs steady to 10 higher than Wednesday, 2,000 salable with top 6.35 for 180-250 lb. cattle 2,600 salable with calves at 300, grain fed steers and yearlings in limited supply, grass steers dominant, heifers 11.10, feeders 8.00-9.00, grass steers 6.75-8.00. sheep 1,500 with spring lambs 25-50 higher, Colorado spring lambs 9.25, natives 9.00, Colorado owes 3.60, others 3.50.
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New Orleans Cotton Market Quiet On Spot Goods
New Orleans Aug 8 spot cotton closed quiet and unchanged with sales totaling 52 bales. Middling 10.20 cents, receipts 487 bales, stocks 550665. Record Wan Ads Get Results.
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Galveston
Chicago Produce Prices Aug 8 Poultry and Eggs Report
Chicago market notes poultry live under 5 lbs hens and chicks priced, Plymouth Rock lines listed with weights and prices. Butter receipts 867,252 firmer at creameries. Carrots and egg receipts data shown with current prices. other prices unchanged.
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Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Quiet Boston wool market on August 8
The Boston wool market remained very quiet with few inquiries for fine combing bright fleece wools at 33 to 35 cents per pound grease. Country graded one eighth and one quarter blood bright fleece wools held at 39 to 40 cents, with bids of 36 to 38 cents often rejected though small lots moved near 38 cents.
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Boston
USDA
Markets Close in New York Alum Stocks Lead Slump
The curb market report from New York on August 8 shows Alum Co Am at 161, Alum Goods 17, Am Book 38 1/4, Am Gen 2 7/8, Ark N Gas Pf 7 1, Bliss E W 13 3/8, Cities Service 5 7/8, El Bond Sh 5 3/4, Hecla Min 4 7/8, with mixed action across issues as traders gauge demand.
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Eastman Kodak
el Power
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Gen Motors
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Kroger Grocery
Montgom Ward
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Nat Distillers One
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Phillips Pet
Repab Steel
Reynolds
Seaboard Oil
Sears Roebuck
Skelly Oil
Socony Vacuum
Cal Edison Ee
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Stancad Brands
Texas Corp
Texas Gulf
Union Oil Cal
United Air Lines
United Aircraft
United Corp
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Continent-wide trading notes and draft military debate
The report chronicles commodity futures in New York and Galveston with cotton and wool movements, grain futures, and bond closes, alongside debate over conscription and militia mobilization. It notes proposed mobilization scales, National Guard and reserve units, and plans for selective active service of thousands of personnel.
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Burke-Wadsworth
Benatar ‘Orris
Neb
John J. Pershing
Harry Woodring
National Guard
Aenee Ree Ofinne Reserve Corps
Army
Car Burns on Highway South of Roswell
A 201 Taxi Company car was badly damaged by fire about 10 last night on the Dexter highway south of Roswell. Only the engine and front tires remained. the vehicle was a total loss. Driver was Pete Rogers. Firefighters were dispatched to Woodman’s Station No. 2 but the fire was out upon arrival. Cause of the blaze not determined.
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Dexter Highway
Roswell
Pete Rogers
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