Yankees Clinch Pennant With Red Sox Sweep Breaks AL Record
The New York Yankees crushed the Boston Red Sox 6-3 and clinched the American League pennant, taking a 20-game lead after a 10-hit assault. The Brooklyn Dodgers led the National League, while the St. Louis Cardinals stumbled in a doubleheader at Chicago, dropping a game back of Brooklyn.
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Chicago U Does Well Without Football
University of Chicago president Robert M. Hutchings says enrollment and alumni interest have not suffered since intercollegiate football was dropped after the 1939 season. The school continues to build activities and support without the traditional sport.
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We Still Stand in Peace While Watching War Winds Rise
The essay argues the United States has skirted direct war for a long time by drawing no formal declaration. It notes the Greer incident proves naval actions occur without full war, yet warns that unchecked aggression could push the U.S. toward limited or declared conflict, with costs to economy and manpower.
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Alumni interest at new university at high pitch
He stated that fears were not realized, enrollment remains steady, and alumni interest appears higher than at any time since the university's foundation.
Defense stamp albums arrive for New Mexico
Postmaster J. A. Werner announced the receipt of 16 000 defense stamp albums for New Mexico now available upon request. Supplies of the albums which hold 76 twenty five cent stamps had been exhausted. He asked that people with albums fill those on hand before requesting new ones.
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Barrymore Skelton and Kruger Star in Nurse Saga Return
Lionel Barrymore portrays Dr Gillespie Red Skelton is the comic orderly Alma Kruger dominates the nurses Nils Asther returns to the series after a long absence in this screen segment highlighting the cast and reunion.
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State land office closes for funeral of agent Casey
Santa Fe New Mexico September 4 The state land office shut down in mourning for John E Casey the late field agent whose funeral took place in Silver City officials said the service honored his years of service and dedication to the land office and state government
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East to address New Mexico utility law discussion
Santa Fe announces public discussion next week featuring Loren W. East research engineer for the California Railroad Commission. East directs continuing studies of rate and service problems and will speak on the state utility law.
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Golden Sweet Cantaloupes Featured in Anderson's Gardens Ad
Special promotion invites shoppers to enjoy Golden Sweet cantaloupes from Anderson's Gardens. Ad highlights fresh fruit selection and a limited time treatment of ripe melons for seasonal enjoyment.
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Opening Games On The Border
The Border Conference enters its eleventh gridiron season with Hardin-Simmons Abilene and West Texas State Canyon joining the league. Texas Tech reenters but will not be eligible for the title, playing only two conference games. Fort Bliss 260th Coast Artillery bids for Sun Bowl participation, with other members including Arizona State Tempe, Arizona University, Flagstaff, New Mexico Aggies and New Mexico University. New Mexico U hosts Arizona State Flagstaff at Albuquerque September 26 in the opening conference clash.
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Mayo Reinstated To Play For Los Angeles Club
Eddie Mayo is reinstated by the Pacific Coast league and will rejoin the Los Angeles Angels after a two month suspension for allegedly spitting in an umpire's face. George Trautman announced the decision in Cincinnati, noting Mayo's innocence. Umpire Ray Snyder had ejected Mayo on July 13 and W. C. Tuttle suspended him the next day.
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Dukes Poised For Tough Season With Duke Strength And Doubts
Duke Blue Devils enter the football season as favorites despite losses to the draft and six players already out for Uncle Sam. Key veterans and a strong backfield boost hopes as they face Tennessee Pittsburgh Georgia Tech and traditional rival North Carolina with a schedule including Wake Forest Maryland Colgate Pitt Georgia Tech Davidson North Carolina and North Carolina State.
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Raleigh
Playoff Games In W I N M League
Big Spring holds a two game edge over Amarillo in the West Texas New Mexico League playoff. The Bombers won 4 to 3 last night as Borger and Clovis split at one game each. Dick Ratliff drove in the decisive run in the eleventh with two out and two on, while Hayden Greer scored on Ratliff's hit. Berger powered by Blaine Peterson's homer and Bill Garland pitched ahead of him. Phone your classified to No 11.
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Texas Miners Are Strong In 1941
El Paso September 5 1941 Texas Mines Head Coach Saxon begins his fifteenth season aiming to lift the Fighting Miners in Border Conference play. With strong teams added to the conference the schedule runs ten straight games from Sept 27 to Nov 29 including Louisiana Tech and Arizona State. Saxon relies on veteran lettermen and punter Owen Price as key assets and plans a grinding offense to compete.
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Boxing Results Across Cities Highlighted Scoreline
Oklahoma City outpointed Johnny Bandit Romero 180 to 10 in San Diego. Allentown's Johnny Rivers defeated Quakertown's Neil Miller 151 to 151. Wilkes Barre’s drow 8 faced competitors in Pennsylvania events with tight scores.
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Bandit) Romero
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Major League Leaders Bid for Baseball Honors
American League stats crown Williams of Boston as batting champ with .411 and lead in runs with 122 plus 120 RBIs for Keller. Travis of Washington paces hits with 185 and triples with 16. DiMaggio, Kubel, Judnich share doubles with 38. Williams leads homers. Case has 24 steals. Gomez of New York leads pitching at 13 wins. National League highlights show Reiser of Brooklyn top in batting at .333, 100 runs, and 97 RBIs for Camilli of Brooklyn. Hack of Chicago tops hits with 164. Reiser also leads doubles and triples with 36 and 12. Camilli also leads homers with 29. Murtaugh of Philadelphia has 16 steals. White of St. Louis 17 wins and 4 losses.
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Yesterday's Baseball Scores From The Associated Press
New York defeated Boston 6 to 3 while Cleveland beat Detroit 7 to 6 in yesterday's scheduled games. The AP report lists these two results as the complete slate for the day.
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Baseball Weather Dashes Pair of Early Games
In a storm slow start, St. Louis lost 0-3 and Chicago edged to 3-4 with the second game lasting 11 innings. Cincinnati fell 0-4 to Pittsburgh after rain halted the affair in the fifth. Boston and New York split a postponed doubleheader. Brooklyn at Philadelphia also postponed.
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Arizona Texas League game Bisbee 0 Tucson 7
Only scheduled game in the Arizona Texas League ended with Bisbee losing 0 to 7 at home. Tucson dominated the contest with strong pitching and timely hitting to secure the victory.
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International League scores show Rochester topped Toronto 5 to 0
The schedule lists only completed games with Rochester defeating Toronto 5 to 0, Buffalo 13, Montreal 4, and Jersey City at Baltimore 2 as rain prevented others from playing.
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Toledo and Louisville duel in A A baseball matchups
American Association games feature Toledo edged Louisville 3 to 2 while Louisville won 2 to 1 over another club. Minneapolis crushed Kansas City 5 to 0 and St Paul faced rain in the Minneapolis contest with Columbus 5 Indianapolis 4.
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Pacific Coast League scores and standings update
Oakland beat Sacramento 2 to 1 and San Diego won 4 to 2 over Hollywood in 7 innings. Seattle improved to 5-1 while Los Angeles sits at 3-3. Portland won 7-3 and San Francisco edged 2-0 in the second 7 inning session.
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Texas League Scores Provide Mixed Results
Dallas defeated Houston 4 to 1 while Fort Worth beat San Antonio 2 to 0 and Beaumont topped Oklahoma City 5 to 3. Shreveport’s game at Tulsa was postponed due to rain.
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Southern Association standings snapshot
Nashville leads with 5-1, New Orleans at 6-3, Memphis 7, Chattanooga 8, Birmingham 1, Knoxville 1, Little Rock 4-2, Atlanta 0-4. The table lists team records and positions across the circuit with Birmingham and Knoxville showing single wins. The list captures a midseason balance of wins and losses.
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