Detroit Trails Indians as Tigers Win Big in Pennant Race
The Detroit Tigers move atop the American League standings after a 6-3 win over the Washington Senators while Cleveland loses to Philadelphia. New York Yankees end skid, Chicago White Sox idle. injuries cloud pennant hopes as Schoolboy Rowe and Joe DiMaggio leave with ailments. Reds near another NL pennant as Whitey Moore dominates Phillies. Cubs rally past Giants and Bees outslug Pirates.
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Acorns Take 2-1 Lead In Pacific Playoff
The Oakland Acorns, finishing third in the regular season, beat the Seattle Rainiers 2-1 in Oakland in the first game of a four out of seven series. Los Angeles hosts San Diego tonight in the other playoff opener.
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Antelope Hunting Contest Set for Lander Wyoming
Wyoming and Colorado hunters accepted a challenge from the Houston Red and Gun Club to a one shot antelope contest near Lander. A five man Colorado team led by Ed M. Hunter bagged three antelope to Wyoming's one in the first contest. Texas crack shots are expected to bring their best. Hunter and Gov. Nels H. Smith invited the Texans to Lander in September 1941.
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Oil merger eyed by Tide Water and Getty interests
Sept 18 in Tulsa reports preliminary talks on uniting Tide Water Associated Oil Co with Skel Oil Co and other Getty controlled oil and gas assets. Sources say the consolidation could place the combined group among the industry's big ten if negotiations proceed.
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Firestone builds world’s largest tires for giant equipment
John W. Thomas and Harvey S. Firestone Jr. unveil a 114 inch high 39 inch wide 36.00-40 tire capable of 55,200 pounds. The display notes earlier models 30.00-40 and a 96 inch airplane tire for a 70-ton bomber, with a 3646 pound weight and 5 inch tread. Materials include vast cotton, rubber, and steel. wheel specs are 40 inch diameter and 26 inch width with a 6 inch flange.
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Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
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White Sox on pennant push under Dykes watch
Chicago White Sox under James J. Dykes surge in the pennant race with 11 games left after a 15 of 19 run. The club, built by the late J Louis Comiskey, shows scrappy, color filled play with no expensive stars and steady attendance near 600,000 through the season.
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Senate debate resumes on excess profits tax bill
The Senate resumes debate on the excess profits tax bill today meeting at noon EST. The House is in recess after yesterday's sessions, with both chambers in recess.
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Sports Briefs Highlight Busy Pro Season Talk
New York reports Joe Louis defending title next in Los Angeles. Mike Jacobs ready to name a November opponent soon. Ed Barrow delays Dodger city series comment until Yankees’ AL fate is settled. Pittsburgh offices buzz over Brooklyn Washington game versus Giants Steelers. Amateur golf champ Dick Chapman may turn pro over alimony. Lew Jenkins and Bob Montgomery each received $22,000 Payoff noted.
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Doc Sutherland
Dick Chapman
Lew Jenkins
Bob Montgomery
Dark Steed Attention Ohio State Indiana Big Ten Bets
A Chicago report notes heavy betting on Indiana to win the Big Ten as Ohio State faces later rounds. Ed Danowski may play little for Jersey City this season due to health. Lou Nova may travel east to fight Billy Conn or the Baer Comiskey winner. Comiskey’s mob whispers appear in N Y papers. If Rogers Hornsby struggles next year he may return to Oklahoma City. Interested in Bill Terry for NL race should bring mask and chest protector.
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World Series Start Delayed As Team Selections Open
In Philadelphia Evening Bulletin notes, Lynn C Doyle critiques the national baseball scene. She contrasts Joe McCarthy's uncertainty over a starting pitcher with President Harridge's inability to name a starting lineup, signaling upheaval in early October.
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Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
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Non-Stop Hitter Litwhiler Sparks Philly Hopes
Philadelphia fans praise Danny Litwhiler as a young outfielder on a 21 game hitting streak. A sensational rumor claims Babe Ruth collapsed while golfing, prompting fevered newspaper checks. Larry MacPhail reportedly hunts moose in northern Canada while Maurice Tillett targets southern riches. Oklahoma City hosts a warm welcome for Don McNeill on September 27.
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Reds Seek Stronger Show In Series Opener Return
The Reds announce ticket reservations are being accepted and note Games 1 2 and 6 are scheduled in Cincinnati. Call the classified at No 11 for details.
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Upsets Stun Seeded Players At Pacific Southwest Tennis
In Los Angeles on September 18, the Pacific Southwest tournament reached the quarterfinals as seeds faltered. McNeill dropped a set to Robert Peacock before winning in three. Palfrey and Schroeder fell to unseeded or lower-ranked challengers, while Mrs. Nelson and Valerie Scott advanced in women’s singles alongside Olewine’s win over Surface.
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Boston
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Robert Peacock
Laguna
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Valerie Scott
England
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Santa Monica
Ted Olewine
Surface
Charles Hutchinson
Stanford University
Schroeder
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Tom Chambers
Frank Kovacs
Oakland
Arthur Marx
Beverly Hills
Frankie Parker
Jack Tidball
Jack Kramer
George Toley
Julius Heldman
Gerald Bartosh
Indians Choose GOP Favorite for pennant race
New Haven Connecticut September 18 The Cleveland Indians are the unofficial choice of the Republican party to win the American League pennant though they trail the Detroit Tigers by a half game. Samuel F Pryor Jr Wendell L Willkie's eastern campaign manager revealed plans for a Willkie delegation to attend the third World Series game in Cleveland when Cleveland led by a comfortable margin.
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Fights Last Night Fights In New York Card Results
In New York bouts Bill McDowell defeated Irish Ed Dunne in an eight round match, Maxie Berger beat Vic Dellicurti in Montreal, Lenny Mancini topped Everett Rightmire in New York, Tony Ferrara outpointed Bobby McIntyre in White Plains, with other regional results including Dallas and Detroit card actions.
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Montreal
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Lenny Mancini
Brooklyn
Everett Rightmire
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Detroit
Bowling Major League Scores and Leaders Report
In last night's Berkey Alleys action Montgomery Ward swept Bank Bar. Ball and White won three from Swarm Constructors, while KGFL dominated Busy Bee Cafe. Bill Maynard led with a 211 high single and 563 series, closely followed by B A Poorbaugh with 500 across three games. The evening showed ragged team play overall. Civic Club League action begins at 8:20 tonight. Major League Leaders.
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Football Prospects At ENM College Eyeing Bang-Up Season
PORTALES Sept 18 Eastern New Mexico College Greyhounds ready for opener against Cameron Aggies at Clovis Sept 20. Fifteen lettermen back along with 21 freshmen and transfers. Key returnees include E G Abernathy Woodrow Harris and Dewey Langston at end, Joe and Leon Miller at tackle, Quint Burgett at center. Fresh talent at every position with a challenging schedule and optimistic outlook for the best team in ENM history.
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Capitan Tigers Open Football Season Friday
Capitan high school Tigers under Coach C. C. Poling begin their 1940 football schedule at home Friday at 2 PM against Socorro. The rest of the slate features tough games at Roswell, Tularosa, Albuquerque, Alamogordo, Artesia, Hagerman, Ft. Sumner, and Carrizozo.
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Yesterday's Results and Minor League Playoffs Summary
The recap lists yesterday scores: New York 9 St. Louis 0. Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 3. Washington 3 Detroit 6. Boston at Chicago doubleheader September 15 with Chicago 9 New York 8. St. Louis 5 Brooklyn 0. Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 1. Pittsburgh 5 Boston 10. International League Newark 7 Jersey City 4. Rochester 2 Baltimore 0.
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American Association Scores Quick Hits from Cleveland Cards
In a pair of baseball contests, Minneapolis beat Kansas City 5 to 2 while Louisville topped Columbus 5 to 4. The results reflect a midweek schedule in the American Association with both games decided by two runs or fewer in the late innings.
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Oakland Beats Seattle 2 1 in Coast League clash
In a Pacific Coast League game Oakland edged Seattle 2 to 1. Beaumont defeated Houston 8 to 3 in a Texas League finals tilt.
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Coronado Entrada to Feature Spanish-Indian Battle at New Mexico
The Coronado Entrada will run three nights October 11 to 13 at Quesenberry Field as part of the Coronado Cuarto Centennial celebrations. Director Chester Brooks has assembled a cast of 500 in authentic 1540 costumes. The show, with blanks in place of real firearms, depicts Spanish warriors clashing with Indians in a dramatized 16th century expedition.
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