Brecheen and Hatten Set for Thursday NL Pennant Playoff
In St Louis, Brecheen and Hatten will duel on Thursday as the Cardinals and Dodgers renew their two out of three NL pennant playoff in Brooklyn. The Cards lead the series after a 4 1 victory, with Pollet overcoming a shoulder strain and Garagiola driving in half the runs. Slaughter and Moore backed the offense while Marion and Garagiola starred behind the plate as St Louis seized momentum.
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ST. Louis
Harry “the Cat" Brecheen
St.Louis
Joe Hatten
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Cardinal offense beats Dodgers in pennant playoff game
A walk by Musial and a sequence of singles by Slaughter Kurowski Garagiola and Walker gave St Louis five runs and the lead they held. Dodgers tied it late on consecutive hits by Reese Edwards and Schultz but the Cardinals pulled ahead again as Musial scored on Garagiola's hit. Weather forecast predicted warm, sunny conditions for Brooklyn for game two and potential game three if needed.
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Musial
Slaughter
Kurowsti
I Garagiola
Harry Walker
Cais
Peewee I Reese
Edwards
Schultz
Cardinals
Ihe
Jieviliga
Garagiola
Medwick
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T Musin
Io Slaughter
Xurowst Hoseeer
Wilke Qi Marlen
Citadel
Brooklyn
Mye Oomou
St. Luis
Gara- Biohla
Sela Itz
Kuraweki
Dita
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Rajek
Lavwell
Slanky
Gregg
Kurowskid
Greg
Lombard
Rune
Pinela
Ypires Treardon Gort
Borerial
Altendiaye
Mie
Bey
Ted Williams Readies for World Series Return
Boston star Ted Williams vows to play in the World Series after an elbow injury from a pitch. X rays show no fracture but swelling and a precautionary rest period were advised. Williams later stated he will play in the series and Sox officials expressed confidence in his recovery.
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Boston
Cel
Ted Williams
Ted Sox
Mickey Slaeiner
Ted
Sox
Williams
Win Green
Ralph McCarthy
Red Sox
Greenie
Cards
Dodgers
McKechnie to Coach Indians
Cleveland announces Bill McKechnie, former Reds manager, will coach the Indians on a two year contract to lift the club from the second division. President Bill Veeck says the signing aims to rebuild for 1947 and may reassign existing coaches to make room.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Stralray
Tribe
McKeehnie
Bill Veeck
Vere
Voock
Clarence “Soup” Campbell
Bageman
al Cihocki
Baltimore Orioles
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes Barre
Ray Boone
Joel Frizier
NEVN
Newt Sucoss
Weiss
Larry McPhail
Wenn
Yanks
Bill Dickey
Nenn
South Texas track elected national champion in 1947
A fragmentary notice indicates the Amateur Athletic Union season in 1947 includes an outdoor championship meeting at Alamo Stadium. The piece mentions national men’s meet plans and a tentative discussion led by Al Lehmberg about the national track event.
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South ‘Texas
Amateur Athletic Union
Alamo Stadium
A. U
al Lehmberg
Reds Take Game In Dixie Series Opener At Atlanta
Dallas Rebels hammered the Atlanta Crackers 33 to 3 in the opener of the Dixie series. Hank Oana allowed 10 hits while Dallas built a big lead, with Gene Markland driving in runs and Ted Cieslak out injured. Next game set for Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. in Dallas, with further games to follow.
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Rebels
Hank Oana
Colonels face Montreal in chilly world series game
Weather and travel dampen a key playoff night as Limevile American Association Colonels brace for a Montreal Royals visit in Montreal. The game, played in cold 60 degree windy conditions, saw a 2-1 edge for Louisville over the International League champions in their best of seven series. Max Bayshall delivered a ninth inning double for Oakland in the Pacific Coast League playoff decider. Houma leads Abbeville in Evangeline League final rounds after a 1-0 win powered by Tom Perry eight innings.
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Limevile
American Association
Aunear
Parkas
Mittens
Tourus Gagne
Rita
Montreal Toyals
Louisville
Mtticus
Louievilla
Pacteig Coast League
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Oaklamt Acorns
Lous Yoray
Lh Say
Franeken Seals
Jensie Pemntnt
Cham
Governor’s
Tinaling
Wednesden
Maks
Vicney
Thais Anziles
Anzris Tuestay
Theas Richt
Max Bayshall
Los Angelea
OB Lenn
Fleming
Stephenson
Dizata
Bearden
Frangeline Leagtchouma
Houme
Abbeville
Bouma
Lipague Jeaders
Tom Perry
Jockey Breaks Leg in Belmont Park Fall
In New York on October 2 jockey Danny Marzani fractured the upper left leg while schooling a horse over the Belmont Park hurdle course. The injury occurred during training at the famed track and marks a setback for the rider who had been active in regional meets.
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New York
Danny Marzani
Belmont Park
Feller All Stars top Sutchel Paige in two exhibition games
In Cleveland on October 2 Bobby Feller's All Stars defeated Leroy Sutchel Paige's team 8 to 2 in Youngstown, with Feller Chandler and Lemon combining for two-hitter relief. Paige's nine later beat the Negro club 11 to 2 in the Pittsburgh opener. Also in Indianapolis George Caster's American League All-Stars routed Johnny Vander Meer's NL squad, scoring seven in the first inning off Charlie Schanz and adding more against Budnick, with Kevens and Muncrich handling the later innings.
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Cleveland
Bobby Feller
All Stars
Leroy
Sutchel Paige
Feller
Youngstown
Paige
Pittsburgh
Fejler
Spud Chandler
Bob Lemon
Nationals
Bob Muncrich
St. Louis Browns
Lutheran Softball Opens Shaughnessy Playoffs at San Pedro
The Lutheran Softball League begins its Shaughnessy playoffs at San Pedro No1 diamond Wednesday night with Helotes and Government facing Lutheran in the first game at 7 45 to decide fourth place as Grace Lutheran, second, faces St Joan's, third. St Luke's clinched the season title and will meet Friday's playoff winner. Grace and St John's also play Friday. Next week features Monday and Thursday night games in two out of three series.
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Lutheran Softball League
San Pedro No. 1
Government
Lutheran Church
Élas
Grace Lutheran
St. Joan's
St Luke's
Grace
St. John's
Cox Predicts Easy Victory For Humberto At City Arena
Promoter Dorothy Livengood hopes Cox line up fans by predicting veteran Juan Jiumberti will defeat Humberto easier than Charro Azteca did last week. Humberto 221 pounds in best shape of long career. Two out of three falls main event with Ellis Bashara referee. Azteca vs Angelo Cistol di semifinal. Finkelstein vs Bashara in prelim. Ray Clements vs Jack Sanderson opener.
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Ted
Cox
Juan Jiumberti
Municipal Auditorium
Charro Azteca
Dorothy Livengood
King Kong
Humberto
Jimil
Ellis Bashara
Azteca
Angelo Cistoldi
Harry
Finkelstein
Bashara
Brass
Ray Clements
Jack Sanderson
Boxing Roundup From Multiple Cities Sparks Fast Knockouts
The report lists numerous first round and outpointed bouts across cities including Gainesville Texas, Wichita, Philadelphia, Manchester, Toronto, Norwalk, New York, Columbus, and more. Notable names mention Eddie rally, Jimmy Webb, Ben Johnson, and Leroy Jackson among others as fighters scored knockouts or decisions in crowded venues.
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Oklahoma
Eddie Rally
Gainesville
Texas
Rito
Georgie Murs
Winkle
Sainboma City
Feuine Gtakgm
Wichita
Houston
Jimmy Webb
Siwartel
Ben Johnson
San Antonio
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Broadway
Kochan
Aron
Joe Koranek
Faberatia
N. J
Fhiadelpha
Doug Kut
Ace
Willie Chestner
Philadelphia
Manchester
Toronto
Marbany
Boul Yeralhery
Misr
Tinta McLarniy
IRIS
Redford
Wells
Tid
Nsch
Norwalk
Conn
Rocky
Prawns
Stamford
Frankie Pace
Paterson
Nsdy
Trento
Nedo
Jinny Covli
Errenten
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Paris
Deliuty
Golan
Tony Musly
Chicas
Columbus
Ohio
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Mote
Fratelly
Conurio
Ackwasack
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Telnay
Hartford
Bobby Piso
Springfield
Mars
Seattie
Harry
Matthews
Brumelt
Thahy
Geores
Honey Boy
Oakland
Allt
Dew
Hit ‘Eageles
Leroy Jackson
Cleveland
Eulsatated
AD Erwin
Bontase
Calif
Jackie Metuy
Tos Ameries
Huocksdoul
Regin Diedu
Nogales
Arit
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Baksi to Fight Mills in England in October
New York report says light heavyweights Baksi and Mills will clash in London on October 22. Bout arrangements are through promoter Jack Solomons and Mike Jacobs, with trainer Freddie Mills and promoter Mike Jacobs coordinating the event.
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Baksi
Mills
England
Neww York
Toe Baksi
Kulpman
Freddy Mis
London
Jack Solomons
British Trainaier
Mike Jarobs
State Rifle Shoot Attracts San Antonians This Weekend
The twenty-second annual Texas State Rifle Association competition arrives in Austin with shooters like John Dean Homer Mathews HW H Nagel Gene Garett and others. Camp Mabry range opens for practice Wednesday and Thursday with records shot Friday Saturday and Sunday. Headquarters at Benoit hotel on Georgetown highway north of 34th Street, reservations urged.
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Austin
John Dean
Homer Mathews
HW. H. Nagel
Gene Garett
A. H. Martin
C. W. Strebley
Bernt Johnson
A. L. Gehrels
Camp Mabry
San Antonio
Gehirels
Liberty Pitol and Rifle Club
Benoit Hotel
Georgetown Highway
34Th Ij Street
Texas State Rifle Association
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