Yankees and Cardinals Reach Easier Lead With Double Wins
The Yankees swept a doubleheader for an 8-7 and 7-5 wins, despite Tommy Henrich's back fractures ending his season. The Cardinals also took both ends of a twin bill, 9-7 and 7-1, to extend their lead over Brooklyn as Dodgers shell Pittsburgh 9-0.
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Peoria Caterpillars Face Ottawa Pitstick Dairys in Semi Final
In Illinois state softball, the Peoria Caterpillars, led by Bob Kenning’s one hit pitching, defeated Danville Navy 5-0 in the quarterfinals. They meet Ottawa’s Pitstick Dairys tonight, while Danville Sam Whites face Decatur Tom’s Grill in the other semi.
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American Association Scores Reported From City Matchups
Minneapolis beat St. Paul 6 to 4 and Milwaukee defeated Kansas City 6 to 2. Indianapolis edged Louisville 5 to 4 and Columbus topped Toledo 6 to 2.
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Major League Standings and Daily Results
National League standings list St. Louis leading with 77 wins and 47 losses, followed by Brooklyn and Boston. American League shows New York and Detroit atop with strong records as yesterday and Saturday games shaped the pennant race. Today’s schedule features key matchups including St. Louis at Boston and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn with multiple night games across the circuit.
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U S Retains Davis Cup and Wins Other Tennis Titles
The United States kept the Davis Cup 4 1 over Australia at Forest Hills as Ted Schroeder beat Frank Legman and Pancho Gonzalez topped Billy Sidwell. Earl Cochell won the Seabright Lawn Tennis invitation in Sea Bright defeating Giovanni Cucelli. Martina racing notes follow with various golf and rowing results from major events.
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Ryder Cuppers Triumph Over Nelsons in Belmont Tuneup
U S Ryder Cup team coached by Ben Hogan in a non playing role swept the Nelsons’ side in Belmont Massachusetts at Belmont Country Club. The Americans won three four ball matches and six of eight singles to push Nassau scores to 25 11. Hogan led by example with Mangrum Snead and Harbert among scorers while Harmon Barron and Harrison delivered key wins.
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Pro Grid Exhibition Attracts 50 000 Fans
Chicago August 29 AP a crowd of 50000 may attend an exhibition football game at Comiskey Park Tonight The event is a likely replay of last December's NFL title clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Cardinals The Eagles believe they could have widened their 7 0 victory if the playoff had not been played in a blizzard The Cardinals say weather cost them the crown
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Yesterday's Stars and Pitching Highlights in MLB Doubleheader
Phil Rizzuto led the Yankees with three hits and a tying RBI in an 8-7 win over Chicago as they exploded for six runs in the ninth. He added three RBIs in the 7-5 second game win. Don Newcombe pitched the Dodgers to a 9-0 shutout of the Pirates, allowing four hits with six strikeouts.
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Fifth Army Tourney Opens at Ft Sheridan with Contenders
Ft Sheridan Illinois August 29 AP play begins in the fifth army area's annual baseball tourney featuring entrants from Army Administrative Center St Louis Granite City Eng Depot U S disciplinary Barracks Milwaukee and Ft Sheridan. Also Goteborg Sweden American athletes win four track events led by Whitfield Dixon Stanfield and Idien. Huricans defend title in polo opener beating Detroit Templeton 15 to 4. Nye Jr of Chicago wins the 27th International Star yacht championship on Lake Michigan.
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Granite City Edges Murphysboro in 11 Inning Junior Game
Granite City edged Murphysboro 6 to 5 in 11 innings yesterday on the losers home diamond.
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Steeleville Reaches Trico League Finals
Steeleville topped Carbondale 8 to 3 to move into the finals of the Trico league tourney. Du Quoin beat Murphysboro 10 to 2 last week and advances to face the Pinckneyville West Frankfort winner, then the Steeleville finalist is decided.
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Big Ten Drills Open Wednesday
The Big Ten begins practice with almost 600 candidates for a strong football season. Michigan Northwestern Ohio State and Minnesota vie for titles while Michigan State sits out until 1953. Nine schools, including Purdue Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Indiana, field 228 lettermen among 590 hopefuls.
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Johnston City Noses All Stars In 12th 2-1
Johnston City edged Carbondale 2-1 in 12 innings as Weiceslis scored the winning run after Dempsey doubled. Patterson and Hickey pitched the full game, with Johnston City taking the lead in the 1st on Castrale and Mauzy. Next games are Buckner and Pittsburgh.
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Illinois to Field Largest Squad as Conference Weighs T Formation
The 1940s survey notes Illinois will summon the largest squad at 74 players, mostly sophomores. Pur due plans 72, Wisconsin 71, with Michigan 67, Ohio State 65, Indiana and Northwestern 61, Minnesota 60, and Iowa 59. Coaches favor the T formation, Wisconsin debuts the split-T under Ivy Williamson, while Bernie Bierman revisits the single wing at Minnesota.
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Rolla Dominates Tamaroa in Egyptian League One-Hitter
Mike Rolla pitched a one hit shutout as Rolla Miners avenged a league loss by beating Tamaroa 1 to 0. Saunders doubled for Tamaroa’s lone hit in the ninth with two out as Braden allowed seven hits. At De Soto Murphysboro thrashed De Soto 19 to 3 and Carbondale Pirates 0.
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Egyptian league schedule trims six games ahead
Plans show six more games in the Egyptian league with Orient already as champion. Scheduled matches include Du Quoin at Dowell and Orient at Pinckneyville on September 4, followed by Murphysboro at Dowell and Benton at Du Quoin on September 11, with changes possible as Carbondale has dropped out.
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National Caddy Golf Tournament Opens in Columbus
At least sixty eight caddies from across the country will attend the fourth annual tournament in Columbus. Play starts Wednesday at the Ohio State University golf course with Ohio leading entries at 35, followed by New York with nine and Illinois with four.
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First American-born winner claims U S Amateur title in 1899
The U S Amateur golf championship began in 1895 but Herbert M. Harriman became the first American-born champion in 1899, securing the crown.
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