Yanks Sox clash in crucial three game series at home
The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox in a pivotal three game set at Yankee Stadium as Stengel’sYanks attempt to hold first place against the . Sox counter with Jack Kramer and Mel Parnell while Reynolds Kin der duel looms for the locals. DiMaggio and Berra return to bolster the lineup as Cleveland and Detroit duel nearby.
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Major League Standings and Scheduled Games
Major League standings shown with no interleague play. Schedule lists multiple AL and NL games including Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Chicago, St. Louis, Cleveland, Detroit, and Washington with various start times and pitchers noted.
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Buffalo Bisons Clinch International League Pennant
Buffalo Bisons defeated Montreal 11 to 5 to clinch the International League pennant. Toledo pitcher Billy Connelly threw a no hit no run game in a 5 to 0 win over Louisville. Chicago’s Star Reward won the Opening Day Handicap at Hawthorne in 1 10 1 5 for six furlongs. Indianapolis saw Lusty Long set a new world record for two year old trotters at the Grand Circuit meet.
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Begin Cutting 5.1 U Squad 92 Report for Workouts
Southern Illinois University football coaches reduced candidates to a 92 man squad with about 50 more expected after school starts. Captain Jim Lovin leads at tackle. Warren Littleford and Don Red Cross battle for guard spots. Tom Grier centers. Joe Hughes and Bob Colborn return from injuries. About 60 newcomers, mostly freshmen, fill the backfield and ends as practice continues.
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Fred Brenze
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Pirates Recall 12 From Minors
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled 12 minor leaguers to boost the roster to 37, three below the limit after Sept 1. General Manager Roy Hamey said how many will be added before season end depends on manager Billy Meyer’s needs and playoff duration. Players lifted include Ted Beard Les Fleming Jack Cassini Earl Turner Forrest Main Elmer Riddie Reno Debenedetti and Fred Strobel.
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Fights Last Night Recap From Los Angeles Card
Chicago fighter Dale Hall outpointed Dick Hagan in a 200 pound bout. Seattle’s Bernard Docusen defeated Milo Savage in a 150 pound fight. Beau Jack edged Tate Martinez in a 139 pound bout in Los Angeles.
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Mixed doubles tennis title won by Brough and Sturgess
At Forest Hills New York Louise Brough of Beverly Hills and Eric Sturgess of South Africa captured the National mixed doubles championship by defeating Margaret Osborne Du Pont of Wilmington and Billy Talbert of New York 4 6 3 7 5 in a tight final.
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Kell Closing In On Ted Williams
Detroit slugger George Kell narrowed Ted Williams' lead in the American League batting race by adding eight points to reach .341 while Williams dropped to .353. Kell, Williams' only threat to a third straight batting title, reduced the margin from 20 to 12 points.
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Bonus Repeal Fails in Major League Vote
Cincinnati Sept 7 AP Major league baseball rejected repealing the bonus rule. Walter Mullery said the amendment to rule E F failed, keeping the rule in force for new and existing signing bonuses. The rule limits waivers for players paid over 5000 and 3000 for certain classes, with a March 31 1949 amendment allowing one year option to clubs acquiring contracts.
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Walter Mullery
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Injuries Hit Big Ten Teams During Labor Day Sessions
Big Ten football practice shows early injuries with Indiana and Wisconsin hardest hit. Wisconsin junior quarterback Buddy Cohen out indefinitely with leg bruise. Wilfrd Rawl Hoosier tackle sidelined at least two weeks. Ohio State ends Ba singer Watson Gilbert limited. Northwestern knee sore for Johnny Miller. Illinois Karras leads ground gains. Michigan Ortman improving as runner. Minnesota three sophomores in first-string drill. Iowa picks between Drahn Buck. Notre Dame tests Sitko at fullback and Barrett at Sitko’s spot. Le Roy Crane returns to No 1 fullback at Michigan State.
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Yesterday's Stars Batting and Pitching Report
Westrum hit a three run homer to lift the Giants over Philadelphia 4-1 in the second game of a doubleheader. Newcombe and the Dodgers beat Boston 10-2 as Newcombe scattered six hits and struck out seven, moving Brooklyn within a game of the Cardinals.
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Associated Press
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Playoffs Open Tonight in LILI League
The post-season opens with Terre Haute at Evansville and Davenport at Waterloo in best of five series. An eleventh hour protest over an official No 2 club was dismissed by League President Tom Fairweather after Evansville beat Terre Haute 98 to 12 in ning.
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Umpire Protest Could Alter Final Standings in Terre Haute Game
An umpire decision in the seventh inning sparked a protest that, if upheld, would have moved Terre Haute from third to second place, leaving them a half game behind Waterloo in the final standings. The outcome hinges on the protest ruling and its effect on the league table.
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Slaughter Challenges Robinson In NL Batting Race
Enos Slaughter of the St. Louis Cardinals is challenging Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers for the National League batting title. Robinson leads by six points with a .348 average to Slaughter’s .342 after Slaughter surged from .328.
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