Cardinals dominance defined in Rickey era and league critique
The column lauds Branch Rickey as baseball’s smartest developer, credits him with creating a St. Louis Cardinals empire and notes Brooklyn’s decline. It discusses chain store operations in minor leagues, owner-led operations aiding teams like Rochester and Montreal, and touches Syracuse football and new pursuits by Fallon and Tindall in fly fishing.
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White Sox sweep with Dickshot late rally drives win
Johnny Dickshot delivers a pinch double in the ninth to cap a three run seventh inning as Chicago completes a 5-1 victory and a sweep. Ted Wilks stifles Pittsburgh with six hits for his seventh straight decision and 20th win. Nicholson and Cavaretta pace Chicago to fourth place with Brooklyn six to two win. Nicholson collects five hits in eight at bats and Cavaretta goes 3 for 3 to raise averages.
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Gay Cart- Fricht
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Ted Wilks
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Pittsburgh
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Cavarnictia
Chiefs Edge Red Wings In 2-1 Baseball Tilt
Rochester shaded Syracuse 2-1 last night in a tight opener. Jack Sturdy's leadoff triple and Earl Naylor's sacrifice fly produced the eventual winning run in the ninth. Mele and Rice doubled for the Chiefs, while Trotter held the Wings in check as Rochester moved from the cellar in the International League standings.
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Syracuse
Red Wings
Chiefs
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Reggie Grabowski
George Woodend
Kemp Wicker
Sam Kuipers
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Luce Lancelotti
Chucho Ramos
Trotter
Len Rice
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Carson
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Carsonis
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L.rice
Lefton
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Fowler
Henline
City Parks Tennis Title Tournaments Open at Kirk Park
Play opened today in city parks men's and women's singles championships at Kirk Park. Top seeds Ed Garafalo and Dorothy Albright receive first round byes in a line of first round matchups and byes for several players.
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Ed Garafalo
City
Tom Raleigh
Marty Cornell
Dorothy Albright
Jane Candee
Florence Hayes
Barbara Grimes
Alice Koon
David Smith
Frederick Brunner
Donald V. McKay
Joseph Dixon
Robert L. Powers
Stanley Smith
Roy Duncker
Robert Hoddup
Ronald Goodman
Ray Young
Mesh Fiegenbaum
Raymond Weffing
Lars Hanson
Edward G. Keith
F. Larned
Frank Dunbar
John DeMayo
William Davis
Cherry Road Sluggers Win Protest Fueled Softball Clash
Last night Cherry Road Sluggers beat Maple Roaders 6 to 3 amid protests over possible ringers. Maple Roaders plan formal complaints while Cherry Road denies improprieties and blames critics for quibbles over infielders catchers and umpires.
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Gomez to Box Evans in Tampa bout this month
Tommy Gomez of Tampa will clash with Jimmy Evans of Brooklyn in a scheduled boxing match in Tampa. Evans travels from New York for the bout set for a future date.
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Sacramento Fans Plan New Sports Arena
Local supporters push to build a new arena for the Solons with prospects of improving standings this season. The bid emphasizes community backing and investor confidence to secure financing and accelerate construction.
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Beverly Hills Open Opens With Big Pros Set To Win
In Beverly Hills California on August 4 Jug McSpaden and Byron Nelson are heavily favored to boost War Bond earnings in the $5,000 first annual Beverly Hills Open. Sixty seven professionals and 152 amateurs enter the event with Babe Didrikson Zaharis as the sole woman contender.
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Brother of Halas Named Executive of Chicago Bears
Walter H. Heilas, brother of Bears owner George Halas, named to a vice presidential post with the world champion Chicago Bears. A University of Illinois graduate, Heilas has coached at eight schools during a 25 year career including Notre Dame where he led baseball and basketball and Maryland where he was an assistant football coach.
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Dwyer Leads Newark In Pitching Display
Newark star Dwyer shines as Ken Holcombe wins his 13th game for the Bear victory. Montreal's Royals blast 12-6 while Toronto’s Alec helps Brandeil win 4-1. Rochester edges Syracuse 2-1 on Sturdy’s triple and Naylor’s sacrifice fly. Baltimore and Buffalo idle awaiting next date.
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Crosby
Ken Holcombe
Ken Brandeil
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Buffalo
Sampson Naval Team Tops Reds In Eight to Seven Victory
The Sampson Naval Training Station baseball team earned its 19th win in 20 starts by defeating the Cincinnati Reds 8 to 7. Johnny Vander Meer pitched for the Sailors, while Harry Gumbert and Arnold Carter of the Reds were tagged for 33 hits in the opening six innings as the Bluejackets built an early lead for a come-from-behind win.
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Giants Triumph Over Fort Monmouth In Exhibition
The New York Giants defeated the Fort Monmouth Signal Corps All-Stars 4 to 2 in an exhibition game. Key hitters Loe Moedwick and Buddy Kerr provided solid offense while lefty John Miken earned the win for Monmouth in a high scoring contest played last night.
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Dodgers fall to Cubs as Nicholson stars in nine
Reports from the National League describe Ed Nicholson homering for a first inning lead and Curt Davis allowing two runs as Claude Passeau’s pitching steadied the Cubs. The Dodgers suffered a ninth inning loss while Dom Dalessandro and Hal Trosky contributed. St. Louis and New York were mentioned in passing.
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Huber and Schneider Face 36 Hole Syracuse Junior Final
Schneider and Huber met in the first half of a 36 hole final for the Syracuse Golf Association junior championship at Bellevue. They will play 18 more holes today and 18 tomorrow. Both finalists are Bellevue juniors. Schneider eliminated Bob Millington 1 up in yesterday’s semifinal while Pat Bright lost to Huber 9 3 and 2.
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Triple header set for Major Softball League at U.M.S.C.A. Field
Windy Hillers and Hoffmans tied for first place. Owen Dyneto meets Windy Hillers at 6 30 p.m. Hoffmans play Prosperity at 7 30 p.m. The Bisons face Benedicts at 3 p.m. All games tonight at U.M.S.C.A. Field.
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Russia Reds vs St Louis Browns Whisker Derby
In Boise a curious wager pits the Russian Reds against the St Louis Browns in a whisker growing bet. Bob Yeager, a semi pro baseball manager, vows not to shave until the Russians reach Berlin, while Roychuck the tavern operator will not shave until the Browns win the American League pennant, a feat never before achieved.
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Horse Sales In Kentucky
Kentucky auction scene gains pace this week with sales featuring Virginia and other bidders. Local auctioneers report strong activity as buyers bid on horses, mares, and sires, signaling growing market confidence in the regional industry.
McKechnie Leaves Hospital Be With His Son
Billy McKechnie of the Cincinnati Reds was taken to Saint Joseph Hospital after a shower mishap following the exhibition with the Chiefs at MacArthur Stadium. He will rest a day or two at his son William McKechnie Jr.'s home before rejoining the team. no serious injuries were found, a cut and bump on the head noted. Coach Jimmy Wilson leads the Reds in his absence.
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Miss Jean Hubbard Killed in Action in Solomon Islands
Annapolis, Charles City or nearby, Miss Jean Hubbard daughter of Commodore Harry Hubbard was killed in action in the Solomon Islands in October 1942. Names and locations in the fragment point to a marine casualties report listing individuals including E Low and Davidé iClottan, with Nes Marcus Tass and others.
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Tass
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Lincoln’s Chmielewski Wins Semi in Playground Horseshoe
Matthew Chmielewski of Lincoln defeated Fred Owens of Kirk in the semi finals 50 33 34 50 50 36 at Kirk Park. Larry Kall felts Wadsworth to win junior final 21 6 21 9 yesterday.
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Monument to late boxing editor Lewin to be unveiled
New York reporters note a monument dedication set for Hastings on the Hudson this Sunday honoring Murray Lewin former boxing editor of the New York Daily Mirror. Lewin died July 24 1943 and is remembered by readers and sport writers alike.
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