Pitt Seeks Revival Under Coach Hamilton In Tough 1940s Schedule
The Pittsburgh Panthers, led by coach Hamilton, face a brutal slate including Notre Dame, Ohio State, Rice, Duke and Michigan State after a 1–8 last season. The piece recalls Hamilton’s famed 1920s playmaking, Navy coaching fame, and NC AA telecast tensions as he aims to reestablish Pitt as a gridiron power amid strong opponents and a demanding calendar.
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United Press
Fraley notes drop in home runs not due to ball
Oscar Fraley argues that a fall in major league home runs comes from stronger pitching, not a juiced ball. He cites more 20 game winners this season and NL parity in homers, plus snippets on coaching schemes, birthdays, and racing chatter, with focus on notable names and events of the era.
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Hughie’s Weekend Whatnots: Baseball, Boxing and Golf Notes
Hugh Fullerton Jr highlights a spring for Dee Fondy raising funds for a kid team and notes Dodgers farm system standings. Tales include Rudy York in Oil City, Red Barrett in Mid Atlantic league, Kirby Higbe in Sally League, and Dempsey training grumbles. Mirth from Jersey Jones and George Mikan studying for Minnesota bar exams, plus race meeting previews and Paul Richards’ league move end with AP notes.
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Boone's Blows Push Indians Into Deadlock
Ray Boone launched two home runs and the Cleveland Indians edged the Boston Red Sox 3-2 to pull into a second place tie behind New York. Early Wynn pitched well for Cleveland while Ellis Kinder took the loss for Boston.
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Motorcyclists to Race at Lebanon Half Mile Meet
More than 90 riders from 12 states and Canada will compete Sunday on Lebanon’s half mile oval for $1,000 in prize money. The event marks the fourth annual summer three star meet and the second race of the current season staged here.
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Sewell Receives Backing From Reds Boss Giles
Cincinnati Reds manager Luke Sewell earned praise from general manager Warren Giles who said Sewell gets more from the team than any other manager. Giles cited high morale, respect from players, and ongoing effort to reach a first division berth despite key players underperforming. The Reds, in sixth place, lost 5-3 to the New York Giants.
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Dixie Walker Hearing In Washington On Suspension
Former major leaguer Dixie Walker faced an open hearing in Washington today to appeal a 90 day suspension and $100 fine from the Atlanta Crackers. Minor league czar George M Trautman would rule soon after hearing Walker and others about the June 29 clash with Mobile that sparked the dispute with umpire Paul Roy.
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Giants release tackles in early NFL cuts
New York Giants placed rookie tackles Waldo Binkley and John Rudd on waivers. Binkley from Guthrie Kentucky and Austin Peay State, Rudd from Mount Pleasant Texas and Louisiana College. They are the first players cut from the NFL team's squad.
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Wrecked Par as St Paul Open Leaders Run High
At St Paul open golf, E J Dutch Harrison of St Andrews Illinois shot 65 to join Ed Oliver of Wilmington Delaware atop 133 after two days. Lloyd Mangrum and Jimmy Demaret were close with 134 as 58 players edged to 134 or better to reach final rounds. Don Finsterwald led amateurs with 136 after 67 and 69.
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North Industry Rallies to Take Legion Junior Baseball Win
North Industry J and J Motors erased a slow start to defeat North Canton Harpold Fords 5 to 4 in an American Legion Junior Baseball game. Final score reflected North Industry 5 North Canton 4 with a late push securing the victory.
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Eastern League scores report partial
Scranton shut out Elmira 4 to 0 while Williamsport won 4 to 3 and Wilkes Barre split a second game 9 innings in rain. Binghamton edged Albany 3 to 2 over 10 innings as Hartford and Schenectady battled to a 6 6 tie in 10 innings.
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Newcomer Wayne Moore Upsets At A A U Swim Meet
Wayne Moore a Yale student from Nichols Conn rose to prominence at the national A A U swimming and diving meet in Detroit. He upset Ford Konno of Hawaii and Yale’s John Marshall to win the 400 meter freestyle in 4 35 8. Moore then swam on New Haven Swim Club’s winning 800 meter relay and earlier set an American record of 2 08 4 in the 200 free.
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Result roundup for baseball games yesterday and today's schedule
Yesterday Cleveland beat Boston 3-2 and New York defeated Chicago 3-1 in eight innings rain delay. Philadelphia won 10-6 over Detroit and Washington routed St. Louis 8-0. Today Cleveland meets Boston Wynn with McDermott. Chicago faces New York Rogovin against Kuzava. St Louis plays Washington Widmar versus Consuegra. Detroit vs Philadelphia with Stuart and Fowler.
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Old Dutch Beer set for Sunday twin bill in Akron
Old Dutch Beer shares top NEOIL lead with Akron Smith Sheriffs and travels to Akron for a Sunday doubleheader with the Souvenir Beers at 12:30 p.m. Eastern. Timken hosts Warren Vets in a 12:30 p.m. game at Timken Recreation Park. North Canton Hoovers chase first win over Smith Sheriffs in a 2:30 p.m. EDT contest at North Canton Memorial Stadium.
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International League standings and game results summary
Montreal defeated Baltimore 3 to 0 while Buffalo edged Syracuse 3 to 2 and Rochester fell to Springfield 4 to 7. Toronto beat Springfield 6 to 2 and Ottawa defeated Rochester 1 to 2 in other noted matches.
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Trabert Faces Mulloy in Meadow Club Semi Final
Young Tony Trabert, a University of Cincinnati student, faces veteran Gardnar Mulloy in the Meadow Club invitation tennis tournament semi final at Southampton New York. Herbie Flam meets Budge Patty in the other semi, with Flam and Savitt counted on for singles and Trabert teaming with Bill Talbert for doubles.
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Central League Scores Reach Highs and Lows Across Games
Saginaw defeated Charleston 7 to 4 while Dayton swept Muskegon 10 to 7. Grand Rapids edged Flint 7 to 6 in a tight duel reflecting a varied scoring slate in the Central League.
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