Phillies poised to land first World Series since 1915
Lawton Carver notes Philadelphia’s Phillies, under owner Bob Carpenter, near their first World Series berth since 1915 after six years and a $3.5 million build. The city buzzes as the Whiz Kids surge, with expectations for a record season crowd and a pennant that would end decades without an Athletic title.
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Tigers Edge Indians 5-3 to Narrow pennant gap
Detroit rallied to defeat Cleveland 5-3 as Allie Clark homered for the Indians and Charley Keller drove in two runs with a bases loaded hit. Bob Feller pitched for Cleveland, while Art Houtteman started for Detroit, as the Tigers closed to within a half game of the Yankees with three games left in the season.
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Saddler Favored To Dethrone Pep In Yankee Stadium Bout
Sandy Saddler holds 2 to 1 odds to regain the featherweight title from Hartford Willie Pep in a 15 round rematch at Yankee Stadium. Pep predicts a hard fight and vows to stay champion, while Saddler claims he will KO Pep. Fans expect a close, high-stakes duel with divided expert opinions on the winner.
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Minors’ Plight Highlighted Across Baseball World
Sporting News explores minor leagues amid optimism from George Trautman on World Series telecast money. It urges major league clubs to take responsibility for their farm talent and hints at college athletes signing grant-in-aid like SEC papers to curb contract jumping. News briefs cover Tom Supples at St Bonaventure, Willie Pep vs Saddler in Connecticut, DiMaggio's Fenway record, Iowa State basketball freshmen, and a Penn State chimpanzee study.
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Standings and schedule for American League baseball
The American League standings show New York 83 48 634 Detroit 82 48 631 and others. Yesterday Detroit beat Cleveland 5 3 while Boston topped New York 11 2 and Washington defeated Philadelphia 9 0. Today Cleveland faces Detroit Feller vs Hutchinson and New York meets Boston. Additional games include St Louis at Chicago and Philadelphia at Washington with broadcast notes and multiple time slots.
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Elmer Stuckey Wins Timken Handicap in Shoe Pitching
Elmer Stuckey, runner up in the Ohio shoe pitching championships, captured the Timken handicap tournament with a 67 score yesterday. Al Ahmed finished second with 662 among 17 entrants. Automatics clinched the league title with a 5-0 win over the runner-up on Sept 74.
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Delaney Retains Ohio Welterweight Title in Akron Win
Ronnie Delaney of Akron retained Ohio's welterweight title by a close 10 round decision over Charlie Cotton of Toledo in Toledo last night. Delaney defended his crown in a hard fought bout with Cotton keeping the title after ten rounds.
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Rams at Giants in exhibition game at Polo Grounds
The Los Angeles Rams meet the New York Giants in an NFL exhibition at the Polo Grounds tonight. Earlier the baseball Giants face the Boston Braves at the same Polo Grounds this afternoon.
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Debuts Saturday as Gridders Band Preview at Fawcett
Saturday night at Fawcett Stadium presents four 15 minute varsity reserve games featuring Lehman Lincoln McKinley and Timken with their bands. Proceeds fund city grade school athletic facilities. McKinley expected to be polished. others pace preparations for next week's real games.
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Taggart May Not Race Sunday at Turkeyfoot Lake
Taggart will not race Sunday at Turkeyfoot Lake due to unspecified reasons. The absence affects the planned event lineup and local sports coverage.
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Canton racer Coo Taggart may miss Rubber City Regatta
Canton hydro plane racer Joe Taggart said he may not appear at the Rubber City Regatta in Detroit this weekend after his boat caught fire and suffered heavy damage. He doubts repairs can be completed in time for the Sunday races. The event begins at 12 30 p.m. with twelve races over a mile and a half course featuring hydro planes and outboards.
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Buckeyes Lose Dick Anderson to a Separated Right Shoulder
Ohio State notes a first season injury as Dick Anderson of Portsmouth suffers a separated right shoulder in the Buckeyes first scrimmage. Coach Wes Fesler updates on plans for kicking duties, pass defense, and practice as the team prepares for the September 30 game with Southern Methodist.
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Minneapolis Near Pennant Columbus Moves Up to Third
The Associated Press reports Minneapolis can clinch the American Association pennant with three wins in five. The Millers swept Kansas City 6-4 and 7-4 to hold the lead as contenders jockey for playoff berths. Indianapolis beat Toledo 8-2 behind Frank Papish, his 11th win. Columbus rose to third by sweeping Louisville 3-1 and 6-4, with Cotton Deal and Glenn Moulder shining. Milwaukee, sixth, won twice over St. Paul to drop into a tie for fourth. St. Paul, 1949 champions, sits tied with Louisville several games back.
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Hubbard Man Scores Hole in One at Mill Creek
Kenneth Davis of Hubbard sank a hole in one on the No 8 151 yard hole at Mill Creek golf course yesterday. He used a No 5 iron and the ball dropped in the cup on a fly. It was the ninth ace at the course this season.
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Smorgasbord Gala At Cleveland Ball Park Saturday
Saturday night at Cleveland Ball Park features a gala evening with a ladies night and dinner at The Smorgasbord before the game. The venue opens at 3 39 giving ample time to dine and reach the ballpark. Reservations via Akron Exchange Overdale 8231.
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Aber and Conyers to join Indians from Oklahoma City
Cleveland announces that southpaw Al Aber and first baseman Herb Conyers will join the Indians next week from Oklahoma City as Texas League season ends. Aber is 11–7, Conyers hitting .298 and both may see action spelling Luke Easter who has a knee injury. The club will pick up options on four San Diego farm club players who will report next spring: Hal Saltzman, George Zuvernik, Milt Nielsen, and Bobby Wilson.
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Baseball Scores From Pacific Coast League Action
The Pacific Coast League results include Los Angeles 9 over Oakland 6 Sacramento 7 over San Diego 2 Seattle 6 over Portland 3 and Hollywood 5 versus San Francisco 8.
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