Satchel Paige and Browns Spark 1948 Football Clash
A chaotic local column traces early September sports, noting JG Taylor Spink’s stance on Satchel Paige and Bill Veeck, Paige’s age debate, Paige wins against second division teams, and a Browns- Dons opener preview led by Otto Graham. It highlights a mixed sports page with football officials, six man scholastic league plans, and coach Paul Brown’s Browns eyeing a three-peat.
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Henry Andrews
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Satch
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The
Indias
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
Cleveland
White Sox
Semi Final Showdowns Highlight Women's Western Amateur
In San Francisco two semifinal matches setup for today with Alice O Neal of Indianapolis facing Pat Kristy of Long Beach for a spot in the final. The other half features Pally Riley of Fort Worth battling Tennessee champ Margaret Gunther of Memphis for the final.
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Alice O'Neal
Indianapolis
Pat Kristy
Longe Beach
Pally Riley
Ft. Worth
Tex
Margaret Gunther
Tennessee
Memphis
United States And Australia Begin Davis Cup Finals
Australia plans a surprise doubles pair for the opening Davis Cup clash at Forest Hills as captain Adrian Quist hints the lineup could shift up to an hour before Sunday’s doubles match. The United States, led by non playing captain Alttvick Man Jr, aims to win the series easily after last year’s 4-1 victory. Frankie Parker meets Billy Sidwell and Ted Schroeder faces Quist in this five set opener through Monday.
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Australia
U.S
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Alltvick Man, Jr
Frankie Parker
Billy Sidwell
Ted Schroeder
Lace Diamond Diamond Bone VFW Meet In Elyria 6:30
Elyria Lace Diamond and VFW No 1079 will clash today on the Lace Diamond field at 6 30 PM. Players from both sides are asked to report and be on hand.
Browns and Dons clash in season opener grid clash
Cleveland Browns face the Los Angeles Dons in a Municipal Stadium showdown haltingly noted for high drama and injuries. Coach Paul Brown warned of a battered squad after a brutal opener, while star Dons Glen Dobbs and Herman Wiedemeier bolster an already potent visitors. An estimated 56,000 fans expected for the kickoff as Cleveland seeks payoff after two losses to the Dons in recent seasons.
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Ralph Ness
Lukewood High Eleven
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U.P
Cleveland Browns
Los Angeles Dons
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Dons
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Herman Wedemeyer
Touchdown Club
Baltimore Colts
Pep Stops Dell in Waterbury Fight Card
United Press reports Willie Pep, 129, Hartford, halted Johnny Dell, 133, Brooklyn, in Waterbury. In New York at Madison Square Garden Tommy Bell, 148, Youngstown, out pointed Doug Ratford, 141, Brooklyn, in a ten round bout. In Fort Hamilton Joey Carbido, 137½, Youngstown, outpointed Joey Belfiore, 135, Philadelphia, in eight rounds.
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Conn
Wilie Pep
Hartford
Johnny Dell
Brooklyn
New York
Madison Square Garden
Tommy Bell
Youngstown
Doug Ratford
Fort Hamilton
Joey Carbido
O. Outpoint
Joey Belfiore
Philadelphia
Schmitz Defeats Dodgers Again as Cubs Win 7-6
Cubs left-hander Johnny Schmitz earned his 16th win by silencing the Dodgers after relieving in the sixth, enabling Chicago to break a 6-6 tie with a late rally. Roy Smalley walked, Schmitz sacrificed, and Emil Verban delivered a key single as Eddie Waitkus homered for the Cubs. Brooklyn’s defeat narrows their NL lead to two percentage points over the Braves. The Dodgers totaled 11 hits with Cavarretta adding three for Chicago.
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Providence
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Schmitz
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Cub
Bob Rush
Roy Smalley
Emil Verban
Eddie Waitkus
Phil Cavarretta
Erv Palica
Bob McCall
Paul Minner
Hugh Casey
Larry Jansen
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jansen
Buccaneers
Kiner
Homer Jansen
Pirate
Rod Chesnes
Dixie Walker
Ralph Kiner
Max West
Chesney
Jack Lohrke
Giants
Browns Open All-America Conference Season Tonight
The Cleveland Browns start the 1948 All-America Conference season at Cleveland Stadium facing the Los Angeles Dons. Key holdovers Horace Gillom Lou Groza Mac Speedie Otto Graham and Marion Motley return as the offense and defense anchor roles with notable 1947 stats highlighted.
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Pase
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Speedie
Otto Graham
Cleveland
Graham
Northwestern
Marion Motley
Motley
Nevada
Scrimmage On Bucks Sked in Ohio State Rededication Week
Ohio State coach Wes Fesler will stage a 10 minute scrimmage at Ohio Stadium during Columbus rededication week. Several potential first stringers miss action due to injuries including Jerry Krall while others like halfback Dave Bonnie guard George Mates and tackle Bill Trautwein participate.
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Lorain County Athletic Board
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Sandusky High
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Cardinals
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Art Kiudding
Evea
Columbus
Wes Fesler
Ohio State
Jerry Krall
Krad
Dave Bonnie
George Mates
Bill Trautwein
Leaders In The Major Leagues Notation Restates Stats
Fragmentary OCR notes list baseball players and stats from major leagues, including positions such as Giants, with names like Mize and Bed. The text appears to catalog plate appearances and at bats, runs, and other scoring events, but is garbled and incomplete.
Final D Game Scheduled Today
The regular City Class D League season ends with a meeting between the American Legion Juniors and Elyria Merchants at Cascade Park Dinners at 6 o clock. The outcome may tie several teams for the second half standings and influence future schedules and league position.
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Detroit Woman Bowler of the Year Named
Mrs Val Mikiel of Detroit was chosen as woman Bowler Of The Year by the National Bowling Writers Association. She posted 390 points, 52 ahead of Los Angeles rival Phetlis Weezel, with Ann Sa of Elizabeth New Jersey third at 303. Voting used a 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 system.
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Elyria Dons Drubbed 16-4 by Dearborn in NJBT opener
Elyria Dons lost 16-4 to Dearborn Michigan in the National Junior Baseball Tournament at Dayton. Les Spike started for Elyria, with Jim McNulty and Don Hafferkamp on the mound. Dearborn piled up 19 hits while Elyria was held to six. Facing Schenectady next in double elimination, Elyria must win to stay in title contention.
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Vic Janowicz
Elyria
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Birmingham
Ala
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Pinladelphia
Peru
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Yoonestown
Louisville
Mass
Duttrburl
Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Altoona
Semi Finals Today In National Amateur Tourney
In Memphis two veteran players meet newcomers in the national amateur golf semifinals Ray Billows of Poughkeepsie N Y faces Charles Coe of Oklahoma City Willie Turnesa of Elmsford N Y meets Gene Dahlbender Jr of Atlanta Billows defeated Frank Stranahan 7 and 5 in a dramatic earlier round proving his putting edge Stranahan vows to return next year despite the loss
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Poughkeepsie
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Oklahoma City
Willie Turnesa
Elmsford
Gene Dahlbender, Jr
Atlanta
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Billows
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Indians Browns In Double Bill In St Louis Tilt
The third place Cleveland Indians arrive in St Louis to begin a four game set with the Browns. Cleveland sits 1.5 games out as Boston leads. Lemon and Zoldak to start in today's twilight doubleheader as Cleveland seeks a return to first.
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Sam Zoldak
Browns
Standings and schedules from major leagues and divisions
Baseball standings show American League leaders Cleveland and Philadelphia with strong records. Today’s games include Cleveland at St Louis, Boston at Philadelphia, Washington at New York, Detroit at Chicago. National League lists Brooklyn, St Louis, Pittsburgh, New York, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati with varied records and multiple games scheduled across leagues. Minor leagues recap last night results across American Association and International League with Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Columbus, Baltimore, Syracuse, and others noted.
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Syriacuse
Jersey City
Rochester
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