Yankees And Dodgers Shine In Brisk August Contention
As August tests teams’ pace, the Yankees and Dodgers stand out with strong marks. New York led by winning 22 of 34 since Aug 1, while Brooklyn climbed from third to first on a .656 pace. Boston faded after a 15–18 stretch, Cleveland held third with 23–12, and others like the Giants and Pirates showed mixed gains in the pennant race.
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Chandler Is Due For Further Action
Cincinnati report notes Commissioner A B Chandler fined the Pittsburgh Pirates 2000 for bonus rule violation by paying 1200 to a rookie's father. The Detroit News predicted Chandler would act against other teams regarding the rookie Danny Lynch.
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Baseball World
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Bell Defeats Ratford In Dull Ring Bout
New York United Press report from Madison Square Garden notes a television oriented welterweight bout drawn by 3,818 fans. Tommy Bell won a split 10 round decision over Doug Ratford, despite Ratford landing more punches and being the crowd favorite. Gate totaled 7771 dollars with mixed judging and UP scoring opposite some officials.
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Indianapolis Indians Clinch AA Title in 4-1 Win
The Indianapolis Indians won the American Association pennant with a 4 to 1 victory over Columbus before a partisan home crowd. Pitcher Jack Hallett earned the clincher, holding Columbus to five hits as Indianapolis rolled to a five-title in 47 years. Toledo beat Louisville 4-0 and Milwaukee defeated St Paul 5-3. Minneapolis-Kansas City game postponed due to wet grounds.
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Finishers Capture Automatic Loop Softball Title
The Finishers won the Western Automatic Machine Screw Company Shop Softball League title by beating the Automatics 7 to 1 in the playoff at Western Automatic field. Striker Winning Hurler Johnny Striker pitched a no hit game this season, going the distance with six strikeouts and two walks.
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Julius Tisza
Jack Fox
Bud Winchell
Cliff Smith
Officials Ass'n Meets Sept 13 in Elyria YMCA
The Northern Ohio Officials Association holds its annual September meeting on Monday September 13 at 8 pm in the Elyria YMCA. Allan T. Smith, secretary, announced the event. Eddie Finnigan serves as president for 1948 49, Bryce Bloom as vice president.
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Eddie Finnigan
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Baldwin-Wallace College
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Lorain
Ambulance Patient Vanishes After Memphis Crash
In Memphis Tennessee an ambulance driver shouted for his patient as the wounded person fled the crash scene into a crowd after the vehicle was damaged. Helen M Neff witnessed the moment and described the scramble for the missing patient.
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Helen M'Neff
Major League Line Scores by United Press
National League results show New York and Pittsburgh games with final scores 5 to 4 and 4 to 1 respectively. Brooklyn records a 6 to 4 win while Chicago defeats an opponent 7 to 6 with key contributions from Palkcen Casey and others. American League lists no games scheduled.
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American Track Stars Upset in Stockholm Meet Farewell Tour
U S Olympic track stars, in their farewell Scandinavian tour, faced upsets in opening events before 15 000 fans in Stockholm. highlights included Fortune Gordien winning the discus at 53 9 meters and the 400 meter relay team taking 41 3 seconds, while Herb McKenley led with a 46 1 clocking in the 400 meters.
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Boulder
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University of Minnesota
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Dick Ault
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Cleveland
Ewell
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Tiger Lion Cub Seen Only Two Hours Weekly at Zoo
Salt Lake City's rare tiger lion cub at Hogle Gardens Zoo is displayed just two hours each weekend from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Officials say other hybrids known to survive come from different tiger mothers and the cub weighs about 16 pounds.
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Rope Secures Cargo In Air Storage Uses Manila Line
Rope plays a major role in tying cargo during air storage and transit, with Manila line preferred to prevent shifting of crates of fish or fowl, cars, or other goods. Netting used occasionally. rope provides sturdy restraint.
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