Harris Under Fire As Yankees Manager Faces Scrutiny
New York Yankees manager Bucky Harris endures criticism amid a tight pennant race as fans writers and officials wonder if he deserves the role. Del Webb defends Harris suggesting Boston rumor propulsion aims to sap Yankee morale while noting a contract for next year remains unresolved. Yankees split with Detroit losing the opener 2 1 and winning the second 8 4 with DiMaggio hitting his 300th homer.
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Tittle Shines as Colts Top Yankees 27 to 14
United Press reports rookie quarterback Tittle from LSU starred in his second straight start, guiding Baltimore to a 27-14 win at Yankee Stadium after an early Yankee lead. He connected for 26 23 and 24 yard completions and tossed a 44 yard TD to Bully Hillenbrand to move ahead.
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Johnson Seeks Third Straight Midget Win At Bedford
Eddie Johnson of Los Angeles aims for his third consecutive local victory in the eight event mudger auto race at Sportsman Park Speedway Bedford. Johnson has six wins this year and will chase a track record tied with Ralph Pratt of Kansas City, who finished second last Sunday and will also compete.
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Taylor Signs One Year Contract With Browns
The Browns sign running back Taylor to a one year deal. He joins the squad for the upcoming season and will compete for a roster spot in training camp.
St Louis browns sign manager James Taylor for 1949 season
The St Louis Browns announced the signing of manager James Zachary Taylor to a one year contract for the 1949 season at an undisclosed salary.
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Elyria Eagles Bowling Schedule At Olympic Recreation
The Elyria Eagles Bowling League faces four matches tonight at 9 oclock. Card City Grill meets Art Graber, Phils Food Market clashes with Joes Upholstery, Standard Cleaners faces Knowles, and Snievek B and B Food Market competes against Cry Auto Parts.
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Elyria High tennis teams open season with intra squad 6 3 win
Elyria High School tennis split singles 3 3 but Whites clinch 3 doubles matches to edge Reds 6 3 in an intra squad tune up led by coach Don McIlroy. Singles winners included Evenchik, Ligotke, Don RAR, Kurek and Smith, with doubles results noting Jasper Merva and Kurek Smith prevailing.
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Officials Ass'n Meets On Monday
The Northern Ohio Officials Association will hold its regular session next Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the MCA. Members are urged to attend.
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Legion Pin Schedule Delivers Eight Matches At Bowling Center
The American Legion Bowling League bowls this evening with eight matches. Early shift at 7 o clock features Welsh Plumbers versus Fitch Company, Nu Way Market versus Sys Market, Ruppelt Building Company versus Popp Contractor, Day's Hardware versus West Side Lumber and Coal. Late shift at 9 o clock has Millers United Shoe and Ores versus Team No 14, Bell Company versus Unt ed Cleaners, Team No 10 versus Eldotread Supply, and Welsh Funeral Home. Leading batters likely highlighted.
Grafton Opposes Liverpool Six Man Tilt in Season Opener
Valley City Liverpool High School’s six man football team opens the season Saturday under Abbeyville lights against Grafton. Liverpool seeks revenge for last year’s close defeat as Gus Smith and Dick Mack return alongside other veterans. only Nick Lawrence and Bob Weigel join from last year’s squad. Grafton competes in the Lorain County Six Man loop.
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Dons to Play at New London Sunday
Elyria Dons travel to New London Sunday to face the Merchants with a 6 o clock YMCA meet time for departure and travel arrangements.
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Polish Club Plays At Medina Saturday
The United Polish Club A soft ball team travels to Medina for a tournament appearance Saturday night. The game starts at 9 o'clock. Members are asked to meet at the club at 7.
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Lenczyk Favored As Tourney Enters Semi Final Round
Grace Lenczyk of Newington Conn remained the favorite as the National Womens Amateur Golf Tournament reached the semi finals in Pebble Beach California. She defeated Polly Riley Dallas Texas in straight laps while veteran Mrs Jack Holmes of San Gabriel California upset Margaret Gunther Tennessee champion 1 up to join the other semi final pairing with Helen Sigel Philadelphia facing Beverly Hanson Fargo North Dakota.
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New York Team Seeks Finals After Narrow Semi defeat
The Equitable Life squad faces Dayton in a decisive night game to reach the finals of the National Amateur baseball playoffs. New York lost 8 to 7 to Bartunck Clothes in the semi final, while Dayton blanked Pontiac GM Coaches 2 to 0 to advance to a best of three with the winner. The Cleveland defending champions await the outcome for the tile.
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Two Western Elevens Hold Grid Spotlight
New York lead story notes a packed college football weekend with 53 gridiron games under lights, highlighting top matchups in California, Texas, and the East. Southern California faces Utah in a West Coast showcase while Texas hosts LSU in Austin as the season opens.
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Friva Friday Grid Schedule Mixed High School Matches
Friday schedule lists numerous boys and girls varsity games across Cleveland Akron Lorain and surrounding towns. Notable matchups include Elvrra at Toledo DeVilbiss Arron North at Lorain Cleveland East at Shaw Cleveland Glenville at Cleveland Heights and many more across St Joseph's St Marys Vermilion Massillon Canton McKinley Dover Newark and Toledo venues with multiple city rivalries.
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Purdue Faces Rugged Schedule as Strong Team Aims High
Purdue opens the season against Notre Dame September 25 and battles Michigan two weeks later, with Stu Holcomb entering his second year as head coach. The Boilermakers boast a versatile lineup, led by quarterback Bob De Moss and running back Harry Szulborski, plus experienced linemen and a deep sophomore group. Holcomb, while optimistic about talent, warns that Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin pose the toughest Big Nine challenge.
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