Armstrong and Ambers to perform on WJZ NBC demo
New York August 16 1940s broadcast preview notes Henry Armstrong and Lou Ambers set to perform on WJZ NBC Saturday listing their talents in poetry guitar and vocals while sports writers judge. The program includes other NBC CBS and MBS segments with music sports and talks and mentions a 1892 National League split season with Boston and Cleveland winning one half in the playoffs.
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Yankees Top Washington 3 2. Sox Blank Red Sox 0
In yesterday's American League results New York defeated Washington 3 to 2 while Detroit crushed Cleveland 12 to 3 and Boston routed Philadelphia 7 to 0. Standings show New York leading with 33 wins and 39 losses, Boston at 55 66, and Cleveland at 56 50.
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National League Results Shuffle with Narrow Brooklyn Win
Yesterday the National League saw Brooklyn edge New York 5 to 4 while St Louis routed Chicago 7 to 6. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 5 to 4 and Boston defeated Philadelphia 5 to 4. Tonight Chicago plays Cincinnati and New York travels to Brooklyn as Ames visits Cincinnati tomorrow night.
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Round-Up: Clubs, Managers, and World Series Talk
New York reports hint at Connie Mack’s possible release to the world series while gossip links Billy Gunn to future opposition against Joe Louis. Reds coach Jimmy Wilson may seek Indianapolis managerial post. Johnny Jones picks Bob Pastor to beat Joe Louis next month. Ed Barrow’s fate rumors swirl after pennant scares. Commissioner Wear forecasts Louis downgrade AmbersArmstrong Nova outcomes. Athletics trade for Herman Resse. daily classified values teased.
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Fans Battle For Tickets To Games
Cincinnati crowds raced for Reds tickets as the pennant chase heated up. A several-thousand turnout exhausted reserved seats for Thursday’s Cubs game, prompting police to clear downtown traffic. Sunday’s doubleheader with the Cardinals also sold out.
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West End All Stars to Meet Funkstown on Reservoir Diamond
The West End All Stars face Funkstown of the Independent League this evening at 5 45 P M on the reservoir diamond. Coach Bill Young says the team, mostly under 19 and with little prior experience, has played strong baseball and aims to challenge the seasoned Funkstown lineup. The All Stars boast ten wins and only one loss so far.
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All Stars Seek Midweek and Weekend Reserve Diamond Games
The All Stars are seeking games to be scheduled on the reservoir diamond any Wednesday or Friday evening and also on Sunday afternoons.
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Baseball roundup: Hamlin, Beck, Niggeling star pitchers
Luke Hamlin of the Dodgers earned his 10th win of the season while allowing 12 hits to the Giants. Walter Beck of the Phillies pitched eight innings, holding the Bees to 3 runs in a 4-3 victory. Johnny Niggeling of the Reds secured his first win as a Red with an eight-hit outing against the Pirates. Enos Slaughter of the Cardinals had three hits including a homer.
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Cardinals shade Subs with RBI aided win
Lefty Gomez of the Yankees held Washington to three hits in a ten inning 3-2 victory. Buck Newsom limited the Indians to three hits for his 14th win. Lynn Nelson shut out the Red Sox on four hits in a night affair. Local prices and a Lost and Found note close the item.
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Bootlegger’s Caller Warns Of Police Raid In South Carolina
In Columbia on August 15 a bootlegger’s telephone call from a worried woman warned sellers that police were trailing their illicit liquor operation. The anxious voice urged caution as officers reportedly raided the area, prompting tense exchanges over the line.
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