Zale Faces Route to Uniting Middleweight Titleholders
Promoter Mike Jacobs eyes a unification bout between Tony Zale and Ken Overlin to settle the muddled middleweight crown after Zale’s N B A title win over Hostak. Pian and Winch, long-time Bar ny Ross handlers, seek to coordinate with Jacobs to straighten the division and restore a rightful status in boxing.
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Mike Jacobs
Tony Zale
Chicago
Sam Pian
Art Winch
al Hostak
Seattle
Jacobs
Ken Overlin
New York State Athletic Commission
Zale
Hostak
Nate Druxman
Freddie Steele
Northwest
Pian
Winch
Barney Ross
Tony
Gary
Johnny Shaw
South End A C Wins Seventh Straight Over Delmar Nine
South End A C defeated Delmar A C 6 to 3 on Sunday at Pang born diamond to extend their streak to fourteen straight wins. Walt Miller started for Delmar and allowed eleven hits while Dave Miller limited Delmar to three singles. Limburg Pope for Delmar and B E Knode Keeney Brachey for South End starred on defense and offense. Some South End players have signed with R C Cola for tournament play.
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Pangborn
South End A. C
Delmar A. C
Delmar Boys
Walt “Jinx
Miller
South End Boys
Dave” Miller
Delmar
Limburg
Pope
BE. Knode
Keeney
Brachey
R. C. Cola
S. BE. A.C
Giants Help Dodgers By Beating Reds In Unlikely Favor
Brooklyn fans root for the New York Giants to help close on the Cincinnati Reds as Carl Hubbell superbly shuts down Cincinnati 9 2 with a seven hit outing. Mel Ott and Johnny McCarthy start in place and Leo Durocher returns to shortstop boosting Brooklyn. Meanwhile Dick Errickson of the Bees blanks Pittsburgh 3 0 and Boston routs Indiana 16 7 with four Ted Williams, Doerr, Foxx and Tabor homers.
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Dodgers
Giants
Mel Ott
Johnny McCarthy
Reds
Carl Hubbell
Paul Derringer
Brooklyn
Leo Durocher
Carl
Paul
Hubbell
Cincinnati Reds
Dick Errickson
Bees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Red Sox
Indians
Sox
Ted Williams
Bobby Doerr
Jimmy Foxx
Jim Tabor
Foxx
Tabor
Joe Heving
Roy Weatherly
Hal Trosky
Jeff Heath
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
A. A. Chapman
Heath
Weatherly
Boudreau
Peters
Keltner
Aid
Enmphelos
Boston
Hoeving
Aweneae
Mack Ae
Trowky
Pyttak
Williams
DiMaggio Foxx
Weatherly. Tome
Fleath
Ta- Trosky
Willams
Doerr
Cramer
Cronin
Cleveland Finney
Toston
Dobson
Humphries
Hum Heving
Phries
Heving
Human
Dorsett
Gossip round-up from Eddie Briez sports beat
New York reports stir in sports with Don McNeill planning a South American tour next winter Ken Kavanaugh set to sign with the Chicago Bears after the all-star game 18 000 youths learned to swim this summer Tommy Lough running in Philadelphia Ace Parkers leg injury may extend one more season with the Dodgers Ted Williams ponders free agency and Dodgers as hero in Brooklyn Cleveland paper offers World Series tickets amid shortages Frank Thomas backing Alabama backs rival Dixie Howell era Dizzy Dean touts Bob Feller more stuff than ever Saratoga targets bootleg bookies Denver Post weather record stands 25 years
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Don McNeill
South America
Ken Kavanaugh
Chicago Bears
Tommy Loughran
Philly
Ace Parker
Syracuse
Dodgers
Baseball Dodgers
Detroit
Cleveland
Frank Thomas
Alabama
Dixie Howell and Co
Stanford
Texas League Sun
Dizzy Dean
Austin Bealmar
Bob Feller
Diz
Dizzy Saratoga
Denver Post
Paradise Bass Fishing Roars From Currituck Sound
In Currituck Sound North Carolina anglers reel in impressive bass as Pete Norton of the Tampa Tribune reports Florida readers react with astonishment at the size and skill shown by the northern coast anglers.
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Paradise
North Carolina
Florida
Pete Norton
Tampa Tribune
Gulf
Goldberg to Play Again After Football Hiatus
Chicago Aug 20 The star college runner Joe Goldberg, nicknamed Mad Marshall, is back with the Chicago Cardinals after a rookie year lull. Under coach Jimmy Conzelman he trains daily, learning to pass to complement his running threats.
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Chicago
Mad Marshall
Goldberg
Joe
Cardinals
Jimmy Conzelman
Conzelman
Pitt
Marshall
Snappy Fights At Row's Tonight
Blondie Snyder from Waynesboro meets Milton Snyder of Fairview in the main setto at Row's Park this evening. Haferstown rivals Young Stahl and Howard Schiotterbeck meet in the semi final, a blindfolded battle royal is planned, and a third four round bout is scheduled.
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Blondie Snyder
Waynesboro
Milton Snyder
Fairview
Row's Park
Young Stahl
Howard Schiotterbeck
Hagerstown
Big fish leaps into L. D. Ennis boat in North Carolina
A large fish jumped into the boat of L. D. Ennis during a day of fishing in North Carolina. Ennis described the incident as surprising but non threatening, with the animal swimming away after a moment.
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North Carolina
L. D. Ennis
Reds Edge Reds Snip Totals In Nine Run Game
New York side tallies nine runs with Ott and Goodman homering to beat Cincinnati 9 to 2. Rucker and Moore collect multiple hits. Derringer takes the loss after giving up the decisive runs as Hubbell limits the opposition.
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Riddle
Shoffner
New York
Cincinnati
Goodman
Moore
Demaree
McCarthy
Danning
Ott
Cuccinello
Witek
Baker
Rucker
Joost
F. McCormick
Hubbell
Derringer
Hilts
Hutchings
Lombardi
Eerie Moore
Erst Mane
Ead
Werber
Frey
Wilson
Arnovich
Jones M
McCormick
Opening Tourney Contest Tonight
Tonight on the stadium grounds the opening game of the softball tourney sponsored by the Eastern States Association will begin at 6 o'clock. Defending champions Meyers-Berkson face Hedgesville CCC of West Virginia as umpires Brubaker Brashears and Hoover are assigned.
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Eastern States Association
Meyers-Berkson
Hedgesville CCC
West Virginia
Brubaker, Brashears
Hoover
Mount St. Mary's College Opens 1940 Football Camp
EMMITSBURG Md Aug 20 Twenty five candidates are expected to report to Head Coach Jim Draper September 4 for the first practice session of the 1940 football season at Mt St Mary's College. At least 13 lettermen from last year's squad are expected to return including Rogan Debattis and Dougherty ends Donahue O Connor Foy and Butakis tackles Lamas Joe Lawless and Topper guards and Hall Asip and Klotz backs.
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Emmitsburg
Jim Draper
Mt. St. Mary's College
Rogan
Debattis
Dougherty
Donahue
O’connor
Foy
Butakis
Lamas
Joe Lawless
Topper
Hall
Asip
Klotz
Major League Leaders Snapshot From 1930s Box Scores
Baseball leaders listed across batting runs and pitching categories with players from St Louis Detroit Boston New York Cleveland Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati and Chicago. Key figures include Foxx DiMaggio Mize McCormick and Reese with multiple top marks in hits runs and home runs.
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Radcliff
St. Louis
Appling
Chicago
Williams
Boston
McCosky
Detroit
Greenberg
Foxx
Dimaggio
New York
Wits—Cramer
Boudreau
Cleveland
Triples
Finney
Keller
Chase
Washington
Walker
Newsom
Tigers
Rowe
Brooklyn
Danning
Irey
Cincinnati
Mize
F. McCormick
Herman
Hack
Rogs
Nicholson
Rizzo
Philadelphia
Reese
Frey
Fitzsimmons
Sewell
Pittsburgh
Meyers-Berkson Opens City League Playoffs Thrilling Win
Meyers-Berkson softball edged Victor Hosiery 3 to 2 in nine innings to take the first game of the City League playoff series. A large crowd witnessed a standout pitchers’ duel and sharp fielding. Game two is set for Thursday with Meyers-Berkson poised to clinch the title.
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Meyers-Berkson
Baseball's Big Six in 1949 season leaders
G Ab R H Pet Rade's Bwns 112 426 60 154 .362 Appling W S 106 401 67 138 .344 McCky Tes 108 449 92 153 .341 Walker Ddg 103 397 55 130 .327 Dan g Giants 104 392 54 128 .326 Rowell Bees 9 319 34 104 .326 Skeleton remains of elephants have been found in every county of the Texas panhandle.
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Bwns
Appling
W.S
McC’ky
Tes
Walker
Ddg
Dan'g
Giants
Rowell
Bees
Yesterday's Stars in Baseball Arms Steady Wins
Carl Hubbell of the Giants earned his third victory with seven hit efficiency against Cincinnati. Dick Errickson of the Bees allowed nine hits in a 3-0 Boston win over the Pirates for his ninth victory. Joe Heving of the Red Sox scattered 12 hits as teammates powered a 16-7 rout of the Indians.
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Carl Hubbell
Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Dick Errickson
Bees
Boston
Pirates
Joe Heving
Red Sox
Indians
Bowling League Meets Thursday At Hoffman Chevrolet Room
A Commercial Bowling League meeting is scheduled for Thursday night at 7 30 at the Hoffman Chevrolet Sales Room on N Locust street. All last year's teams should send representatives and new teams seeking a berth are urged to attend with a representative. The Ten Commandments are known also as the Decalogue.
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Commercial Bowling League
Hoffman-Chevrolet
N. Locust Street
Herby Whipp Rises to Second in Local Fish Contest
Herb Whipp of this city placed second in the Semler McFaddin Sporting Goods Co. big fish contest yesterday with a three pound 12 ounce smallmouth bass from the Potomac at Antietam Furnace. He notes evaporation reduced weight after capture. Peta Breitweiser of Hagerstown leads with four pounds bass, while B Nave of Williamsport is third in August with a three pound eight ounce catch.
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Herb Whipp
Semler- McFaddin Sporting Goods Co
Herb
Potomac
Antietam Furnace
Peta Breitweiser
Hagerstown
Stil
B. Nave
Williamsport
Zale Favorite To Stop Loose Zale Soose Fight Preview
CHICAGO August 20 Tony Zale and Billy Soose square off at Mills Stadium in a 10 round middleweight bout not for Zales title due to overweight rules Soose seeks to avenge loss to Ken Overlin and claim status as top middleweight in the land Zale a world class puncher from Gary Indiana aims for a 13th straight win and to bolster his ranking Soose expected at 162 pounds Zale around 169 or 160 pounds with Soose hoping to extend his seven fight win streak
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Chicago
Tony Zale
Billy Soose
Mills Stadium
Zale
National Boxing Association
Gary
Ind
Loose
Ken Overlin
New York
Soose
Overlin
Scranton
al Hostak
Seattle
Gary Steel Mills
Yesterday's Mudsults: Boston Triumphs as Only Game Played
Yesterday the Boston team defeated Cleveland in the sole game of the day. Today’s schedule features Detroit at New York and Cleveland at Boston with several matchups across major cities. Tomorrow Chicago visits Philadelphia as the slate continues.
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Boston i
Cleveland
Baseball results and schedule from yesterday
National League results show New York 5 Cincinnati 2 and Boston 3 Pittsburgh. Remaining games listed: New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago and Boston at Pittsburgh. The United States holds about 20 billion dollars in gold in storage.
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Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
U U. S
Reds Feel Secure Despite Slump In NL Race
Cincinnati Aug 20 The Reds lost ground by dropping two games to St Louis while Brooklyn fans mocked them after Pee Wee Reese’s absence. Officials remained confident the pennant race favored Cincinnati as the club noted a .700 home record and improving outfield hitting. A year ago similar late-season moves gave cause for cautious optimism.
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Cincinnati
Union Depot
Cincinnati Reds
Outlands
St. Louis
Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn
Pee- Wee Reese
Reds
Dodgers
Cardinals
High Grid Mentor Plans Early Start
Head Coach Eddis Semler and assistants Earl Widmyer and Paul Barnhart will view new material for berths on the Hagerstown High football team. Candidates not working are asked to report at the high school for weighing, examination, and equipment issuance before school opens. Junior high entrants may join seniors for training as the season approaches. Flying time for a bomber between Le Havre and England is 21 minutes. Time from Calais to England is 1 minutes.
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Eddis Semler
Earl Widmyer
Paul Barnhart
Hagerstown High
Maroon and Gray
le Havre
French Channel
England
Calais
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