Four Clubs In Pennant Picture Still Experiment With Rookie Hurlers
Four American League clubs rush to find a fresh starting pitcher as pennant races tighten. Yankees, Browns, Red Sox, and Tigers mix in rookie hurlers like Rex Cecil Mel Queen Clem Dreise werld Willis Hadlin while Hal Newhouser and Dizzy Trout seek support. Injuries cloud St Louis Muncrief while Boston clawed into second with a 7 4 win over New York.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
K. M. Landis
Boston Red Sox
New Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Yanks
Tigers
Poston
Rex Cecil
San Diego
Clem Dreisewerd
Sacramento
Say Mreisewerd
Floyd
Bill) Bevens
Newark
New York
Mel Queen
Pattie Royil
St Louis
Southern Association
Willis Hadlin
Cleveland
Dizzy Trout
Stubby
Major League Leaders in Both Leagues
The Associated Press lists batting and pitching leaders in the National and American leagues. Notable figures include Musial of St Louis leading in multiple categories, Nicholson of Chicago with 28 home runs and 94 RBI, and Stirnweiss of New York atop several American League offensive charts. Pitching leaders include Wilkes of St Louis and Newhouser of Detroit with top win totals.
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Proma
Musial
St. Louis
St Louis
Nicholson
Chicago
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Doerr
Boston
Stirnweiss
New York
Stephens
Fox
Borfireall
Cleveland
Lindell
Johnson
York
Detroit
Hughson
Newhouser
Nelson Wins Chicago All American Open and Heads to Nashville
Nelson, the top money player, won $13,642.50 in War Bonds and $10,100 cash in the All American Open, finishing with a 287 to beat Ed Dudley by two strokes. He heads to the $10,000 Invitational Open in Nashville on Sept 14, aiming for his third win in four years at the classic.
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Lord Byron Nelson
Nashville
Tenn
Nelson
Big Ed Dudley
P.G.A
Toledo
Sam Snead
Dudley
Buck White
Greenwood
Harv
Iug) McSpaden
Melvin
Chick) Harbert
Battle Creek
Michaud Williamson
Lincoln
Net
Veteran Wildcats Capture Contest in Three Game Series
Veteran Wildcats defeated Williamsport 7 to 2 in the second game of a three game set. Tuck Robinson drove in three with a bases loaded double in the fourth inning, and Nutter added a two run homer in the sixth. Ex-Wildcats pitchers worked three innings each to limit the Kittens to nine safeties. Lindy Stenger collected three hits for the losers.
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Bill Stenger
Wildcats
Williamsport
Tuck Robinson
Nutter
Cats
Lindy Stenger
H. Anderson
Martin and Wine
Durhoran
Brown
Murray
St. Clair
Zimmerman
J. Anderson
Orioles Spent Chance To Win
Baltimore Orioles hold a two and a half game edge atop the standings with 19 games left, after winning two of three from Newark and a Jersey City doubleheader, as Newark, Buffalo, Toronto, and Jersey City chase in the top four playoff race. The coming five game Newark series could clinch or shift the pennant as Baltimore visits Newark Thursday.
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Baltimore Orioles
Jersey City
Newark Bears
Little Giants
Orioles
Bruins
Newark
Buffalo
Toronto
Baltionore
Newark Vic
Leary
Montreal
Witt & Wees
Houck Still On Top Of League
Lancaster outfielder Jack Houck hits .380 with strong pace in Inter-State batting, leading in hits and featured among top players across York, Lancaster, Hagerstown, and Trenton. Pitcher Mitchel Chetkovich leads with 15 won and 6 lost. team batting and fielding standings are listed for Allentown York Trenton Lancaster Hagerstown and Wilmington.
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Jack Houck
Lancaster
John Griffith
York
Fred Marsh
Houck
Lloyd Randol
York Flyhawk
Henry Nowak
Hagerstown
John Cappa
Allentown
Bob Martin
Kermit Kitman
Trenton
Mitchel Chetkovich
Wilmington
Herb Brett
Jack Schmidt
AB. R. Hy Pet
A. E
Funkstown Beats Antietam Redtops in 8 to 2 Victory
Funkstown toppled the Antietam Redtops 8 to 2 at the down county field behind Snooks five hit ball and 14 Redtops struck out. Minnick Beard and Snooks led Funkstown while C Jamison L Crampton stood out for Antietam. Next Sunday Funkstown will face Hagerstown Red Birds at City Park at 7 30 p.m.
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L. Minnick
J. Beard
Funkstown
Hagerstown
Red Birds
Antietam
Melzer
Minnick
R. Jamison
Bussard
C. Jamison
Hetzel
Big Field For Capital Handicap At Laurel Park Opener
Twenty three horses from three eastern racing sectors were listed for the Capital Handicap, a $10,000-added six furlong race opening Laurel Park’s 50 day meeting. Though Pensive is named, he is not expected to run. top contenders include Challamore, Loilure, New Moon, Bill Sickle, Cassis, Some Chance, Adroit, Best Reward, Swiv, Blue Cyprus, and Baby Dumpling.
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Aself- Bibles
Laurel Park
Maryland
Pensive
Capital
E. C. Eastwood
Challamore
H. G. Bedwell
Loilure
New York
New England
New Jersey
H. L. Straus
New Moon
W. L. Ranch
Bill Sickle
Howe Stable
Hewitt
Garden State Park
Camden
N. J
R. H. Heighe
M. Wexler
H. C. Genter
H. E. Whitner
Longchamps
Packers To Meet Owls At Stadium
Trenton opens a three game series with the Hagerstown Owls tonight at 8:15 in the park. The Packers, one of the circuit’s hottest teams, are expected to test the locals. Fairchild Night features a charity doubleheader at 6:30 as the champion girls’ team meets the champions of the men’s FERA circuit. A large Fairchild rooter section is planned and a special bleacher area is reserved. Ed Mierkowicz and several Owls players were recalled by Buffalo Bisons. Slotter joins Los Angeles from the Owls. Rumors link Hank Nowak with several major league clubs. an official announcement is expected soon.
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Hagerstown Owls
Packers
FERA
Fairchild Night
Rooters
Fairchild Rooters
Oren E. Sterling
Buffalo Bisons
International League
Ed Mierkowicz
Milt Welch
Bob Martin
Art Dwyer
Glenn Thomas
Bill Angstadt
Bisons
Owls
Doc Rothman
Julian Morgan
Buffalo
Los Angeles
Joe Slotter
Owl
Hank Nowak
Nunes
Bill Marsh Emerges as Michigan State Varsity Hope
William Marsh son of Rev Harry Carter Marsh is viewed as a promising left end for Michigan State College this fall. Coach Charley Bachman praises his pass catching and defense while noting the risk of Army Air Corps call up as Marsh turns 18 today.
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Bill” Marsh
Harry Carter Marsh
Michigan State College
Charley Bachman
Marsh
Spartans
Bachman
Bill
Army Air Corps
Hagerstown High
Randolph-Macon Academy
Virginia Military Prep
Hancock Triumphs In 21-8 Baseball Victory Over Redbirds
Hancock A C routed Hagerstown Redbirds 21 to 8 at City Park. Steiner and Weaver hit homers as Hancock pounded 24 hits including multi baggers. Hendershot pitched six hits and eight strikeouts to seal the win while Snately Fuss led Redbirds with two hits each.
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Hagerstown Redbirds
City Park
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Weaver
Powers
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Snately
Fuss
Hendershot
Hancock
Redbirds
Cline
Snavely
Interstate League Yesterday’s Results Highlight Rainout
Wilmington and York played only game scheduled as rain halted action with no decisive results.
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Wilmington-York
Unclear 1930s Basketball Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary schedule lists games for today and tomorrow with cities New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Chicago St Louis and a misspelled Brooklyn. No clear results or dates beyond locational matchups. Interpretations suggest a multi city slate with repeated New York Boston pairings and minor typographical errors.
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New York
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Detroit
Cleveland
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Chicago
Washington
Etroit
St Louis
St. Louis
Game Today
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Rostan
Stars Deliver Big Runs In Bosox Win Over Yankees
Rob Johnson drove in three runs with a triple and two singles to pace Boston to a 7-4 victory over the New York Yankees. Ken O'Dea earned Mort Cooper's 100th big league win with a pinch two run homer in the ninth for a 3-2 win over Cincinnati. Kemp Park, horseshoes, singles, i. Lusihaugh.
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Yanks
Harridge
Red Barrett
Yank Terry
Bill Zuher
Red Sox
St. Louis Cardinals
Sportsman's Park
Mort Coop Ber
Kenny O'Dea
Harry Guinbert
Cmeylos Pinsburgh
Chicago
Rob Johnson
New York Yankees
Ken O'Dea
Cardinals
Mort Cooper
Cincinnati
Boxing Show Promises Action At Hagerstown Sept 8
The Hagerstown Sporting Club will sponsor a boxing card on September 8 at the stadium. Main bout features Harry Diduck of New York vs Vince Tuminelle of Baltimore for eight rounds. Semi final pits bantams Jimmie Jennett of Washington and Charlie Spendler of Baltimore. Lightweights heavies and prelims round out a full program with tickets at 1.50 general and 2.50 ringside.
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Hagerstown Sporting Club, Inc
Silverman
Silbert
Cotton
Ecard
Harry Diduck
New York
Vince Tuminelle
Baltimore
Phil Trevona
Willie Pep
Johnny Cockfield
Harry Jeffra
Jimmie Collins
Jimmy McAllister
Jimmie Jennett
Washington
Charlie Spendler
Hagerstown
FERA
Fairchild
Mack Sees Tigers Or Yanks If Browns Nosed Out For Flag
Philadelphia August 29 Connie Mack says if the St Louis Browns lose in the American League race the Athletics will face either the Detroit Tigers or New York Yankees. He dismisses Boston's chances noting they lack pitching to beat the Browns.
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Tigers
Philadelphia
St Louis Browns
Yankees
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Browns
Boston
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