American League 1946 season quick stat roundup
Baseball fans get a compact recap of the 1946 American League with pitching leaders. The Chicago White Sox posted a 3.10 ERA as a team but had no 20 game winner, while the pennant winner Boston Red Sox boasted two 20 game winners. Hal Newhouser led pitchers for Detroit, but Luther Knorr of the Athletics posted the worst record. Knorr appeared in 30 games, going 3–16, with five unearned runs noted. Bobby Doerr topped AL seconds in fielding, Jim Vernon tied a two unassisted double plays record at first, Pat Seerey and Charlie Keller tied for 101 strikeouts. The league set 29 records in 1946, with New York setting several marks for home runs and completions, and the American League completed a full schedule with no unplayed games.
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Chicago White Sox
Bosox
Hal Newhouser
Detroit
Luther Knorr
Athletics
Feller
Newhouser
Hal
Rapid Robert
Bobby Doerr
A.L
Boston Red Sox
George Kell
William Kamm
Jim Vernon
Pat Seerey
Cleveland
A. L
Charlie Keller
Robert Feller
Buddy Rosar
New York
Tough break at Charles Town race meet in 1946
A bettor won 2000 dollars on a 20 to 1 shot but forgot to claim the payoff at the window. He tucked the winning ticket, along with his coat, home where it was stolen. To cap it, he faces income tax on the uncollected prize.
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Charles Town
Americans Win Davis Cup In Melbourne Dominance
Ted Schroeder and Jack Kramer led the United States to the Davis Cup, defeating John Bromwich and Adrian Quist in straight sets 6-2 7-5 6-4 at Kooyong. Bromwich withdrew from final singles, Gardnar Mulloy slated to face Quist, as the U S clinched the trophy with the doubles win and prepared to take the cup home.
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Melbourne
Ted Schroeder
Jack Kramer
United States
Australia
John Bromwich
Adrian Quist
Schroeder
Bromwich
Kooyong Courts
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Kramer
U. S
Gardnar Mulloy
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Dinny Pails
Brior
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Big Bill” Tilden
Bill” Johnson
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Dixon Bowling League Standings and Highlights
After the first half the Dixon league shows Yankees 216, Senators 4, Red Sox and Tigers tied. Notable: G. Weigand 127 in a single game. Ecibone 358 across three games. Senators top in team metrics with 367 in a game and 1613 across three games. Several players hit 300+ games including Dunn, Black, Kershner, and Knode. Second half resumes January 8.
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Senators
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Black
Kershner
J. Knode
Stottlemyer
R. Ben
E. Tracy
R. Knode
R. Eversole
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Weiane
W. Wine
B. Bowers
All-Stars Face Greencastle Vets In Holiday Showdown
The Greencastle All-Stars travel tonight to Greencastle to play the VFW cagers on the high school floor at 8:00. The local team leaves the M C A at 7:15 with players Max Kendall Drake Dofflemyer Bud Hoffman Haro Hershey Jim Brode Harry Aaron and Dick Kelly. A large crowd is expected as the city supports the charity contest and watches the strong Greencastle Vets.
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Blue Gray Game Poised For Pass Heavy Showdown
Montgomery Ark Dec 27 Rival coaches announce probable starting lineups for the Blue Gray football game. Alabama’s Harry Gilmer and Penn’s Carmen Falcone are slated to start with Gilmer making his North South debut after standout Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl seasons.
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Penn Today
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Tangerine Bowl Welcoming Party Planned for Maryville College
Orlando Florida December 20 officialsh Here planned a welcoming party today for the Maryville College football squad about 40 players are expected to arrive for its New Year’s Day Tangerine Bowl appearance against Catawba University. Catawba is due to arrive tomorrow from Salisbury North Carolina.
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Fla
Maryville College
Catawba University
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Catawba
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Ruth's Condition Fair At French Hospital
Babe Ruth, the former home run king, remained in fair condition at French Hospital in New York after a month of treatment for a sinus infection and other ailments. Hospital spokesmen could not say when he would be discharged.
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Babe Ruth
French Hospital
Ruth
Mike Jacobs Improves After Cerebral Hemorrhage
Boxing promoter Mike Jacobs, stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage December 3, was reported to be showing continued improvement today at St. Clare’s Hospital in New York. The illness prompted a halt to scheduled events as doctors monitored his condition and his friends and boxing figures sent best wishes.
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New York
Mike Jacobs
St. Clare's Hospital
South America Supplies 40 Percent of U.S. Raw Imports
It is estimated that forty percent of the United States raw material imports originate from South America, indicating significant regional influence on American industry and supply chains.
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South America
1946 Track Stars Spark Interest in Mile Runners
Frank Eck AP Sports writer notes 1946 saw limited talk of the four minute mile but strong public interest in foot racing. Kessie MacMitchell, NYU star and Navy veteran, topped the mile circuit with multiple wins including Philadelphia and National AAU events before an eighth lap fall in Chicago’s Barker’s Mile. Strand of Sweden defeated MacMitchell outdoors at 1500 meters in San Antonio. Herb McKenley of Jamaica set a 440 yard outdoor world record but the mark was wind assisted and not AAU credited. Additional feats include Bob Fitch’s discus world record at 180 feet 2 3/4 inches, Wilmar Martinsen’s 150 yards in 14.1, and Bernie Mayer’s shot put at 71 feet 7 1/4 inches.
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New York
Kessie MacMitchell
NYU
Navy
Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Chicago
Barker
Tommy Quinn
New York A. C
Herb McKenley
Ilinois
Bob Fitch
Minnesota Giant
Fitch
Wilmar Martineson
Baylor U
Bernie Mayer
Musial Named Slugging Champ
Stan Musial of the St Louis Cardinals wins the National League slugging title with a .587 mark and 366 total bases after a standout season leading in runs and averages. Enos Slaughter drives in 1230 RBIs while hitting .300 as Pittsburgh’s Ralph Kiner leads with 28 homers and 109 strikeouts.
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New York
Stan Musial
Enos Slaughter
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Musial
Donore
Navy
Slaughter
Harry Walker
Birds
Johnny Mize
del Ennis
Phillies
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn
Ed Stanky
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh
Vince DiMaggio
Kiner
Champ Makes Late Start In Tourney
New York December 27 Pvt Hugh Stewart of San Marino California, national junior interscholastic tennis champion, was scheduled for a late start in the National Junior Indoor Tennis tournament after missing his opening match due to Army rules. He initially said he could not obtain enough leave from Ft Belvoir Virginia, forfeited his second round match, then drew a bye in the first round to George Edis of New York before receiving Army permission to play.
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Levan Richards
Ft. Belvoir
George Edis
Pirates Buy Clyde Kluttz From Cardinals
The Pittsburgh Pirates bought 28 year old catcher Clyde Kluttz from the St. Louis Cardinals for an undisclosed cash sum. The trade signals the Pirates intent to rebuild their roster.
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Tropical Park Results at a Glance
A crowded card at Tropical Park led with six furlong claiming races for two year-olds, featuring Civil Girl and Portward among the early results, with payouts and times listed for each division. The meet also showcased three year-olds and up in six furlongs, maidens, allowances, and longer routes, with multiple contenders like Hy Gro's Ginger, Judge Davey, and Proposition in action. Daily Double payouts highlighted the meet's betting action.
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Sugar Bowl carnival opens with tennis and prep for Georgia NC clash
A five day Sugar Bowl sports carnival in New Orleans features tennis players from across the country with Georgia Bulldogs and North Carolina Tar Heels set for the New Year’s Day football showdown. Eddie Moylan leads the lineup after Bobby Falkenburg declines due to a hand injury. The event includes boxing, track and basketball. Louisiana State and Tulane meet in a curtain-raiser basketball game as Kentucky faces Oklahoma A&M in the opener. Georgia and North Carolina prepare on the Mississippi coast with Georgia drilling in Biloxi and UNC at Edgewater Park amid holiday workouts.
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Bulldogs
North Carolina Tar Heels
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N.J
Bobby Falkenburg
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Oklahoma A. & M
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Top Weights Assigned for Santa Anita Handicap
Arcadia Calif Dec 27 True to expectations Calumet Farms Armed and King Ranch Assault were given top weights for the 10th Santa Anita Handicap March 1 Armed assigned 1129 pounds Assault 128 for the mile and a quarter classic Louis B Mayers Busher the leading money winning filly was weighted 122 pounds on sex scale
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Honey Production Soars to 233 Million Pounds in 1945
U.S. beekeeping expanded during World War II reaching a wartime peak of 233 million pounds of honey produced in 1945, reflecting intensified agricultural effort and resource mobilization.
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U.S
Sunday Hunting Ban Debated by Legislative Council
The Legislative Council backs bills to bar hunting on Sundays, create dog training areas, and cut the retirement age for state game personnel. Other measures include trespass penalties on refuges, DC residents paying nonresident licenses, and restricting tenant landowner hunting without a license. Skeet shooting on Sundays would be allowed as compensation. Vaughn argues the Sunday ban targets illegal Sunday hunting and notes a uniform statewide license is unlikely this session.
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General Assembly
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Gosven Town Emerges As Connecticut's Highest Township
The town of Gosven in Connecticut claims the highest elevation among towns in the state with a population around 23,000. Local officials cite its geographic prominence and elevate the township status as a notable regional distinction.
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College Basketball Results From Early Season Action
College games include Utah over Canisius 37 31, New York University defeating Colorado 70 59, UCLA 54 over Wyoming 41, Long Island University 56 over Oregon State 50. In Oklahoma City first round Oklahoma Aggies beat Rice 61 39, Kansas 65 over Tulane 53, Oklahoma 64 over Baylor 47, Texas 63 over Missouri 46. In Terre Haute Indiana State 68 over Drury 45, Marshall 67 over Eastern Illinois 60.
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Oklahoma Eleven Starts Bowl Drills
Oklahoma Sooners opened workouts in Jacksonville Florida as they prep for the Gator Bowl on January 1 against North Carolina State. NC State arrived for practice at Ponte Vedra Beach with the Wollf pack staying at the beach until game day. Eleven out of state players were travelling separately from home.
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