Russo Emerges as Yankee Lefty Contender in Rookie Rise
The New York Yankees pin hopes on rookie Marius Russo as a promising left hander after four straight wins including a four hit shutout of Washington at Yankee Stadium. Russo surpassed Dutch Leonard and modernized the rotation, edging Monte Pearson for a starting berth as Lefty Gomez’s support. The Newark-raised, Long Island University alum started as a football and basketball prospect before converting to pitching in semi pro leagues and college ball.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
The chart lists National League leaders with Mize of St. Louis batting .360 and Arnovich of Philadelphia .397, plus McCormick of Cincinnati leading in RBIs with 102 and home runs tied at 22 for Mize, Olt, and Camille. American League batting leader DiMaggio hits .408. Foxx leads runs and RBIs. Williams and Gordon pace multiple categories. pitching leaders include Wyatt and Bowman. A note mentions Salerno founding the first European university in the ninth century for medicine.
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Arnovich
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Vaughan
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Bowman
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Williams
Kolfe
Willams
Greenberg
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Lewis
Washington
MecCoski
Gordon
Salerno
First day's play may decide the Davis Cup victor
George Scott reports from Haverford that on September 2 1939 the Davis Cup challenge round between the United States and Australia hinges on the opening singles at Merion. John Bromwich faces Bobby Riggs and Adrian Quist meets Frankie Parker as Australia and the United States clash with war tensions and a ceremonial draw by Sir Norman Brookes weighing on the mood.
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Australian Lawn Tennis Association
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Germany
Pittsburgh
Anthony Wilding
DiMaggio Aims At Batting Triple Crown With Yanks
Joe DiMaggio leads the New York Yankees in pursuit of a batting title and possible home run crown after key plays. He boosted his average to .xxx and drove in six runs in a 11-8 win over Cleveland, despite earlier leg injury. Teammate Williams and Foxx still top RBIs and homers race. Dodgers and Cubs split a doubleheader as Hartnett sets catching record in the nightcap with a 12th homer.
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Associated Press
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Jimmie Foxx
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Cleveland Indians
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Foxx
Hartnett Sets New Record in Dodgers Cubs Doubleheader
Brooklyn September report notes Gabby Hartnett tied a major league catchers record with his 1,722nd game. Cubs split the twin bill, losing 3 to 1 after an opener 2 to 0 setback, despite strong pitching by Lefty Franch and two Cubs homers by Leiber and Mancuso.
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West End Stars to Meet Fairview Ahead of Roses Clash
West End All Stars group calls a 1 pm gathering at Summer and West Washington street for a trip to Fairview to face the Fairview Roses. Last Sunday the West Enders defeated the Roses and the team hopes to continue strong in the series with probable battery choices still uncertain.
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Ruppert Blues Meets Victor Sox In Key County League Battle
Tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 on the Sharpsburg diamond the Ruppert Bluebirds host the Victor Blue Sox in a Washington County League game. Willard of Shepherd College is slated to pitch for Ruppert while Victor’s battery remains unannounced. A Blue Sox victory would keep pace with the Antietams, while Ruppert win would nearly clinch a playoff berth as one of the season’s best crowds is anticipated.
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War map installed in White House to track German Polish hostilities
Washington September 1 a war map was installed in the White House for monitoring German Polish hostilities. Brigadier General E MM Watson presidential secretary and military aide said two Army and Navy officers would update it but no actions were marked yet as only unconfirmed reports had been received.
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Softball Tourney Notes Highlight West Virginia Win
Pax's Sportorials reviews a West Virginia win as Williams for PH, Ais Keen, and Shockey shine in Martinsburg. The article notes a barefooted Shockey, and that Dunn Woolen Mills won last year's Sportsmanship trophy. An all-star triple header is planned at the Stadium at 2 pm under favorable weather, with quarter admission. Hagerstown gains national notice for softball activity.
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Yankees Rally Fall Behind in 11 to 1 Loss at Cleveland
New York tramples to 11-1 defeat as DiMaggio and Keller pace the attack. Cleveland jumps ahead with a 3 run second inning and never looks back, led by Chapman's 1 batter, and strong relief by Eisenstat.
DiMaggio and Mize Leading Major League Batters
New York batter Joe DiMaggio raises his AL pace to .408 while Johnny Mize of St. Louis climbs to .360 in the NL. Foxx slumps to .304 as Arnovich and others follow, listing the top ten hitters in both leagues with names and averages.
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Joe DiMaggio
Johnny Mize
DiMaggio
Jimmy Foxx
Boston Red Sox
Mize
St. Louis
Morrie Arnovich
Phillies
Foxx
Boston
Keller
Gehringer
Detroit
Johnson
Philadelphia
McQuinn
Keltner
Suhr
Pitts
Phila
Ott
Jewelers Striking Win In Eastern States Tourney
Slugging and fielding miscues by Williamsport Firemen led to a 10 to 4 Jewelers victory in the Eastern States softball tourney. W Miller scattered seven innings with six earned runs. Jewelers rapped 12 hits, led by solid early offense in the opening frame.
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Murray
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Brashears
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Hoover
Three Lead Tied At Hershey Open In Golf Halfway Mark
At Hershey Pennsylvania on September 2 the Hershey Open reached its halfway point with five under par after 28 holes. Byron Nelson Felix Serafin and Jimmy Hines shared the lead at 141, tied Thursday at 68 and 70 Friday. Ed Dudley Johnny Revolta Ralph Guldahl were close at 142, with Sam Byrd Ben Hogan and Johnny Moyer at 143, and Sam Snead among those at 145.
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Byron Nelson
Reading
Felix Serafin
Scranton
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Serafin
Hines
Big Ed Dudley
Johnny Revolta
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Sam Byrd
Ben Hogan
Johnny Moyer
Shamokin
Guldahl
Jean Ray Mangrum
Pittsburgh
Vic Ghezzi
Sammy Snead
West Virginia
Johnny Farrell
Hehind
Yesterday's Results and Upcoming Games Listed
Yesterday Chicago beat Brooklyn 6 to 2 while Boston defeated Philadelphia 0. Today's games include Chicago at Cincinnati Boston at Philadelphia Brooklyn at New York and Pittsburgh at St Louis. Tomorrow Boston faces Philadelphia and Brooklyn meets New York.
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Detroit at Chicago in upcoming games
Detroit travels to face Chicago after a 14 to 10 win over Boston and a 11 to ? game in New York. St Louis visits Cleveland while Philadelphia meets Washington and New York hosts Boston today.
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Independents Battle In Duffey Circuit Showdown
The Independent League features a pivotal slate with Security aggregation facing Yarrowsburg on Yarrowsburg’s diamond. Aiming to break a three way tie for second, Harrystown, Maugansville, and others hold potential deciders as Old German leads. All 2:29 PM starts.
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Victor Eagles
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Double Bill At Stadium In County League Play
A pair of afternoon games at the stadium feature Mt. Briar Try-Me vs Antietams at 1:30 PM. Firemen seek top place with Victor Blue Sox in view of undisputed lead, while Boonsboro Yellowjackets meet Hoffman-Chevies in a nightcap crucial for a playoff berth. A large crowd is expected as stakes rise with baseball action. The Jungfrau railway reaches 11 000 feet in Switzerland.
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Saratoga Closing Day Features Stemmed by Juvenile Stakes
Saratoga Springs awaits closing day races as Cal Bimelech challenges top juveniles for the $10,000 Hopeful Stakes alongside Bay Angler and Straight Lead. Andy K and Briar Sharp also run in the program with Cravat favored in the Saratoga Cup, while Isolator and other rivals prepare for the mile and a half feature.
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Edward R. Bradley
Charles Sheldon
Saratoga
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Millsdale Stable
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Bimerech
Briar Sharp
Bradley Youngster
Nicely
Townsend B. Martin
Cravat
William Woodward
Exporters Meet Hancock Tossers Clash in Playoff Duel
Hancock eyes a playoff berth in the Washington County league as they meet Old Export on the Hancock diamond at 2 39. A win keeps Hancock in third place. Faith likely to pitch for Hancock against Kauffman for the Exporters in a predicted duel between the southpaws.
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Baseball's Big Six top batters in each league
The Associated Press lists leading hitters: DiMaggio of the Yankees, Foxx of the Red Sox, Mize of the Cardinals, Keller of the Yankees, Amold of the Phillies, and McCormick of the Braves. Includes games played, at bats, hits, and batting averages for each.
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