Allentown Downs Owls To Win 1944 Pennant
The Allentown Cardinals clinch the 1944 Inter-State League title with a 13 to 3 victory over Hagerstown. Frankie Radler spun a brilliant six plus innings, Johnny Bucha hit a grand slam in the seventh, and Allentown surged from a 2-0 deficit to dominate with a 11th inning burst.
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Allentown Cardinals
Pennsy
Owls
Wilmington
Trenton
Frankie Radler
Johnny Bucha
Allentown
Hagerstown
Nowak
Martin
Red” Dwyer
Dwyer
Thames
Redbirds
Thomas
Hagerstown Abrhod
Labanara
Mierkowicz
If Rothman
Napoles
Fesh
Welch
Kemper
Wemsmee Il
Cremer
Sboy
Radler
Bucha
Rider
Creger
Pinion
Davis
Ivey
Tradler
Axtell
N. J
Packers
Orioles Expected To Set New Mark
New York dispatch notes Baltimore is favored to attract 25 000 to 30 000 fans for the first of a best of seven IL playoff series against Buffalo, aiming to break the 1941 Montreal attendance record as Newark and Toronto also vie in the other semi finals.
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New York
Baltimore
Oriole
Buffalo Bisons
Newark
Toronto Maple Leafs
Baltimore Stadium
Montreal
Major League Leaders By The Associated Press
The American League leaders include Fox of Boston batting .327 and Stirnweiss of New York with 114 runs and 183 hits. Stephens of St. Louis leads 55 RBIs, Etten of New York 14 homers, Stirnweiss with 51 steals, and Newhouser of Detroit goes 24-8 in pitching. In the National League, Walker of Brooklyn hits .354 and Musial of St. Louis dominates with 104 runs and 181 hits, while Barrett of Pittsburgh leads in triples and steals with 18 and 2 respectively. Nicholson of Chicago hits 107 RBIs. Wilks of St. Louis paces pitching at 15-2.
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Associated Press
Fox
Boston
Stirnweiss
New York
Stephens
St. Louis
Boudreau
Cleveland
Etten
Newhouser
Detroit
Walker
Brooklyn
Musial
Nicholson
Chiago
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Next Fifth Show On September 28 at State Armory
The next fifth show on September 28 at the State Armory features Phil Enzenga vs Ben Franklin in an eight round main bout. Three six round bouts and one four rounder fill the undercard. Enzenga, a crowd favorite, meets Franklin, a Zivic protege who has faced top lightweights. Tickets go on sale around the 22nd at local outlets in Hagerstown Frederick Martinsburg Waynesboro and Chambersburg.
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State Armory
Phil Enzenga
Ben Franklin
Bedition
Zivic
Pete Galiano
Fritzie Zivic
Willie Cheatam
Dan Iddy
Sammy Horne
Ike Johnson
Enzenga
Gotham
Franklin
Janey
Barry
Johnny Ditto
Baltimore
Dick Cassetta
Washington
Bruce Johnson
Hagerstown
Frederick
Martinsburg
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Interstate League Scores and Today’s Schedule
Allentown beat Wilmington 77 to 74 while Hagerstown defeated Trenton. York and Lancaster had road results with Lancaster winning. Tonight Hagerstown hosts Allentown and Wilmington visits Trenton with York at Lancaster (2).
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Cardinals
Wilmington
Trenton
Allentown
Hagerstown
York
Lancaster
Only Game Scheduled This Week
Yesterday no games were scheduled as New York faced Detroit and St Louis beat Cleveland 4. Chicago and Philadelphia clashed with Washington noted as a planned matchup today Tomorrow New York at Philadelphia is the sole game on schedule.
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New York
Detroit
St. Louis
Beaton
Cleveland
Chienea
Philadelphia
Washington
Rainy schedule ties Pittsburgh St Louis and Cincinnati
Yesterday's Renolta Cincinnati lists Chicago and St Louis Pittsburgh games with rain. It names teams Saint Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia and outlines matchups. Tomorrow's slate includes Pittsburgh at St Louis with other intercity games among Cincinnati Chicago Boston Brooklyn New York and Philadelphia.
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Renolta
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
Golfer Snead Receives Navy Medical Discharge
Sam Snead, 1942 PGA champion, has been medically discharged from the navy after nearly two years in San Diego. He departs for White Sulphur Springs to rest before convalescent fund exhibitions and plans to resume competitive golf if his back injury heals.
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San Diego
Calif
Sam Snead
Navy
Snead
Comdr
Gene Tunney
Dixon Walker and Fox Lead League Batting Races
New York report lists top NL and AL hitters with Dixie Walker of Brooklyn leading the National League at .354 and Pete Fox of Boston pacing the American League at .327. Musial, Medwick, and Hopp follow in the NL while Doerr, Johnson, and Stirnweiss anchor the AL top ten.
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New York
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn
Stan Musial
St. Louis
Pete Fox
Boston Red Sox
Walker
Musial
Medwick
Hopp
W. Cooper
Weintraub
Galan
Holmes
Boston
Mccormick
Cincinnati
Cavarretta
Chicago
Fox
Doerr
Johnson
Stirnweiss
Boudreau
Cleveland
Siebert
Philadelphia
Bob Hope to Open NBC Season From Pacific Front to Studio
Bob Hope returns from the Pacific fighting zones to premiere a new NBC radio season at 10 PM with Skinny Ennis as orchestra leader. Ennis has been honorably discharged from the army. Hope plans a tour starting tonight at Madoc Dry Lake California and will visit Chicago Canada and Topeka Kansas. Willkie guest appearance canceled. Jan Struther to appear instead as Willkie recovers in hospital.
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New York
Bob Hope
NBC
Bob
Skinny Ennis
Ennis
Hope
Madoc Dry Lake
Calif
Chicago
Canada
Topeka
Kas
Information T Please
Wendell Willkie
Jan Struther
Willkie
High Gridders Start Season with October 7 Martinsburg Opener
Hagerstown High coaches expect a presentable team after a week of drills led by Ed Semler. Veterans are few due to graduation and service, but the squad works hard to prepare for the October 7 home opener against Martinsburg. The eight game schedule includes five home games and three on the road, with Thanksgiving against Waynesboro at Potomac Street Stadium. Also noted is a 25 string Chinese musical instrument.
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Eddie Semler
Hagerstown High
Momber
Martinsburg High
Hagerstown
Waynesboro High
Potomac Street
Martinsburg
Waynesboro
Possibility Of Three Way Tie For American League Pennant Seen
Possibilities of a two or three way tie for the AL pennant emerged as leaders rested before a final stretch. Detroit led Yankees by three in standings with Boston a game behind. The piece notes interleague series, potential schedule adjustments, and teams’ remaining road and home dates amid a busy late season push. Cincinnati moved within three and a half games of idle Pittsburgh in the National League with a 6-5 10 inning win. A twilight doubleheader between Pittsburgh and St. Louis was rained out. The Commercial Bowling Loop season opens September 14 at Raney’s Coliseum with ten teams beginning promptly.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Detroit
Yankees
Boston
St. Louis
Tigers
New York
Washington
Chicago
Yanks
Browns
Sportsman's Park
Cleveland
Briggs Stadium
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Ray Mueller
Cincy
Clyde Shoun
Hank Wyse
Raney’s Coliseum
Moose Bowling League Opens 1944 45 Season at Raney's Coliseum
The Moose Bowling League begins its 1944 45 season Friday evening at 7 30 at Raney's Coliseum alleys. All signed bowlers urged to attend. St Marys Bowling League also starts Wednesday at 7 30 at the Ma
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MOOSE
Raney’s Coliseum
ST. Mary’s Loop
St. Mary’s
Speedway Bowling League Opens After Brief Break
The Speedway Bowling League resumes play tomorrow evening at 9 p.m. at Raney's Coliseum. New bowlers and returning members are invited to attend promptly. sponsors expect a successful season and alleys encourage participation.
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Allentown Downs Owls
Blue Rocks
Bers
Joe McManus
Rocks
Jim Callahan
Jed Trenton
Wilmington Abrho
Sth
Schultz
Uth
James
Hitman
Callahan
Rf . Alston
Ib Stargustti
Haine
Porter
Seereees
Jarvis
Alston
McManus
Crimian
McConvery
Dzigan
Murphy
Schindier
Crane’s Clothes
QO. P.O
West
Washington Street
Hill's Toy & Novelty Store
South
Potomac St
Ivory
Arthur Dorsey
Cor. N. Locust & Enandolph
B. F. Goodrich
W. Franklin St
Grube -Gruber Ei Uces
Eo 'S Wear Hotel
Alexander Bldg
Auto Salvage & Parts
Buyetts Cross Roads
Orioles
Jersey City
Rochester
Toronto
Tommy Thomas
Sam Lowry
Ambrose
Bobo) Palica
Bucky Harris
Bobo Gillespie
Ken Holcombe
Smokey Singleton
Hill
Bill Meyer
Newark Bears
Burleigh Grimes
al Jarrett
Cash
Wilks
Four States Livestock Sales, Inc
1St Street
B. & O. R. R. Hagerstown
Fox Top
Dodger
National
MBS
CBS
Thomas Stewart
Ginny Simms
Judy
Hildagarta
Big Town
Burns
New Time
Wit Court
Milton Berte Comady
Sunny Viar
Cauffman
Washington St
Fountain Service
WBA
Allegany
St. James
Handley
Ft. Hill
Charles Town
Berkeley Springs
Carlisle
Gettysburg
Hershey
Mechanicsburg
Scotland
Hanover
Itchen A. Mh
P. EB. Ca
Shockey’s
Sears, Roebuck & Co
North Potomac Si
BY Okar Hi
Gertie
Teorey
Peters
TBM Sims
Cliff
Searai
Jian
Dratda
Tarpa
Him
Kume
Fanny
Cushwa
Harry M. Friedman
Harry’s Loan Office
Jonathan &T
Concordtf
Howard
Baltimore St
Harry S. Myers
North Potomac Street
de Belloy
Pal
Cloverdale
Cloverdale Soft
Cloverdale Spring
Newville
Baker Distributing Company
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