Ditto and Cassetta poised for midcard war at Armory
Selim finalsay Steal The Show features Johnny Ditto and Dick Cassetta in a six round semi final at the Armory on September 28. Ditto defeated Ernie Butler in Baltimore last Monday, proving he can punch with lighter weight. Cassetta, a proven puncher at Griff Stadium and Turner's Arena, promises a crowd pleasing bout. Tickets go on sale in Martinsburg Waynesboro Frederick with special men and ladies with escorts pricing.
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Rookie Hamner Plays Shortstop For Phillies At 17
Philadelphia Phillies' rookie Gradville Hamner, 17, has stepped in at shortstop after Ray Hamrick joined the service. General Manager Herb Pennock praises the youngster's defense and pace, noting two errors in 27 chances and strong physical tools. Manager Fred Fitzsimmons focuses on development over hitting this season as Hamner turns 18 next April and becomes eligible for induction.
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Pep stops Lewis in eight as he prepares for Wright title defense
Promoter Mike Jacobs signed Willie Pep to a 15 round title bout in Madison Square Garden on September 29 with Chalky Wright as challenger after Pep halted Charley Lewis in Hartford. Lewis pressured Pep in a competitive seventh round before Pep landed a decisive left hook followed by series of rights to force the stoppage at 1:52 of the eighth.
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Cathey) Lewis
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Bowling Scores and Leaders in Local Leagues
The season opened with Browne leading wins while Indians posted high totals of 362 in a single game and 1570 across three games. L Halbach led individuals with 140. Ned Martin scored 855. Victory Bowling League saw Ammunition and Planes dominant in week two with top games by M Lewis, Shanholtz, and Domer. Commercial League opened with Hagerstown Rubber Co. and Terrace Restaurant sweeping three wins each. Kendle led singles, Lowman topped totals.
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Major League Leaders Spark Rivalry Across Leagues
Baseball leaders from the National and American Leagues include Walker and Musial atop batting and hits, Nicholson driving in 109 RBIs and 32 homers, Barrett stealing 28 bases, and Stirnweiss posting 51 steals. Pitching highlights feature Wilks with 163 and Newhouser at 26-8. Also note old historical facts about New York’s first public library in 1697 and Bavaria's 1807 vaccination law.
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Left hander Overmire Could Boost Tigers Pennant Bid
Detroit scouts initially overlooked Stubby Overmire for his size but Wish Egan of the Tigers saw potential. The southpaw risen from Muskegon to Beaumont farm has clicked with Mal Newhouser and Dizzy Trout, forming a trio that could challenge the Cardinals for the pennant. Egan also helped discover Newhouser and Trout, underscoring a strong Tigers pitching pipeline.
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American League Race At Glance
Detroit leads with 79 wins and 62 losses and a .560 pace with 13 games left. St. Louis stands 78-64, .549, 13 behind with 12 to go. New York 76-64, .429, 3 back with 13 to play. Boston 74-66, .528, 6 behind with 14 remaining. Remaining games list by team with home and away schedules.
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Boston Home Away, Cleveland Detrroit St. Louis Chicago
Boston Home gains away results with Cleveland two, Detroit four, St. Louis three, Chicago four in a compact standings note.
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Playoff Game Postponed as Rain Delays Allentown York Match
The playoff game between Allentown and York was postponed due to rain. Allentown, ahead two wins to one needed for finals, rests near advancement while York reschedules. Lancaster enters strong, having swept Wilmington in three straight. A patent for an 1867 piano was noted in the report.
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Razzie Dazzle Coach Schmidt Dies at 58 in Moscow
Francis aA Schmidt, 58, renowned football coach with 175 victories across Oklahoma Arkansas Texas Ohio and Idaho, died after a long illness. A Nebraska law graduate, he coached at Henry Kendall Tulsa Arkansas Texas Christian Ohio State and Idaho, earning multiple Southwest Conference titles and earning the nickname Shut the Gates of Mercy for his decisive wins. He assisted Navy trainees during wartime and left a lasting imprint on Northwest football legends.
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Yesterday's Stars Shine in Early Baseball Openers
Hal Newhouser and the Tigers gain a 4-1 win in the series opener as Newhouser scatters eight hits for victory. Johnny Niegeling bold Senators blank the Browns 6-0 over 11 innings, Steve Gromek earns a sixth straight win for the Indians in an 8-2 decision over Boston. Hal Tinsky helps the White Sox by belting three doubles in a 13-hit attack against the A's in Chicago.
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St James Gridders Open Fall Practice Under New Coach
St James football team began workouts with athletics director Clark and assistant Frear guiding a large turnout near forty players. Only McKiwain and Terry from last season's lettermen present as the roster is rebuilt with three weeks to go. Schedule shows two open dates and games arranged for October through November against Landon School Hagerstown Berkeley Springs St Andrews and St Albans with matches pending vs Charlotte Hall Georgetown Prep Scotland School and Washington Township.
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Newark Bears Reach IL Cup Finals on Four-Hit Win
The Newark Bears swept Toronto 3-2 behind Don Johnson a four hit effort to enter the International League cup final series. They await the Buffalo-Baltimore semi final winner as Buffalo and Baltimore played one game of a best of seven. Bucky Harris repeats with Forrest Orrell to face the Bisons tonight while Bobo Palica prepares to oppose Buffalo.
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Unclear fragment hints at gaming event near Philadelphia
Readable text mentions gamers and a venue near Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Regtap but lacks coherent facts or names to form a concrete report. No dates, teams, or outcomes are identifiable. The fragment does not present a verifiable event.
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Detroit Takes Firmer Grip On First Place By Beating Yanks
Detroit moved three games ahead of New York after a 4-2 win over Hank Borowy and the Yankees. Washington defeated St Louis in 11 innings, Boston fell to Cleveland 8-2 as Gromek stayed hot. Hal Newhouser and Dizzy Trout added to their win totals, while boosts in attendance marked Detroit’s rising title chances.
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Paperboy among 30 for Havre De Grace Cup race
Paperboy the 6 year old gelding owned by Harry Warner and Mervin LeRoy leads 30 eligibles for Saturdays Havre De Grace Cup at Laurel Md transfer from Havre De Grace program. He won Narragansett and Saratoga Handicaps beating Alex Bartha and could meet Mezgogo Trierarch Rounders Some Chance First Fiddle Lord Calvert and Equifox among others. Britain recognized Egypt as a sovereign independent state in 1923.
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Phillies buy catcher Antolich from Blue Rocks
The Philadelphia Phillies purchased catcher Joe Antolich from the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the Interstate League. Antolich, 26, hit .252 with 40 RBIs this season and was selected for the league all star team. He will report to the team tomorrow as Wilmington was eliminated in the league playoffs.
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