McQueens Tie for Lead as Parks Struggle in Late Ninth
McQueens and Parks battled 11-9 in 10 innings at Clark Park with McQueens overcoming an 8-2 Parks lead. Hensley and Bollinger homered for Parks while Quilici outlasted Bollinger, earning the win for McQueens in a game that stretched into extra innings.
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McQueens
Parks
Easly
Silver Bow
Clark Park
Miners’ Union
S. Spear
Seer
Pajnich
Dunstan
Jenicker
Shensiey
Hull
Girard
Pagan
Bollinger Po
L. Spear
F. Patnick
Mihelich
Kristic
Hill
Hockaday
Bollinger
Pluto
Stewart
Pet
Miners Union
McQueen A. C
Navy
Enna Renee Eee
Clarks Park
Miners
Champs Lead Falls to Four as Bucs Top Giants Twice
Bill Lee pitched a two run free game shutout to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 1 to 0 in the nightcap after an earlier 4 to 2 loss. The Pirates rallied in the eighth to defeat the Giants 7 to 4, after taking the opener 9 to 4. Cincinnati swept a doubleheader with a 7-3 second game win over the Braves. Brooklyn and Chicago battled to an 8-8 tie in the nightcap after the Cubs won the opener 6-5. Red Sox beat the Braves as Cincinnati added another win at Boston.
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Bucs
Giants
Philadelphia
Bill Lee
Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals
Red Birds
Charley Schanz
Fred Schmidt
Allentown
Rochester
Lee
New York
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Pirates
Danny Gardella
Jimmy Russell
Babe Dahlgren
Vince DiMaggio
Cinnati Reds
Gerald Walker
Braves
Boston
Red Barrett
Cincinnati
Clyde Shoun
Reds
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Dodgers
Cubs
Eddie Basinski
Cal McLish
Basinski
Pafko
Dom Dallessandro
Johnson
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Boston Red Sox
Paul Trout
Pinky Higgins
Homer
Clem Hausmann
Hausmann
Eddie Mayo
Skeeter Newsome
Cal Hubbard
Newsome
Mayo
York Ib
Bucher
Oorengo Ss
Met'v
O Cramer
Johnson If
O Mayo
Wagner
Newsom' Ss
Higgins
Woods
Outlaw
Bowman
Hustler
Rybap
Swift
Trout
Chisox
White Sox
Washington
Rick Ferrell
Jake Powell
Mike Tresh
Powell
Ralph Hodgin
Ed Lopat
Tom Turner
Greg Clarke
Mickey Haffner
Wash
Chicagso
Moses Rf
Myatt
Grove
tLeFeb
Ohump'ies
Wolff
Dickshot
Mat'her
Baseball's Big Six Leaders From AP Stats
Baseball leaders listed by league include batting averages with Walker of the Dodgers 0.426 and Musial of the Cardinals 0.348 among top hitters. National league RBI leaders are Schultz Dodgers Weintraub Giants Kurowski Cardinals with 37, 33, 30 respectively. Home run tallies show Ott Giants 12 and several players tied on six, including Kurowski, Schultz, Nor they, Adams, Dahl sten, Nicholson, Nie man, and Seerey with various teams.
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Chicago
AB Hoa
Brooklyn
Schuster
Bidag'y
Hughes
Galan
Ca'retta
Olmo Cf
Nie'lson Rf
Walker Rf
Pafko Cf
Oschults
Dal's'nd
Owen c
Djo'n'n
Bragan Ss
Holm
H'sman
English
Lopez
Basinski
Zak
Reyes
Davis
Russell If
O'metler
Mancusoc
Res
Kerr
Voiselle
Limbardi
Bordagaray
Schultz
Feldman
Walker
Mead
McLish
Hausmann
Lombardi
Luby
Pittsburgh
New York
Gardella
Barrett
Dahleren
Russell
DiMaggio
Weintraub
Ostermueller
Associated Press
Dodgers
Tucker
White Sox
Hackett
Indians
Musial
Cardinals
Tipton
Reds
Myatt
Senators
Giants
Kurowski
Stephens
Browns
Spence
Hayes
Athletics
Ott
Northey
Phillies
Adams
Dahlsten
Pirates
Nicholson
Cubs
Nieman
Braves
Cullenbine
Seerey
Tigers
Yanks
Feller
Dickey
Williams
Gordon
Herman
Ruffing
Keller
Slaughter
Terry Moore
Durocher Fined Fifty Dollars After Protest at Ebbets Field
Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher was fined $50 for using profane language and kicking dirt while protesting a decision by umpire Jocko Conlan in Friday night’s Brooklyn Chicago game at Ebbets Field. National League President Ford Frick imposed the fine. Durocher was banished from the game by Conlan.
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New York
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jocko Conlan
Ebbetsfield
Ford Frick
Durocher
Conlan
Belmont upset decides Kentucky Derby rivals in 3yo drama
Bounding Home upset Pensive by a half length in the Belmont Stakes as Conn McCreary moved too early aboard Pensive. Ben Jones blamed the ride for the loss, noting Pensive failed to fend off the stretch bid from Bounding Home. Pensive earned $55,070 from the purse with a $10,000 win-portion taking his year total to $149,475.
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New York
Bounding Home
Pensive
Conn McCreary
Warren Wright
Calumet Farm
William Ziegler, Jr
Hyperion
Ben Jones
McCreary
Plain Ben
Sun
Markell
Rounding Home
Hurry Off
George D. Widener
Platter
Ziegler
Jones
Chicago
Aqueduct
Hammond Wins Publinks Race at Highland View
Hammond captured the Highland View club Publinks handicap tournament at the Municipal course with a 54 net in his best round. Roy Carkeet finished second with 56 and John Porch third at 63 as players extended play into night after 18 holes and additional matches.
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Highland View Club
Municipal Course
George Hammond
Roy Carkeet
John Porcheven
King Beats Queen in a Handicap Sprint
Helen Stephens of Fulton Missouri, famed Berlin Olympic sprinter, was outraced by Jesse Owens in a special handicap 100 yard sprint at Wrigley Field during a baseball game. Owens, employed in a Detroit war plant, beat Stephens by a small margin after spotting her 10 yards. The Monarchs won the baseball game 4 to 3 in 10 innings over the Chicago Fireman.
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Chicago
Helen Stephens
Fulton
Berlin
Jesse Owens
Detroit
Wrigley Field
Owens
Kansas City Monarchs
Chicago Fireman
Scores From The American Association Meetings
Indianapolis beat Milwaukee 20 to 4 while Toledo earned 9 and Minneapolis 16. Columbus and St Paul both tied 1 to 1 with Louisville 16 and Kansas City 4.
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American Association
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Louisville
Kansas City
Chicago battering details by inning in 8th inning rout
Chicago scored zero in the first to seventh then erupted for eight runs in the eighth. Brooklyn managed a late rally with four runs in the ninth but fell short as Erickson, Passeau, and Kreitner shut them down.
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Brooklyn
Erickson
Passeau
Kreitner
Holm
Grege
Webber
Chipman
McLish
Melton
Owen
Hayworth
Bragan
Maori name for new minesweeper ends in tawhai
In Wellington a Maori MP explained that the latest minesweeper is named tawhai by Maori speakers. The term with Kai means swimming forth on a far ranging mission and also refers to a tall majestic hardwood tree.
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New Zealand
Wellington
Seahawks Romp by Badgers on Track
Iowa Navy Pre Flight defeated Wisconsin 92 to 38 in a dual meet at Iowa City. Don Steuber a former Missouri star won the shot put and took second in the discus while Iowa Navy swept the high and low hurdles. Ray of Wisconsin delivered the meet’s best mark with a 191 feet 10 inch javelin throw.
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Iowa City
Iowa
U.P
Iowa Navy
Wiscon
Don Steuber
Missouri
Ray
Wisconsin
Baseball Scores Aimed for League Play Resumption
No games are scheduled today in the American League National League or Coast leagues or Copper circuit. Tomorrow's action sees Rochester 3 6 Baltimore 2 5 Toronto 1 0 Jersey City 2 1 Syracuse 3 8 Buffalo 8 10 Montreal 8 1 Newark 4 3.
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Rochester
Baltimore
Toronto
Jersey City
Syracuse
Buffalo
Montreal
Newark
Baseballs two pennant races in wartime America
Grantland Rice analyzes the 1944 season noting weekend crowds surge due to war work, the tight American and National League races, and the impact of star players missing from service. He predicts continued close competition and growing attendance if the races stay compact.
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New York
Cardinals
Yankees
Cards
Dodgers
Tigers
Indians
Reds
Greece
Rome
Senators
Browns
Trojans Add to Track Laurels at Modesto Relays
USC dominates the open intercollegiate team title at Modesto Relays with 85 points, outpacing Olympic Club of San Francisco. Cal and Cal Tech follow, while UC and Pacific vie for other titles. Ed Luce sets high jump mark at 6 feet 5 1/4 inches. Earl Howe second with 6 feet 4 1/4 inches.
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Modesto
Calif
Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California Trojans
College of Pacific
Modesto Junior College
Fresno State
San Jose State
McClatchy
Sacramento
San Juan
Stockton
St. Joseph
Merced
Oakdale
Roland Sink
Gill
Cal.Tech
Wagoner
Sink
California
Ed Luce
Olympic Club
Earl Howe
Slogans pour in for Less Telephoning drive in Belfast
Postal staff in Belfast received a hearty response to the Less Telephoning appeal with slogans such as Dont linger longer on the trunk telephone line and Cut your trunks shorter. A Scottish idea urged saving with a two penny card instead of a shilling trunk call and a girl’s line warned This is not a phoney war.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Browns Rally To Split Doubleheader With Athletics
In St Louis, the Browns came from behind to win the second game 4 3 and stay atop the American League race. Philadelphia had won the opener 4 3, errors costing the Browns three runs. Newsom earned his fourth win. Kramer delivered the decisive single in the eighth.
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St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
Philadelphia
Browns
Athletics
Buck Newsom
Joe Berry
Jack Kramer
Sig Jakucki
Mark Christman
Christman
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Hall
Gat
White
Okreevich
Gar
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Seibert
Moore Rf
Busch
Byrnes
Kell
Nesom
Berry
Mancusoc
Gal
Major Leaguers in Service Scattered Afar
A list of National League players in military service during World War II, detailing each star's unit, base, and role. Prominent names include Hank Gowdy directing infantry at Fort Benning, Enos Slaughter with the 509th base unit in San Antonio, Carvel Rowell at Camp Sibert, and Johnny Mize and Pee-Wee Reese in Navy games and training duties.
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Armed Services
Hank Gowdy
Boston Braves
Fort Benning
San Antonio
Sgt
Carvel
Bama) Rowell
Camp Sibert
Ala
Seaman Schoolboy Rowe
Phillie
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Phillies
Johnny Mize
Giant
Twin Hill
Navy
Honolulu
Pee-Wee Reese
Dodger
Mize
Vern Olsen
Cubs
Hugh Casey
Dodgers
Jack Hallett
Pirates
Ike Pearson
Marine Base
Quantico
Russ Bauers
States
Det
90Th General Hospital
England
Barnacle
Bill Posedel
Braves
Pacific
Frank
Creepy) Crespi
Fort Riley
Brace
Walter Reed Hospital
Kirby Higbe
Fort Jackson
S. C
Raiders
Atlanta Crackers
Camp Butner
N. C
Maurice van Robays
Co. A
Sig
Camp Crowder
Hi Bithorn
Naval Air Station
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Max West
California
Burgess Whitehead
Air Force Cadets
Miami Beach
Elbie Fletcher
Bainbridge
Cpl
Terry Moore
Cardinal
Nelson wins pro member medal in Essex Falls event
Byron Nelson of Toledo teamed with William Regan to take the pro-member medal play invitation at Essex Falls Country Club carding a 62 best-ball and an individual 66. Three others posted 70s while Harold McSpaden slips to two behind after a 73.
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Essex Falls
N. J
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Ohio
William Regan
Essex Falls Country Club
Nelson
Sgt
Vic Ghezzi
Atlantic City
Ed Dudley
Atlantic City Country Club
Craig Wood
Harold (Jug) McSpaden
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast League standings update
The Pacific Coast League results show Sacramento 2-1 over unknown, San Diego 6-4, San Francisco 1-3, Los Angeles 6-1, Hollywood 17-3, Oakland 5-0, Portland 3-4, and Seattle 2-5. This summary notes team scores and win loss outcomes for the listed clubs.
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Sacramento
San Diego
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Oakland
Portland
Seattle
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