Tigers Nip A's in 4 1 0 3 Boost Lead
Detroit Tigers edge Philadelphia Athletics 4 to 3 to extend home win streak to eight games. Des Black suffers his second defeat of the series as Tigers capitalize on two errors by Detroit and late scoring plays. Roy Culton drives in the winning run with a squeeze bunt in the fourth inning.
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Feller Signs 40 000 Tribe Contract
Cleveland reports Bob Feller, Navy discharge star, signed a new Cleveland Indians contract worth about 40 000 dollars per year. The postwar debut against Detroit will attract more than 30 000 fans to Cleveland Stadium. Feller returns in uniform for a workout followed by a civic reception with Ohio governor and Cleveland mayor. Tris Speaker plans to present a jeep to be used on his Iowa farm.
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Auto Races Return to Altamont at Fairgrounds
The Altamont Fair Association won approval from Washington officials to hold championship automobile races this Saturday with full AAA contest board permission. Ted Horn and Tommy Heading lead 26 entries including Indy drivers Honored by a strong crowd last Memorial Day, the event features a $100 track record prize and hopes to establish a new mark beyond Joie Chitwood's twenty six and two tenths seconds.
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Giants Sign Arnie Herber for Next Season
UPI reports veteran quarterback Arnie Herber, who made a comeback with the New York Giants last season, has signed for another year. President John V. Mara announced the deal as Herber expressed confidence in beating his 14 record. Also signing were regular Vic Carroll Roy Clay and three rookies Walter Carlson Louisiana Ware Albert Monevhan and Leonard Jordan.
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Leonard Jordan
Brooklyn Cottnge
Dodgers Beat Giants 4 1 Behind Branca Four-Hit Pitching
Rookie Ralph Branca limited the New York Giants to four hits as the Brooklyn Dodgers won 4 to 1 before 32,415 fans. Leon “Tres”? homered for the Dodgers and Branca fanned seven with two walks, pitching his third straight victory.
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Big Name Grid Coaches Face Uncertain 195 season
A survey shows many prominent college football coaches expect Navy or military duties to affect their 195 season plans. Some return to old posts after discharge. others like Duke's Wallace Wade plan to stay as athletic director only.
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Boston University
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Lady Diana Wins At Saratoga Racecourse
Lady Diana vies with Cear Man and Heart of Gold in a thrilling stretch at Saratoga Raceway. Tompkins Hanover wins for Troy fans as Ausrey Rodney and dozen others place, with Rocket Bingen and Silent Fox among crowd favorites.
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Heart of Gold
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Rocket Bingen
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Charles Grenier
Troy
Ausrey Rodney
Ha Stout
France Meehan
Swance Miller
Marty Burke
Tompkins Hanover
Peter
Rea Crass
AL Massey
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Severe Miller
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Great Lakes Naval Team Defeats Wright Field 3-0
Great Lakes Naval Training Center tops Wright Field Flyers 3 to 0 behind Johnny Gorsica strong pitching and three hits from Johnny Groth. Wright Field commits five errors as Dale Anderson struggles with limited support.
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International Rochester Beats Buffalo 7 to 2
Montreal defeats Toronto 3 to 2 in a suspended game with Judy in 22. Indersey City tops Newark 6 to 2 while Newark 2 New Jersey City 0. Syracuse plays Baltimore awaiting results as rain delays start.
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Pirates acquire Edson Bahr from Kansas City in swap deal
Pittsburg Pi rates announce the purchase of Edson Bahr right hand pitcher from Kansas City of the American Association. The Pirates will pay an unannounced sum and a player to be named later. Behr joins the Pirates after the American Association season ends in September.
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Feller Return Could Boost Nationals Pennant Chase
Washington hopes the return of Robert Feller strengthens the Nationals as they push toward the American League pennant. Feller could face Detroit four times in September, with Washington meeting Cleveland only once in the closing schedule. The potential series against the Tigers and a late-season showdown with the Giants may hinge the pennant race as Washington ends its schedule by September 23.
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Philadelphia
Pirates Crush Reds 62 to Open Series Victory
The Pittsburgh Pirates pounded 10 Pittsburgh runs in a 62 game against Cincinnati to seize the opening round of a seven game series at Forbes Field. Harris started for the Reds while Fox replaced him later. Smodak pitched in the seventh inning as the Pirates built a big early lead led by Sak’s 11th homer of the season. Fraser Coxnan and Frank Gustine scored ahead of Kine on the stands.
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Lasisg Pheher
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Seratis
Horse Race Entries and Purses At Porters Meet
Race entries list for trotting events with purses of 350 and 250 dollars. Names such as Puckett Whee Beau Tass Keroel Line and others appear among horses and handlers in a dense, partial ledger of the day’s races with post times around 8:15.
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Ben Chapman Named Phillies Manager for 1946
Ben Chapman signed a one year contract to manage the Philadelphia Phillies for 1946. General Manager Herd Pennock announced the deal after Chapman led the club to five straight wins and revived a once cellar-bound team. He plans comprehensive spring training at Miami Beach and cites lessons from Joe McCarthy and Branch Rickey shaping his approach.
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Branch Rickey
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Miami _Beach
Barrington Racing Meet Opens Sept 17 at Great Barrington
Great Barrington Mass. Barrington Fair raises purses to 225400 for six day meet starting Monday Sept 17. Edward J. Carroll president and general manager notes an increase over 1944. Daily programs include races at 506 600 and 800 with eight races per day. James Picarillo named racing secretary with stall space assignments under demand. Mort Mahoney organization liaison Jesse Travers travels from Rhode Island to assist setup.
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Mort Mahoney
Will Srtile
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Albany Senators Recall Ed St. Clair to Replace Mantels
The Albany Senators recall Ed St. Clair from Hormel of the Pony League to replace Alex Mantels who is sidelined with a hammered right thumb. St. Clair is slated to join the club in June to join a series with Elnuta starting Sunday at the 2 Madium.
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Elnuta
St Mary's Bowlers Plan Open Meeting for Season
St Mary's Bowling League members will meet Monday night at 8 at St Mary's Club to plan the coming season. The league's pry off the lid Monday September 10.
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St. Mary's Club
Senators Rally Past Pioneers 7-5 Behind Hawley
Albany Senators defeat Elmira Pioneers 7 to 5 as Chuck Hawley earns his 17th win. Hawley drives in runs with key hits in the first two innings, and the Senators pull away after Elmira rallies late.
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Uney
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Webster
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Guran
Lazansky
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Comyn
Fitzpatrick
Standings Update From National and American Leagues
Yesterday results show Pittsburgh 6 Cincinnati 2 and Brooklyn 4 New York 1 with only scheduled games. American League lists Detroit 4 Philadelphia 3 and notes upcoming matchups including New York at Brooklyn and Washington at New York with pitchers and records for each game.
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Babe Zaharias Reaches Western Amateur Semis
Babe Zaharias advances to the Western Amateur golf semifinals after a tight 1 up win over Marjorie Row, overcoming a late deficit as Germain, Suggs and Sessions also reach the final four. Zaharias again used borrowed clubs after theft en route to Denver.
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Louise Suxgs
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Dante
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Mayer
Johnston Blasts Moore Fight Turns on Cleveland Boxing Panel
Promoter Johnston defends Archie Moore after a KO by Jim Bivins in Cleveland. He cites the stadium crowd of 10,000 and the Cleveland Boxing Commission decision to pause the bout for Moore after a foul blow, arguing the outcome hinged on the official ruling and a referee’s count.
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Red Bank to Get New Race Track
Immediate construction of a new race track near Red Bank, Michigan, was authorized by directors at the Empire State club meeting. Henry L. Haskell was elected president and chairman, Reeve Schley was named vice chairman, and Eugene L. Norton became vice president. The track should be completed in time to open next year.
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Empire State Club
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Reeve Schley
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Tigers Cancel Tilt With Sampoon Navy Nine
The Detroit Tigers canceled an exhibition game scheduled for Sept. 4 against the Sampoon Naval Training Center nine. Tigers officials said they were booked to play a rained-out game in New York City on Sept. 4 and no alternative dates were available.
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Sampoon ‘Naval Training Center
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Norman P
Red” Strader
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New York City
Graziano Holds Edge Over Cochrane in Madison Square Garden Bout
New York boxing promoter hype surrounds a major welterweight return at Madison Square Garden pitting Rocky Graziano against Freddie Cochrane. Graziano, favored at 31 to 2, seeks a fourth straight knockout win. Cochrane vows timing and outboxing, while fans expect a fast paced title eliminator with Graziano’s power and Cochrane’s boxing skill on display. Rocky weighed 153 vs Cochrane 142½ pounds in their first encounter.
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Ditta
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Empy Davis
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Cards Cubs In Showdown Fight for Flag
The National League pennant race hinges on a three game series at Wrigley Field between the Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals. Hank Borowy will start for the Cubs against Harry Brecheen as Cubs aim to pull ahead by sweeping the set. Cardinals have beaten Chicago seven of ten meetings this season.
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