Cardinals Lose Playoff After Rain halted game
In a 13 to 5 finish the Cardinals overwhelmed Freddy Fitzsimmons' Phillies after a 334 inning rain delay. The completion followed Philadelphia’s protest that the field wasn’t ready, with Dahlgren hitting 5 for 5 for the Phils and Kraus defeating Munger as St Louis and Philadelphia combined for 14 batters in the at bat.
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Philadelphia
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Jack Kraus
Howard Krist
Jimmy Waldeil
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Babe Dahlgren
Glen Stewart
Merrill May
Lotis
Kraus
Livingston
Krist, Munger
WW. Cooper
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Atendance
Administration And Army Cup Arsenal Games
In a tight contest for second place the Administration team rattled 22 hits to beat Inspection 17 to 12. Army then defeated Guards 104 after Capt Al Kelley held the opposition to six hits. Charbonneau and Mickle fueled Administration with four hits each, while Wilkl led Inspection with three homers. Army’s Capt Murray Irwin starred, and Haite and Weingartner contributed for the losers.
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Tony Weingartner
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Adbritter
Yanks Roll Indians 11 1 In Bomber Style To Even Series
The Yankees blasted the Indians 11 to 1 in 2 1/2 hours as Marius Russo held Cleveland to two hits. Charley Keller hit his 11th homer, Joe Gordon his 10th, and Bud Metheny his 2nd as New York collected 14 safeties. The win evened the season series at six games apiece and left Russo with his third victory.
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Joe Gordon
Bud Metheny
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Tribe
Hank Edwards
Roy Cullendine
Marius
Keller
Ken Sears
Mickey Rocco
Vern Kennedy
Vernon Kennedy
Metheny
Nick Etten
Bill Johnson
Gordon
Homer
Boudreau
Peters
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Callenbine
Seerey
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Feanedy
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UGA
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Stambeck
Etten
Dean
Picker
Weafer
Summers
Stewart
Atendance
Wee Laird Trot Winner at Empire City Yonkers
Wee Laird a six year old son of Volomite won both heats of the Inaugural feature at Empire City Raceway. Driven by Charlie Fleming he edged Ellis Dean by a nose in the first heat then defeated Hollywood Garnett in the second heat, with Bostonian and Ellis Dean also placing. Payouts were 1100 and 36.90. Attendance reached about 2200 as weather dampened the opening session.
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Hamphletonian
Mohawk Giants to Face Troy Team Here Sunday
Hank Bozzi leads the Mohawk Giants with Tom Cooper in the lineup for Sunday twin bills at LaSalle Field and Saratoga. Cooper, a veteran of the Black Yankees and Elite Giants, and Buck Ewing in the crowd of aging stars, highlight a day of action as fans expect a strong, value-filled performance from the Giants. Buck Ewing, newly named first baseman, shares a stage with old legends while boxing writers elect a New York Post editor as president.
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Cooper
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Troy State
LaSalle Field
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Troy
Saratoga
Schenectady
Yankees
Mexico City
Bozzi
Buck Ewing
Eagie Durant
Durant
Eagie
Willow
Buck
D H Nips Arsenal 75 in Indus Softball Thriller
D and H Shops rallied in the fourth inning to defeat Arsenal 4 2 in Indus Industrial League softball last night. Howie Elliott pitched the win, Gruba took the loss, with Maxwell catching for Arsenal. Elliott Benoit Grasso Wilks led D and H with two hits each. Zareski drove in both Arsenal runs.
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Gruba
Maxwell
Elliott
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Grasso
Wilks
Joe Zareski
Primo
Montgomery to Meet Zivic at Philly Aug 23
Lightweight champion Bob Montgomery and Fridie Zivic Pittsburg’s ex welterweight title holder were signed for a ten round bout at Shibe Park on August 23. Each deposited a $1,000 forfeit for failure to appear with the State Athletic Commission. Max weight 145 pounds. It’s Montgomery’s first hometown title defense since beating Beau Jack in New York last May.
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Beau Jack
New York
Chisox Edge Nationals 5-4 in Ninth Inning Thriller
Chicago staved off a Washington rally in the ninth to win 5-4 before 3,400 fans. Maltzberger pitched, Tucker drove in two, and Clary, Kampouris, and Vernon contributed. Johnson, Priddy, and Haefner yielded runs as Chicago held on for the victory.
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Edgar Smith
Ossie Bluege
Mickey Haefner
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Tucker
Nats
Gordon Maltzberger
Bob Johnson
AB. Rho
Moses
Cuccinello
Appling
Bodgia
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Huh
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Haefner
Clary
Johnson
Case
Priddy
Castioo
Giillani
Vernon
Kampouris
Kuhel
New York
Smith
Maltzberger
Baseball In Brief Yesterday's Results ALL GAMES POSTPONED
Brief notes that all baseball games yesterday were postponed due to unspecified conditions. No teams or scores provided.
National and xl lists of today's baseball games
National Cincinnati and Boston tied 4 to 4 while xl Philadelphia beat St. Louis 2 to 1 and 2nd game St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 13 to 6 in a scheduled set. Playoff protest noted for a June 5 game. Today’s matchups include Boston at Cincinnati with Andrews and Javery opposing Starr and Riddle, Brooklyn at Chicago with Head facing Bithorn, New York at Pittsburgh Melton opposing Klinger, and Philadelphia at St. Louis Conger against Cooper.
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Javery
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Riddle
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Chicago
Head
Bithorn
New York
Pittsburg
Melton
Klinger
Night Conger
Cooper
Heams St. Louis
AL Cincinpati
New York BB
Baseball Scores and Schedules Across Major Matchups
Box score notes list New York 11 over Cleveland 1 Chicago 5 over Washington 4 with Detroit at Boston postponed due to weather and St. Louis at Philadelphia similarly postponed. Standings show Cleveland at 10 9 facing Bonham 9 4, Detroit 2 against Trout 10 8 Gorsha 24, Hughson 11 7 Dobson 1 6, Hollingsworth 3 9 Harris 7 8, and Chicago at Washington with Dietrich 5 7 or Smith 5 6 versus Wynn 27 or Mertz 3 5.
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Hughson
Dobson
Hollingsworth
Harris
Dietrich
Smith
Wynn
Mertz
Wa. Pet
Fitzsimmons Hired to Lead Phillies in McGraw Style
Phillies president William O Cox proclaims Freddy Fitzsimmons the best living McGraw disciple as he takes over from Bucky Harris The 42 year old former Giants star debuted as manager with a feisty game and wicket like umpire wrangling signaling a bold start for the new pilot The fans expect a determined season under Fitzsimmons leadership
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Fitzsimmons
William 0. Cox
Phillies
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Bucky Harris
Little Napoleon
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Pidgeon
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Fitz
Phillies Trade Lloyd Dietz To Montreal Royals
The Phillies announce the sale of right handed pitcher Lloyd Dietz to the Montreal Royals of the International League for an undisclosed cash amount. Dietz, who started against St Louis, left for Montreal after a swap from Pittsburgh for Johnny Podgajny. Coach Cox says Fitzsimons will review needs to make the Phillies a first division club.
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Johnny Podgajny
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Harris
Cardinals
Army Question Still Stymies College Heads
College athletic leaders discussed Army Specialized Training Program students in intercollegiate sports. Rep. Weiss, others cite near success last June after a War Department directive was countermanded by Stimson. Roosevelt reportedly asked to intervene while 256 congressmen signed a petition.
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Asa Bushnell
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John H. Whelchel
Navy Academy
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Cornell
Watkins Stars Trim Old Timers In 8-4 Contest
Watkins All-Stars defeat Old Timers 8 to 4 at Knickerbocker playgrounds. Bill Ryan earned the win with Jim Norton and Bob Bebernitz handling catches. Maurie Hayner led hitters with two hits. Shine Kane took the loss allowing six, also doubled for Old Timers. Next game set for Thursday night.
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Knickerbocker
Bill Ryan
Jim Norton
Bob Bebernitz
Maurie Hayner
Shine” Kane
Bill Jevons
Chuck Faden
Perdy” Bebernitz
Hawks First Win Of Season Over Hill Aces 63 The Hawks
The Hawks pager beat the Hill Aces 63 to establish their first win of the season. They seek games with teams aged 13 to 15 and invite contact with Troy at 405 M between 6 and 7.
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Hill Aces
Troy
Vander Meer Stars In Reds Win Over Braves 4-3
Johnny Vander Meer walked nine and struck out one as Cincinnati defeated Boston 4-3 in a play-off style relief game tied to Army-Navy relief events. Steve Mesner drove in the decisive runs in the eighth, while Lonnie Frey’s triple cleared the bases in the fourth. Net receipts were about 26,000 from roughly 20,000 tickets.
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Johnny Vander ‘Meer
Cincinnati Reds
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Steve Mesner
Braves
Phil Masi
Mesner
Frank McCormick
Reds
Chuck Workman
Lonnie Frey
Boston
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Ct Walker
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Kluttz
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Frey
Freyy
Salvo
Biller
Witelmann
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Pinelu
Seeded Players Advance in Junior Net Play
In Kalamazoo Michigan the Western Junior tennis tournament reached semifinals with top seed Jack Tuero of New Orleans and Herbert Flam of Beverly Hills leading Bayer seeds. Tuero beat John Shea 6-4 6-3, faces Eugene Garrett while Garrett edged Howe Atwater. In the other bracket Jerry Ewart meets Ed Ray as Rob Kring loses. In the boys division Flam beat Buddy Behrens 6-1 6-0 and faces William Rafferty, who topped Gilbert Shea. Rodrigo Dellano advances, meeting Robert Galloway. Rafferty and Galloway are unseeded.
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Howe Atwater
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Downing Oliver Roddey
Packers coach Lambeau outlines two games in Green Bay season
UPI reports coach E L Curly Lambeau said the Green Bay Packers will play two games in Green Bay and two in Milwaukee this NFL season. The schedule includes opponents Chicago Bears Detroit Washington Redskins and Chicago Cardinals in respective venues.
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Curly) Lambeau
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Albany Game Called Twice Today In Doubleheader
The Albany Senators, resting after last night’s postponement with Scranton, aim to widen their second place lead when they face the Wilkes-Barre Barons in a twin bill at Artillery Park. Walt Smola likely starts the opener, with Gilmore or Goldstein in game two. Danilishen and Palica expected for the Barons.
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Wilkes. Barre Barons
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Utica
Senators
Walt Smola
Jim “Rip” Collins
Lenny Gilmore
Sid Goldstein
Danilishen
Palica
Hesses Top Sacred Heart 6-2 In Watervliet Showdown
The Hess All-Stars improved to 22 wins with a 6-2 victory over Sacred Heart of Troy at Watervliet High School. Johnny Karafunda pitched the complete game for the Hesses with Bob Harris catching, while Andy Krieger toed the rubber for Sacred Heart and Ed Nuttal caught. Jack McCarthy led the Hess offense with a single, double and a three-base hit in three at bats, Schiegel added two singles, and George Winkler had one hit. Langton led Sacred Heart with two singles.
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Sacred Heart
Troy
Watervliet High School
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Hesses
Bob Harris
Andy Krieger
Ed Nuttal
Jack McCarthy
Baseball Nears War Relief Goal Of Half Million
Baseball nears a half million War Relief goal as third program adds about 185000 from 166715 paying fans. Total with prior days 445952 funds the Bat and Ball Fund. Top crowds: Pittsburgh 29585 paying about 35000, New York 27281 paying about 25000 at Cubs over Dodgers. Other host towns included St Louis Washington Boston Philadelphia.
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Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
Private Hangs Up 1124 Ice Skates
Private Everett E. Schroeder of Chicago has hung up his 1124 pairs of ice skates for the duration until the Army shifts him to a crisper climate. Schroeder holds the amateur skating union's two mile outdoor record and placed second in the 5000 meter at the 1934 Olympics. From 1937 to 1941 he skated in the Lonjs Henie ice shows.
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Miss. IP
Everett E. Schroeder
Chicago
Schroeder
Amateur Skating Union
Eagles Triumph Over Albia All Stars in 1 0 Victory
The American Eagles beat the Albia All-Stars 1 to 0 yesterday afternoon. Henry O'Brien struck a triple and a double for the winners. Eagles seek matches with area teams. managers should call Troy 1687 after 6 9m.
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Henry O'Brien
Troy
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