Giants Turn Back Dodgers in Final Series Game
The New York Giants defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 3 to 1 in the final game of their six game series. Cliff Melton held the Dodgers to three hits as Brooklyn fell a game and a half behind St Louis. Giants scored in the fifth on Bartell Witek and Rucker, added in the eighth with an infield hit and a sacrifice, and padded in the ninth on a bases loaded walk and Maynard score.
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Senators Edge Rifles 6-5 In Openers Series Tight
The Albany Senators defeated the Springfield Rifles 6 to 5 at Hawkins Stadium to start a three game set. Pitcher Lanky Leonard Gilmore earned the win after escaping two on, none out in the ninth as Springfield rallied briefly. Joe Doltich homered and drove in two. Pat Mullen debuted for Albany at second base.
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Baseball In Brief Yesterday's Results
In a compact slate, Springfield beat Albany 5-4 as Montero and Comiskey drove runs. Scranton topped Elmira 8-2 with Widmar and Savino starring. Hartford crushed Utica 6-0, Wilkes-Barre held at 7-3 over Scranton, and Binghamton swept a doubleheader 10-3. Standings show Scranton leading. Albany and Springfield meet tonight, with several regional games on tap. In the majors, New York beat Brooklyn 3-1, Philadelphia routed Boston 12-5, and Pittsburgh beat Chicago 2-1. Tonight’s schedule features Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Pittsburg at Cincinnati, and St. Louis at Chicago.
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Baseball Scoreboard Detroit Cleve and More
American League results show Detroit 7 Cleveland 4. St Louis 8 Chicago 7 in 10 innings. Chicago 8 St Louis 2. Philadelphia 8 Boston 3. Schedule includes New York at Boston twilight Wensloff against Terry, Philadelphia at Washington Knights a Arnizen 25 versus Leonard 5 5, Chicago at Cleveland night Lee 2 27 against A Smith 4 2, Detroit at St Louis tonight Trout 55 against Gatehouse 44 32.
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Big Ten Lifts Eligibility Rules For Soldiers In Sports
The Big Ten waived standard eligibility to allow soldiers enrolled at member universities to compete in fall sports. Faculty representatives argued wartime needs justify treating intercollegiate activity as part of the war effort, preserving only student enrollment and anti-pay conditions. The move also supports varsity programs for enlisted reserves in university training.
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Phillies rout Braves 12 5 on 16 hits in Boston loss
Phillies battered Boston Braves pitchers for 16 hits in a 12 5 victory to even the six game series. Si Johnson pitched a complete game for his seventh win as Philadelphia chased Dave Odom early, with Babe Dahlgren and Danny Murtaugh each doubling and driving in runs.
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Cards Down Reds in Morning Tilt 5-1
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 in a morning swing shift game. Harry Gumbert earned his second consecutive win over Ducky Walters as the Cards opened early with extra base hits and built a lead before Woody Williams’ ninth inning double and Frank McCormick’s RBI single broke the shutout. Whitey Kurowski doubled and homered, driving in runs with Musial’s early triple and Litwhiler’s and O’Dea’s run-producing hits.
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A's Snap Six Game Losing Streak With 8 to 3 Victory
The Oakland Athletics ended a six game slide by beating the Boston Red Sox 8 to 3. The win came after a late rally highlighted by strong hitting and solid defense in a game that featured tense plays and managerial disputes.
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Dodgers Seeks Postwar Talent Pipeline From High School Stars
Dodgers plan a broad scouting push after the war, led by Branch Rickey Jr, sending 20 000 letters to coaches and organizing 20 baseball schools to identify young players. Indiana official Stanley Freezle also drives youth baseball expansion with aims of 5 000 teams nationwide. The move aims to keep youths engaged in the game and supply future major leaguers.
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Montgomery to Defend Title In Philadelphia Bout
Bob Montgomery, reigning lightweight champion of New York and Pennsylvania, will defend his title in a Philadelphia bout before outdoor season end. The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission said it will name the No 1 challenger and set the bout date. Chairman Leon Rains announced after his swearing in as chairman.
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Island All Stars Beat Waterford Nine 103 at Home
The Green Island All Stars edged Waterford Fourth Streeters 103 at Veteran's Memorial Stadium. Pitcher Johnny Choppy and catcher Joe Gregware led the offense with home runs, with Chuck Feeley also contributing. For game details call Watervliet 1409 between 5 and 7 and ask for Chuck.
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International Rochester Beats Baltimore 8 to 3
Rochester triumphs over Baltimore 8 to 3 in a fast paced game. Montreal defeats Newark 7 to 6 after 12 innings, with Newark also taking a 13 to 9 loss to Montreal later. Syracuse and Buffalo split outcomes, Buffalo losing 7 to none to Syracuse while Jersey City loses 5 to Toronto.
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Browns Fall Short in Doubleheader Split at Chicago
Chicago White Sox clinched a doubleheader split by defeating the St Louis Browns 9 to 2 in game two after a 8 to 7 Browns win in the opener. Vernon Stephens drove in the deciding run in the first game, while Stephens and Solters homered in game two as Chicago piled up 16 hits against Hollingsworth and McKain.
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Ramblers Defeat St Michael's 4 to 0
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