Albany Club Crosetti Sparks Yankees' Three Week Spurt
Albany Club Crosetti fires up the Yankees as they win a third straight, climbing in the Eastern League standings. The skipper Rip Collins fights for the batting lead against Hartford star Hart, while the club adds four pitchers and an outfielder from Hornell. Crosetti, reinstated after a previous suspension, renews key on base power and anchors the infield and battery as New York positions for a pennant push.
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Miners Edge Barons in Doubleheader Slam
In Wilkes-Barre the Scranton Miners defeated the Wilkes-Barre Barons in a doubleheader, taking game one 72 and game two 235, on a day of heavy offense with 32 team hits and 27 runs. Johnny Ward doubled. Suchucki pitched for Miners, driving in five runs with two singles and a double.
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Angott Edges Williams In Ten-Round Lightweight Bout
Angott edged Williams in a ten round lightweight contest at Shire Park Trenton NL yesterday. Angott holds a three to one edge based on recent workouts and his latest close decision with Aaron Perry.
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Paroled former major leaguer Red Crane eligible for release
Harrisburg, Pa. Red Crane, a storied shortstop of the twenties, was made eligible for parole after 15 years for the double murder of Della Luter and John Oren in a 1928 Harrisburg tavern. Governor Edward Martin commuted his 13 to 15 year sentence on the parole board’s recommendation. Connie Mack urged clemency. Crane’s victims’ families oppose it, while Craterford Prison officials report he is overjoyed and Mack has offered work upon release. Crane previously played for the New York Giants, Dodgers, and Athletics and led Graterford’s team in a recent stretch.
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Utes Blast Trip Hurlers To Win 15-6
The Utica Blue Sox beat the Binghams ton six to 15 6, piling up 29 safeties in a 13 8 victory across a three game series. Wilbur Ser and Johnny Long starred, while Tom Grace and Charlie Mistos shared duties on the mound.
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Cardinals, Reds split doubleheader with 4–0 shutouts
Mort Cooper pitched the opener as the Cards defeated the Reds 4–0 aided by two homers. Bucky Walters tossed the nightcap for Cincinnati, a 4–0 shutout, marking him as a 20-game winner. Musial homered in the first game, while Welker Cooper and Litwhiler provided the key hits in a tight twin bill.
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Giants Recall Eight from Jersey City
The New York Giants recalled eight players from Jersey City and bought contracts for two others. Outfielder Charles Mead is recalled from Memphis and will report tomorrow. Recalled pitchers include Francis Fusso and catcher Johns Toncott. The Jersey City group is not due until next Mother.
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Dufty Stars In Berlin Contest At Dufty's All Stars
Dufty's All Stars of Pensse Teer travel to Be Sunday to meet the Berlin Bearces in a 2:30 contest. Berlin fields a fast team led by Louie Cardi on the mound with Wait Living at backstop. Bearcats eye revival after an 18 to 0 win and open a series with St. Peter's of Troy on September 17.
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Tigers Tie Up Race With 6-0 Shutout Of Chisox
Detroit pitcher Hal Newhouser threw a six hit shutout for his 33rd win as the Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox 6 to 0 to gain a half game in the pennant chase. They moved within two games of the Yankees and within 1 1/2 of the Browns, with seven other teams idle. Roger Cramer and Rudy York led a 13-hit attack, Cramer homering and driving in the first run while York’s later hits helped seal the victory before 5,519 fans at Chicago.
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Pioneers Split Pair With Grays Over Elmira Series
Williamsport Grays beat Elmira Pioneers 5 to 3 in the second game of a doubleheader to keep playoff hopes alive, after dropping the opener 6 to 3. Ogzie Knierim pitched for the Grays, with key hits by Wally Xowak and Mitrus driving in the decisive run. The two games closed Elmira’s home schedule.
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Miss Baseball resigns from St Louis Browns post
Miss Margaret Murphy known to fans as Miss Baseball said yesterday she has resigned as secretary of the St Louis Browns after nearly two years in the front office. She joined in 1917 after Phil Ball bought the club and has never missed a day’s work. She said she prefers baseball and is ready for a vacation.
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Browns Hopeful as Muncrief Returns to Boost Pennant Chase
Luke Sewell and the St Louis Browns, unhappy in second place, count on Bet Muncrief’s return and a stretch run schedule to surge back atop the American League standings. Sewell notes a recent pitching and hitting slump despite spurts, with Muncrief’s arm improving after a week of medical care.
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Pitt-Cards Seek Veteran QB In T Formation Plan
Pittsburgh Steelers mentor Walter Keisting outlined the Cardins and Steelers aim to field a strong T formation this year. He warned the team still needs a capable quarterback and pass threats, citing loss of Rucinski and Curtivan. The squad will test at Shibe Park Tuesday against the Philadelphia Eagles as coaches push a 30-man roster through drills before Friday departure.
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Sam Clinton Takes Cohoes Golf Medal
Sam Clinton led medal play at Cohoes Golf Club with a 78 in the qualifying round of the men’s club championship. Lou Forget and Ed Mazur tied for second at 19 over par? and Bill Ramsey one back. First round match play starts this weekend with Clinton vs Murray and other pairings listed.
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Standings and results in Eastern and American Leagues
Eastern League standings list Elmira Williamsport Scranton Wilkes Barre with multiple games. Tonight Scranton at Albany Wilkes Barre at Hartford Williamsport at Binghamton Elmira at Bic national. American results show Detroit Chicago tied for top with a single scheduled game and pitchers listed for today.
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Cohoes golf club dominates ENYGA scene in 1944 season
The Cohoes-based Van Schaick Island Golf Club led ENYGA participation this season with the largest delegation at Wolferts Roost and strong showings in women’s events led by Marie Lussier who captured two straight tournaments. The club also contributed many players to state amateur at Lake Placid and invited events, reflecting revived golf interest in Troy area. Also notes historic baseball benchmark as Cubs chase 1906 Cubs high mark with early 100 wins.
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Brief Dance Scores at Laurel Oval in Monday and Tuesday Races
Jockey Leonart Bowers rode Brief Dance to victory in the Brookside purse at Laurel Md, adding a second straight day of wins after four winners Monday. The 6 race card featured six starters for the 1 1/16 mile event, with Brief Dance holding off Valdina Brave by a half length.
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Eleven Held After Shibe Park Raid
Eleven men were held in $1,500 bail after Monday’s raid on the left end stands at Shibe Park during the Phillies Granta doubleheader. Nine others protested at a police court hearing and were released as spectators. one more man was held for a further hearing. The action followed a complaint by Baseball Commissioner Landis to James H. Malone, citing gambling conditions as the worst in the country. Witnesses described verbal bets at the game echoing through the stands like an auction. Landis sought to bar professional gamblers near World Series play, and Malone ordered a special vice squad to patrol the stands. The charges included poor selling and book making on a baseball game, disorderly conduct, and being common gamblers.
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