DiMaggio’s Grand Slam Homer Opens Yankees Doubleheader
The New York Yankees swept a doubleheader from the Philadelphia Athletics to extend their lead in the American League pennant race. Joe DiMaggio delivered a grand slam in the opener as Hank Bauer and Billy Johnson contributed homers, while Tom Byrne earned the nightcap win in a game halted by darkness. Joe Page closed the rally in the opener, and Vic Raschi pitched well in relief. Davis suffered a disjointed finger. Manager Casey Stengel rested DiMaggio in the second game amid rest for the series with Boston.
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Indians Defeat Chisox Twice Behind Lemon 18th Victory
The Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 and 6-4 as Bob Lemon earned his 18th win in the nightcap with a four hitter. Larry Doby and Ken Keltner homered in the opener, while Dale Mitchell plated ten runs in the doubleheader. Metkovich homered twice for the Sox, contributing three of their four runs.
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Amalgamated Women To Open Pin Season
The Amalgamated Women's Rownie League opens the pin season Thursday at the Pen rteotam with a few seats elected to the TAA. Officers named include Mil dred Rysedorph president Shirley Drasnes vice president Gertrude Forget secretary Barbara Redity eraser Pity Saverance.
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Phils Extend Streak To Six By Topping Giants
The Philadelphia Phillies swept a doubleheader with the New York Giants, winning 9-7 and 4-2 to stretch their streak to six and widen their edge over the Boston Braves. Pitcher Russ Meyer earned his 11th win in the nightcap, while Ken Heintzelman collected his 16th victory in the opener as Gran Hamner drove in three with a homer and two singles. Whitey Lockman and Bobby Thomson supplied late offense for the Giants.
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Evans Draws With Carlson In South End Arena War
Evans the Magnificent clashed with Tug Carlson in a 45 minute title bout at South End Arena. The match featured rough tactics, crowd engagement, and a disputed third fall while referees and police intervened after Evans allegedly gouging.
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Reinhart Co Helps Rings Point Gridders
A garbled OCR item mentions Reinhart Co and Rings Point Gridders with scattered names and places. The readable bits reference ARTEE Tot eB beer OW Sam TOR Apergs tee Shea and a series of unclear terms. The fragmentary nature limits a precise play-by-play or outcome.
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Tigers Rally To Sweep Browns In Doubleheader 4-0 2-1
Detroit Tigers pitchers Freddy Hutchinson and Art Houtteman each earned their fourteenth wins as Detroit swept the St. Louis Browns in a two game set. The opener featured a shutout by Hutchinson and the nightcap went to Houtteman. Errors and shaky defense highlighted the long day at the plate though Tiger bats came alive late to seal both games.
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Roe Romps To 12th Win In Second After Erskine No-Hit Effort
Brooklyn beat the Dodgers 8-7 in the second game as Preacher Roe earned his 12th victory with seven hitters allowed, backed by notable hitting from Pee Wee Reese and Duke Snider. In the morning, Carl Erskine carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning before Dodger relief sealed a 2-1 win over the Braves, while Erskine and Minner combined for the shutout in six innings. The Dodgers chased Hatten and Spahn with timely hitting and homers from Furillo and Hodges, matching the Cardinals atop the league standings in a doubleheader drama.
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Bulldogs Open Title Defense Sunday in Eastern Pro Football League
The Troy Bulldogs start their title defense Sunday at home against the Sehenectads-Seatia Parkers in Men ands, with an offense adapted by coach Dave Mancrier to fit the young talent. The squad aims for a third straight divisional crown as faster play and veteran presence shape practice and upcoming games.
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Pirates Rally To Tie, Then Tops Cardinals In Labor Day Classic
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St Louis Cardinals 5 to 4 in 10 innings after a late rally and a pinch homer by Eddie Kazak tied the game in the seventh. Danny Murtaugh and Stan Rojek produced the decisive run in the tenth as Ralph Kiner went hitless. Munger earned the win with relief from Lombardi and Pat Donahue.
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Reds Rally To Take Opener 7 3 In Holiday Twin Bill
Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 7 to 3 in the first game before 28,553 fans as Hank Sauer hit his 27th homer and Johnny Vander Meer struck out nine in a four run third inning. The Cubs captured the nightcap 7 to 2 behind Johnny Schmitz who limited Cincinnati to nine hits. The split left both teams facing a mixed finish in the holiday doubleheader.
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Bode Heads Individual Boarding League Formation
Bode leads the newly formed Individual Boarding League with Howard Rede as head, assisted by Steve Kane and Beane Aines as president and treasurer. Arnold Gran serves as secretary. the group plans to begin operations March 6 and holds meetings to finalize member entries and schedules.
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World Auto Race Wark Broken Trice in Day
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Parnell Wins as Red Sox Sweep Washington in Opener
Boston Red Sox overpower Washington in a doubleheader at Fenway Park, taking the opener behind Lefty Mel Parnell who earns his 71st decision despite a rough shift, as Bobby Doerr and Ted Williams lead the attack with homers and multiple run rallies. The nightcap follows with a 12 hit attack, Williams and Doerr contributing, sealing a 12-3 defeat for Washington.
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