Pace-Setting Cubs Beat Giants 6-1 in Showcase Win
Chicago rises atop standings with a 6-1 victory over New York as Nicholson drives in three runs including a homer in the sixth. Stan Hack adds power, while Hank Borsur and Bi Nichelaga bolster the Cubs offense and pitching notes highlight Jurges and Adams in relief.
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Tigers Rally in Nightcap to Eke Out 5-2
Detroit wins the second game of a doubleheader 5 to 2 against New York, overcoming a 2-0 deficit with a late rally. Hank Greenberg, Rusty Derry and Nick Etten contribute key hits as Detroit pitchers hold off New York in a tense finish.
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Williams 8-5 Favorite in Moran Bout
Mexican fighter Pi Nick Moran seeks to dent the lightweight crown by meeting Tee Williams, the National Boxing Association champion, in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Moran has defeated Bob Montgomery in prior title talk and is debuting at the Garden as Williams appears favored at 5 to 1.
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Tee
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National Boxing Associaation
Madison Square’ Garden
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Bob Montgomery
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the Garden
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Frick Fines Buc Infielder Elliott for Ejection Incident
Pirates third baseman Bob Elliott was fined by Commissioner Ford Frick for pushing umpire George Barr during a game on Wednesday night. Elliott was ejected after being called safe attempting to score in the first inning, and Frick’s action followed the incident.
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Bob Elliott
Pittsburg Pirates
Ford Frick
National League
George Barr
Elliott
Wee
Bithorn Rejoins Cubs After Navy Service
Pr-Hiram Bithorn, former Cardinals pitcher in 1943 before naval service, rejoined the Chicago Cubs Festerdas. he is 2 pounds overweight and begins conditioning. Manager Charley Grim mentions plans to limit him to batting practice for 7 to 10 days to reach shape for crucial Cubs Cardinal series at St Louis. Bithorn previously beat the Cardinals four times and lost once in 1943 for his best record against the Red Birds.
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Hiram Bithorn
St Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Charley
Free Auto Repairs At Narragansett Park
Narragansett Park management announced a free automobile repair service for racing patrons. Attendants will assist motorists whose cars fail to start and will tow disabled vehicles from the parking area if needed.
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Pawtucket
Is AM
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Durocher Banished As Bucs Win
Durocher banished as the Dodgers win 175 to 0 in a chaotic game. Johnny Barrett and Bob Elliott lead a Lehi attack with two three run homers while Nick Strinsevich and Bice Troubdle help shut down Dodger hitters. The bench clears in the fourth inning when Durocher rushes the plate after a called strike on Olmo.
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Noétest
Olivio
Brookis
Frenchy Bordazarsy
Olmo
Washington Nats sweep Browns in two game set
In a doubleheader the Washington Nationals defeated the Cleveland Browns in both games, 20 to 32. Dutch Leonard started for Washington, and George McQuinn drove in key runs as the Browns tied late but failed to hold. Buddies Lewis and Pierce provided the late offense for Washington, securing the decisive ninth inning.
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Standings and notable results across leagues update
Major league standings show Chicago ahead among National with 6 wins and New York at 1 loss while St Louis and Brooklyn trail. American League table lists Detroit Washington and New York near top with mixed results from yesterday including a 14 5 NY win over Detroit and 5 3 Detroit over NY. Probable pitchers scheduled today feature Wyse Ostermueller Hennedy and Bowles among others.
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Durocher Indicted in Attack Case at Ebbetts Field
Grand jury in New York indicts Leo Durocher, Brooklyn Dodgers manager, on a second degree assault charge tied to an attack on a fan after a game at Ebbetts Field. Joseph Moore, 34, special park patrolman, faces the same charge. Accuser John Christian, 21, says he was attacked after heckling players.
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Hinge County
Leo
Lippy) Durscher
Brooklyn
Ebbetts Field
Joseph Moore
Duroener
Moore
John Christian
Pioneers Win Final Contest From Trips In Extra Inning
Elmira Pioneers edge Elmira Trips 8 7 in ten innings as George Mirus drives in Don Fitzpatrick with a double after Mitrus’ 32 pitch into deep center. Gov Dewey and league president Richardson watch from stands. Ernie Bickhaus cited as top rookie favorite.
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Ebmira Pioneers
George Mirus
Don Fitzpatrick
Thomas BE
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Thomas L. Richardson
Awatch
Ernie Bickhaus
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Stretch Goeddel
Bickhaus
Bob Ferris
Day
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Fitzpatrick
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Mitrus
International 1 Montreal G Rochester 2
Montreal 1 tied Rochester 2 in a compact score update. Toronto 2 Rochester 4 and Newark 6. Baltimore 2 Buffalo 7. Syracuse Jersey City 3 percent.
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Rochester
Newark
Baltimore
Buffalo
Toronto
Syracuse - Jersey City
Bosox Down Indians 9-3 in Cleveland rout
Boston hitters rapped 35 hits, scoring six in the first three innings off Ed Kilman and four others in a nine three victory over Cleveland. Woods earned the win as Myril Hoag drew two walks and Rod Johnson drove in two runs in the second inning. Cleveland pitchers allowed three doubles and ten hits while Bobbie Seerey homered for the Indians. Attendance was 7,599.
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Metyovic
Welch Named Steward at Barrington
Edwin F. Welch of Boston is named state steward for the Massachusetts Racing Commission for the Fair Grounds meeting in Great Barrington from September 17 to 22. The announcement lists officials including presiding steward Jack Conway and associates Dr Eugene Bradiey John Mioran James D Hickey and Richard C Brusie. Garrell notes daily horse indexes and an expected peak entry of thoroughbreds as workouts begin on the improved track and purses for the week exceed 25000.
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Boston
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Jack Conway
Hearst
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Richard C. Brusie
Joseph Jaffe
James Picarillo
Pascosg
Marragansett
Bob Frend
Phillies Recall Six Players From Minors
The Philadelphia Phillies plan a rebuild by recalling six minor league players for new tryouts before season end. Players listed include Nicholas Ficciato from Minneapolis, Mitchel Chetkovitch from Oakland, Chester Covington from Chattanooga, W Garvin Hammer and Marshall Scott from Atlanta, and Glenn Crawford from Portland.
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Nicholas Ficciato
Minneapolis
Mitchel Chetkovitch
Oakland
Cal
Chester Covington
Chatanooge
W. Garvin Hammer
Marshall Scott
Atlanta
Glenn Crawford
Portland
Kronis Stops Johnny Cool in Nine Rounds in Boston Bout
Steve Kronis, 12, of Boston, stopped Worcester’s Johnny Cool in a scheduled 10 round boxing match at the Casio arena. Kronis cut Cool on the forehead and led the bout when the referee ended the fight.
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Grid Giants Sign Fordham Ace Pilipowicz
The New York Giants announce the signing of Steve Pilipowicz a Fordham backfield ace from 1940 to 1942. A Marine medical discharge the player will join after the season ends for the Jersey City baseball club of the International League. He had tried out as a catcher for the Giants this year and was farmed to the Jersey Giants. He never played pro football.
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Jersey Giants
Hooks Henry Delivers Barons 6-2 Win Over Senators
Henry pitched for the Wilkes-Barre Barons, driving in runs and sparking a 6-2 victory to pull within one game of the Senators in the series. Ben Visan and Kish provided key RBIs as the Barons built an early lead, while Samuely shut down Wilkes-Barre late. The win narrows the gap in the standings and sets up a pivotal doubleheader tonight.
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Ryateel Newman
Arsenal Firemen Defeat Navy Recruiting in Close Softball Bout
The Watervliet Arsenal Firemen edged the Navy Recruiting team of Albany 4 to 3 on the Arsenal grounds. Al Ressette collected two hits and drove in three runs to pace the winning attack. Final tally shows Navy 3 Arsenal 4 with Booth and Ray on defense and Grube Mooney behind the plate.
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Cards Topple Braves 7-3 in Second Game of Doubleheader
In a two game set at Sportsmass Park the St Louis Cardinals won the nightcap 7 to 3 to offset a 9 to 1 loss in the opener. Ken Burkhardt earned his first win of the season and George Kurowski and Huster Adams homered for St Louis while Boston got a homer from Card Giltenwater. Ed Wright earned his fifth victory for the Cardinals in the opener as the Braves piling up 12 hits off Red Barrett. Attendance was 5,108.
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A's Rally Past Chisox 6-5 in Twin Bill Split
In a doubleheader both games featured scoring bursts as the Athletics overcame the Chicago White Sox 6-5 in the opener and 2-1 in the nightcap. George Kell lined a two out single to drive in the go ahead run, while Wally Moes delivered a key triple for Chicago in the second game.
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Plans for Empire City track in Westchester proposed
White Plains attorney McGovern for Interlaken Realty outlines a $2 million plan to build a track on a 440 acre site in Westchester near White Plains with a 20 000 seat stands a clubhouse and 18 000 car parking The project would require rezoning and a travel survey for the property near the White City Post Road The plan follows previous discussions of Empire City Plant potentially joining a trotting circuit with Goshen and Saratoga and notes the Eastchester Town Council as the approving body
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Interlaken Reality Company
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Empire City Racing Association
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Utica Blue Sox Clinch Series With Narrow Win
Utica Blue Sox defeated the Williamsport Grays 4 to 3 to clinch the series. Goober Heck earned the victory with 13 strikeouts and solid defense, while Williamsport committed errors that helped Utica pull ahead. Ed Sawyers delivered a pennant-winning surge as the game stayed tight through the late innings.
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Lades Qualifies In London Meet
Sgt Joe Lades of Philadelphia, former assistant pro to PGA, qualifies first American yesterday in the Daily Sketch $4,000 golf tournament. Lades, paired with W. B. Thomson, shot a 66 on the 361-yard course as three partnerships tied for the lead. rivals included T. B. Adams with J. C Pownt, Henry Cotton with Joe Baker, and Eddie Whitcombe with Green.
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Joe Baker
Eddie Whitcombe
Miners Sweep Four-Game Series Behind Korponay Power
In Scranton the Miners defeated the Hartford Laurels in a four game set as Ajex Korponay delivered a 400 foot two run homer in both games. He also tripled with two outs in the eighth of the 42 finale and scored the winning run off Ed Naccis single, while Steve Wood held Hartford to a walk in the opener, keeping their Governor's Cup playoff hopes alive.
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New Englanders
Sycaway Bowler League To Host Sunday Barbecue
The Sycaway Men's Bowling League plans a barbecue Sunday at Oakley Farm by Snyder's Lake. John Thompson chairs the committees in charge. The league also notes a meeting Monday September 17 at the Mayfair Alleys at 9 am.
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Sycaway League
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