Tigers Sweep Chisox In Double Bill To Take Fourth Place
Detroit Tigers defeat Chicago White Sox in a double header 5 0 and 6 5 to move into AL fourth. Paul Trout earned his 17th win in the opener, aided by Rudy York and Pinky Higgins homers. Virgil Trucks closed out the nightcap as Orval Grove and Hal Newhouser faltered, with Detroit scoring three in the third and four in the fourth to secure the victory.
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Dizzy) Trout
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Dick Hodgins
Thard
Trout
Conhit
Edgar Smyth
Rudy York
Pinky Higgins
York
Mike Tresh
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Orval Grove
Hal Newhouser
Jimmy Bloodworth
Higgins
Ned Harris
Johnny Gorsita
Hal White
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Huggins
Bloodworth
Cucemnello Unser
Hoover
Moses
Gorsica
Houser
Nyrky Gorsica
Tower
Srieve
Mediocres Defeat Stars 6 to 5 in Tight Baseball Tilt
Mediocres edged the Stars 6 5 with a delayed double steal and Hooks OConnell driving in the winning run. Izzo Cooney contributed for the losers as Edwards slid home for the decisive score amid late action at Anthony Park.
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Lure
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Major Attendance in 1943 Major Leagues Plans and Shortfalls
War time attendance shows the Major Leagues running six to eight percent behind 1942 totals of 9 million paid admissions. The American League lags about six percent with 1943 turnout, while the National League sits roughly eight percent down. Dodgers and Giants gate declines exceed 300,000 each. several clubs report gains, and weather plus holiday observances on Mondays reduced turnout for Memorial, Independence, and Labor Day.
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Baseball In Brief Yesterday's Results NO GAMES SCHEDULED
Standing of Teams shows St Louis and Cincinnati atop the standings with Brooklyn and Pittsburgh near the top. No games scheduled yesterday. Today’s schedule lists Pittsburg at St Louis Sewell vs Dickson, Philadelphia at New York Lee vs Melton, Boston at Brooklyn Salvo vs Wyatt.
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Swedish Runner Haegs Heads to Sweden from London
Swedish middle distance runner Haegg, who spent the summer in the United States, arrived in London last night and left for Scotland en route to Stockholm. In the U S he was undefeated in eight races and his appearances raised about $150000 for the Army Air Forces Relief Society. He departed New York City Saturday night.
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Army Air Forces Relief Society
New York City
Young Players in Service Dream of Returning to Game
Whitney Martin reports from military camps on postwar baseball dreams. Dodger farm hands like Pete Reiser and Mickey McConnell note servicemen squeezing in games, training, and semi pro tours while awaiting discharge. Strong players from Camp Campbell, Camp Sibert, Fort Riley, and others are highlighted, with generals and scouts praising prospects ready for pro baseball once the war ends.
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New York
Mickey McConnell
Camp Campbell
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Fort Riley
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Spencer Smith
Montreal Im
Libert
Hy Prosk
Bronx
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Henderson
Valdosta
Howie Maderski
Durham
Henry Behrman
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Enid
Okla
Monte Basgall
Whitney
Jimmy Brown
Cardinals
Memphis Ferry Command
Ken Heintzelman
Jim Lanning
Pirates
Gantenbein
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Cecil Travis
National
Camp Wheeler
Braves
Camp Sibert
Red Haley
George Archie
Freddie Brickell
George Lacy
Stephen G. Henry
20Th Armored Division
Johnny Beazley
Hugh Mulcahy
John Grodzicki
Ervy Dusak
Ken Silvestri
Floyd Yount
Pirates Buy Cuccurulla From Albany
The Pittsburg Pirates purchased All Cuccurulla a left hander from the Albany Senators for spring delivery. Cuccurulla had 18 wins and eight losses this season and becomes the Pirates second senator to be bought this year. The Senators hope for a playoff berth hinge on their series with the Wilkes Barres Barons in Pennsylvania.
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Charles Gibson
Ty Corbett
Art Cuccurulla
Ripper Collins
Hawkins Stadium
International 1 Newark 2 Jersey City 1
Postponed games due to weather listed alongside scores for Toronto 5 Buffalo 4 and Baltimore 7 Syracuse 5. Only games scheduled.
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Mel Ott Tops Players in Bond League
New York Giants manager Mel Ott topped the Gotham War Bond league with 4,500 votes as the sale of securities reached 347.3 million dollars. Dixie Walker of the Dodgers followed with 3,349 votes, while Spud Chandler of the Yankees was noted as the outstanding league member in a fund-raising effort that also counted 816.1 million dollars raised in the War Bond game.
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New York Journal-American
Pelicans to Tackle Vols in Playoff Opener
The New Orleans Pelicans, winners of the second half of the Southern Association season, meet the Nashville Vols tonight in the opening playoff game. The season was the league’s first split season in nine years, with officials hoping to call a halt if wartime conditions worsened.
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RPI Grid Schedule Sets Six Games for Fall Season
RPI reveals a six game football slate at 87 Field and on the road with four home contests. The lineup features Colgate and Sampson Naval Base as new foes and returns six lettermen aiding Navy coached players. Colgate visits Hamilton on November 12 as the season’s marquee matchup.
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Giants Recall Kerr and Reyes from Jersey City Farm
The New York Giants yesterday recalled shortstop Buddy Kerr and utility infielder Napoleon Reyes from their Jersey City farm in the International League.
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Napoleon Reyes
Jersey City
Tennessee Star Johnny Butler Signs With Eagles Steel era
Johnny Butler, second string Tennessee tailback, has signed a pro contract with the Philadelphia Eagles-Steel era. In three collegiate seasons he carried 164 times for 5.63 yards each, and his 57 yard touchdown against Alabama in 1940 helped seal Tennessee’s undefeated season and Rose Bowl bid.
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R P I Soccer Opens Season With Cosmos Practice
RPI's fall sports program begins with a 7 30 p m practice match on North Field against Schenectady Cosmos. The Engineers rely on eight veterans from last year's perfect 14 0 1 campaign, led by Felix Teran and Manuel Teran with George Mohn Fred Shhulz and others returning the Cherry and White. Naval Aviation cadet Mike Jarina will also play, continuing an All American resume.
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George Mohn
Fred Shhulz
al Calero
Henry Montero
Gua Mo- Hna
Bob Fisher
Bill Peace
Mike Jarina
Naval Aviation
Springfield College
RPLL
Sinkwich to Meet Lions Boss Sunday in Akron Plan
Detroit Lions owner Fred L. Mandell Jr. said Frankie Sinkwich wired plans to meet Lions in Akron Sunday for a conference. The note hints at a possible playing arrangement this season.
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