The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-07
SENATORS ONLY. GAME AND HALF BEHIND TIGERS
By CARL LUNDQUIST United Press Stan COrrespOndent)

NeW xOrk, sept. J-\OFJ-AAe major league pennant races were at the ''if' stage today and the burden of proof rested squarely upon the contending teams, with the leading Tigers and Cubs now able to take advantage of time, which rapidly is running out.
 The tougher job belongs to the Tigers, Their lead in the American league has been reduced to game and a half because they split a double header at New York yester- day while the second place Senators took two from the Browns at Wash- ington.
 However, if the Tigers continue their pace and win IA out of their remaining 8 games, Washington will have to win 14 of its 20 to gain a tie. An important factor in favor of the Tigers is that they have three game edge in the losing col- umn with 56 losses compared with 59 for the Senators.
 If the third place Brownies har- Dor any hopes of catching the Tigers they will have to win 19 out of 8 to tie them, while the fourth place Yankees must take 20 out of 24, provided the Tigers can hold their pace at IA and g.
 Cubs Task Easy
 The task of the Cubs is much simpler. Now five full games in front they could drop below the 500 mark, winning 12 and losing B of their remaining games and the Cardinals would have to take 16 and lose seven of their remaining games to tie, pace which they haven't managed to hit this season.
 Washington provided evidence 1t isn't to be counted out and at the same time dealt a mid-riff blow to Brownie hopes by beating last years champions, 2 to and 3 to 2. John Niggeling was author of 8 five-hit Shutout, topping Newman CTex) Shirley in the first game duel on the margin of two-run double by Buddy Lewis. Larino Pieretti's eight innings of relief pitching and his three hits led the way to the second triumph. He scored one run and drove in another after replacing Emil (Dutch) Leonard who went out with sore arm.
 Detroit Sasvaged 8 5 to 2 victory on the three-hit pitching of Les Mueller after wildness and Yankee homers, two by Aaron Robinson, and one each by Bud Metheny and Charley Keller gave New York a IA to opening win. Detroit pitch CTS gave IS walks and hit two bat ters in the first game to nullify some power hitting by Tiger bat ters. Roy Cullenbine'S two run homer starte0 the Tigers to victory in the second game and he also got one in the opener. Pinky Woods Wins
 Cleveland all but faded out of the picture at Boston, losing g to 3 as the Red Sox made IS hits off three Indian pitchers to give George "Pinky'' Woods an easy win.
 The White Sox and Athletics split, Philadelphia winning 6 to 5 then losing 2 to 1. George Kell's ninth inning single gave Jerry Berry the first gave victory, SCOT ing Bobby Estalella with two out. Orval Grove then won his 18th game, Wally Moss tripling and SCOT ing the winning run on a fly in the eighth.
 Bill Nicholson, apparently emerg- ing from a long slump, hit a two- run homer to spark Hank Borowy to his seventh Cub victory, 6 to 1 over the Giants at Chicago. The Cubs made 12 hits off Bill Voiselle and Ace Adams.
 Braves Split
 Boston teed off on ex-team mate Charley Barrett for a Six-run in- ming and a g to l victory over the Cards at St. Louis, after which the world champions won the second game 2 to 3 with IA hits. The Braves had their big rally in the ninth and it was highlighted by Tommy Holmes 28th homer Rookie Ed wright gave the Cardin- als only three hits. Ken Burk- hardt won his 18th game for St. Louis in the nightcap in which Buster Adams of the Cards and Garden Gillenwater of the Braves hit homers.
 Pittsburgh drubbed the visiting Dodgers, 17 to 5, Johnny Barrett and Bob Elliott hitting homers and driving in 10 Of the Pirate runs. Manager Leo Durocher and out fielder Luis Olmo of Brooklyn were elected for arguing.
 The Reds topped the Phils at Cincinnati, 1 to 1 before only S46 paying fans as Howard Fox ended nine-game losing streak with a Six-hitter.
 YESTERDAYS STAR - Ancient John Niggeling who started the Senators to 8 double victory over the Browns with a five-hit 2 to 0 shutout.