Indians' Walkathon Power Pushes 1948 Title Run
The Cleveland Indians rely on a surge in bases on balls to boost run production. Through midseason in 1948 they drew 350 free passes, surpassing 1947 pace and fueling more runs with more baserunners and fewer strikeouts, led by Dale Mitchell with Lou Boudreau and Ken Keltner closing in on their prior marks.
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Managerial Shakeup Boosts Dodgers Giants In NL Race
The Burt Shotton and Leo Durocher changes spark strong bursts from Brooklyn and New York. Dodgers run to 20–6, while Giants win nine of 14 as Brooklyn tops St. Louis 12–4 and Cincinnati shutout by Hartung. Bickford wins for Boston. Phillies, Tigers, and White Sox win brief streaks.
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Olympic Games Open With Royal Ceremony at Wembley
The 1948 Olympics begin at Wembley Stadium with King George proclaiming the games open. 5,000 athletes from 59 nations compete in 17 sports as the torch is lit and major events start tomorrow.
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Women’s trotters compete for turf honors at Maywood track
Four women drive in a half mile trot at Maywood on Chicago’s far west side. Competitors include Mrs Forest Burright and daughter Joyce of Oregon Illinois, Mrs Edith Moow of Spencer Indiana, and Mrs Lucille McLaughlin of Davenport Iowa. This marks Mrs Moow’s first appearance at Maywood.
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Grandma) Burright
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Brewers Suffer Seventh Straight Loss in Narrow Defeat
The Milwaukee Brewers drop their seventh consecutive game 3 to 2 to St Paul as Indianapolis gains a half game on the leaders. Earlier, Columbus fell 5 to 2 to Indianapolis with a 10 to 1 nightcap loss by St Paul. Toledo beat Louisville 5 to 4 and Minneapolis defeated Kansas City 5 to 2.
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Reds Hit Lefties Poorer Than Right Handed Pitchers
Cincinnati Reds pitchers and hitters show distinct splits in 1947 batting averages with team marks of .259 versus left handed pitchers and .274 versus right handed pitchers. Left handed Reds batters hit lefties .238 and right handers .254 while right handed Reds batters hit left handed pitchers .298 and right handed pitchers .245.
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Lions Acquire Two Players From Oklahoma and Ohio State
Detroit Lions sign halfback Charles F. Sarratt from Oklahoma and add Paul Sarringhaus, 27, from Hamilton Ohio formerly of Ohio State. Sarratt joined the Lions via waivers in 1946 and played briefly before finishing the season with the Cardinals. Sarringhaus had been a free agent and did not play in 1947.
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