Pitching Sparks Dim Cubs in 1944 NL Struggles
Yankees and Phillies wood the mound to keep pressure on league leaders as Chicago slumps to a 10th straight loss. The Cubs fell further while St Louis, NY, and Philadelphia posted wins and strong pitching. Roy Johnson’s misfired management at Brooklyn contrasted with Cincinnati and Boston rallies. Whitey Kurowski homered twice for St. Louis in a 5 1 1 win over Pittsburgh.
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Lou Boudreau Rejected Due To Bad Ankle
Lou Boudreau returns to the Indians lineup after being rejected at the induction center for an arthritic right ankle. Chicago White Sox visit as the Tribe wins 9 to 4 behind Mel Harder in a complete game effort. Jimmy Grant fuels the offense with a two run double in the sixth and the Indians surge past the Pale Hose.
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Reds Rally For Big Win Over Cubs In Windy Game
Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs 10-4 as Tomas de La Cruz earned the win after relief from Claude Passeau. Woody Williams had four singles, Eddie Miller hit a two run homer, and Don Johnson homered for the Cubs in the early innings. The Reds seek another win today with Ed Heusser or Clyde Shoun facing Hank Wyse.
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Eyes Right at Cypress Gardens Aquabelles Show
Service men struggle to focus on the race as the aquabelles perform at Cypress Gardens Fila. The aquatic showcase entertains troops with synchronized swimming and precision routines.
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St. Louis Stops Detroit Rally to Secure 7-4 Win
In the ninth inning Al Hollingsworth and George Caster each retired a batter to stem a Detroit rally as St. Louis held on for a 7-4 victory.
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Fullerton's Sports Roundup from New York
Marine reporters relay trading talk about Capt Roscoe Torrance and Bill Veeck seeking a shortstop for Seattle Brewers. Ernie Nevers claims a deal for Frank Balazs with another Marine squad. Curly Lambeau previously drafted Balazs. Also notes postgame Polo Grounds fruit haul, Derby prospects, Lou Nova health, Tony Shucco boxing chatter, and a sparse Long Island pro-am golf turnout.
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Torchy) Torrance
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Lou Nova
New York
Tony Shucco
Jimmy Johnston
Tony May
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Baseball Scores From The Evening Card
Cincinnati defeated Chicago 10 to 4 while Philadelphia beat New York 7 to 1 and St. Louis won 5 to 1 over Pittsburgh. Brooklyn fell to Boston 4 to 3 as American League results show Cleveland 9 Chicago 4 and New York 3 Philadelphia 1. Boston 11 Washington 10 and St. Louis 7 Detroit 4. Association standings note Toledo 5 Columbus 4 and Milwaukee 5-5 with Kansas City 6-2. Louisville at Indianapolis and Minneapolis at St Paul listed with rain delays.
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Harder Near 200th Win as Indians Beat Chicago
Mel Harder moved within one win of 200 in the major leagues as the Indians beat Chicago. Hank Borowy extended the Yankees’ streak to 10 with a third straight 1944 win over Philadelphia. Jack Mer became the first major league pitcher to four wins this season after Detroit rallied in the ninth. Eddie Miller starred in Cincinnati’s 17 hit attack against Chicago. Bill Lee’s Phillies won as Ott homered late, knocking Giants from second place.
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Borowy
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Browns
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Rich Purses In Bonds Set For Linksmen
America's war bonds drive for professional golf continues with six summer tournaments offering over $120,000 in bonds and more than six probable events. The season opens with the Philadelphia Inquirer Invitational June 5 11 at Torresdale Frankford CC, followed by New York Red Cross 1944 fund sweep stakes June 15 17 at Wykagyl CC.
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Mudhens Snap Birds Streak In 14 Inning Thriller
Columbus falls 14 innings to Toledo 5 to 4 as Mudhens snap Birds stagnation. Brewers tie with Kansas City in a doubleheader while Louisville Indianapolis and Minneapolis Saint Paul games postponed by rain.
League Leaders in National BATTING and PITCHING Highlights
Summary of league leaders with names and stats across batting and pitching. Key figures include Musial and Schultz leading in runs and RBIs, Walker and Myatt top HITS, Barrett and Criscola share triples, and Kramer and Borony noted for pitching marks. Strong entity coverage includes St. Louis, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Washington, New York.
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Derby Crowd to Pack 70 000 in Louisville Saturday
Louisville awaits the 70th Kentucky Derby with an estimated 70 000 spectators. Travel restrictions may limit arrivals but crowd size reflects a postwar surge, with many from major war plants and Army bases nearby. Stir Up looms as favorite alongside Broadcloth Skytracer and Calumet Farm entries led by Pensive.
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