Cards Slump at Home Threatens Pennant Hope
St Louis, preseason NL favorites, struggle at Sportsman's Park with six wins in 16 home games, trailing Brooklyn by 3.5, while excelling on the road. Giants, Dodgers, Cubs, and Pirates split or win key games as Walker Cooper and Bobby Blattner spark New York and Brooklyn victories.
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Wakefield Breaks Slump as Tigers Triumph
Detroit Tigers beat the Washington Senators 10 to 2 as Dick Wakefield hits four times in five at bats marking a return from a hitting slump. Hal Newhouser fires 13 strikeouts and gains his ninth win in a strong pitching performance. Walter Johnson's condition is reported unchanged with a brain tumor.
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Big Ten Fails to Act in Replacing Chicago in Loop
In Champaign Illinois on June 3 the western conference listed as the Big Nine after Chicago resigned. Michigan State and Pittsburgh sought membership but officials shelved replacing the Maroons for now. A three day football schedule deadlock produced a balanced 1947 lineup with Wisconsin receiving a six game league slate.
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Major League Leaders Major League Leaders AP Summary
The Associated Press lists 1941 leaders in both leagues. National League leaders include Walker of Brooklyn with 364 batting average and Reiser and Cavarretta tied for 30 runs. Musial leads in hits with 53 and doubles with 13. Home run leaders are Mize and others with 11. Beggs tops in pitching with 50 wins and 1,000 innings. American League leaders feature Vernon of Washington batting .385 and Pesky of Boston with 41 runs and 57 hits. DiMaggio and Greenberg tied with 11 homers. Case of Cleveland has 9 stolen bases. Ferriss leads pitching with 80 wins and 1,000 innings.
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Lanier Makes Notable Debut With Vera Cruz Blues in Mexico City
Max Lanier, ex St. Louis Cardinal ace, debuted in the Mexican league with Vera Cruz. He allowed one hit in two thirds of an inning relief plus started a winning rally in the 12th, lifting Vera Cruz to an 11 9 victory over the Mexico City club.
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Baseball Results and Standings From Sunday Schedule
Sunday's results show Detroit 10 Washington 2 with other games rained out. Brooklyn beat Cincinnati twice 2-1 and 1-0 while Boston defeated Chicago 6-3 and 8-2. Philadelphia topped Pittsburgh 10-3 and New York edged St. Louis 1-0 in the first game with a 7-0 second game. Standings list Brooklyn, St Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia with various records.
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Dizzy Dean Still Broadcasting Saint Louis Baseball
Jerome Hannah Dean known as Dizzy Dean continues to speak on St. Louis baseball though he no longer wears a major league uniform. The former Cards and Cubs star pitcher remains popular as he contributes commentary this season.
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Illinois star McKenley sets world mark in quarter mile
Illinois dominates Big Ten spring finals with Herb McKenley posting a 46.2 440 yard world record pace and winning the quarter mile. Illinois also claims seven events including 220 dash and two relay wins to seal the team title at Champaign. Northwestern’s Bobby Jake and Larry Daly lead tennis while Michigan takes golf. Wisconsin tops baseball standings.
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Davenport Cubs Rally In 138 Innings To Top Danville
The Davenport Cubs beat Danville 5 4 in a 13 8 inning game to gain a lead in the Three I league standings. Relief pitcher Peterson earned the win after Willis left in the 10th. Evansville swept Springfield 7 3 and 8 4 to close the gap. Quincy blanked Terre Haute 5 0 as Beastert pitched a four hitter.
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Assault threatens Whirlaway's record as top winner
New York June 3 P They tab Assault as The Mint around these parts today as the Clubfoot Comet from the wide open spaces sits near half a million dollars in early fall if his form holds. The Belmont Stakes winner pushed his earnings to 320 770 to climb to 11th on racing money list. Saturday’s race paid 77 400 and Texas Terror surged from ten lengths back to win, with Lord Boswell and Hampden fading to fifth and fourth.
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Indianapolis Leads In Twin Bills Behind St. Paul Series
The Associated Press reports Indianapolis moves ahead in the American Association race with a 3 game set in St. Paul against the Saints after sweeping Minneapolis 8-2 and 12-7. Kansas City also wins twice at Louisville 8-5 and 3-2, while Columbus splits with Milwaukee 4-3 in 14 innings and 6-2.
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Nicholson's Bats Stolen and New Bat Delivers Home Run
Chicago Cubs outfielder Big Bill Nicholson benefited from a clubhouse theft as thieves took three bats and other equipment. He praised the loss, then used a fresh bat to hit a pinch-hit homer in the seventh inning of the opener against the Boston Braves.
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Adair Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Adaire residents report visits from Lincoln Douglas Des Moines and Casey. trips to Des Moines Harlan and Hollywood noted. Local business News includes Walter Lee opening a new garage north of the Catholic church with Harold Nichols assisting. Grayhound depot moves to Coney Island Lunch on No 6 after June 1 with Ed L. Richardson remaining station operator.
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Case Bill Would Bar Secondary Picketing Amid Labor Debate
Washington analysts warn the Case bill may ban picketing and cross line refusals as illegal secondary boycotts even if Truman signs it. Critics say the language could trigger federal court rulings limiting labor tactics, while supporters cite aims at curbing jurisdictional strikes.
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