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Baseball’s pennant scramble shocks 1947 National League race
The 1947 National League pennant chase is wide open with Giants offense and improved pitching, Cardinals fading fears, Cubs Braves Dodgers in mix, and Reds Phillies Pirates dreaming. Tigers Red Sox lead American League as Indians challenge. Babe Ruth’s power myth noted beside his broader skill and timing.
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Aseball
Abner Doubleday
Giants
Mel Ott
Tigers
Red Sox
Indians
Joe Gordon
Cleveland
Gordon
Cardinals
Dyer
Dizzy Dean
Cubs
Braves
Dodgers
Phillies
Reds
Pirates
Babe Ruth