Brooks Beat Pirates in 12th as Rigney's Infield Blooper Decides
New York Giants win 3-2 over Pittsburgh in 12 innings after Billy Rigney hit a game deciding infield single with bases loaded. Ralph Kiner drives late Pittsburgh rally. Clint Hartung, Buddy Kerr, and Lloyd Gearhart contribute for the Giants. In Brooklyn, Dodgers split with Cincinnati to stay in second place behind Boston. Branca earns win in nightcap after Blackwell dominates in opener. Cardinals crush Phillies as Brecheen loses the finish. Musial and Kurowski power St Louis attack. Game totals and line scores reflect a long day of baseball across cities.
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Billy Rigney
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Lloyd Gearhart
Rigney
Buddy Kerr
Giants
Ralph Kiner
Bucs
Clint Martury
Junior Hompson
Wallkers
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati
Boston Braves
Chicago
Brooks
Jackie Robinson
Bruce Edwards
Reds
Ralph Branca
Ewell Blackwell
Blackwell
Gene Hermanski
Marv Rackley
Giants Stretch National Lead With 3-2 Win Over Bucs
The piece notes Joe DiMaggio’s return to form with the Yankees, detailing his comeback after wartime wariness and low batting, and mentions manager changes, injuries, and a $100 fine he and teammates faced for a motion picture promotion incident.
Babe Zaharias Dominates British Women’s Golf Quarterfinals
American star Babe Didrikson Zaharias blasts through British women’s championships in Scotland with two decisive wins to reach the quarterfinals. She defeats Mrs. Val Reddan 6 and 4 and Mrs. Cosmo Falconer 6 and 5, becoming the sole American threat to the title. Frances Stephens awaits in the next round as Jean Donald and Zaharias potential semifinal rivals loom.
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Helen Sigel
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Ruth Woodward
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Babe
Atlantic
Frances Stephens
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JC. K. Boyd
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Jean Donald
Wind And Heat Hinder Golfers At National Open
Wind and heat in St. Louis raise expected scoring for the National Open though Bobby Locke favors a 280 as a winning total. Locke notes narrow fairways and doubts the old 281 record set by Ralph Guldahl at Oakland Hills will stand this week. Ed Furgol predicts the course suits Locke while Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret struggle to a 73 as partners with Stranahan and Penna.
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Ariel Legend Wins Cruse Purse in Photo Finish at Charles Town
Ariel Legend ridden by Woodrow Kirk wins the Cruse purse feature at Charles Town by a nose in a three way photo finish. Hot Pole finishes second for W W Keegan and Fitz Mede takes third for Mrs W Hayhurst. The winner pays $10 and clocks 1 19 for about six furlongs. A daily double pays on ordins and Gayolade.
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South College Nines Battle For Title Spot
Four southern teams Alabama Auburn Clemson and Virginia to vie in a double elimination district 3 playoff for a spot in Yale Eastern regional. Yale needs two wins over Princeton and Harvard to clinch the Eastern Intercollegiate League title. Illinois and NYU also entered in the eastern section.
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Johnny Murphy Plans to Attend West Virginia University
Bridgeport West Virginia reports indicate Johnny Murphy, captain and halfback of Bridgeport high last season, intends to enroll at West Virginia University this fall. Murphy, a four year expense paid scholar ship recipient from M. L. Benedum, is listed among 21 freshmen training at the University of Tennessee.
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West Virginia University
Cecil R. Murphy
Knoxville
Tenn
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Harrison County Board of Education
West Virginia University At
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M. L. Benedum
Pittsburgh
Phalanx Whirls Easy Seven At Aqueduct
Phalanx ridden by Ruperto Donoso won by five lengths at Aqueduct in the Dwyer Stakes buildup. The 50,000 dollar race favorite from C V Whitney showed speed over seven furlongs, with plans for Donoso to return aboard Phalanx in future stakes.
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Ruperto Donoso
Bluefield Slips to Sixth After 10-5 Defeat at Pulaski
In Pulaski Virginia on June 10 the Bluefield Blue Grays lost to the Pulaski Counts 10 to 5 dropping to sixth in the Appalachian league. Gene Shrader started for Bluefield allowing ten hits as the Counts piled up fielding miscues and clutch hits. Shrader also doubled and was charged with the loss while Keenan replaced Griffin at third base after Griffin left due to his mother’s illness.
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Morrison
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Yankees Close Gap On Tigers In American League Race
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 5 3 to trim Detroit's AL lead to a half game. Chandler held Chicago and Spud contributed a fifth win of the season as New York moved within a half game of the Tigers. Att 38,887.
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Sir Malcolm Campbell Plans Risky Bluebird Trial
Sir Malcolm Campbell aims to beat his 141.47 mph water speed record at Lake Coniston in Bluebird. He will not strap into the jet boat during trials, leaving timing to weather and risking a crash if thrusts misalign. He says safety matters less than whether it is written in the book.
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Dyer Says Cardinals Say They'll Cop Flag
Manager Eddie Dyer says the St. Louis Cardinals still envision pennant glory as Enos Slaughter and Stan Musial recover from injuries. Slaughter, limited by an ankle issue, could pinch hit and rejoin the lineup soon while Musial hopes to stay in every inning as the team, mired in a last place tie, chases a comeback.
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Piedmont League Scores From Recent Games
Norfolk 8 4, Lynchburg 17 5, Newport News 3, Portsmouth 2. Roanoke 20, Richmond 8.
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Braves To Visit Bluefield For Exhibition Monday
The Boston Braves will play the Blue Grays at Bowen Field Monday night at 7 30. It marks the Braves first area visit in about a decade with Billy Southworth expected to manage the starting club. Advance tickets are on sale and reserved seats are available through the Blue Grays office or by calling 5100.
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Baseball Voters Favor Boudreau Over Appling in All Star Balloting
Baseball fans in Chicago vote on starting shortstops for the 14th annual All Star Game in Wrigley Field. Leader Lou Boudreau of the Indians edges Luke Appling of the White Sox as of June 10, with Eddie Miller, Marty Marion, and Buddy Kerr also receiving strong support. balloting closes at midnight June 26.
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Top-Seeded Frankie Advances In Tourney
Top seeded Frankie Parker advanced to the third round in the southern tennis tournament in New Orleans defeating Larry Choppin 6 0 6 1 in the second round. Parker had a first round bye and will face A M West of New Orleans in the next round. Gardnar Mulloy also moved to the third round beating Alex Wellford 6 1 7 5 in the same session.
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