Cards Stretch National League Lead To Three Games
St. Louis pitcher Harry Gumbert threw a two-hitter as the Cardinals edged the Cincinnati Reds 3 to 1. Harry Walker extended his hitting streak to 22 games and Walker Cooper drove in two runs. The game, delayed second contest of a doubleheader, will be made up Thursday.
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Giants edge Dodgers 6 5 on Oren two out hit in ninth
Joe Orengo drove home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the New York Giants over the Brooklyn Dodgers 6 to 5. Ace Adams earned the win after a late Giants surge, while Cliff Melton started and the Dodgers rallied in the sixth. Mel Ott was ejected after a sixth inning incident as the game ended in a dramatic finish at Ebbets Field.
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Dodgers Leo Durocher to entertain servicemen in Caribbean tour
Dodgers pilot Leo Durocher fingerprinted as he prepares for departure after the season to entertain U S S O servicemen in the Caribbean. The piece notes the lighter boxing set in Madison Square Garden, and mentions Army and Navy connections amid a sports page mix of notes on baseball tryouts at Yankee Stadium and fan interest in the Giants and Cardinals.
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City to organize evening softball league at Bowen Field
A city recreation program plans an adult softball league with evening games at Bowen Field. Tony Lotito will lead a meeting tonight to decide team entries and schedule while churches and local businesses are urged to enter bona fide teams. Umpires and some balls will be provided by the recreation department.
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Bramwell and Pocahontas Juniors Win Bi State Openers
Bramwell overwhelmed Bluestone 24 to 4 while Pocahontas defeated Boissevain 23 to 7 in Bi State league openers. Pitcher Scruggs fanned Bramwell batters as Wildness and errors aided Bramwell. Abshire and Pocahontas outfielders starred on defense. Next Sunday Bramwell meets Pocahontas at Poca park and Boissevain faces Bluestone at Cooper park.
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Baseball Standings and Fixture Notes from the American League
The American League shows Philadelphia leading at 17-4 and Boston at 4-2, with New York 9 and Washington third. Detroit, Cleveland, St Louis, Chicago, and others have postponed games or listed pitchers such as Candini, Arntzen, Terry, Newhouser, Trout, Dean, Hollingsworth, Gatehouse, Wade, and Grove in tonight’s schedule.
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End a Ear to Hear That in Turf History
Count Fleet owned by Mrs. John D. Hertz is poised to set a record as the richest money winner in turf history. Pro Porter George reminds golfers that one should not look up after a good shot. Bobby Cruickshank wins North and South using a re processed ball. Joe Turnesa places third. Joe Kirkwood nicknames his 6 month old twins Pitch and Putt. The New York Negro Giants have pitcher Pullman Porter. In Hawaii barbed wire on courses creates a local rule granting a free lift when the ball is near the wire. The Navy runs Lake City Florida golf course. Rocky Schorr once taught there. Hump Smith Jim Hardy Hugh Shott Jr holed out from 100 yards for deuces. Athletics buy Don Heffner for infield insurance. Si Johnson ordered to Army physical about June 30.
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Rice Differs on 5000 Meter Showdown at AAU Nationals
New York June 15 chief specialist J Gregory Rice delays entry for the 5000 meters at the AAU championships citing orders from his superior at Kings Point. He vows to oppose Sweden's Haegg e despite limited training and modest enthusiasm, noting a 35 second gap to overcome.
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Yankees Explode In Eighth Frame To Thump Griffs
The New York Yankees erupted for seven runs in the eighth inning to beat Washington 8 to 5 before 15 000 fans, extending their first place lead to four games. Dutch Leonard started for Washington and was relieved in the key frame.
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Phillies Trade Podgainy to Pirates for Dietz
The Philadelphia Phillies traded right-handed pitcher Johnny Podgainy to the Pittsburgh Pirates for another right-hander, Lloyd Arthur Dietz. The cashless swap was completed just before the major league trade deadline as part of rebuilding moves under Owner Bill Cox and Manager Bucky Harris aimed at pushing the club toward the first division. Manager Harris said he hated to see Podgainy go but praised Dietz as a strong relief pitcher.
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Milwaukee 7 Toledo Minn and Louisville St Paul scores
Milwaukee 7 Toledo Minn is 13 5 Louisville 5 4 St Paul 0 10. The brief scores reflect a set of athletics results across several teams with varying outcomes.
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American League sets pace with record marathon games
Chicago June 15 report notes the American League pursues marathon baseball with 180 games played and 35 extra innings, aiming to surpass 80 over time contests from 1916. It cites near doubleheaders for Philadelphia and Washington on April 27 and extended play by Cleveland and Detroit on May 13 14.
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Browns rely on Luke Sewell's crew after long road trip
The S J Louis Browns have endured three straight home games and ten on the road as Luke Sewell's team adjusts to a demanding schedule and seeks consistency.
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