Appalachian League Standings Look Like Heading for Shuffle
PULASKI leads the race but gains by roster moves from rivals may reshape the standings. Johnson City Cardinals show strong infield and pitching yet trail Pulaski, while Blue Gray hopes rise with players from nearby clubs. Elizabethton Cubs shine as the most improved, and Bluefield Welch and New River vie for the final first division spots.
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New Riv
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Bluefield
Betsys
Blue Gray
New River
Welch Ee
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Elizabethton
Louis to Knock Out Walcott In Ten Rounds At Yankee Stadium
New York report predicts Joe Louis will stop Jersey Joe Walcott in ten rounds in the heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium. Louis plans a sharp left jab and body attack after 90 rounds of sparring to wear down Walcott, who still seeks a repeat upset. Gate expectations run around 900000 with 55000 in attendance.
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Twentieth Century Sporting Club
Sidearm Sinker gives St. Louis 1-0 win over Boston Braves
Lefty Al Brazle pitched a complete game to blank the Braves 1-0 before 30,398. Del Rice delivered the run with a seventh-inning single after a Moore walk and a Jones hit. Brazle struck out six, earning St. Louis’s third shutout of Boston this season.
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Gordon Likely Leads Early All Star Balloting for 15th Game
Gordon of Cleveland leads the 1947 All Star balloting for starting second base with 19 572 votes, ahead of Doerr of Boston who has 19 121. The list shows strong Midwest support and counts for both leagues across multiple positions as voting progresses toward the July 13 game in St Louis.
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Waitkus
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Stanky
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Pittsburgh
Elliott
Gustine
Kurowski
Pafko
Kerr
Reese
Brooklyn
Marion
Stallcup
Cincinnati
Musial
Kiner
Sauer
Lockman
Center Field
Ashburn
Thomson
New
Our Lads Split Twinbill Against Kingsport Cherokees
Our Lads beat Kingsport 10-7 on Sunday then won 9-6 last night to run their record closer to a first division spot. Harry Whitney earned his sixth decision of the season with strong early work, while Tom Caliento and Kaelin led the bats with a homer and multiple hits. Caliento also stroked a triple and two runs in the nightcap as Bluefield rallied to defeat Kingsport, with Zejac and Karpinski contributing key defensive and offensive plays in a high scoring Midlands League game.
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Olenczak
Tom Brown Squeezes Through To Victory
London June 21 Tom Brown the defending finalist and fourth seed in the Wimbledon men’s singles narrowly survived a first round test against Don Butler of England. Other results saw Frankie Parker defeating Dennis Coombe, Gardnar Mulloy beating Alejo Russell, Budge Patty overcoming Torben Ulrich, and Lt. Comdr. Charles Jones defeating John Morrison in straight sets.
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San Francisco
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England
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Los Angeles
Dennis Coombe
New Zealand
Coombe
Gardnar Mulloy
Miami
Queen's Club
Alejo Russell
Budge Patty
Torben Ulrich
Charles Jones
Cumberland
John Morrison
Syracuse
N. Y
Indians Rally Past Toledo in High-Scoring Clash
Indianapolis edges Toledo 5 to 4 as Milwaukee defeats Minneapolis 14 to 4 in a pair of early season games. The brief scoreline hints at a brisk American Association card with notable offense from both sides.
Sauer’s 20th homer powers Reds past Phillies 4 3
Hank Sauer belts his 20th homer of the season lifting Cincinnati to a 4 3 victory over Philadelphia. The box shows Sauer 3 for 4 with a run and RBI support as Reds edge Phillies in Philadelphia.
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Hank Sauer
Cincinnati Reds
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Walker
Hatton
Sisler
Sauer
Haas
Litwhil’'r
Ennis
B'mholtz
Miller
Young
Hamner
Brallcup
Lakem
Limanno
Padgett
Pax
Rowell
Donnelly
Branca Wins 5-2 as Dodgers Stop Pirates' Streak
Ralph Branca pitched a five to two victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates ending Brooklyn's four game skid. Branca earned his sixth straight win allowing eight hits while Vic Lombardi took the loss in eight innings. Robinson Hodges and Reese led Brooklyn with multiple RBIs and A.L. Kiner contributed for Pittsburgh. Attendance 28,404.
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Murtaugh
Fourillo
Reese
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Lo—Lombardi
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Lp—Lombardi
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Conlan
Reardon
Abrhoa Rojek
Whitman
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Giants acquire Paul Erickson on waivers from Phillies
New York Giants purchase veteran right handed pitcher Paul Erickson from Philadelphia on waivers. Erickson, who spent most of his career with the Chicago Clubs, was obtained by the Phills last month. He won seven games and lost 12 last year, and his record this season is two victories and no defeats.
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Phills
Baseball Night Scheduled Across Major Leagues
St Louis visits Boston with Brecheen and Voiselle facing off while Pittsburgh goes to Brooklyn Barney battles Bonham. Chicago visits New York Schmitz opposes Jansen and Cincinnati travels to Philadelphia with Blackwell or Heintzelman or Simmons. In the International League Buffalo defeats Baltimore 10 to 4 Jersey City tops Toronto 10 to 6 Syracuse beats Rochester 4 to 2 and Montreal wins over Newark 7 to 3.
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Poughkeepsie Regatta Expected as Olympic Trials Start
Navy defending champions Cornell Washington and California are favored to win varsity honors in the 46th annual Poughkeepsie regatta. The event, the last tuneup before Olympic trials, attracts about 100000 spectators along the Hudson despite forecast showers at 4 30 p m EST.
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Yankees rout Indians 13-2 as Reynolds drives win
Allie Reynolds earned the win and batted in four runs while the New York Yankees powered past the Cleveland Indians 13-2 before 49,837 at the stadium. Snuffy Stirnweiss led an 18 hit attack with a homer and three extra-base hits, while Joe DiMaggio also homered. Reynolds added three hits himself, aiding a decisive five-run fifth inning.
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Ezuto
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Gromek
RBI
DiMaggio
Judnich
Stirnweiss
Robinson
Henrich
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Souchock
Rizzuto
UMP
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Passarella
Rommell
Robinson Fire Again Delayed in Chicago Boxing Title Fight
The Robinson Docuzen welterweight title bout at Comiskey Park was postponed to Monday due to rain and Robinson failing to make 147 pounds. Robinson weighed 151 1 2, while Docusen hit exactly 147. Manager Gainford offered an extra 4,000 guarantee to ensure proper weight. Illinois Athletic Commission chair Sheldon Clark noted a second weigh‑in is required after a 24 hour delay.
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Chicago White Sox
Docusen
New Orleans
George Gainford
Sheldon Clark
Illinois State Athletic Commission
National Boxing Association
Gaekwar of Baroda Bypasses Flight for Irish Derby Trip
The Gaekwar of Baroda, star entrant for the Irish Derby, refuses to board a plane today and will travel by ship across the Irish Sea instead.
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