Pirates Beat Reds 6-1 to Extend Win Streak
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-1, led by Nick Strincevich's three-hit pitching. A three-run first inning put the Pirates ahead, with Whitey Wietelmann, Frank Gustine, Russell, and Roy Jarvis driving in runs. Russell added a two-run triple in the second as Pittsburgh moved four games ahead.
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Hawkeyes Rally to Sweep Purdue in Second Game
Iowa overcame a 4-0 deficit to defeat Purdue 5-4 in the second Big Nine baseball game in Lafayette. Jack Bruner earned the win with an eighth inning RBI single after adversity, while John Galvin led Purdue with a homer and two runs. Rain halted Minnesota-Northwestern and Notre Dame-Wisconsin games.
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Indians Down Tigers In Season Opener 5 3
The Cleveland Indians beat Detroit 5 to 3 in a nine hit game. Pat Seerey hit a two run homer in the fourth, Les Fleming drove in two, and Joe Gordon added an RBI. Pat Mullin homered for Detroit, Don Black earned the win and Freddie Hutchinson took the loss.
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Babe Didrikson Wins North South to Complete Grand Slam
Babe Didrikson Zaharias defeats Louise Suggs one up in 20 holes to cap the North South women's golf championship and complete the grand slam on the circuit. It marks her fourteenth straight victory since winning the national title last summer.
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Cubs end skid with 7-1 win over Cardinals in St Louis
Chicago Cubs explode for seven runs behind a four hit barrage in the seventh inning to topple the world champion St Louis Cardinals 7 to 1. Andy Pafko scores four runs as Bob Chipman battles Al Brazie in a pitching duel before the Cubs pull away late.
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Owensoboro Browne Named 1946 Minor League Batting Champion
Owensboro manager Earl Browne of the Kitty League was named the 1946 minor league batting champion. In 92 games Browne led the circuit with a high average and collected the season’s top hitting honor, receiving the full-sized sterling silver award.
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Drake Relay Entry List Near Record
Des Moines AP reports Drake Relays head Bill Easton expects a record entry for the thirty eighth carnival as war veterans return to form. Twenty three universities and forty five colleges entered, with California schools now joining the Southwest and Midwest. Notable names include Harrison Dillard, Jerry Thompson, Charlie Parker, Earl Mitchell, Bill Martinson, Bob Wright, Bill Cummins, Augie Erfurth, and Bill Moore seeking multiple Drake titles.
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Baseball scores and Sunday matchups spread across cities
Philadelphia 3 9, Boston 9 2, Pittsburgh 6 1, Cincinnati 1. New York 4, Brooklyn 3. Chicago 7, St. Louis 1. GAMES SUNDAY. Brooklyn Boston Gregg vs Sain Philadelphia at New York Rowe vs Eraunt and Blackwell vs Sewell and Bahr. Chicago at St. Louis Berews vs Pollet.
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Series flesh out Sunday games in Major League clash notes
Detroit hosts Cleveland as Feller faces Newhouser while St. Louis visits Chicago with Fannin and Muncrief opposing Gove and Lee. New York meets Philadelphia with Johnson and Chandler against Marchildon and Flores. Washington’s Parnell opposes Masrson in the listed matchups.
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Break Two Marks Tie Two at T C Iowa State Teachers Relays
In freezing rain and mud the twenty fourth annual Iowa State Teachers College Relays produced two new marks and two ties. Drake's James set a 120 yard high hurdles record of 15.00 seconds, Grinnell's Newell tied old 15.2 in prelims, Carleton's Shaw set a high jump best at 6 feet 2 inches, Grinnell's Bongata tied the century record at 9.09 seconds, Fort Dodge's Bob Brown equalized the high school 120 yard hurdles at 15.6, while Dubuque and Wilson of Cedar Rapids led class A and Teachers of Cedar Falls led class B. host Dave Williams won the college shot put.
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Giants rally to edge Dodgers in capacity crowd
New York Giants beat Brooklyn 4 3 as Big Bill Voiselle preserves the lead with a sterling relief stint and Walker Cooper delivers a clutch fifth inning single. Johnny Mize homered and the 52 355 attendance marked a National League record for a Saturday crowd.
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Only One Newcomer Among ABC Leaders
Joe Stras of Los Angeles rolled a 699 series to finish fifth in the ABC tournament. Stras added 247 236 216 as the leaders remained unchanged after Friday night. Varipapa of New York posted 715, second to George OFlaherty of Waukegan Illinois with 717.
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Questions for Happy Chandler from Topper in Chicago
Chicago Herald reader Roy Topper asks Happy Chandler a list of pointed questions about his role in suspending Leo Durocher. The queries cover legality, contracts, accountability, and potential impacts on baseball and public figures.
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Truman Inaugurates White House Alleys
Washington Inaugurates the White House bowling alleys as a birthday gift to President Truman. He rolled a seven pin strike on his first try and used his left hand, joined by former champions Ned Day and Buddy Bomar.
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Illini beat Buckeyes 9-1 in second game of series
In Champaign Illinois Marv Rotblatt pitched four hits allowed and drove in two runs as Illinois defeats Ohio State 9-1 to even the two game series after Ohio State won the opener 6-0 Rotblatt added three hits in four at bats.
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Boston Nips Philadelphia In 10th, 4-2
Boston Red Sox win 4-2 in ten innings over the Philadelphia Athletics. Dom Dimaggio drives in two runs with a late single, Ted Williams ties the game with a ninth inning homer, and Harry Dorish earns the win in relief after Tex Hughson starts. Joe Coleman goes the distance for Philadelphia.
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125 Entries Received For State Fair Races
Des Moines Iowa harness races draw 125 entries for four stake events at the Iowa State fair August 25 to 28 Speed Superintendent J W Cory Jr reports entries closed April 15 with representation from about a dozen states. Stakes expected to be worth about 1600 dollars each with added money and starting fees.
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