Red Sox Surge Toward Record Pace Behind Cronin’s Trio
Boston leads the American League with a fast start and manager Joe Cronin cites three reasons: balanced power to start and finish rallies, deep middle infield and a strong double play duo of Bobby Doerr and Johnny Pesky, plus a young, improving roster led by Ted Williams and Dom DiMaggio. Rip Russell and Mike Higgins stabilized third base after early instability.
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Smith blanks A's in tight MLB alley clash
In a pitching duel, Smith shuts down the Athletics as Boston or another AL club edges ahead. Key hits by Judnich and Zarilla drive the scoring, with Parker, Doerr, and York contributing in the late innings. Umpires Berry and Hubbard, time about 2:30.
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Fletcher and Gustine Lead In Narrow Baseball Tilt
Gustine drives in two, Sanders adds two RBIs as teams trade runs. Pitchers Roser Singleton and Sewell yield key innings with timely outs. Errors haunt both sides in a tight contest, final score 8 to 7.
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York Higgins Rally Red Sox Lead Seven in A L Race
Higgins and York fueled a Boston surge to 10 games ahead in the American League as Higgins powered in six runs with a homer and York went 4-for-4 with two doubles and a homer. The Red Sox beat Cleveland 10-5 boosting a late streak to 12 wins in 14 games.
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Three Tulsa Grid Aces Enrolled at Iowa U
IOWA CITY AP Hawkeye football stock rises with three former Tulsa Seahawk players joining University of Iowa summer session. The players Bob Smith Lou King and Bob Phillips, all from Tulsa University Oil Bowl eleven last year, enroll this season. Ralph Beardsley 200 pound guard from Anamosa discharged from the navy plans to return to Iowa this fall.
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Standings and schedules for the National and Industrial Leagues
National League standings show Detroit 8 New York 3 Boston 109 Cleveland 5 Chicago 1 Philadelphia unclear St. Louis 6 Washington 2. Upcoming games list evening matchups at Boston Washington Philadelphia and other venues with night events and rain postponement noted for Wilson vs Anamosa and several 5:30 starts.
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MLRB Drops Charges In Pirates Guild Case
Pittsburgh AP The newly formed American Baseball guild suffered a setback as the National Labor Relations Board ordered charges of unfair labor practices against the Pittsburgh Pirates withdrawn. Guild leader Robert Murphy remained with friends in New York City and may appeal for state action as he presses for union recognition amid prior strikes and cancellations.
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Michigan Fielder Signs with Phillies in Major League Move
Ann Arbor AP reports Michigan star center fielder Bob Nussbaumer signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for a 15900 dollar bonus. The deal marks the first major league contract for the Wolverines standout.
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Iowa Sharp Shooters Take Rifle Meet Honors
University of Iowa marksmen won team and individual honors at the National Rifle Meet in Washington. The Hawkeyes totaled 1394 to lead the team standings led by Charles A. Rogler with 292 in individual matches. Ohio State and New York University followed in second and third.
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LaPlant Choate Faces Speeder Tonight in M J League Headliner
Rain postpones the Ana moSa Wilson game at Daniels park. LaPlant Choate meets Speeder at 5 30 weather permitting. Collins Radio plays Fruehauf Thursday and Manufacturers face Anamosa Friday. Sunday features Fruehauf vs LaPlant Choate followed by Vet's club versus Clutier in a nine inning game.
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Davenport Remains in Tie for Three Eye Lead
The Davenport Cubs unleashed a 22 hit barrage to swamp Evansville 24 to 11 on Tuesday and stay tied for first place in the Three Eye league with the Danville Dodgers who twice came close to overtaking them.
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Decatur Commies Rally For 4-2 Win Over Quincy
From behind to win a 10 inning 8-7 decision from Springfield. Heinz pitched a six-hitter to lift the Decatur team to a 4-2 victory over Quincy while Waterloo edged Terre Haute 10-9 and Davenport defeated Evansville with a late surge after a 3-3 start.
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