Browns Rally Past Senators as Cardinals Stumble
Brownies surge to 14-5 over Washington after a 15-5 win versus the Yankees, led by Jeff Heath’s two homers and Rob Dillinger’s four-hit game. Cardinals drop to eight straight loss, Giants beat St Louis 6-5 with Johnny Mize homering, Breadon visits to boost morale. Dodgers regain first with 5-2 win over Cubs as rain wipes other games.
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National League Bums Drop Cubs in Brooklyn Duel
Chicago and Brooklyn clash as Stanky Walker and Lowrey lead a 7 to 2 Chicago loss. Strong Brooklyn defense and timely hits push the Dodgers to victory in St. Louis.
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Kentucky Derby Broadcast Tomorrow on Columbia Network
Tune n Gillette presents the Kentucky Derby tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 over the Columbia network and Station WMT dial 400. Clem McCarthy and Blu Corum will report the third run for the roses direct from Churchill Downs. Remember, men, LOOK sharp FEEL sharp BE sharp with Gillette Blue Blades.
Grace and Heath power Scarborough win with two homers
Grace drives in two and Heath hits two homers while Scarborough relieves for six, overpowering St Louis 14 to 4. Barton, Zarilla and Dillinger spark offense with extra base hits as Knerr, Masterson and Kramer toil on mound in a high scoring stint.
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Rain Delays Work on Des Moines Diamond
Des Moines Western league baseball team may miss May 10 play as Pioneer Memorial Stadium work is stalled by renewed rain turning the site into mud. Workers have not reported this week amid contract talks, with three options under review including moving home games to Davenport or Topeka, opening at another Des Moines park, or delaying Bruins road games until Pioneer is complete.
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Ground Top Wet for Iowa Michigan Game
Ann Arbor AP reports a scheduled Iowa at Michigan baseball game was postponed due to wet grounds. A doubleheader will be played Saturday with the two teams resuming play at home.
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Notre Dame vs Iowa baseball game washed out
In South Bend Indiana the second game of Notre Dame's baseball series with Iowa was rained out Thursday afternoon. The Irish had won the opener on Wednesday by a score of 3 to 2.
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Baseball News Roundup From Thurssday Scores And Friday Teasers
Brief baseball results from Brooklyn Chicago New York St Louis Cincinnati Boston and Pittsburgh with rain delays and upcoming Friday matchups including Chicago at Boston St Louis Washington Philadelphia Detroit and more, featuring Vander Meer Lombardi and other pitchers.
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Danny Williams Meets Babe Ruth in New York
Danny Williams an 18 year old orphan from Jackson Mississippi who won an essay contest met Babe Ruth at Ruths Riverside Drive apartment after the boy’s trip to Washington to meet the President. Ruth autographed two baseballs and urged the youngster to learn to hit the onion and keep learning until he cant see the ball.
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Babe Ruth Ends Meeting With Young Star On Advice
In a candid exchange the Babe Ruth notes pitchers would walk him in key moments to avoid a homer. He reveals cutting cigarette use from twenty to six daily. Danny visits to say goodbye as Ruth offers lasting advice and the youngster promises not to forget.
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Bernie Gallagher Signs With Los Angeles Dons
The Los Angeles Dons of the All America football conference signed Bernie Gallagher a 230 pound tackle from the University of Pennsylvania. Gallagher star of the 1947 Shrine game at San Francisco is touted as one of the greatest Quaker linesmen in years and is the fifth tackle named under 1947 Don contracts.
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Speedway Time Trials Start May 17 At Indianapolis
Weather permitting the 31st annual 500 mile race time trials will begin Saturday May 17 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Additional trials are set for May 18 24 25 and 28 with possible later dates if weather delays occur. Jack Mehan AAA steward announced the schedule.
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Chandler silences Larry MacPhail in long meeting
In Cincinnati AP report, Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler hosts a six hour forty minute session with Larry MacPhail to address MacPhail's remarks about Leo Durocher's suspension. MacPhail leaves unhelpful, saying information must come from Chandler's office.
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Dysart Raps LaPorte For 8th Straight Win
Dysart beat La Porte 11 to 2 behind Marvin Monroe five hits and three RBIs from Raub. Kopriva tracked a fly ball from shortstop to left field while Monroe earned the win. Sectional tourney at Freese Field runs May 3 to 6 with a 9 am start each day and a slate of first round matchups.
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Colesburg Greeley and St Paul meet in sectional baseball
Colesburg Greeley will play St Paul of Worthington and Colesburg will meet Loras of Dubuque in the first two games of the high school sectional baseball tournament here. On Saturday Epworth faces the winner of the first game and El Kader the winner of the second. Monday semifinals at 2 and 3 30 p.m. and Tuesday final at 3 30 p.m. Volga edged Farmersburg 9 8 in extra innings Tuesday here.
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Hawk Cagers To Play Harvard At Iowa City
Harvard cagers will meet Iowa in Iowa City on December 31 in the first sports event between the schools. The game is part of about eight non conference tilts for the 1947 48 season. Spring practice opens Monday with many lettermen expected to report and focus on last season s B squad.
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Legion Practice Announcement for Hanford Post Baseball
Hanford American Legion baseball club will practice Saturday at Daniels Park at 3 p.m. and Monday at Riverside Park at 5 p.m. Manager Jack Carter announced Friday.
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