Browns Beat Tigers to Maintain AL Lead as McQuinn Star
St Louis Browns improved to 12 wins in 15 games with a 2-0 shutout of the Detroit Tigers. George McQuinn drove in both runs and Nelson Potter allowed five hits for the win as Rufus Gentry went the distance in the loss. The Braves and Pirates won in other major games while the Giants dropped to fourth place. Connie Ryan led Atlanta with four RBIs including a homer.
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Chicago and Cleveland Box Score Confirms Low-Scoring Duel
Chicago 2, Cleveland 1. Susce and Rosar contribute key hits for Chicago while Keltner, Lopat, and Schalk drive runs for Cleveland. Lopat starts for Chicago with 4 strikeouts. Kennedy takes the loss after 7 innings of work. Umpires are Weafer, Grieve and Rommel.
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Boxing Results From East Coast Cards
In Fall River Mad Anthony Jones of Richmond and Joe Redditch of Paterson fought to a ten round draw at 160 and 156 pounds respectively. In Highland Park Herbert Samuels of Philadelphia outpointed Lew Maxwell of Newark at 135 pounds in eight rounds. In Philadelphia Johnny Walker of the Army knocked out Jimmy Moore of the Army boxing instructor at 150 pounds.
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Braves Triumph 8 4 Over Giants in National League clash
New York and Boston met in a 8 4 Boston win over the Giants. Ryan drove in three with Lombardi and Wietelmann each adding two, Gladu and Hutchinson also contributing. Barrett pitched in relief for the win as Pyle took the loss. Time 1 45. Umpires Goetz and Renardon.
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Bucs Overtake Cards in Key St. Louis Pittsburgh Tilt
In a tense clash between St. Louis and Pittsburgh, the Pirates rally past the Cardinals 6 to 3. Key moments include two three-base hits by Elliott and a trio of RBIs from Gustine and Russell as Pittsburgh dominates late.
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Cubs Turn to Charley Grimm as Manager Return
Charley Grimm agreed to manage the Chicago Cubs after a call with Phyllis Wrigley. Grimm, 44, returns to the Cubs where he was dismissed in 1938 after two NL pennants in six years, having led Milwaukee Brewers to the American Association title last season. Casey Stengel was expected to join the Brewers as manager.
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Milwaukee Holds Half Game Margin in American League Race
The Milwaukee Brewers cling to a half game lead over Columbus as only one game is scheduled, with Minneapolis visiting St. Paul. The Saints share last with Indianapolis after a 10 to 8 win by Nick Cullop’s Redbirds over Toledo, while Milwaukee beat Kansas City 6 to 3. Rain halted Louisville at Indianapolis and cold weather stopped St. Paul at Minneapolis.
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Derby Forecast Calls for Clearer Derby Day
Louisville meteorologist E. E. Unger predicted fair and cooler weather for Saturday's 70th Kentucky Derby after 48 hours of intermittent rain. He said skies would clear Friday night and temperatures would drop. Bill McKechnie has the Reds' longest managerial tenure.
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Collins Returns For M and J League Prospectus
Kenny Blackman will manage Collins this season as he weighs a Wilkes-Barre offer. Blackman to catch opener Sunday against Iowa Manufacturing. Rozek and Hansen anchor a bolstered pitching staff. Collins aims to reduce player shifts and improve on last year’s 10-game skid and mid second-division finish.
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Johnny Hopp Receives 4F Classification
St. Louis Cardinals out fielder Johnny Hopp was rejected for military service at Jefferson Barracks after doctors reviewed Tuesday X rays. Officials did not disclose the exact reason but reports say he has a back problem.
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Badgers Open Big Ten Action Seeking Fourth Win
Wisconsin's baseball Badgers aim for a fourth Big Ten victory in as many starts as they face Minnesota in Minneapolis in the conference opener. The circuit also features Indiana at Illinois and Ohio State at Chicago with a rematch set Saturday. Wisconsin opened April 14 by beating Iowa 7-1 and swept Chicago 11-2 and 12-3.
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Top Flight Golfers Enter Chicago Meet
Craig Wood Byron Nelson and Harold Jug McSpaden filed entries for the 1944 Chicago victory national golf championships set June 28 to July 2. They said they are willing to join the pro senior pro amateur pro lady tours as well as the 72 hole medal play victory championship.
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