Bosox Improve Position in Pennant Chase
Boston Red Sox rise in the American League standings after sweeping a doubleheader, narrowing the gap to three games behind the White Sox and Yankees. Ev Johnson sidelined by knee injury weakens Washington’s defense as Ted Tappe faces draft status and Whitey Ries suffers a slump.
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Ev Johnson
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Ernie White
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Bob Guth
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Tappe
Dayton
Whitey Ries
Decimal Point Makes Willie a Poor Hitter
Willie Mays struggles in his New York Giants debut after a bad batting average. He moved from Minneapolis where he hit .477, now batting .0477 with one hit in 21 at bats. Mays cites unfamiliar pitches and a slump, noting fast balls are available but curves are scarce.
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Willie Mays
New York Giants
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Giants
Mays
Tom
Senators and Dodgers Shine in Mixed MLB Card
A capper of a long game slate sees Erskine’s relief lift Brooklyn past Philadelphia 4-3 amid a dugout flare up between Meyer and Robinson. Campanella and Reese pace the Dodgers with homers and timely hits while Pfeifer fuels Charleston's bat with a nine game hitting streak. Barney McCoskey delivers three RBIs for the Reds, and variably, Whitey Ries struggles as Prosk stays hot for Charleston.
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Dascoli
Senators top Muskegon in opener as Pfeifer drives four runs
Charles ton beats Muskegon 6 to 3 at Watt Powell Park in the opener of a five game series. Pfeifer collected three hits and drove in two with two doubles while Applebaum earned the win in a complete game.
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FLO Inc
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Muskegon Clippers
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Cx Pfeifer
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Vino Escalara
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Jim Robertson
Tappe
Robertson
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Ries
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Clippers
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East Bank Gains Baseball Finals in Parkersburg clash
East Bank edged Parkersburg 2-1 on two third inning runs scoring despite Parkersburg pitcher John Ball fanning 12. Northfork beat Moorefield 9-8 in eight innings to reach the finals. East Bank leads Parkerburg for the championship at 7:20 p.m. The Senators optioned Don Gross to Welch Club.
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Ross Ardamian
Ralph Conner
Areva
Conner
Trun Wen
Jim Lewis
Christy Kaltecker
Jack Allen
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Farren
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Gross
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Welch
Browns Sold Rumor Sparks Browns Sale Talk
New York reported by Jimmy Cannon of the New York Post that the St. Louis Browns were sold to a syndicate led by Bill Veeck, including the San Antonio farm club, with firm denial from Browns president Bill DeWitt. Harridge and other officials had no comment. The rumor, recurring for years, suggested possible relocation or sale. The article also notes a 1960 projection of up to 4.2 million deaths from heart and blood diseases in the US.
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Jimmy Cannon
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Cleveland Indians
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Bill DeWitt
Will Harridge
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San Antonio
Veeck
St. Louis
DeWitt
Milwaukee
American Association
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Celebs Ready For Big Show At Nation’s Capital
Washington May 31 The National Celebrities Tournament sponsored by The Washington Post returns to Army Navy Country Club for a two day event to benefit juvenile delinquency causes. Celebrities include Dagmar Cyd Charisse Judy Holliday Don Ameche Forrest Tucker Tony Martin Gordon MacRae Perry Como Cary Middlecoff Jimmy Demaret Louise Suggs Patty Berg Jimmy Thomson Claude Harmon Bauer Sisters Chandler Harper Gene Sarazen Joe Kirkwood Jr Skee Riegel Bill Campbell Lew Worsham.
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Forrest Tucker
Tom Fears Re-signs with Rams for 1931 Season
Los Angeles May 31 P Tom Fears a leading NFL end signed a three year contract to play for the Los Angeles Rams in 1931. He had considered retirement to go into business but said his liquor distributor employers allowed him to continue. Salary undisclosed but believed five figure range.
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Tom Fears
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Charleston Softball League results and pairings
Fragments show Sports Mart, Willam and Gay, Franklin and W Me coy, Ovens Illinois, Scott and Swolin, Howell and Benards. Applachian Bree esse Goeller and Sydenstricker, Mund Kanawha Valier League Dunbar Sells and Withrow, Miller and L Fisher Eleanor Apex, Davie and Delle Fewell Twilight League, Frame Snyder and Henson, Higkins. Rock Branch Viscose Shury Wauele Carrier Dun-
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Baseball's Big Six Leading Batsmen AP List Case
AP leading batsmen table shows top performers based on 75 or more at bats. Notable names include Robinson Dodgers Fox White Sox Musial Cardinals Hodges Dodgers Williams Red Sox, with runs batted in and averages across American and National Leagues.
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Meeker Considers Leaving NHL if Elected to Parliament
Meeker, right winger for the Toronto Maple Leafs, hinted in Meeker Ontario that he may quit hockey if elected to parliament. The National Hockey League player noted the potential political move could end his professional career.
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