Cuccinello Keeps AL Leading Pace For Fifth Week
Chicago White Sox third baseman Tony Cuccinello extended his lead in the American League batting race to 346 after another strong week. The veteran slugger topped the circuit in points, while George Case of Washington slipped to third as Mek Hasha and others chased the pace. Streaks and standings shift as George Stirnweiss, Dick Siebert, and Hank Borowy share pitching and hitting leaders amid a congested field.
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Three Softball Games Slated At Unised Field Tonight
Three Charleston softball league tilts set for Unised field tonight. Sport Mart meets Owens Mlineis in a 615 p.m. matchup as Carbide tac ESSE faces Bee leaners in a tightcap contest.
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Kennedy Traded to Reds as Phillies Ship Flager
Philadelphia reports pitcher Versen Kennedy has been traded to Cincinnati. Phils general manager Herb Penmeck announced the deal as Kennedy comes from a winless, three-loss season with the Blue Jays. details of Flager’s move to Cincinnati were not clarified.
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Phillies Capture City Championship
The Phillies defeated the Athletics 2 to 1 in seven innings to win the city championship at Shive Park. More than 25,000 fans watched as Tom Mauney, back with the Phils after a trade with Atlanta, outpitched Charley Gasseway, the rally dampened when Oakland was ruled batting out of turn in the second inning.
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Ex-Catholic star Haid recovering in Army hospital
Pfc. Eugene B. Monk Haid, son of Mr and Mrs B E Haid of South Hills, recuperating in an Army Hospital at Hines Illinois from wounds received in the European theater. Haid, former Charleston Catholic high school grid star and boxer, was named on The Gazette's All City football team in 1943.
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Hoop Jr Set For Preakness at Pimlico Stakes Meet
Hoop Jr the Kentucky Derby champion arrives at Pimlico with trainer Ivan Parke and six other hopefuls for the $50,000 Preakness Stakes run for the roses. Pavot and several contenders join Derby winner Hooper, while Bail Bond stays home as declarations shape a likely dozen starters for the 1 3/16 mile race.
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Former Olympic Diver Returns After Five Year Layoff
Former Olympic diving champion ends five year absence to return to competition. The return marks a notable comeback for a national level diver amid league action and renewed performance expectations.
Divers Return From Long Hiatus With Confidence
Dorothy Poynton Hill, a two time Olympic high diving champion, returns to competition after a five year layoff. She performs exhibitions at local meets and Army and Navy stations as she pursues amateur status restoration and contemplates a comeback in national AAU diving.
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War League Tilts Slated for Tonight
Tonight features two War League games at Chinace with Beith yn and Lee abet featured among listed teams. New York hosts a 16 19 record, while Monsanto faces Hincke in an Industrial League clash as Car ibide of South Charleston and du Pont saw last night’s game postponed due to wet grounds.
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Holmes Hitting Powers Braves Past Giants in Series Sweep
New York June 11 Holmes posts a .386 batting average tops the NL helping the Boston Braves win seven straight and loosen the Giants grip on first place. He collects 14 hits in seven days including Sunday, leads in runs and total hits, and drives in 13 homers with 40 RBIs. Cooper gains Boston victory as Mungo trails in wins.
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Chipman and Nicholson Accepted for Military Service
Chicago Cube pitcher Bob Chipman passed his draft examination at the Chicago induction center becoming the second Bruin star in four days to be accepted for military service. The 23 year old southpaw began his examination Friday as outfielder Bill Nicholson was accepted, and both are expected to remain with the Cubs for at least a month.
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