Braves face late stretch without Eddie Slanky spark
Boston struggles dampen hopes as Billy Southworth’s Braves shed lead and risk a challenge from Giants Cards and Dodgers. The article notes Slanky’s absence, Kurowska’s return, and looming tests down the stretch along with other sports nuggets from Duquesne coach Davies to golf and baseball updates including Emil Verban’s sale and the Olympic team’s narrow win over Argentina.
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Tribe Defeats Nats to Regain Flag Race Lead
The Cleveland Indians beat the Washington Senators 3-1 to move back atop the pennant race as four American League contenders—Cleveland New York Boston and Philadelphia—stayed bunched. Satchel Paige earned the win in his first major league start before 72 431 at night in Cleveland. The Athletics dropped to fourth after a 2-1 loss to Chicago in 10 innings. The Yankees crushed Detroit 15-8 and the Red Sox outslugged St Louis 16-5. In the National League Cincinnati upset the Braves 5-4 while New York Brooklyn St Louis suffered rain delays. the Giants closed within four and a half games.
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North East Dodgers Over Corry 9-1 in Six Inning Victory
North East American Legion junior team defeated Corry 9 to 1 on the Loveland field. Mel Puscheck yielded four hits in six innings as Ottaway scored the lone Corry run on a walk and a Pitts single.
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Baseball standings and schedule update across leagues
National League results show Cincinnati and Boston with key games. standings list Boston, New York, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cincinnati with games behind leader. American League notes Cleveland and New York atop, Detroit and Chicago near. Upcoming games include St Louis at New York and Cincinnati at Boston. Minor league scores from International League and a local boxing result noted in New Bedford.
Knapp Fires Perfect 400 In Rifle Shoot At Club
Hartford notes report Arthissnapp scored perfect 50 yard and 100 yard series posting 20 shots with 12x and 14x at 100 yards. Other top scores listed include Martin 598 22x Davis 99 and Christensen 88 14x as local club practice actions unfold.
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Franklin Vets Host Merchants In Evening Ball Game
The Franklin VFW team travels to Love Land Field to face the Merchants at 8 15 PM. Erie ref Gene Der Manuel assigns tonight, with Venango’s lineup featuring Schwab at first and Randarelli at short. Expect sharp breaking curves as the Vets seek revenge after a 10 4 win last time.
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Erie Sailors Rally Past Chiefs and Referees
Erie Sailors defeated the New Castle Chiefs 5-2 as Wally Cox won his 12th game of the season. Pete Brozovich added two doubles and a single for Erie, while Johnstown fell 7-3 to Butler with Marty Polio homering for the Yanks.
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