Browns to test rookies in Akron exhibition
The Cleveland Browns travel to Akron for a preseason game against the New York Yanks as Coach Paul Brown evaluates a crop of promising rookies including Ace Loomis and Emerson Cole while seeking a new safety to replace Ken Gorgal. The club aims to extend its early lead in the series and solidify its status as NFL favorites.
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Clarence to face Pottstown in Legion junior final
In Allentown Pennsylvania the American Legion Junior Baseball Championship advances to a best two of three series between Clarence, western champion, and Pottstown, eastern champion. York was eliminated after defeats 5-2 and 1-2, with games at Bread Field Friday and Saturday night. If needed a Sunday finale will decide the champion.
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Indians edge Yankees in key series opener
The Cleveland Indians beat the New York Yankees 2-1 as Bob Lemon outpitched Vic Raschi to move three games ahead in the pennant race. Barry Wynn and Ed Lopat were set for the next tests, while a near altercation between Bob Avila and Gene Woodling added drama at Municipal Stadium. Elsewhere in the AL Athletics defeated White Sox, Red Sox topped Browns, and Senators routed the Tigers. In the NL, the Cardinals beat the Dodgers 4-2.
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Crowds Ready for Little League World Series Final
North Austin Texas faces Stamford Connecticut in the Little League World Series final after both teams won semi finals. A 10 000 crowd is expected at the Little League stadium with NBC carrying play by play. North Austin blanked San Bernardino 9 0 and Stamford defeated Fairmont 11 0.
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Baseball scores from International League action
Springfield defeated Montreal by nine to six while Rochester beat Buffalo four to two and Baltimore overcame Toronto four to two. Syracuse won over Ottawa two to one in extra innings.
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Tribe manager predicts flag amid pennant push
Cleveland notes Al Lopez forecasts a 4 Cleveland championship and a lead over the Yankees after a 2-1 win. He cites pitching as strongest in the league, timely hitting, and brilliant defense as key. Casey Stengel says Yankees have conceded nothing with five weeks to go. Jane Martin wins 1951 West Penn Women’s Golf title at Oakmont, defeating Pat Harrington.
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National League standings and results summary
Yesterday in baseball the St. Louis club defeated Brooklyn 4 to 2 in the lone game. Standings list Brooklyn on top with 49 losses, New York 61, Philadelphia 60, St. Louis 58, Boston 58, Cincinnati 65, Chicago 58, Pittsburgh 49. Tonight’s schedule includes Cincinnati at Boston twi night, Chicago at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York, with New York hosting St. Louis in a night affair. American League shows Cleveland 2 New York 1, Boston 9 Philadelphia 6, and Detroit 0 Washington 10 as New York meets Cleveland and other night games follow.
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Falcons Split Doubleheader To Regain Share Of Lead
Jamestown Falcons split a two game set with Bradford in Pony League action last night. Olean fell to Wellsville, keeping Jamestown and Wellsville tied for first place as Hamilton edged Batavia 4 2 and Hamiltons Joe Brunacki homered. Ray Reed of Wellsville had a homer triple and four RBIs in the night’s standout effort.
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Rams Triumph Over Bears in Exhibition Route
Los Angeles Rams routed the Chicago Bears 42 to 14 in an exhibition clash as Joe Stydahar’s team boosted its championship hopes. The Bears, coached by George Halas, trailed 42-7 late in the game before scoring a late touchdown in front of 49,814 spectators.
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Erie Sailors Edge Niagara Falls in 2 1 Victory
Erie Sailors defeated Niagara Falls 2 1 as Oleg Echevarria hit a seventh inning solo homer and Bob Weaver earned the win. Earlier Rudy York connected for his 36th homer of the season for New Castle in a 3 2 Mid Atlantic League win over Lockport, moving within five of the league mark.
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