Major League Hitting Spurts Mark Baseball’s Big Slugging Month
A sweeping surge in home runs marks June as 473 long balls were hit across the major leagues, a 41 percent rise from last year. The Boston Braves, New York Yankees, and Cleveland Indians led gains while managers debated All Star selections, highlighting Don Newcombe and Don Newcombe and Bovell Blackwell amid shifts in pitching.
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Johnny Sain
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Don ‘Newcombe
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Multiple sports and events fragment from the era
A scattered report notes Fred Marsh raising his batting average to 287 at Oklahoma City with 81 hits in 282 at bats, while golf was washed out by holiday showers at Mead Park. It also mentions Paul Dean selling a Texas New Mexico League club for 10 000, two way radio tests in Pennsylvania, and a postponed harness race at Goshen with a possible two day program and a 10000 Harriman trophy.
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MB Sherman
Clearfield County
Phillies and Braves split doubleheader in 1950 pennant chase
Phillies and Braves traded victories as pennant races tightened. Cardinals and Reds gained ground while Giants beat Dodgers and Tigers split a day, with a tragic spectator shooting noted at the Polo Grounds during the day’s events.
Corry Legion Splits Holiday Doubleheader With Waterford
Corry American Legion junior baseball team split a holiday doubleheader with Waterford. In the morning Corry won 6-5 as Horio McLean secured his first win of the season after a rocky start, while Waterford rallied to take the afternoon game 6-5. Waterford overcame deficits with late runs, scoring in the seventh to seize the second game.
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Seven Dodgers Dominate Senior Loop All Star Squad
The National League announces its All Star squad with seven Dodgers among 25 players. Larry Jansen, Robin Roberts, Don Newcombe, and Warren Spahn lead a star-studded pitching staff. Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese weave a strong infield and outfield presence across multiple teams.
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Comiskey Park
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Brooklyn
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Cincinnati
Tnffelers
Stan Musial
Red Behoehdienst
Marty Marion
St Louis
Jackie Robinson
Ill Hodges
Pow Wee Teese
Bartie Slanky
Willie Jones
Phidelphis
Yesterday's Stars Batting Yesterday's Stars Batting
Sid Gordon sparked a Braves 12 to 9 win over the Phillies with a fourth inning slam. Bill Wright limited the Tigers to five hits as the White Sox won the opener 4 to 1.
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Veland Slam" Huiter
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Phils
Bill Wright
White Sox
Tigers
Baseball Scores Roundup From Yesterday’s Games
American League results show Cleveland losing 3 to 7 against St Louis, New York 15 to 8 over Washington, Detroit 10 to 1, and Philadelphia at Boston. National League notes include New York 3 to 4 Brooklyn, Philadelphia 14 to 1 over Boston, St Louis 4 to 4, and Pittsburgh near historic marks with other nightly pairings listed.
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Corry Novelty Bows To Jewelers
Corry Novelty defeats Jewelers 14 to 10 in a hard fought game. Merle Otunwis pitched for the winners and kept Joos Tencups Walk in check, while Saliba provided key support in the rally that sealed the victory.
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Siventt
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Lysine
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Playground prize winners announced in chaotic local page
The unreadable clipping lists multiple winners and scores across youth leagues. Larry Bary wins for bringing sips, Janes Division tops the bull bowie contest, and Sandra Deveraux excels at rope skinner. Notable results include Midtzer-Attulettes 10 Sox 5 and Pee Wee White Sox 5 Indiana 4.
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Bradsley
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Dunes
Whrewlance Torine
Refiner sweep and Erie tops Vandergrif clash report
Refiner teams swept two events while Erie defeated Vandergrif in a baseball race yesterday. The note mentions Teague and pantiint race details alongside scattered names and partial scores, but the readable fragment confirms a double sweep and a victory by Erie.
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Curtin
Atlantic
Winnie Bwipe
Bulloy
Gaslie
Damse Loy
Mangram Wins Motor City Open
Mangram captured $2,600 top prize at the Motor City Open, edging Snead by one stroke after a strong final nine holes. The winner, Derik Mangram, overcame late pressure while a feud with Sam Snead reportedly intensified in the locker room amid the tourney fallout.
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Tony Gutad
Salkiter Park
Jamestown Falcons Edge Bradford In Doubleheader
The Jamestown Falcons defeated Bradford 43 in the second game of a doubleheader as home run fireworks set a league record. Hamilton won 14 to 12 after losing the opener. standings shifts saw Bradford move up while Batavia and Clippers influence the table. Upcoming games include Lockport at Bax, Jamestown at Bradford, and Wellsville at Olean.
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Mamilton Garifinals
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