Pirates slump threatens first-division finish under Meyer
Pirates near seventh place as hitting woes persist after a strong first half under Billy Meyer. Only Kiner and Gustine supply offense with castoffs and aging pitchers backing them. Attendance figures rise nationwide while major leagues pace tightens with Braves leading and Giants, Cardinals trailing. Local sports notes report exhibition by Hogan and Demaret and semi pro crown defense by Jamestown Bombers. Erie vets seek players for fall squad.
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Meyer
Ralph Kiner
Frankie Gustine
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New York Giants
St. Lois Cardinals
Erie Sailors Trim Oil City Refiners
Associated Press report details a rugged baseball slate as Erie Sailors win over Oil City Refiners after a late surge in an 11th inning. Uniontown's Vandergrift handily defeated Buller 14 0 with a four hitter from Heller. Johnstown beat Youngstown 9 1 on a mix of nine hits and nine walks, while Hugh Oser earned his tenth win in a 6 1 Starsla victory over OU Ulty with solid pitching and limited hits.
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Associated Press
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Iniontowa Coal Barons
New Castle Chefs
Joe Karakus
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Carl Miller
Joe Silko
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Uniontown
Pownding
Buller
George
Heller
Johnstown
Youngstown
Johnnies
Hugh Oser
Eile
OU Ulty
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Oilers
Lone Rim
22 Rifle Shoot Carded This Evening At Gotunihas Range
The city urges shooters to attend the 22 rifle shoot at the Garg Roc and Que Club range in Gotunihas at nislonk this evening. Officials emphasize participation by all city residents and welcome beginners to join.
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Nislonk
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Ity
Hte
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Giants Spark New Spirit Under Durocher
The Giants under Leo Durocher show fresh hustle as they chase second place in a tight NL race. They beat Cincinnati 14-2 on 18 hits led by Hank Sauer’s 16th homer tying the major league lead. Larry Jansen earned his 11th victory. The Pirates, Dodgers, and Cardinals close in as Boston leads the NL. In the AL, Phil Marchildon wins again for the Athletics, and the Indians rally late for an 11-inning win. Rain halted a Yankees vs. Tigers game after one inning.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Tom Hughes
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Larry Doby
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Fred Sanford
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Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Doer
New York
Detroit
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Yankees
National and American League Results and Standings Summary
National League results include Pittsburgh 1 Boston 14 New York 14 Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 5 Chicago 4 Brooklyn rain St Louis rain Today games Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Chicago New York at St Louis Boston at Cincinnati. American League results show Cleveland 7 Washington 6 Boston 4 St Louis 1 Philadelphia 6 6 Chicago 0 4 Detroit at New York rain. Standings: Steveland 50 20 0.695 Philadelphia 53 35 0.602 New York 47 34 0.580 Boston 45 36 0.556 Detroit 4 50 0.500 Washington 35 4 0.437 St Louis 29 50 0.367 Chicago 26 0 0.829 Montreal 9 Buffalo 2 Rochester 6 Toronto 5 Newark 2 Syracuse 3 Newark 2 Jersey City 5 Baltimore 4.
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St.Louis
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
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Cincinnath
Teader
Jamestown Bombers Set to Clash with Corry Merchants
Jamestown Bombers, New York state semi-pro champions, travel to Loveland Field to face the Corry Merchants Wednesday evening. Corry, aiming for their first win over Joe Nagel’s club, will reshuffle the lineup with a catcher and a third baseman replacing injured or unavailable players. Yogi Berra hit a two run homer as the Bombers led 3-0 in previous action.
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Jimmy Demaret
Chauteuqua
Buffalo
Corry Merchants
DuBois
Jamestown Bombers
Joe Nagel
New York State
Westfield Moose
Erie Football Vets
Tri-State
Lou Tullio Plas
Helly Vraieuay Youride Mite
Loveland Field
Merchants
Corry
Vern Group
Benny Dormatuesi
Joe McGraw
Anderson Tops Pro Division in Golf Tourney
Ev Anderson of the Lawrence Park club won the professional division with rounds of 85 88 at Corry Country Club in the biweekly pro am event. Tony Lyons tied for second with Johnny Trish after a pair of 37s for 74, while Maurice Wilkinson led amateurs with 87 and an 80 net. Bill Daddin placed second in amateurs with 35 99 for a net result.
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Atternoot
Ev Anderson
Lawrence Park Club
Tony Lyons
Warren
Pittsburgh
Johnny ‘Trish
Bradford
Bill Stocker
Titusville
Maurice Wilkinson
Findley Lake
Charles Shuss
Charles Lipchick
Erienay
Bill Daddin
Meadville
Ry Anderson
Bill Kane
Cambridge Springs
Johnny Trish
Toby Lyons
Fish Commission to Fight Attack on Trout Law
Harrisburg July 20 The State Fish Commission will defend a court challenge to a rule banning possession of more than 10 trout at a time Commissioner Charles A French said the district attorney or special deputy attorney general will defend the arrest of three Clinton county brothers on charges of illegally possessing 83 trout The law limits daily catch to 10 and prohibits storing more The Berry brothers argued the wording is confusing French said the regulation is needed to curb poaching and to prevent anglers from stockpiling large quantities during vacations He warned without the rule some anglers could possess 20 30 or 100 trout negating enforcement and forcing the department to drop cases
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Clinton County
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Sim Berry
Avondale
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Mies
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Wwe
Tigers Forfeit Game Against Ni Midget Cardinals
The Detroit Tigers forfeited a scheduled game at Love Land Field against the Ni Midget Cardinals yesterday after failing to field a team.
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Jean
Cardinals
Love~land Field
Stanford Hose Wins Ninth Straight Game
Stanford Hose edged Raymonds 8 7 to clinch undisputed first in the league as Tommy Duma hit a homer for the decisive margin. Springmakers led early with four runs, adding single tallies in the rest of the game while Stanford Hose improved to 11 3 in standings with VW 103, Sports Center 8 3, Company A 6 8, Ajax Tron Workd 2 11, Raymonds 1 11.
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Jamestown Falcons Top Pony League Lead With Win
Jamestown Falcons summit to first place in the Pony League by beating Lockport Reds 6 3 to end their hold on the top spot. Hornell Maple Leafs edged Bradenton Blue Wings in 11th. Batavia Clippers beat Ole O ers 4 3 Wellsville Red Sox defeated Hamilton Cardinals 6 3. Tonight's games include Wellsville at Jamestown and Olean at Bradford.
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Lockport Reds
Reds
Hornell Maple Leafs
Bradfont Blue Wings
Batavis Clippers
Mints
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Wellsville Red Sox
Hamilton Cardinals
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Lockport
Conn Plans Comeback Against Louis After Boxing Hiatus
Billy Conn, who twice faced Joe Louis, plans a heavyweight title bid. Promoter Preddy Sommers said Conn told him from Dallas that he intends to train at a ranch for a return to the ring. Conn did not confirm or deny the comeback report while staying at a Dallas hotel with friend Bob Fletcher.
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Tex
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Joe Louis
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Preddy Sommers
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Bob Fletcher
Batting Leaders Highlight Doerr and Pirates Shutout Braves
Yesterday's baseball roundup notes Bobby Doerr delivering nine homers in a dramatic display as Dostod Ried tallies a 4-1 win over the Bi! Browns. Pittsburgh Pirates blank Johnny Lutte and the Boston Braves behind solid pitching, while Brooklyn heavyweight action resumes with Bil Weinberg and Red Applegate staged for the fourth round on Queensboro Avenue tonight.
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Bi! Browns
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New York
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