Battle for AL batting crown tightens in spring reports
The American League pennant race tightens as Orestes Minos roars back with five hits in seven at bats elevating his .344 average, chasing Ferris Fain and closing on Bob Avila and George Kell. News notes Cleveland Browns camp opens with coach Paul Brown guiding 50 players, Stan Heath among newcomers, and Harvard great Harry Erwin Van Kersburg dies in New York.
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A's Defeat Phils in Junior Legion Game
Philadelphia scene notes George Kolass a 17 year old prelaw student from Chirence Ph named MVP after guiding the A's to a 14 4 win over the Phillies in a three inning all west American Legion junior game at Shibe Park Scouts from 20 major leagues watched as Kolass had a single and triple in three at bats driving in two runs and making three key plays His efforts helped the A's pull away in the fourth inning and seal the victory with three runs in the seventh
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Fights Last Night in Boston Shocks Crowd
In Boston last night Tyish Bob Murphy stopped Rindofie after a brief bout, delivering a knockout that left the crowd buzzing. The match showcased Murphy’s speed and power as he claimed a decisive victory.
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Red Hot Race in American League resumes today
The Yankees, Indians and Red Sox battle for the league lead in a busy schedule through Thursday. Vic Faschi tips against Early Wynn as New York, Cleveland and Boston pursue top spot while Chicago and Boston play separate series at home and on the road.
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Tomer Stars As Moose Club Tops Elks Team 4-0
Tomer pitched and batted the Moose Club to a 4-0 win over the Elks in a Little League encounter at Loveland Field. He struck out two singles and a home run, plus a double, while Elks threats were snuffed with outs at home and in the outfield. Tom McMullen and Tomer contributed runs as errors aided the Moose Club, with airtight defense backing the effort. next, the Vets meet Corry Jamestown at 6:30.
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International League Scores Share Late Night Action
Montreal defeated Rochester 8 to 5 while Baltimore beat Ottawa 3 to 2 in 10 innings. Toronto topped Syracuse 11 to 5 as Buffalo won 8 to 4 and Springfield was 1 to 1. The first completion of the seven game series named Jame remained unsettled.
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Little League Day at Forbes Field With Pirates
Corry's Little League players and Western Pennsylvania youngsters head to Forbes Field for a Pirates clinic from 10 to 1 a m. The day features batting and fielding demonstrations by major leaguers, a 4 15 pm parade, and a postgame dinner before returning home.
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Falcons Bow and Drop to Second Place in Pony League
Olean pitcher Johnnie Gates earned his 11th win, scattering one run over seven innings to beat Jamestown 5-3. Ojler scored twice amid a late rally, while Jamestown suffered an eighth inning collapse as Olean pulled ahead. Batavia swept Wellsville in a twin bill, and Andi Corning's Athletes posted 6-3 over the Bradford Phillies. Hornell Dodgers edged Hamilton 7-6, closing within two games of Jamestown in third.
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St Thomas Methodist softball teams win two games
The St Thomas Methodist softball team defeated the Baptists 5 to 3 at Mead Park in the church league opener, with Bill Blatt holding the mound against Joe Sherwood. In the nightcap the Methodists routed St Elizabeths 12 to 2 as Bob Mere pitched a three hitter and his teammates plated 12 runs in the first three innings.
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Major: SSL standings and results summary
Major league standings show New York leading the American League with 34 wins and 9 losses, Boston and Cleveland tied near the top, Detroit and Washington in the middle, and Chicago lagging. Tonight’s schedule features Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Boston, and Detroit at Washington, plus national league matchups including New York at Pittsburgh and Boston at Cincinnati. Miami notes Danny Nardigy defeating Anton Randik in a boxing bout in Tampa.
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Playground Activities Report From Fourth Ward Program
Yesterday in playground leagues the Tigers beat the Beavers 17 16 in junior softball Phillies won 17 11 over the Cards Beavers Merely mention next days games include Midget baseball Tigers versus Yankees in a playoff Bears Bulldogs and Beavers versus Ter Sera Pee Wee softball Phillies versus Dodgers The program included making pot holders checkers rolling badminton and a unit basketball union could not be clarified
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Ask Early Hearing For Charles Manager Asks Early Hearing
The Petinselvadia Athlete Commission seeks an expedited hearing for Charles Jersey Walcott fight manager Charles Daggett suspension. Mints, suspended co manager Bazard Charles, protested Daggett's nomination of the Philadelphia judge for the Walcott fight. John D. Holahan urged commissioners Julia Digrose and George Jones to meet soon.
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Sailors Lose to Niagara Falls 6-5 in Baseball Action
A wild Middle Atlantic League game left the Sailors one game back in first place after a 6-5 defeat by Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls pitchers and hitters fueled the comeback as Ralph Croves and Dick Friel contributed late highlights. Lockport and Ol’ City also notched wins while New Castle failed to mount offense.
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