Redlegs fall to Pirates as pennant race tightens
National League action tightens with Cincinnati losing to Pittsburgh 8-1 as Pirates win their second straight after a 15-game skid. The Pirates trim Cinicinnati’s lead to a half game while Braves Dodgers and Cardinals win to stay close. In the American League, Yankees beat Chicago and move within four games of the White Sox. Cleveland and Detroit also win, Boston loses, and rain postponements affect Washington at Kansas City.
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Musial Ties NL Record For Consecutive Games Tonight
Philadelphia report notes Stan Musial tying the National League mark for consecutive games played. He matches Gus Suhr’s lasting run and sits behind Gehrig, Everett Scott, and Joe Sewell as he extends his own streak with his 2nd straight game. Musial praises luck and durability amid the club’s 2192 of 2229 games since joining St. Louis 14 years ago.
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Indians Edge Sox 7 6 Behind Four Homers
Ted Williams homered for Boston in the first inning his 14th of the year but Cleveland answered with four roundtrippers to prevail 7 6. Roger Maris hit his eighth for the Indians Jim Hegan and Bobby Ayila also homered Chico Carrasquel delivered the game winner in the eighth Cal Metish earned win The Delock took the loss after relieving Dean Stone in the sixth.
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Beckenham Tennis Round Opens Kent Championship
Dariene Bard, ranked seventh in the U S, beat Pat Hird in the first round of the Kent Lawn Tennis Championship in Beckenham England. Jota Jota won the Beekman Hill Purse at Belmont by a neck as the mare rallied in the stretch. Go Lightly captured a length decision in the Miss Woodford Purse at Delaware Park with a 1 45 3/5 mile. Pittsburgh Pirates announce signing James Vogelgesang a right handed pitcher outfielder to Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League.
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Baseball Standings and Yesterday Results Nebula
American League standings show Chicago 32 18.667, New York 29 21 580, Cleveland 26 28, Detroit 27 2 519, Boston 26 26 500, Baltimore 23 4480 10, Kansas City 21 29 420, Washington 18 38 340. Yesterday New York 3 Chicago 2, Baltimore 4 Detroit, Cleveland 7 Boston 6. Washington at Kansas City today. Baltimore at Detroit, Boston at Cleveland. New York at Chicago, Washington at Kansas City tonight. Tomorrow Boston at Cleveland, New York at Chicago, Baltimore at Detroit. National League standings: Cincinnati 12 156, Milwaukee 28 20 592 1s, Philadelphia 28 20 583 1, Brooklyn 28 21 BTL 13, St. Louis a7 2 563 2, New York 31 91 404 10, Pittsburgh 18 32 360 12, Chicago 14 30)318 13. Yesterday Milwaukee 7 Brooklyn 2, Pittsburgh 8 Cincinnati 1, St Louis 5 Philadelphia 2, New York 5 Chicago 1. Today Chicago at New York, Milwaukee at Brooklyn night, St Louis at Philadelphia night, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh night, Milwaukee at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh.
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Columbus Tops Aero Supply 2-0 in Teener League
The cellar-dwelling Columbus Merchants upset league leader Aero Supply 2-0 as rain halted the sixth inning with Aero on third and none out. Jan Van Dresar pitched a six strikeouts and two runs allowed for Columbus, while Bob Casler fanned seven in defeat. Charles Sandburg and Rex Morris had the only extra-base hits. Ajax can close the gap tonight as Tom Carroll’s team faces Ted May’s National Bank nine.
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Manager's Death Forces Fight Cancellation in Pittsburgh
Promoter Ben Anolik cancelled next Tuesday's middleweight bout between Wilf Greaves and Reuben Stubbs following the death of Jake Mintz Greaves manager. Mintz's widow Julia pursues a manager's license and Greaves contract talk while Paul Sullivan of the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission reviews any regulatory limits.
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Diamond Action Tonight Games Listed for Several Leagues
Local listings show TEENER LEAGUE National Bank faces Ajax while MINOR LEAGUE Dodgers meet Indians. Also on tap are Siks versus Moose Aero against Raymonds and Senators against Yanks. City softball features St Thomas versus Corry Jamestown.
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Yesterday's Stars Defeat Redlegs in Purkey Pi Sweep
Last night's major-league action saw Bob Purkey Penned Purkey Pi hand the Redlegs their first loss of the year while allowing five hits in an 8-1 victory. Bill Skowron of the Yankees tripled and added two singles, driving in the winning run in a 3-2 win over the White Sox. In boxing, Billy Ryan stopped Milton Ebbs in Newark after a brief bout in Lowell.
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Score To Resume Pitching Drills July 15 Says Doc
Cleveland pitcher Herb Score should be able to resume baseball workouts July 15, per Dr Charles J Thomas. Score, sidelined since May 7 line drive injury, is expected to be ready for August return. Doctor reports greatly improved condition and eye response to treatment. Score plans a Florida visit before rejoining the Indians in July. Injury labeled swollen retina with a long healing time, but prospects for near full recovery noted.
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McInnes Rained Out Of First Legion Game
Corry's McInnes Steel led Westeyville 2-1 in the second inning before rain ended the Erie County Junior Legion game. Skip Lindsey opened with a single, Lee Williams hit a homer for Corry, and Tom Linski relieved, fanning three to end the inning.
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Akins Favored In Bout Tonight In Norfolk Arena
Virgil Akins an 8-5 favorite to defeat Walter Byars in a 10 round ABC televised welterweight bout at the Norfolk Arena. Akins, of St. Louis, ranked No. 6 by the NAB A, seeks his sixth straight win in the Naval Review feature at 9 p.m. EST. Byars, No. 7 welterweight from Roxbury, Mass, aims to rebound after a defeat against Tony DeMarco.
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