Brownies On Verge Of Pennant With Strong Pitching Return
The St. Louis Browns boosted their American League lead to four games and eye a first pennant and a possible all St. Louis world series. A grueling July schedule unfolds with tests against the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies and Indians, plus a key home stretch at Sportsmen's Park. Russ Cassett returns to bolster the pitching staff as Art Black and Vern Group cope with injuries and strain.
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Browns hold four game edge as Yankees loom
The St Louis Browns lead the American League by four games over Chicago and four and a half over New York with seventeen games left. They head to New York to face the champions, hoping to extend their margin despite the famed Yankee jinx. Minor league scores note Newark over Buffalo and Milwaukee past Columbus, while at bat Musial and Hopp pace the Browns infield and outfield.
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Territorial rights proposed to curb bonus signings in minors
New York June 27 Major league discussions on eliminating bonuses shift toward territorial rights. Under this plan each minor club would have first signings in a designated area, with rival clubs paying a share if they lure a prospect. Also notes on Tom Fitzgerald guest star and other sports items follow.
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Bell Outpoints Fritzie Zivic in Welterweight Bout
Fritzie Zivic, a veteran with 19 years and 179 pro fights, though favored to win, lost a ten round split decision to Tommy Bell before about 12 000 fans. Bell, a hard punching Youngstown welterweight, outmaneuvered Zivic early but faced late pressure as the veteran faded. Zivic sustained cuts and marked Bell’s eyes, signaling a dramatic end to his boxing career.
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250 Softball Team Blasts Dayton 25 to 1
The Dayton Department club was routed 25 to 1 on the Aero diamond as Koestner held Dayton to seven hits. Barr and Keppel led the offense with four hits apiece including two home run type blasts. Doubles by Barr Keppel and Sherwood highlighted the winners steady attack.
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Dodgers Win 3 Corner War Bondball Game
New York crowd at Polo Grounds watched Giants Yankees Dodgers in a three corner bondball game that raised 56.5 million for the Fifth War Loan. Dodgers won 5 runs to 1 for the Yankees and Giants, while Mayor LaGuardia bought bonds for the city.
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Yale completes spring training without ball
Yale coach Howie Odell hails a successful six week spring grind with over 50 candidates, muscles developed for agility and strength, while no footballs were used. Capt. Mac Whiting reports toughness and readiness as the team braces for an eight game fall slate including North Carolina and Dartmouth.
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Dixie Walker Tucker Cling To Batting Leads In AP
New York June 27 Dixie Walker of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Thurman Tucker of the Chicago White Sox remain top hitters in the majors. Walker’s lead shrinks to three over Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals while Tucker trails. Cris Hockett of Cleveland rockets into the American League runnerup spot with a 16 point gain to .340. Doerr and Fox of the Red Sox tie for third at .325, Hostetler falls to fifth at .319. Musial gains on Walker as Walker dips after a week of 9-for-29. Weintraub leads Giants at .335, Galan .335, Medwick among the top five.
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Erie Wins Keep Lead in Pony League Contests
Buffalo headlines report Hornell pitcher Paul Kish and first baseman Charlie Bush delivering a 5-3, 14 inning win over Locksport as Erie maintains top position. The Cubs answer 7-1 after 10 Hornell errors. Jamestown sweeps Olean 11-1 and 7-4. Erie blanks Bradford 3-0 and Batavia edges Wellsville 3-2.
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Segura Advances In NCAA Tennis Tourney
Francisco Segura of the University of Miami, a glittering lend-lease star from Ecuador, moves into the third round of the NCAA tennis championships at Northwestern University as singles play resumes.
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