Red Sox Extend Streak as They Beat Browns to Reach 11
The Boston Red Sox widened their 11 game win streak with a pair over the St Louis Browns, led by Tex Hughson and Mickey Harris while Joe Dobson delivered another strong outing. Ted Williams and Johnny Pesky fueled the offense as Boston pulled ahead of the Yankees in the American League race.
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Joe Dobson
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Nats
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Middle Atlantic League Opens With Local Interest
The Middle Atlantic League opens its 22nd year as six teams compete near Oil City and surrounding towns. Former servicemen lead early major league stats, including Stan Musial and Dom DiMaggio, with strong showings from ex soldiers across both leagues. Local player Bill Unteremer plans independent play after a shoulder injury and retirement consideration. The Indians seek a return to first division amid home stand and upcoming twin bills.
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Bill
Unter
Middle Atlantic League
Gre
Oil City
Bill Unteremer
Niagara Pals
Youngstown
Butler
Johnstown
Niagara Falls
Baseball's Commissioner Faces Two Big Foes in Pro Era
May 7 report from Cincinnati shows Commissioner A B Chandler urged to craft a vigorous plan to curb the Players Guild and Mexican League challenges. The piece notes potential contract reforms, limited cooperation from club owners, and speculation on an ambitious era of baseball diplomacy and cross league play.
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Players Guild
A. B. Chandler
Basebal Ranch
Chandler
Yanks
Dodgers
Clark Griffith
Guild
Scores and matchups from yesterday and today
Yesterday's results featured Detroit 3 Philadelphia 1 Boston 7 5 St Louis 5 2 Chicago 2 New York 1 Washington 7 Cleveland 4. Today's games include St Louis at Boston Chicago at New York Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington and Syracuse 7 Rochester 6 Newark at Montreal Jersey City at Toronto in cold conditions.
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Princeton
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Cincinnati
Mexican Loop In Legal Battle With Two Clubs
New York and St Louis courts hear cases as Jorge Pasquel and the Mexican League confront MLB teams over raids on high priced players. Yankees and Dodgers seek restraining orders and injunctions to block player poaching, with May 14 set for a key hearing in St Louis court on the Dodgers clash. Pasquel promises to push the legal fight to the Supreme Court if needed to defend league salaries.
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Associated Press
New York
Jorge Pasuel
Arews
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Yankee
Larry MacPhail
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Jorge Pasquel
Bernardo Pasquel
Supreme Court
Veteran Joe Miller in ABC Spotlight Tonight
Veteran Buffalo star Joe Miller, former world match champion, appears at the ABC Spotlight in Santa Monica California to mark his return to competitive play after a year and a half away. He has exhibited pinwork for servicemen and seeks an ABC title.
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Joe Miller
Bros
Miller
ABC
Royal Amuse
Rain Postpones Corry High School Baseball Game
Corry High School postponed its scheduled game at Bloomfield due to threatening weather. The board notes the contest likely to be rescheduled and rain may push Bloomfield’s next game with Meadville to Thursday or Friday. The May 14 Meadville game at Love Land is tentative.
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Bloomfield
Meadville
Loveland
Chapman Says Phils 10 Go Up Amid Slump
Philadelphia manager Ben Chapman insists the Phillies are not an eighth place club despite cellar status. He praises the team’s spirit, notes Pittsburgh’s strong performance, and cites belief they will hit their stride soon as crowds at Wrigley Field reach a record 45,50 fans.
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Chicago
Philadelphia Phillies
Ben Chapman
Phils
Blue Jays
Chapman
Pittybursh
Phillies
Chitazo
Wrigley Field
Batavia Clippers Take Pony League Lead After 6-4 Win
Batavia Clippers surged to the top of the Pony League with their third win of the season, defeating Hornell 6-4. Bradford edged Jamestown 7-6 in a tight affair, and Wellsville outlasted Lookport 10-7 in other league games.
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Batavia
Associated Press
Buffalo
Batavia Clippers
Clippers
Hornell
Bradford
Jamestown
Wellsville
Looktport
Fete Beaver Cagers at Dinner Tonight
The Jet School basketball banquet invites squad members and guests to a 6 oclock chicken dinner at McCray Church in Cohcord township. Coach John Vich is expected to name lettermen for the 1945 46 season after a short program.
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Cohcord Township
Johnvich
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