Baseball season opens with tight standings and hopes for Pittsburgh
The season preview notes the National League leaders as St Louis, New York, and Boston with Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn trailing. Dodgers manager Leo Durocher aims to sharpen a young lineup. In the American League, Philadelphia Athletics lead, with Detroit underperforming but potential improvement once pitching stabilizes. The piece also mentions the 1948 Pittsburgh Steelers exhibition, upcoming college sports events at Penn State, and various notes on players and prospects across baseball and football.
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Boston Braves Prove They Are Hottest In Senior Loop
The Boston Braves climb to third in the National League after a strong stretch, led by Bill Voiselle, Tommy Holmes, and Johnny Sain with a 4 game win streak. Philadelphia Phillies surge to fourth after a 7 1 victory over the Giants powered by Jolmy Blatnik. Athletics visit West to chase AL lead, facing Cleveland as part of busy major schedule.
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Catholic Leaders Attend Dearden Consecration in Cleveland
High Catholic Church leaders from across the nation gathered in Cleveland on May 18 for the consecration of Msgr. John Frances Dearden as bishop. Dearden is designated coadjutor of the Pittsburgh diocese with right of succession to Bishop Hugh C. Boyle upon his death.
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National League results and standings report
National League results show Boston defeating Lestertsy 12 to 1 with Philadelphia and New York winning, plus Brooklyn and St. Louis matchups. Standings list Philadelphia and Cleveland near top, New York close behind, with Boston and Detroit, Chicago, Washington also in the mix. American League had no games yesterday.
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Mel Ott Calls National League Race A Dog Fight
Manager Mel Ott of the New York Giants labels the National League pennant chase a dog fight and says no team is out of it. He notes Chicago and Cincinnati as threats with strong pitching and timely hitting, citing Russ Meyer Johnny Sicherhil, Blackwell, Walters, Hex, Vander Meer, and others. Last night Teddy Davis defeated Bobby Timpson in Holyoke.
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Boudreau Tops Major League Batting Leaders In Week
In Chicago on May 18, Red Boudreau of the Indians surged to the AL batting lead with an 11 point rise over Ted Williams as Al Zarilla fell from first to third after a 64 point drop. Other leaders included Walt Drop Detroit Ken Keltner Cleveland George Kell Hank Majeski and more with Boudreau also leading in hits and stolen bases. In New York Tommy Holmes and Johnny Blatnik challenge NL batting leader as Gustine slips and Haas and Ashburn remain near the top with Musial and Salkeld in pursuit.
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Elliott to Receive Kenesaw Mountain Landis Trophy Tonight
Boston May 18 Bob Elliott will be presented the Kenesaw Mountain Landis Memorial Trophy by National League President Ford C Prick before the Boston Braves meet the Pittsburgh Pirates Elliott is honored as the most valuable player of the year 1947 for the club and position of third baseman in the league today
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Ten Champions Seek To Repeat In National Open
Ten champions ranging from Lew Worsham to amateur Chick Evans will seek to defend the National Open title at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles June 10 to 12. A field of 1,440 has entered, with 140 spots to be filled through sectional qualifying.
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Omek) Evans, Sr
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Skee) Riegel
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Leading Olean Oilers face Jamestown club in league clash
The league leaders the Olean Oilers meet the Jamestown Falcons at Jamestown in a key early season game. Malcons sit third while Lockport Feds are clear favorites over Hornell Maple Heats. Hamilton Cardinals visit Bradford Blue Wings as seventh-place Batavia Clippers host Wellsville Red Sox. rain washed out three games tonight.
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Yesterday's Stars Batting Leads Phillies In 7-1 Win
Jonny Blataite of the Phillies collects four hits in four at bats to extend his hitting streak and pass Boston’s Tommy Holmes for the league batting lead. Blataite lifts his average to 438 while Holmes sits at 435. Blix Donnelly hurls a four hitter for Philadelphia in a 7-1 victory over the Giants, marking his fifth complete game.
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Blix Donnelly Stars for Phils in Big Win
Blix Donnelly, veteran righthander, starred for the Philadelphia Phillies last night, pitching a four hit game over the New York Giants and contributing a fourth inning triple to spark seven runs. The former 1944 World Series hero has revived as a dependable starter, yielding one run in his last 18 innings and winning his third of the season.
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Sports Center Roots Co in City Basketball League rout
Sports Center Roots Co remained unbeaten with a decisive 10 point win over Company A at Acro Field. Chuck Jackson starred with 16 points as Burkett and Hote contributed strong defense and scoring. Petidensky and Glaylino led Company A in a rough loss.
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