Giants Hit Homer Trail On Western Swing In 800 Club
The New York Giants on their first western swing remain on top, 17 games over .500 with a six and a half game lead. Ernie Lombardi added his 10th homer as part of a comeback surge, with Gardella and Weintraub contributing. Feldman beat Cincinnati, and Whitey Kurowski fueled the Cardinals with 30 RBIs as trades roll on through the pennant chase. Preacher Roe powered the Pirates past Boston, while Hank Wyse and the Cubs topped the Phillies. Yankees tighten AL lead with Stirnweiss spark, and Detroit and Cleveland duel atop the standings as season pace quickens.
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Tigers suffer setback and intramural spark in youth sports
Leo Harkins and Corry school staff sparked a large junior high track meet with 104 entries, 64 boys and 40 girls, fueling renewed athletics interest. The piece notes the Tigers pitching loss of Al Benton and discusses league relations, minors’ demands, and various local sports items including high school and amateur events.
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Stars rallys and relievers fuel late MLB action
George Stirnweiss and Nelson Potter led a day of high scoring as Yankees and Browns delivered late victories. Harry Feldman and Stan Hack supplied key hits for Giants and Cubs, while Tack Saltzgaver sparked Pirates to a fifth straight win. Paul Richards and AL Smith contributed clutch RBIs and singles in tight wins. Ray Sanders belted a three run homer aiding the Cardinals over the Dodgers.
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Baseball Scoreboard Highlights From Yesterday
National League results show Chicago 4 Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 5 Boston 3, New York 5 Cincinnati 9 St Louis 7. Standings list multiple teams with win loss records and games back, including St Louis 17 13 and Pittsburgh 15 14. American League notes include New York 5 Chicago 4 and St Louis 5 Boston 0 along with several other pairs. International and American Associations list scheduled games and scores across Newark Baltimore Buffalo Montreal Syracuse Jersey City and more.
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Penn State Sport Roundup Opens College Tournament Season
May 46 roundup notes Penn State and other colleges funding athletes for state championships. Fraternity housing covers room costs. scouts and travel partly funded. Boxing program discussed, Safer sports noted with emphasis on safety. War-era sports and figures referenced, including boxing and military veterans.
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