Catchers Chase Batting Honors Across Major Leagues
Major league catchers push batting pace this season with Babe Phelps leading at .252, Ray Lamana close behind, and Lombardi heating up for Boston. Walker Cooper hits .340 for St. Louis, Mickey Owen and Pete Reiser tie at .328 for Dodgers, while Bill Dickey makes a notable Yankee comeback. Nova loses to Savold, ending plans for his career high hopes, as Oakland’s Kin stice! Lois knocks out in first round. Night sports policy shaping city athletics. oil and bass programs advance. Dodgers alumni populate Brooklyn, Chicago roots cited. Oil City crowd weak, four-game skid ends for Oilers. Sitesimmons ends career with Dodgers.
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Bill Dickey
Babe Phelps
Tattsburgh Pirates
Arky Vaughan
Ray Lamena
Cincinnati Reds
Lombardi
Boston Braves
Braves
Tfmne
Walker Cooper
St. Louis
Redbirds
Mickey Owen
Dodgers
Pete Reiser
Billy Sullivan
Cue Dapper
Anis
T. KO
Lou Nova
Lee Savold
Finis
California
Nova
Kin Stice
Lois
Savold
Aew
Tony Galento
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Browns
Buffalo Bisons
Toronto Mapleleaf
Fittsburgh Pirates
Inicago
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
White Sox
Washington
Oilers
Titusville
Oil Creek
Newtontown
Téyonville
Eredt Sitesimmons
Nucklebell
Pirates
Warren Ramblers Invade Warren for Booster Contests
Warren Ohio based Ramblers bring a strengthened lineup for a booster game Friday against the strong Merchants. Manager Ty Oran Gall uses weather-permitted drills to sharpen bats and defense after a long layoff, with key additions including two one-side players and potentially L Davis from Alabama. The Merchants aim to prove themselves as a semi pro force at home with a roster featuring Spencer, Sulick, Seapp sel and Brown, plus standout rookie Boning backing the plate. The lineup will be announced in Friday's paper.
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Warren
Ohio
Ramblers
Ty" Oran Gall
Crandall
Sainday
Meadville
Bill Lowe
Ansurea
Invaders
Felder
L. Davis
University of Alabama
Mississippi US
Boning
Erie Sailorsext
Millick
Decatis
Spencer
Brown
Vom
Desalis
Ohio Valley
Hob Fornet Guardian
Sulick
Seappael
Sledvote
Seappsel
Yesterday's Heroes and Baseball Highlights Across Leagues
A collage of game recaps and sports notes. Al Aver y and Riley Donald starred in wins for their teams while Enos Slaughter and Coaker Trip gated the Cubs and Cards. Ray Kuip nearly pitched a perfect game as Kentown beat Wilson for the Berks title. Willie Pep defeated Tenthotll in Hartford. Ghoster Rice outpointed Billy Davis in New York. Northwestern fencer Lee Lenkoff reflects on early interest sparked by novels and a long history with the Corsairs.
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Reading
Ray Kuip
Kurntown High
Wilson High
Enia
Hartford
Braves Edge Giants as Dodgers Idle in Tight Standings
In a multi-team bias era wrap, the Braves defeated the Giants to gain a half game on idle Dodgers while the Cardinals shut out the Cubs in five innings. The Yankees maintained AL supremacy with a 9-2 rout of the Red Sox, powered by a 18-hit day including two homers by Henrich and Keller.
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al Vavery
Braves
Ruenec S
Giants
Riley Donald
Yankees
Red Sox
Enos Slaughter
Coaker
Trip Tet
Cardinals
Cubs
Les Fleming
Indians
Tribe
White Sox
Dodgers
Tigers
Baseball standings and today’s schedule progress
The league standings show New York leading with 71 games, Cleveland near with 29 wins, Detroit at 18, Boston at 18, St. Louis 18, Washington 21, Philadelphia 25, Chicago 10. Today’s games feature Detroit at St. Louis, Chicago at Cleveland, Boston at Washington, Philadelphia at New York.
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Meres
Chicago
Bleveland
Smith and Fresh
Harder
Hogan Detrois
St. Louis
Benton and Tebbeils
Parsants
Hollingsworth, Hanning
Perrell
Washington
U Philadelphia
Suntira
Barry
Herris
Besse
Wagner
Boston
New York
Nix
Dobson
Chase
Buthind
Conroy
Trommld
Dickey
Rosary
Detroit
Philadelphia
Westerday
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Aeinelmatt
Pittsburgh Au
Phildelphia
New York St
Ginsinnatl
Pittburgh
Cubs Are Very Thankful Nobody Bought Bill Lee
Cubs veteran pitcher Bill Lee returns to form on a eastern swing. He credits improved sight or routine tweaks for a recent win streak and aims for a 20 win season. Lee recalls his 1938 shutout streak and hopes to start under the lights, seeking to prove himself after past slumps.
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Cubs
Bill Lee
Rs Aiules
Aherasreeel Lace
World Peatures Ghicagg
Cub
Plone
Phils
Thei
High school pitcher Blott eyes pro baseball after standout strikeout run
Robert Blott, a 9th grader and star hurler for Hixon High, struck out 48 batters over 48 innings in a row. Coach Tullis praises his fastball and curve while noting he thrives under pressure. Blott aims for college baseball, with pro leagues on his radar for the future.
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Robert Vatve Iliott
Hixon High School
Blott
Tullis
Bilott
Alason
Ana
Robert
Elliott
Whitt
Cotton States
Memphis
American Legion
Mushball League Meeting Tonight Heads Toward Season Start
The Mushball League gathers tonight at 6 in the city hall to discuss entries and by laws for the season. Teams like Columbus Tyrn Bear Lake Acro 600 Dept Raymonds Merchants and nd irewer’s Bills are signaling plans while schedules will be drawn and a $3 entrance fee refunded at season end. Most games will be at Mead Park where new fields have been completed.
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Fia
Levene
Yelock
Columbus Tyn
Bear Lake
Acro 600 Dept
Gffice
Raymonds
Merchants
Seuromt
Snead Byrd Headline PGA Today at Sea View
Atlantic City May 27 six feet of exhausting opening rounds in the PGA championship at Sea View. Sammy Snead and Sammy Byrd open as featured match with Byrd drawing steady attention as a rising contender. Cooper and Turnesa chase late-day nerves as Wood Nelson and other notables enter the field.
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Gayle Talbot
Atlantic City
Ifie Professional Golfers Association
Sea View Club
Sammy Snead
Sammy Byrd
Lina Byrd
Sarah
Byrd
Breas Uy
Harry Cooper
Minneapolis
Wellis Byrd
Corp
Jim Turnesa
Cooper
Mike ‘Times
Elmsford
Corporal Dim
Ed Harrison
Camp Hill
Snead
Baseball Roundup Reflects Wartime Scheduling and Stars
A crowded wartime sports roundup discusses baseball attendance on Sundays, twilight games, and star players. It notes Buck McCormick ending a long consecutive-game streak, Wakefield’s controversy over a $945,000 offer, and scouts mentioning college interest. Also highlights athletes approaching service, coaching roles, and football figures linked to baseball and Navy assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck McCormick
Donny
Western Association
Yommy Phillips
Nish Wool
Championship Playoff Qualifier Sets Open Matchups
A dry former National Open champion qualified in a playoff among seven others at 147. He faces Harold McSpaden in the bracket. Nelson and Hogan appear as potential rivals in the same half with Cooney. Wood lines up in the upper half with Byrd and Snead.
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Hough
Harold Hugh McSpaden
Nelson-Hogan
Mey
Cooney
Wood
Byrd
Snead
Forge and Hospital Mines Meet Thursday
The Forge and Hospital Mines baseball teams will clash Thursday evening in Warren, serving as a tune up for the upcoming league campaigns. Manager Joe Garde says the non-division game will test both lineups and help prepare the squads for the season ahead.
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Forge and Hospital
Waren
Yimimeed
Nda
Joe Garde Fat
Forge
Huepttal
Norih
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