Cards Leap Over Fizzlers Near Lead In NL Race
The St Louis Cardinals extend their win streak to eight as Musial and Ennis lift the offense. They beat Philadelphia 4 0 to move within a game of first place with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh ahead. Mantle Homers Highlight White Sox surge past Yankees. several clubs claim wins across the league.
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Musial Sets NL Iron Man Record in 823rd Straight Game
Stan Musial appeared at Connie Mack Stadium in his 823rd consecutive game, setting a National League record as the St Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4 to 0. He collected the first hit of the game, then downplayed the significance of records, saying he was not nervous. The streak began on opening day 1952, surpassing Gus Suhr’s earlier mark. Musial sits fifth on the all time list behind Gehrig Everett Scott Joe Sewell and Eddie Yost.
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Cubs Take Lead in Falkville Little League Action
Falkville's Little League Cubs defeated the Braves 7-4 to claim undisputed first place as Jimmy Douglas earned the win. In the nightcap, Doug West pitched the Reds to a 12-4 victory over the Dodgers. A large crowd watched, Hollis Tapscott was hired as an umpire, and bleacher construction plans were announced.
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Line Scores From Southern Assn and Major Leagues
Baseball line scores include Southern Association games with New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, Little Rock, Birmingham, Mobile and Chattanooga, plus National and American League results. Home runs by Mays, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, and New York are noted. pitchers and final tallies listed.
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Corsican Brothers Win Tag Match at Armory
The Corsican Brothers Joe and Dean defeated Tommy Roland and Cyclone Anaya in a tag team showdown last night at the National Guard Armory.
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L. L. Indians Defeat Red Sox In Big Win Tie For Lead
The Indians hammered the Red Sox 18 to 2 in a makeup game, piling up 11 hits and taking advantage of six errors to seize a share of the league lead. Dossey earned the win, Campbell the loss. Tonight the Dodgers face the Braves and the Indians meet the Tigers.
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Belmont Stakes Set With Two Horse Duel For 89th Run
A field of seven Colts, smallest since Native Dancer, narrows to Bold Ruler and Gallant Man as the likely duel for Belmont glory. Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons and Eddie Arcaro seek a seventh Belmont, while Gallant Man’s Johnny Nerud and Willie Shoemaker contest their first mile and a half classic. Televised nationally from 3:30 to 4 p.m. EST, the race could crown the 3-year-old champion.
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Nick Carter Beats The Bat In Preliminary Contest
Babe Ruth action tonight features the Cardinals facing the Orioles at 7 o'clock at West Town Park.
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Field of 162 Starts After National Open
A field of 162 began the 57th National Open at Inverness Club Toledo Ohio with eight past champions among entrants. The course spans 6919 yards with 117 traps and trees while legends Ben Hogan Sam Snead Doug Ford Jack Burke and Peter Thomson are noted contenders.
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Hogan retires from National Open with chest pains
Ben Hogan withdrew from the 57th National Open in Toledo after suffering severe chest and heart pains. He delayed 54 minutes for diathermy treatment, then failed to start play and told officials he could not continue.
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Bold Nero and Gallant Man Abroad in Aga Khan Plans
Nerud outlined entries for the upcoming race with Bold Nero and Gallant Man among the six betting interests. Bold Nero, Gallant Man and the two other contenders share overseas connections under the Aga Khan, shaping the international field.
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Lookouts sweep Mobile to seize fourth in Southern Association
Mobile faced double defeat as Carl Thomas failed to solve the Lookouts. Russ Heman allowed two hits in the nine inning nightcap as Chattanooga won 3-0 after a 9-2 rout in the opener. Memphis stayed three games ahead after beating Atlanta, while Birmingham beat Little Rock. Nashville edged New Orleans 11-10 in ten innings to close in on the leaders.
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SCOREBOARD LEAGUES REPORT WEDNESDAY RESULTS
Baseball results show Detroit 4 Baltimore 2 and Cleveland 6 Boston 1 in the American League. Chicago beat New York 7-6 in a National League game? Milwaukee 11 Brooklyn 9. Southern League standings list Memphis Nashville Birmingham and more with Wednesday results and Thursday schedules.
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Honeybear Moves Over Walt Byars
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Musial Leads NL Fan Poll for All Star Berth
Stan Musial veteran of 13 All Star games leads NL voters in the fan poll with 2485 first cumulative votes. Willie Mays is second with 11807 votes as NL and AL prepare for the 24th All Star game in St Louis on July 9 with AL ahead 13 to 10.
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