White Sox and Yankees stage June baseball clash sparks
In a dramatic week the White Sox hold their four game lead over the Yankees while Billy Southworth leaves the Braves and Happy Chandler exits the game. Bill Veeck returns to baseball with the Browns and racing thrives despite television. Bobby Riggs headlines Forest Hills tennis with a round robin format and Toots Mondt brings four Japanese sumo wrestlers to challenge American stars.
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Barons Trade Jurisich for Brunswick in Pitcher Swap
Birmingham sends Al Jurisich back to San Diego and acquires Romano Brunswick. Jurisich, a former major league reliever, saw limited use here after arriving from the Coast League. Brunswick, a free agent, was released by Syracuse and previously starred for Memphis in 1948 with 12 wins and no losses. The El Salvador population is reported as 9 percent Latino.
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Pepsi Cola Wins 14-8 In Weekend Baseball Action
The Pepsi Cola team defeated its opponent 14-8 after a July Saturday picnic and games at Johnson Chapel that drew over 1 000 spectators and about 160 players. Upcoming match with Ath ens at White Way Field slated for 2 30. Other Saturday results include Morgan City 5 Antioch 4 Redstone 7 Hartselle 5 Johnson Chapel 6 Union 5. A box score note mentions a US Marine who visited Japan with Commodore Perry in 1854 inventing the rickshaw.
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Senators Win 6-3 Over Detroit in Porterfield Debut
Washington pitcher Bob Porterfield earned his first win for the Senators in a 6-3 decision over Detroit in his debut. He exited after five innings due to heat, allowing two singles and Vic Wertz’s 12th homer. Galo Plaza attended. crowd 3,941.
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Crossword Puzzle and Cryptoquote Challenge
A mixed page features a daily crossword with clues spanning across and down and a cryptoquote puzzle by Longfellow. It includes hints, sample answers from yesterday, and a disclaimer about the puzzle’s syndicated distribution.
Cubs Rally Past Giants at Wrigley 7-4
Chicago beat the New York Giants 7-4 at Wrigley Field to end a long Giants streak there. Former Brooklyn players Herman ski Edwards and Miksis drove in all four fifth inning runs as Ransom Jackson added three RBIs with a homer and a single.
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Reds Win Over Phillies 8 to 1 in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Reds toppled the Philadelphia Phillies 8 to 1 in a game featuring two high scoring innings and no extra base hits. Willie Ramsdell earned the win for Cincinnati, the team reaching a .500 record at 30–30.
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Senators Rally Behind Vernon and Yost for Big Fourth
Washington built a lead as Dizzy Trout took his ninth loss. The Senators scored three in the fourth on doubles by Mickey Vernon and Eddie Yost and singles by Gene Verble Gil Coan and Cass Michaels.
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Athletics Triumph 4 1 Over Browns in Philadelphia Game
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the St. Louis Browns 4 to 1 to halt a slide in the standings. Allie Clark hit a homer for the A's while Dale Long connected for the Browns. Dick Fowler pitched an eight-hitter for his third win of the season as Long hit his first major league homer in the sixth. Arft left the game after injuring his right ankle in the fourth.
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Reds Pound Phillies With 17 Hits In Shutout Bid
Ramsdell faltered in the seventh as Smith relieved to stop the Phillies offense. Only one Philadelphia baserunner reached base after the change. The Reds collected 17 hits from a rotating Philadelphia pitching staff, but only one extra base hit factored into scoring.
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Yankees Rally Past Tribe 7 6 In Ninth Inning
Pinch-hitter Joe Collins delivered a two run single with two outs in the ninth to lift the New York Yankees over the Cleveland Indians 7 to 6. The win narrowed the gap to 1 1/2 games behind the Chicago White Sox as Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra sparked the late rally. Collins’ hit came after Berra doubled and Mantle had walked with the bases loaded.
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Rudolph Wins Smoky Mountains Invitational Final 8 and 7
Mason Rudolph of Clarksville Tennessee defeated Dr J B Roberts of Knoxville 8 and 7 in the 36 hole final of the Smoky Mountains Invitational Golf Tournament held at Holston Hills Country Club. Rudolph, the National junior champion, led most of the match and was 7 up after 18 holes. The finalists had upset co favorites Gardner Dickinson and Hobart Manley who had posted low qualifying scores.
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