National League tight race sparks pennant pressure
The National League heads into a tight stretch with New York Giants and Boston Braves tied for the lead and St. Louis Cardinals close behind. Cincinnati’s pitching rally helped the Braves regain first place by sweeping Cincinnati, while the Giants and Cardinals split two games. Rob Elliott and Hank Sauer paced early Braves rallies, Elmer Riddle won twice for the Phillies' opponents, and Cubs pitcher Johnny Schmitz notched a costly Chicago win over Brooklyn as Pirates, Phillies, and Yankees results mixed in.
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Hogan Wins Open in Record 276 as Snead Falters
Los Angeles June news item notes Ben Hogan clinching the U S Open with a 72 hole total of 276 a new record while Ralph Guldahl Demaret Turnesa and Locke post strong showings Jimmy Demaret takes second and Stocky Turnesa fourth in a tight finish Snead again stumbles finishing fifth after leading after 36 holes The report also sweeps through other sports results including DiMaggio Berra Rizzuto and baseball standings with details on the Athletics Browns Tigers and White Sox.
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Babe Ruth Old Number 3 Retired By Yankees
Babe Ruth’s number 3 was retired by the New York Yankees. At Yankee Stadium he wore the last Ruth uniform yesterday during the stadium’s 25th anniversary celebration. Ruth presented his uniform to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, as 50,000 fans cheered and Ed Barrow embraced him. The Babe spoke briefly, recalling his first homer at the ballpark in 1923 and thanking his former teammates.
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Major League Baseball Saturday and yesterday results
National League scores show New York 7 St. Louis 5 and Boston 2-9 over Cincinnati with several results listed. American League results include Cleveland 7-9 New York 5-4 and Detroit 4 Washington 1 with standings for New York Boston Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn and Cincinnati following.
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Louis training camp notes and bold hints of future fights
Sports roundup from Prompton Lakes reports Joe Louis in peak condition and training routines with trainer Manny Seamon noting the 72 day prep for the next bout. Mentions shuffleboard golf and fishing as light workouts while Eddie Arcaro comments on Citation and a potential exhibition with Rit Monaghan and Jack Doyd. Lafayette and Mid Atlantic playoff notes include Peck Robbins and Bob Allard securing a shutout of West Virginia and Navy as the Leopards eye regional series.
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Major League Leaders In Batting And Pitching
Williams of Boston leads batting with 398 runs batted in and 70 hits while Keltner of Cleveland tops home runs with 14 and Raschi of New York leads pitching wins. Musial of St Louis dominates in multiple categories with 316 batting average and 73 hits as Jansen Branca and other pitchers post strong strikeout totals in this season recap.
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Citation Greatest Horse Since Man O War
New York June 14 Citation began a brief vacation praised as the greatest American thoroughbred since Man O War over 25 years ago. Fresh from the Belmont Stakes victory clinching the triple crown, the Calumet Farm star heads to Chicago for further contests. Ben Jones Calumet GM called him the best we've ever had and Jimmy Jones added he’s the best in many years. Citation leaves Belmont Wednesday for Arlington Park with Armed and Faultless and other Calumet stars.
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Yesterday's Stars and Baseball Doubleheader Highlights
The story notes Ralph Kiner homer runs to lift the Pirates 9-1 in the nightcap vs Philadelphia, splitting a twin bill after the Phils won the opener. It mentions Paul Trout and Virgil Trucks achieving six and seven hit performances for the Tigers in other games and recalls 1928 season results with Batins and St. Louis.
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Grafton Juniors Rally Past Jane Lew In Opener
Grafton Post 12 American Legion Juniors opened the season with a 10 to 7 win over Jane Lew Juniors at Jane Lew. Trailing 7-4 after six innings, Grafton pushed six runs in the sixth on a key error and solid hitting to seize control. Poe and Chick Bennett pitched well for Grafton, allowing only three hits as Jane Lew misplayed several errors.
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Fiduciary accounts before commissioner of accounts
Fiduciary notices announce settlements of estates for W H Galliher administrator of Mary Poe deceased and Grace A Rogucki administratrix of John Ronald Guzzi deceased. Dated June 7 1948 by John K Burdett Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County West Virginia.
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For Sale 6 Rooms and Bath on Grand St
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