Red Sox Lead With Eight-Game Win Streak In 1947 Race
The Boston Red Sox sit atop the American League with an eight-game winning run as St Louis Cardinals surge from fifth toward the pennant chase. Cards gain on leaders while Braves Dodgers Giants Cubs juggle first, Monty Kennedy injured, Branca wins for Brooklyn, A's beat Tigers, Wynn wins for Washington.
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Baseball schedule and results across leagues
The day’s slate lists National League games New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Boston at Chicago with only scheduled games. American League matchups include St Louis at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit at New York and Cleveland at Boston. Yesterday’s results show Pittsburgh defeating New York 12 to 2 Brooklyn beating Chicago 5 to 1 and Washington 3 Cleveland 2 while Philadelphia won 8 to 4 over Detroit. Boston at Cincinnati was rained out and Chicago 6 New York 4 also noted.
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Yesterday's Batting and Pitching Stars
Rudy York of the White Sox belted a two run homer in Chicago's five inning rally to seal a 6 4 victory over the Yankees. Kirby Higbe of the Pirates completed a complete game becoming the first Pirates pitcher in 20 starts to do so while holding the Giants to twelve hits in a 12 2 win. The text also advises cleaning a marble topped table or fireplace with wax to protect surfaces.
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College players may stay in school raises next week talk
DETROIT June 20 After a year of waiting committees from organized baseball and college coaches plan a meeting next week to discuss allowing college players to remain in school. Chandler says they will try to keep the boys in college though football competition complicates the task. Mentions Charley Trippi considering quitting baseball. Byron Nelson at PGA event. Bing Crosby quips after missed shot. golf notes on Jackson Bradley and Lawson Little. Gerry Karver focused on track while coins are tossed on the infield.
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Happy Chandler
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Jackson Bradley
Jimmy Hines
Chicago
Masterson Poised to Break Through for Senators Tonight
Washington on July 20 AP Walter Masterson, after a nine year wait, appears set to break into the majors with the Senators facing the St Louis Browns. He carries 25 consecutive scoreless innings and previously threw 16 scoreless against the White Sox on June 8 then beat the Tigers 1-0 a week later. Also notes Diamond Personalities from AP with Greenberg Mize Robinson DiMaggio and DiMaggio performances. The Hebrew word baruch meaning blessed is noted.
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Penna eliminates Hogan in PGA match play debut
In Detroit on June 20 veteran golfer Toney Penna of Cincinnati defeated defending champion Ben Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania 3 to 1 in the first round. Penna led from the seventh hole and shot seven under par through the 17 holes. Hogan, who won the title last year in Portland, faced Penna’s relentless play as Jimmy Demaret and other qualifiers prepared for the 18-hole opening match.
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Lew Worsham
Johnny Morris
Montgomery
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Danville
Major League Leaders and Golf Bracket Highlights
The nondescript recap covers MLB statistical leaders with figures for runs, RBIs, hits, home runs, and pitching, naming players like Mize and Feller, plus PGA playoff contenders Sam Snead and Lew Worsham. It also mentions amateur qualifiers, Bracket matchups, and notes on herbs like marjoram amid a jumble of sports and horticultural references.
Six Assistants And Full Time Trainer Lined Up Behind Kern
Morgantown June 20 Six assistants three new and a full time trainer were lined up behind head coach Bil Kern to swap the 1947 Mountaineer gridiron machine. The WVU athletic council announced the appointments after approval by President Irvin Stewart. New Harrick Leonard Barnum Shonk Gwynne named trainer. Howell Harris and others will also coach in physical education. Staff resignations announced. Barnum and Harrick moved from prior posts.
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Whirlaway’s Money Mark At Stake In Brooklyn Handicap
New York June 20 The world money-winning mark of 561161 owned by Warren Wrights Whirlaway is at stake tomorrow in the Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct. The Calumet Farms chestnut champion held the record since 1943 after a stellar four year career with major turf honors including the 1941 Derby Preakness Belmont Triple Crown. Texas bred rivals Stymie and Assault challenge for the 50000 prize, with Stymie at 546435 and Assault at 538570 in the mile and a quarter race.
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Rail routes through Tempe mythic vale guide Greece lines
Farmers in the United States cut labor per unit of output to under two thirds of the 120 era level, reflecting productivity gains while mainline railways in Greece traverse the mythic Vale of Tempe between Mount Olympus and Mount Ossa.
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Rival Nature Tins Sprats in Oil as Anchovies in Norway
Large quantities of sprats, a small fish, are packed in oil in Norway to imitate anchovies. The effort hints at market pressures and consumer demand for anchovy flavor substitutes in European markets.
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Classified rates and rules for Sentinel advert in advance
The Sentinel outlines two and one half cents per word for first insertions and fourteen cents per word for each additional insertion, with a 55 cent minimum. Ads must be consecutive, set in regular style, and the firm accepts no telephone orders. All ads are prepaid and strictly limited to their classification.
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