Red Sox rally for 14th inning win as Culberson stars
Boston's spare outfielder Leon Culberson homered in the 14th after a tied game, lifting the Red Sox to a 10-6 victory over St. Louis and extending their winning streak to 12. The win pulled Boston 3 1 2 games ahead of idle New York, while the Cardinals took sole possession of first in the National League by beating Boston. Brooklyn stayed idle. Detroit beat Philadelphia 7-2 with Dinny Trout nine hits, Hank Greenberg homering. Washington edged Cleveland 2-1 in 10 innings after a late infield error by Haefner and a double by Evans.
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Major League Leaders From The Associated Press
National League leaders include Musial of St. Louis leading in batting with .420, RBIs with 15, doubles 29, triples 3, and teammate Lanier 4 0 1.000 in pitching. American League leaders show Williams of Boston tops batters at .423, hits 35, and RBIs with 22, while DiMaggio and Shapman share home runs with 5.
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Reds boast sharp double plays fuel NL lead
Cincinnati fans credit the Reds strong double play unit for challenging the National League lead in twin killings. Managers note rebuilding and steady talent from Miller to Frey fuels a hopeful stride as Reds vie with the Yankees for top spots. The roundup touches on past greats, farm clubs, and a few colorful sports vignettes.
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Yesterday Stars Shine Amid MLB Hits and Runs
Leon Culberson slugged a grand slam in the 14th to lift the Red Sox past St Louis 10-6 and stretch Boston’s streak to 12. Dizzy Trout earned his 100th AL win in a 7-2 Tigers victory over the Athletics. Al Evans drove in the winning run in the 10th as the Senators beat Cleveland 2-1 after a double lead off. Joe Beggs scattered eight Giants hits for his third straight decision in a 2-1 Reds win. Red Schoendienst led St Louis with four hits, including a double, as the Cardinals beat Boston 6-4 to claim the league lead.
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Jimmy Johnston Funeral Friday Morning in New York
Notables of the sports world will pay final tribute Friday to James J Johnston veteran fight manager and promoter who died of a heart ailment at his home in New York at age 70 A requiem Mass will be said at 10 a m Friday at St Malachy s church West 49th street Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Bronx
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Arcaro Switches To Ride Hampden In Preakness
Jockey Eddie Arcaro will ride Hampden in the 56th Preakness at Pimlico on Saturday, a move that shifts odds in a race valued at 141,620 dollars. Assault led Derby talk after a strong finish, while Arcaro previously rode Lord Boswell in the Derby. The article also notes other racing contenders and a miscellaneous obituary mention, concluding with Pluto’s farthest distance from the sun.
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Baseball scores and weather amid varied results
National League action shows Cincinnati edging New York 2 to 1 while St. Louis defeated Boston 6 to 4. Philadelphia visits Chicago in rain as Brooklyn plays Pittsburgh and Chicago hosts Philadelphia in cold conditions. American League scores include Detroit 7 Philadelphia 2 and Boston 10 St. Louis 6 in 14 innings. Washington 2 Cleveland 1. Threatening weather affects Chicago at New York games.
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Canoe Trippers Plan Bold Ohio River Trip to New Orleans
Bob Swanson of Minneapolis and Jack Gorham of Lexington, both ex GIs, stayed overnight in Huntington on a plastic canoe expedition from the headwaters of the Ohio toward New Orleans. They travel about 1010 miles a day, sleep in GI bags, began April 9 from Coudersport, Pa., and expect to reach their destination in mid June.
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Entertainment notes and radio stars of the era
KM Mevarthy cites Mrs. Moorehead leading a new radio show The Amazing Mrs Danbury. Woody Herman's contest on ABC seeks college winners to hire his band for a single appearance. James Melton named Americas busiest tenor tours cinemas and stages. Mary Marlow Betty Barclay showcase with Sammy Kaye. Ann Sothern may cut records as a singer. Baseball and basketball games listed for various teams with schedules. The cacao tree note ends the column.
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State Delegation Opposed to Canalization In WV
West Virginia’s congressional delegation mostly opposed the $82.3 million Big Sandy navigation project before the House Rivers and Harbors committee. Some supporters included a United Mine Workers official and railroad representatives. Rep Ellis warned railroads would be taxed to fund a project reducing income. UMW general counsel Townsend called the plan a white elephant. Catgut note appears as a non sequitur.
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Boy Hopper Habeas Plea Seeks Clemency
Hundreds of pleas for clemency flood in as De Blanc petitions a habeas corpus writ arguing the boy was electrocuted last week under a governor death warrant and cannot again face the hazard.
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Bus Drivers Meet To Consider Settlement
EAST LIVERPOOL Ohio May ( ) Swiiking APD bus drivers meet today to weigh a wage increase offered by Valley Motor Transit Co and end a six day walkout that halted service for 140000 residents. Federal conciliator Samuel Young said 120 drivers would consider the raise at a Steubenville mass meeting and union officials would issue a statement tonight.
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