White Sox top Red Sox as Ferriss loses first since start
Chicago defeats Boston 7 to 6 as Boo Ferriss loses his first decision in 11 starts. White Sox rally with four runs in the third and Dietrich seals it in relief. Doerr hits his eighth homer for Boston. Platt drives in three.
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Dodgers Top Cubs 6 3 to Extend Lead in Standings
Brooklyn Dodgers beat Chicago Cubs 6-3 before 27,171 fans to widen their lead to two and a half games atop the NL race. Joe Hatten did not go the distance, walking in the first Cub run, as Brooklyn seized momentum after four straight losses to Chicago.
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Indians Defeat Athletics 4 1 Behind Second Inning Rally
Cleveland capitalized on a Derry error to take a two run lead in the second inning and beat Philadelphia 4 to 1. Johnny Wallasen homered for the Athletics in the seventh.
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Tigers beat Senators to stretch win streak to five
Detroit Tigers defeated Washington to move the Senators deeper into fourth place. Hal Newhouser threw a six run game as Emil Leonard limited Detroit to five hits in a pitching duel. The Tigers scored five runs off Leonard while Washington managed one.
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Reds 3 Braves 2 as Heusser shines on mound
Ed Heusser limited the Braves to six hits and earned his sixth win as the Reds defeated Boston 3 to 2. After allowing two early runs in the fourth, Heusser retired 13 straight batters and held Cincinnati’s lead steady through the final five innings. Lamanno Johnson Posedel Hofferth cited in lineup.
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Giants Dominate Cardinals 11-5 In Early Outburst
New York Giants seize control with 11 runs through four innings as they defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-5. A 19,787 crowd watches the Giants stretch their winning streak over the Redbirds to four games behind a early offensive burst.
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Louis Conn title bout drew massive gate receipts
The heavyweight championship between Joe Louis and Billy Conn attracted an estimated 75 000 spectators and about 3 million dollars in gate receipts. The card lists several past bouts exceeding 1 million in receipts and notes weigh in at noon Wednesday. The bout at New Yorks Yankee Stadium was set for June 19 with seats at 10 dollars and TV coverage by ABC and NBC.
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Barrett Leads Rally As Team Beats Redhead Hurler
Charley Barrett collects three hits including a leadoff double by Bobby Blattner to drive in a run in the first inning and add more in the second as Barrett, Wilks, Donnelly and Rice pace the offense while Kennedy, Toukle and Cooper provide support.
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Browns Beat Yankees 6 3 as Stephens Cleared Bases in Ninth
Vern Stephens homered with the bases loaded in the ninth inning to lift the St. Louis Browns to a 6-3 win over the New York Yankees in St. Louis on June 15. The Browns rallied late to secure the victory behind Stephens power and solid pitching.
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Phillies Top Pirates 3-1 Forings Out of NL Cellar
The rejuvenated Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 to pull within striking distance of escaping the National League cellar. Strinevitch Lanning and Ca mille pitched for Pittsburgh while Rowe Judd Mauney and Sernivich worked for Philadelphia.
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That's My Boy Joe Louis Fight Family Confidence
Detroit, June 15. Joe Louis is poised after his Wednesday bout with Billy Conn. His mother, 57, says she won’t attend but will hear the fight on radio. The Louis family will be represented by three brothers and three sisters.
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Baseball Results from Major Leagues
In the American League scores Boston 6 Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 1 Detroit 3 Washington 1 with New York at St. Louis pending. National League tallies New York 11 St. Louis 5, Chicago 6 Cincinnati 3 Boston 2 Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 3 and Brooklyn at an unspecified score.
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Conn and Louis Poised for Heavyweight Title Showdown
New York June 15 ex-GIs prep for the heavyweight world title fight promoter Mike Jacobs aims to draw 75,000 to the Bronx venue as tickets top a $3 million gate. Joe Louis and Billy Conn, legends of the ring, clash after five years of anticipation with Louis favored to reclaim dominance yet Conn seen as a live outside chance if he lands early punches.
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Kielbasa Signs Steelers With Repko in 24-Year-Old Duo
Pittsburgh today announced the signing of Max Kielbasa a former Uesne University halfback and Repko a former Boston College tackle Both are 24 years old Kielbasa recently was discharged from the U S Navy and Repko is an ex soldier The move adds two young linchpins to the squad in the off season
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Gilbert Sold to Phillies in Cash Deal
Philadelphia Cubs outfielder Charley Gilbert traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for an undisclosed cash price. Charley Gilbert departs Chicago after the deal arranged by a Phillies representative.
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