DiMaggio Drives Yanks To 9-2 Win Over Senators
Joe DiMaggio drove in five runs with his 24th homer and two singles as the league-leading Yankees beat the Washington Senators 9-2. Yanks, led by DiMaggio in the first five runs, built a decisive lead with a three-run third inning and another rally in the seventh. Yogi Berra added a 20th homer, while Johnny Mize, Billy Johnson, and Gerry Coleman contributed key hits for New York.
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Tigers Crush White Sox 8-2 at Briggs Stadium
Detroit batter Vic Wertz led an 8-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox as Hal Newhouser hurled nine innings. Wertz, who managed four hits on the eastern trip, provided key offense in the homecoming at Briggs Stadium.
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DiMaggio Leads Yankees Rally In 9-2 Victory Over Senators
New York overpower Washington 9 to 2 as DiMaggio hits a homer and Schumacher-like bats power the lineup. Rizzuto Bauer and Berra contribute key RBI while Ostrowski wins in relief.
Wynn Leads Indians Past Browns with Late RBI
Early Wynn struck out nine and drove in the winning run as the Cleveland Indians defeated the St. Louis Browns 4-2 before 2,687 fans. Wynn earned his 16th victory, singling home Ike Boone in the eighth to break a 2-2 tie, and Dale Mitchell added the insurance run with a single to score Bob Kennedy. Mitchell had three singles on the night.
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Red Sox Dominate A’s 9-3 for 17th Win in 19
Boston Red Sox routed the Philadelphia Athletics 9-3 to extend their dominance in the season series. The victory marks their 17th win in 19 against the A’s, snapping the A’s one game winning streak.
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Coman Lanier Wins City Softball Playoff Title
Coman Lanier clinched the City Softball playoff championship by forfeiture after Carolina Seating refused to play amid officiating controversy. Coman Lanier had upset Poole's Knitting to reach the finals and earned the trophy from the city recreation department along with gold and silver balls for players. Nick Bolkovac, Pitt tackle, has converted 31 of 35 extra points the past two years.
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Mathews Named Southern Association Rookie Of The Year
Ed Mathews, a 19 year old third baseman with power and speed, is picked as the Southern Association rookie of the year on 10 of 17 ballots. The Boston Braves prospect has batted near .300 with 30 home runs and 97 RBIs while with Atlanta this season, and scouts see a future as a major league outfielder or third baseman. Santa Barbara, California born, Mathews is predicted to join the Braves at Commonwealth Avenue in Boston in time.
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Trinity High Guilford Open Football Wars
Trinity High and Guilford, longtime North Piedmont football powerhouses, meet in an early season conference clash at Albion Millis Stadium. Guilford is favored after near full strength with Trinity led by 12 lettermen returning and five holdovers, as coach Red Coble aims to repeat strong showings from last year.
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High-Riding Phils Shut Out Braves 2-0 in Boston
Philadelphia pitcher Curt Simmons scattered seven hits to blank the Boston Braves 2-0 before 17,230 fans. Sam Jethroe reached third with two out in the first but was tagged out, as the Phils won their 10th road win in 12. Dick Sisler started the fourth inning rally that produced both runs.
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Newcombe Pitches Dodgers to 2-0 Shutout of Giants
Brooklyn pitcher Don Newcombe blanked the New York Giants, allowing only three singles in a 2-0 win for his 16th victory and fifth straight. Wes Westrum and Hank Thompson had the Giants’ only hits, as Jansen took the loss despite a strong effort.
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Law’s rookie shutout stuns Cardinals at Pirates home
Pittsburgh rookie Vernon Law from Idaho pitched his first major league shutout for a 6-0 Pirates win over the St. Louis Cardinals before 5,638 fans. He allowed only two Cardinals to reach second base.
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Dodgers Beat Giants 2 0 in Narrow Victory
New York A B R H O P S Tanky 2b drove in a run as Dodgers blanked Giants 2 0. Newcombe pitched seven innings for Brooklyn and Jansen took the loss. Jim Campbell of Pitt is noted in a separate item about a Derry halfback with an unlost record.
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Baseball Box Score Summary Cincinnati Chicago
Totals show Cincinnati 5 Chicago 1 as Blackwell wins over Minner. Hatton and Kruszewski noted with two hits. Wyrostek homered for Chicago. Pitchers include Klippstein and Minner with 6 innings pitched by Minner and Blackwell 14-13 record. Attendance 12,261.
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Yankees Take 4-3 Championship Tilt
The Little League Yankees won the first half title by edging the Cubs 4 to 3 at Richland Park. Peanut Wood pitched six innings, allowing six hits and striking out seven, while Wuma Highfill took the loss. Bishop led the Yankees with a 2-for-3 effort and delivered a bases loaded single in the final inning to put New York ahead.
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