American League Standings and Scores Report
AP summary shows AL teams with records and recent results. New York beat Baltimore 4 2 while Washington defeated Boston 4 0 and Cleveland topped Kansas City 5 2. Arizona? Not present. St. Louis hung with Chicago 9 6 as Brooklyn lost to New York 7 2.
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Barons Edge L A By 3-2 Score
Memphis leads Southern Association pennant race as Barons beat L A 3-2. Mobile Bears rebound with win streaks, while Sammy Meeks drives Crackers past Memphis 8-4 in nine. Challenger Birmingham, New Orleans win close games. Jets/dates unspecified.
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Testifies Title Fight Cost 150000
In New York a Cincinnati promoter Sam Becker testified in a federal anti monopoly case that he would have paid a 150000 kickback to secure a heavyweight title fight for Cincinnati. Becker said James Norris of the LB C explained the sum was needed to “take care of Joe Louis” as the champion and to retire Louis while setting up a contenders tournament. Becker claimed Louis privately backed four title contenders without Norris’s knowledge.
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Commercials Can Be Bad for Children
Charles Mercer examines how television advertising shapes children's desires in supermarkets. He notes kids brandishing and choosing cereals after seeing ads, while some mothers blame TV marketing for fussing during shopping trips. The piece mixes anecdote with opinion on whether ads are inherently harmful.
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Joseph Given a Split Decision in New Orleans Bout
Charley Joseph, 23, a high school student from New Orleans, won a 10 round split decision over Milo Savage of Salt Lake City to claim a No. 9 middleweight ranking. Jack Kearns praised Joseph's power and speed, noting he could dance circles with any middleweight. The crowd numbered 5,900 with a national TV audience watching.
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Pirates Hit Striking One-Two Punch in Early Season
The Pittsburgh Pirates, once seen as NL basement hopefuls, spark early wins with a Long Thomas duo. Dale Long and Frank Thomas drive in runs, hit for average, and pace the club as they claim three of seven victories. Long shines at .429 and Thomas at .346, fueling a surprise rise while the Dodgers seize first in the league with Carl Erskine superb on the mound.
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Famous Aircraft Figure Dies at 68 in Florida
Boca Raton obit notes B Rentschler, 68, board chairman of United Aircraft Corp since 1935, credited with advancing US air power. Native of Hamilton Ohio, Princeton graduate 1909, son of a successful founder, early work in auto engines led to aviation career. WWI shifted him to engine plants and the Army Air Service assignments.
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Cubs rout in double win as Waddix shines on mound
Cubs win 6-0 behind Har vey Waddix two-hits battering. Yankees beat Orioles 4-2 to extend lead. White Sox and Tigers idle. Washington defeats Red Sox 4-1 at Fenway, Pedro Ramos holding the offense to three hits. Bob Porterfield losses for Washington. Herb Score stars in Cleveland 5-2 over Kansas City. Dodgers pummel Giants with 13 hits as Hodges drives offense. Robinson steals home.
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Fight Manager Admits Violations In California Boxing Probe
Oakland report says a top fight manager admitted multiple rule violations in a statewide boxing investigation. He detailed co promoting fights, exceeding the legal card limit, and lacking a licensed booking agent while noting training camp practices may have included officials.
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