Mel Ott Hits 14th Homer As Giants Beat Braves
Mel Ott belted two home runs to raise his season total to 14 and lift the New York Giants to a 6-2 win over the Boston Braves. Raffensberger, ton, Flowers and Owen pitched for Brooklyn in a separate game, and Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 6-5 on a ninth inning rally led by Jimmy Wasdell. Rip Sewell extended his win streak to seven as Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 4-2 on Vince DiMaggio's eighth inning hit.
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Dodgers Acquire Eddie Stanky In Deal With Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers obtain infielder Eddie Stanky from the Chicago Cubs in a swap. Stanky previously played shortstop, moved to second base last season, led the American Association with a .342 average in 1942, and posted a 15 7 record for Montreal with a 3.08 ERA in the International League.
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Cubs Struggle With War-Time Talent Amid Slump at Cellar
Chicago owners fired and rehired managers as war-time rosters flounder. Stars like Stanky and Stanky bench, trades blocked, while Durocher era and minor league call ups fail to lift the Cubs from last place despite deep pitching and a surplus of fielders.
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Doll Rafferty Sets Semi-Windup On Local Boxing Card
Milwaukee lightweight Doll Rafferty heads a six round semi-windup on June 16 at the Vocational School. Matchmaker Andy Skaff says an opponent is to be chosen. Rafferty has beaten top rivals including a knockout of Joey Archibald. Tickets go on sale soon via the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Football Franchise Boom Hinted On Pacific Coast
A roundup notes Bill Freelove spread of American league franchises across western cities and three Pacific coast clubs in the postwar era. Joe Goetter and Roy Vangraflan are named among officials and umpires negotiating terms amid wartime changes.
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Bosox Rout Yankees 8-1 Behind Hughson's Strong Start
Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 8-1 as Tex Hughson limited the champs to six hits. Joe Cronin hit a home run for Boston, while Hank Borowy allowed 12 Red Sox hits in the victory. The win kept the Sox within reach of Detroit and St. Louis in the standings.
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Camp McCoy Nine Defeats Winona Roses 7-5
Camp McCoy Wisconsin Post baseball team beat the Winona Roses 7-5 on Wednesday. Holdsworth and Minter pitched for Camp McCoy with Hricinak catching, while Heftman McLaughlin and Weaver worked for the Roses. Newman hit a triple for the Post in the lone extra hit. Next game is Sunday against Milwaukee Heil crew at 1 30 p m on the new Camp field.
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Cubs Trip Up Eagles in Exhibition Victory
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Camp Kilmer Eagles 7 to 3 in New Brunswick New Jersey. The Cubs totaled 11 hits and one error and scored five runs in the fourth inning off army pitcher Lieut Maury Johnson.
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Bowling Scores Standings By the Associated Press
Philadelphia and St Louis figure among leaders in weekend bowling standings with scores and schedules noted. The AP reports key results and current positions across divisions.
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Williams and Nova Win in Ring Showdowns Across Cities
In Tulsa Ike Williams outpointed Sammy Angott as Lou Nova beat Jack Marshall in Oklahoma. In Oakland Lloyd Marshall defeated Holman Williams while scores and locations highlight a busy boxing card from Dallas to Detroit settings.
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Litwhiler Classified 2-A for Draft
St Louis Cardinals confirm Danny Litwhiler, Redbird left fielder, received 2-A draft status for public welfare health and interest. The classification, subject to 24 hour notice, reflects his pre Pearl Harbor status as a father and registration. Litwhiler passed a preliminary Jefferson Barracks physical and awaits naval call. Oscar Grimes of New York was recently similarly classified.
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McSpaden and Nelson Lead War Bond Golf Open
Jug McSpaden and Byron Nelson were co favorites as 138 players, including five Open champions and six Canadian open titlists, prepared to start the first annual $17 500 war bond invitation tournament in Philadelphia. The four day event, sponsored by Philadelphia Inquirer Charities, Inc, will be fought over 72 holes of medal scoring.
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Jug) McSpaden
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Major League Leaders Summary
American League leaders include Tucker of Chicago with a .391 batting average and Cullenbine of Cleveland leading in runs with 39 and RBIs with 30. Doerr and Cullenbine share hits at 54. Cullenbine also leads in doubles with 16 and has 7 home runs.
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Brewers sweep doubleheader as streak hits ten
Milwaukee Brewers take both ends of a doubleheader from Louisville 7-5 and 2-1 to stretch their winning streak to 10 and raise home record to 24-2. Gassaway wins the first game. Caldwell takes the nightcap with timely singles by Pruett and Nagel.
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Award Robes To Mitters on Weekly Boxing Shows
Mitters Keesler Field in Mississippi sees the athletic department award a robe to the most colorful fighter on each weekly boxing show. The honor highlights standout performance and showmanship among participants at the base athletics program.
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Williams Beats Angott In Split Decision At Shibe Park
Ike Williams of Trenton N J defeated Sammy Angott by a split 10 round decision in Philadelphia to set up a potential NBA lightweight title bout with Juan Zurita within three months. Williams plans to press NBA president Abe Greene for Zurita to defend the title within nine days. A crowd of 14811 attended the outdoor season opener at Shibe Park, contributing to a gross of 46205.
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Beanies Prep For MP Nine Clash After Friday Drill
Beanies Old Style Lager softball team plans a 6:15 drill on West Avenue Friday before a big Monday game against Camp McCoy’s 1620th MP diamond squad. The MP lineup includes major leaguers Meyers of the Cubs and Marklin of the Tigers, with Triplett at left and Van Damme a top slugger. Donald Clark of St Josephs Indiana may face Beanies, and Charley Rose is expected to pitch with Van Damme catching.
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