Philadelphia A’s rally in race for AL flag as Briskie, Joost star
In Washington Eddie Joost and Lou Briskie fueled a tense Philadelphia Athletics win that kept them near the AL lead. Briskie allowed 11 hits yet struck out nine for his eighth win as Joost drove in key runs including a homer opening the scoring. Boston’s 2 1 win over New York and other results shaped the tight pennant chase.
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Track earnings soar past 1920s figures for top horses
New York July 7 The earnings of Citation loom above 1920 figures while Man O War trails. Notes on weights, lighter loads today, and $40 000 to $100 000 races with easier conditions. Also reports on W olf Gainesville Rotary appearance and Olympic track notes including Mel Patton Barney Ewell Harrison Dill on struggles and Don Wilkins at 13 as coxswain.
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Lecompton Tops Rotary in C C Carl League Tit
Lecompton won 10 6 to defeat Rotary in a CCCarl league game after breaking a 6 6 tie with four runs in the late innings. Arison led Lecompton with two triples and two doubles in four appearances, Chiles hit a homer, and McKinley pitched well with solid field support. Rotary’s Martel pitched the distance and Green men fey ABRHE. No further details available.
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Pounded Leading Teams Struggle in Western Association Standings
The Western association leaders St Joseph and Fort Smith share first place as Joplin sits four and a half games back after last night results. Fort Smith lost to Muskogee 1 0 and 15 1 while St Joseph fell to Leavenworth 13 4, ending a 13 game winning streak. Joplin won the first game of a double header 8 4 against Topeka but dropped the second 1 2. Hutchinson beat Salina 3 2, marking its first four game win streak this year.
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Favorites Advance in Missouri Valley Tourney
The 62nd Missouri Valley tennis tournament in St. Joseph sees favorites advancing to the third round. Only seed Alen of Kansas City dropped out yesterday by default. Leonard Prosser and Frank Wilkinson, both from Kansas City, won key matches in the men’s division, with Prosser defeating Vinge Townsend and Gene Fotopulous while Wilkinson beat Jack Clayton and James Westa. Kirke Mechem of Topeka appeared over Bill Thompson. The event continues through the week.
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All Stars Named in Chicago Fan Lineup Poll
The Chicago Tribune and 452 stations report fans chose starting lineups for the All-Star game in St. Louis next Tuesday. A 4,107,805 turnout led Ted Williams to top the indie vote, with Stan Musial second and Joe DiMaggio third. Managers Harris and Durocher will pick mound staffs, using fans' lineups for at least the first three innings.
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Pitchers Sparkle In K O M League Games
The K O M league produced two shutouts and two pitcher battles. Tom Smith twirled a two hit shutout as Carthage beat Miami 4 0. Lou Tond followed with a three hit shutout for Bartlesville over Fenea City 5 0. Lou Michels limited Iola to seven hits in a 4 1 Yankees win at Independence. Pittsburg edged Chanute 4 3 as Chanute led. Tonight's games feature Ponca City at Bartlesville Miami at Carthage Pittsburg at Chanute and Iola at Independence.
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Semi-Pro Baseball Tourney Opens in Wichita with 35 Teams
Wichita hosts the 18th annual Kansas semi-pro baseball tourney with 35 certified teams in a single-elimination format. Opening Friday games include Boeing Bombers versus Topeka Decker Oilers at 8:15 p.m. and Lawrence Winter Cone facing El Dorado American Legion at 10:15 p.m. Saturday features morning matches and afternoon showdowns among district champions and certified teams, with several games labeled not yet certified.
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Colts Meet Louisburg Tonight In State Tourney Build Up
The undefeated Winter Chevrolet Colts face Louisburg at Municipal Park tonight at 8 oclock marking their last tune up before the state tournament. Lawrence Junior American Legion hosts Argentine tomorrow night while the locals seek revenge on a prior defeat. Manager Starkey reveals a three day western trio starting next Monday with Morgan Mucks facing Wichita Pratt and Newlion in succession.
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Paige to Cleveland Famed Neems Burler Joins Indians
Cleveland announces the signing of Leroy Satchel Paige, a renowned negro baseball pitcher. Tribe manager Lou Boudreau weighs use as starter or reliever. Paige pitched for the Kansas City Monarchs for about six years before joining Cleveland. Team president Bill Veeck called Paige a capable pitcher after a league-wide search.
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