Brooklyn Lead Shrinks as Dodgers Fall to Cards in St Louis
Dodgers drop a 2-1 decision to the St. Louis Cardinals as Brooklyn’s once comfortable lead in the pennant race narrows. The Cards rallied with a last inning single by Terry Moore after starter Brecheen and reliever Wilks held Brooklyn to two runs. Boston Red Sox surge extends AL lead while Philadelphia and Chicago win to stay in the chase.
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Vernon Walker Lead in Major League Batting Averages
New York June 11 Mickey Vernon and Dixie Walker continued to lead the major league batting races. Vernon sat near .366 with strong showing after Sunday games while Walker also posted high marks. Ted Williams remained second in the AL with a .345 record, as Boston’s slugger held steady at top with Red Sox.
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Haskell Institute Drops From City Hardball League
Haskell Institute club dropped out of the city league yesterday and no game was played last night at South Park Diamond. The opening contest will be played this evening between the Sand Rats and DeSoto at South Park Diamond starting at 6 15 oclock.
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Baseball Scores From A A I And American League
American Association in Kansas City edged Milwaukee 6 to 4 while St Paul at Minneapolis saw postponements due to rain. Louisville beat Indianapolis 4 to 2. In the American League Boston and Cleveland won 3 to 1 over Detroit and New York 3. St Louis 2 Washington 3 Philadelphia 7 Cincinnati 5. Tinaton 10 Mittsburgh 3 Philadelphia and Chicago 3 St Louis 3 Brooklyn 2.
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Keep 6 Games Ahead Braves Hit Streak in Western Association
Leavenworth’s Braves maintain a six game lead over Fort Smith as both win on home fields. Fort Smith beats St Joseph 7-2 behind Wolfe six hit pitching with a fourth inning rally. Leavenworth edges Muskogee 6-5 after a late ninth inning stand. Joplin loses to Hutchinson in a 16 inning, three hour ten minute game as Picchiotti scores the winner in the eighth. Salina routs Topeka 9-1 as Washburn limits hits and Luciano is roughed up in third.
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Johnny Picchiotti
George Logan
Tony Jacobs
Miners
Bill Porter
Salina
Topeka
Little Bill Washburn
Owls
Fritz Luciano
City League opens with Legion and Independent Laundry wins
In the opening games of the City League last evening the Legion defeated McLouth 20 to 11 at South Park while Independent Laundry edged the Eagles 11 to 10 at Woodlawn Park.
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Kansass City Blues Move Into the First Division
The Associated Press reports a tight pennant race in the American association as Louisville defeats Indianapolis 4-2 and Kansas City rallies past Milwaukee 6-4 in 10 innings, pulling within 2.5 games of St. Paul. St Paul at Minneapolis was rained out. Toledo and Columbus not scheduled.
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Arena clubs press into major leagues mess in basketball war
A new pro basketball group forms amid talks of pairing with National and American leagues. Arena owners aim to place a team in Philadelphia under Eddie Gottlieb and in New York where Ned Irish faces Garden access limits. Possible cross league doubleheaders loom as tensions rise and players are signed. Also mentions sports notes from Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, and college enrollments at Wichita.
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Johnson Dies In Auto Crash After Championship Tour
Jack Johnson world heavyweight boxing champion died in Raleigh from injuries after his car struck a light pole and overturned near Franklinton while headed to New York from Texas. He had just completed a sinal appearance tour and once defeated Tommy Burns for the title in 14 rounds in Sidney.
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Iola Defeats Chanute In Tight Local League Game
Iola beat Chanute 3 to 2 in a hard fought local league baseball game on the Cubs home diamond. Pitcher Jim Yates held the leaders to four hits, three coming from Emil Malattia. Ross Grimeley relieved in the first for the Owls, allowing one scratch hit as the Cubs pulled ahead in the second. Emery Wilson sparked Wittsburg’s 5 to 1 win, with Carthage trailing 6-2 behind four-hit output from Zapf and R. Jordan.
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KURLAND TO PLAY WITH PHILLIPS IN AU CHAMPIONSHIP
Bartlesville Oklahoma June 11 Bob Kurland seven foot renter from Oklahoma A M will play with the National AAU champion Phillips 86 basketball team. Coach Bud Browning announced last night Kurland rejected many offers including a eastern professional offer of 12400 dollars yearly to join Phillips.
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Sports Roundup Highlights Early Season Wins and Close Contests
Burk Assoriated Press reports Red Sox win 8-3 with relief from Earl Johnson and a two run single. Tigers overwhelm Yankees 11-3 as Virgil Tracks collects five hits. McCormick drives in two with a game winning double for Phillies in a 3-0 win over Cubs. Reds beat Giants 7-5 on strong relief from replacement pitcher Nate Andrews. Braves top Pirates 10-5 with Dick Culler’s four hits. Cardinals edge Dodgers 3-2 as Terry Moore key hit. White Sox rally to beat Athletics 4-3 behind Tucker and Appling, final score 4-3. Copeland, Maize Kan., sports figure, dies after months-long illness. obituary notes Friends University ties.
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This Week's Sports Schedule (Fragmented OCR)
Tonight Softhan Fluxercille vs Haskell South Park Junioe vs Staré Ung Weedlawn Lasehell sand Rate The Late South Sark Tomorrow Night airlower vs Ohers Zotth auth v8 Eagles South Softhall Thursday Night Softhaus Independent Laundry W Juntor C vs Lexian South Tare Easel ariera vs Lio Park Sunflower vs Haskell Woodlawn Obers vs Starhaws South Park
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Governors Handicap at Suffolk Downs Crowded Opening Day
A large crowd of 33,065 watched Walding Craft win the Governors Handicap as part of a delayed program. Dodgers upset by Pimples, while a National feed mismatch and other racing notes colored the event. Henry Armstrong and Los Angeles police are mentioned in connection with a separate incident.
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