Dodgers Top Cards as St Louis Slips in Night Game
Brooklyn rallies behind pitching staff led by Ralph Branca and Joe Hatten to beat St Louis 5-3 in a night game at Busch Stadium. Giants and Reds also suffer losses as Cleveland and Chicago win, keeping pace in the pennant races.
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Larry Jansen
Pittsburgh
Minor Leagues' Ouster Action Proves Integrity
In Columbus Ohio on June 3 two men were banned from organized baseball for bribery gambling and game throwing. Florence general manager Ed Weingarten and Reidsville pitcher-manager Bernard DeForge faced the ban as minor league boss George Trautman defended the sport saying the action shows officials and players seek to rid baseball of rule violators. Weingarten denied the charges.
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Reidsville
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Softball League Postpones and Reschedules Games
The Hocking Softball League postpones the Yates Clover Farm versus Logan Clay Products game at Strawn's Park and reschedules for a later date. A substitute Tilemakers vs National Supply practice at 6 o clock is planned, with the Clay Workers traveling to Bremen for a Friday night doubleheader starting at 7 PM.
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Coach to Resign Post at Akron U
Paul Baldacci the head football coach at the University of Akron for five years announced plans to quit when his contract expires June 30 He will stay on as track coach and assistant professor of physical education under the new athletic regime Baldacci would not comment on future plans
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White Sox reportedly to trade Bob Kennedy to Indians
The Chicago Tribune reports the White Sox will trade outfielder Bob Kennedy to Cleveland for outfielder Pat Seerey and pitcher Al Gettel with no cash involved. Cleveland manager Lou Boudreau in Washington said details were not ironed out but the deal is expected to be announced today as Kennedy, Seerey, and Gettel report to their new clubs.
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Baseball Standings and Notable Matches Across Leagues
The American and National Leagues show standings with teams like Cleveland and New York leading in pct and wins. Notable game notes cite pitchers Jansen, Livingston, Vander Meer, and Batters McCullough, Walker, and Kluttz among others, plus results from Milwaukee, St. Paul, Indianapolis, and other clubs in the American Association.
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Fluttering Redbirds Winged by Indians
Milwaukee Brewers under Nick Cullop surged toward the 1948 baseball championship with four home runs led by Nanny Fernandez in a 7 to 4 win over the St. Paul Saints. Indianapolis moved within 4 1/2 games of the pace, beating Columbus 6 to 5 as Les Fleming drove in two runs in the ninth.
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World’s first railway timetable issued in England 1839
The 3 by 4 inch timetable debuted in England in 1839 with collaboration from the railway industry and was copied globally, marking a milestone in transport history.
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Mingoes to Meet Nelsonville Eagles for First Place
The Mingoes travel to Logan fairgrounds Sunday to face the Nelsonville Eagles in a key Hocking Valley League clash. Nelsonville holds a slim half game lead after beating The Tribesmen and edging The Plains while Athens Merchants drop to a second place tie with Logan. Leonard starts on the mound for Logan with a battery of Jones and Oliver behind the plate. Game begins at 2 30 P M.
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Louis Weakening In Decision to Hang Up Gloves
New York reports Joe Louis shows signs of wavering in his plan to retire after the June 23 bout with Joe Walcott. If he wins he may face Gus Lesnevich of Cliffside Park, N J, though Louis insists he is not dwelling on weakness.
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Joe Louis
Joe Walcott
Gus Lesnevich
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Walcott
Bellefontaine Man To Die For Slaying Of Kenton Woman
Tug Williams, 34, of near New , is condemned to die July 8 for the murder of Minta Robb Rothwell, 25, of Kenton. The third district yesterday convicted Williams of first degree murder and fixed the execution date.
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Boxer’s retirement talk shifts as fighter weighs future
Writers question his plans after he weights 216 pounds and gives evasive replies about retirement. He says he’s unsure if he will change his mind, a change from his prior claim this would be his last fight. Separate note cites Gulf Stream width and flow speed.
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