Reds Still In Pennant Fight Face Tough NL Race
In a day of NL action, Cincinnati Reds rallied with a 9-7 win over Brooklyn, trimming the Giants’ lead and placing Cincinnati within half a game of New York. St Louis Cardinals beat the Giants 5-2 to jump to share first, while Chicago Cubs routed Boston 19-6 and Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 4-0.
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Giants
Cincinnati
Dodgers
Cardinals
New York
Brooklyn
Flatbush
Karen
St. Louis
Moore
Bob Carpenter
Charley Roo
Boston
Chicago Cubs
Braves
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Seung Axion Wilkie
Idie
Standings and schedule for American League clubs
The standings list Cleveland Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia St Louis Washington with win loss records and games back. Tonight's games feature Washington at Cleveland New York at Chicago Boston at St Louis plus Philadelphia at Detroit. Yesterday St Louis defeated New York 5 to 3 and Chicago beat Boston 13 to 6. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn and Columbus beat Milwaukee 10 to 0 while Louisville edged Milwaukee 6 to 5 in 11 innings.
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Cleveland Boston
Chisago New Meagie
Caes Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Boston
St. Lots Night
Philadelphia
Detroit
Fittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Columbus
Milwaukee
Louisville
Toledo
St.Paul
Ansas City
Indianapolis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
American Association
Skansas City
Three Lawrence Co Games Schedule Near Two Days
Lawrence County baseball teams announce three games in two days with Wampum at Bessemer then Bessemer at Wampum on Wednesday while Hillsville aims to upset Ellwood City at Ellwood City. Ellwood City fans applaud Greco for a strong game allowing only one safety as Ellwood wins.
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Lawrence County Baseball League
Wampum
Bessemer
Hillsville
Ellwood City
Greco
Ellwood
Tomasello
Hare Desty
Blazin
Greg Rice joins toy factory firm in New York
New York reports say Greg Rice joins a toy manufacturing firm in Manhattan after a winning streak in minor racing. The article notes Notre Dame ties and mentions tall minor league baseball players Mike Naymick at 6 feet 8 and Johnny Gee at 6 feet 11 with Dallas.
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Greg Rice
New York
Gren
Notre Dame
Acccounling
Tim
Mike Naymick
Tadienapolis
Johnny Gee
Dallas
Dom DiMaggio to Face Draft Physical in Boston
Dominick DiMaggio of the Boston Red Sox is ordered to a physical examination by a California draft board, with Boston forwarding results for classification. His brothers Vince and Joe DiMazzio are mentioned as married and deferred, while Dom himself remains single.
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Dom Dimaggio
Dominick DiMaggio
Boston Red Sox
California
Boston
Dom
Vince
Joe DiMazzio
Frankie Moran Faces Return Bout In Fifth Ring Show
Frankie Moran nicknamed Lethal Kid returns to action next Monday night at the air cooled arena. Moran meets Jimmie Brown of Clairton in a 135 pound bout as fight fans brace for a likely exciting clash. Other bouts include Jarosik versus Willie Huff at 178 and Willie Booker versus Charlie Arkett, with Del Haughe and four more matches on the card.
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Jaroslk
Brown
Moran
Watt
Thay
Sparky Jarosik
Pittsbugh
Les
Jefferson A.C
del Haughe
Ganonsbaye
Lawrence Indies Defeat Moose 5-4
Lawrence Indies defeat Moose 5 to 4 in a darkened fifth inning end. Johns pitched well for Moose. Morrison earned the win for Lawrence as both teams exchanged big innings and the game ended after five due to darkness. Doubles by Mossey Wilk Amerilla and Mosley helped highlight the action. Umpires General and Cochise officiated. Also notes church softball pairings for New Castle Sefton League tonight at Rose Avenue and Washington Field.
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Law, Indies
Vaccey Boo LL
Mossey
Wilk
aAmerilla
Morrison
Johns
Losiing Nitener Jones
Umnires
General and
Cochsile
New Castle
Seftons
U. P
Rose Avenue
First Bapetists
First Christians
Washington Field
Johnson
Johnson Bronze Sorvant
Valentinos
Hickory Heights Field
Headland
Irv Rubels
Foraconi
Nocera
Turco
Sammy Burlanc
Three Games In Loop Tonight In City Baseball Leaders
Only three games are scheduled tonight in the City Baseball league due to a carnival at Cedar street field causing postponements of the Lawrence Indies and Elders game. West Pittsburg travels to Marshall field to face the Moose with Powell or Brady pitching for the Gag House gang. John s or Henderson starts for the Moose. Slovaks visit Croton with West Side A C rivals. Hartman to pitch for Hartman and Bechtel or Stewart for West Side. The Slovaks meet Croton A C at Cascade street field with Prybil ski to pitch and Stone or Pepe for Croton.
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Cedar Street
Lawrence Indies
West Pittsburg
Marshall Field
Moose
Powell
Brady
Johns
Henderson
Croton
Ryantown
A. C
Joe Sanuels
Hartman
Bechtel
Stewart
Cascade Street
Croton A.C
Prybilski
Stone
Pepe
Bonura Set For Army Induction After Mini Milers Run
Zeke Bonura, known as baseball's banana man, leaves the Minneapolis Millers after a sensational season in the American Association. He will join Uncle Sam on Thursday June 19, visiting New Orleans briefly before reporting to army quarters. His bat helped push Minneapolis near the top of the circuit.
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Bonura
Uncle Sons Army
Minneapolis Millers
New Orleans
Army Quarters
House Rejects Nimrod Registration Bill in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports the House rejected a bill by Rep HG Breth providing permanent registration for Turners with examination for shift Sear Nimrods. The vote stood 88 ayes to 96 noes, short of a constitutional majority by 17 votes. Also New York Giants player Marric Arnovich was recalled by his draft board after dental issues.
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Harrisburg
House
Hg, Breth
Clearfield
Army Call
New York
Marric Arnovich
Ouctieldey
Probst Delivers One Hitter for Elder A A Nine
Probst pitched a one hitter to lead the Elder A A team to a 5-0 victory over Bush A C in the City County Independent Baseball League. Probst also added a triple, Alexander hit a homer, and Lally and Alison collected three base hits. Bush A C struggled with errors while Elders produced multiple scoring chances.
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A. A
Bush A. C
Alexander
Lally
Alison
Bush A
Elders
Bush
van Oysen
Buckingham
Moretta
Grove
E, Muller
Ciari
Elders Defeat Ryantown 4 To 3 In Tight League Clash
Leroy Anderson pitched a seven hit game for the Elders as they beat Ryantown 4 to 3 for the second straight day. It secures the ninth league win and keeps Elders tied with Lawrence Indies for the top spot. Twinkle-Toes Campbell allowed five hits for Ryantown, while Tommy Strausbaugh led Elders with a double and a triple.
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Leroy
Blondie
Anderson
Ryantown
Nc Lawrence Indies
Twinkle-Toes" Campbell
Tommy Strausbaugh
Baseball Talk Highlights Dewey C. of City County League
A fragment from a 1930s sports column discusses Cy Congini of Dewey A. C. in the City County League, praising his pitching in brief outings and comparing him to Hall of Famers. It mentions Dom DiMaggio and Roger Cramer trio of items, with references to the Red Sox, Yankees and amateur teams, plus a general note on major league hitters.
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Dewey A. C
Feller
Ruffing
Grove and Company
Brownies
Athletics
Bob Feller
New York Yankees
Tuvar
Bob
Roger Cramer
Gabe Appling
Sports Snippets and Hello to Hollywood on a Rugged Week
The column surveys baseball coach Bucky Harris and Washington pitchers allowing 13 runs over two days, hints at management change, notes Luke Sewell’s Browns in a struggling stretch, mentions broadcast plans for Corum and Dunphy, James Cagney’s harness racing debut, Bil Tilden’s single status, Bill Lee’s glasses, Briney Mecosky’s return, Jimmy Braddock backing Bally Conn, and Clair Tee’s Long Island rehearsals for the next season.
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Serdice
Bill Corum
Don Dunphy
Bit Stern
Sam Taub
Corum
Dunphy
Conn-Lewis
James Cagney
Bing Crosby
Bil" Tilden
Bill” Lee
Chicago
Cub Pilcher
Briney Mecosky
Detroit
Cat Reburn
Jimmy Braddock
Bally" Conn
Clair Tee
Long Island
Lane Pitches No Hit Game in Lawrence County Softball
Lane the Fanpri ace pitcher entered Dean Park last night and hurled a no hitter as the Fannins defeated the Sons of Italy of New Caille 4 to 0. Five hits by the Sons of Italy off Augustine were scattered, with three scored in the fourth. Lane received wide congratulations for the performance.
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Lane
Lawrence County’, Softball Hall of Fame
Dean Park Field
Pannins
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New Caille
Fannins
Augustine
Quinte
Simith
Sunny Boys
Lawrence County
Ellwood Sons
Italy
Aitehen
R. H. E. Ellport
Ellport Tigers
Blinn
Laposky
Simon
Spanish
Hitchen
Ellwood Sons of
Donofrio
City Baseball League Standings and Tonight Schedule
City Baseball League standings show West Pittsburg leading with 5 wins and 4 losses, Croton A.C. at 5 3, and Moose Club 28 200s in a partial board. Tonight schedule lists West Pittsburg vs Moose at Marshall Field, Slovaks vs Croton at Cascade Field, Elders vs Lawrence Indies, and Lawrence Indies vs Moose set for Wednesday at Marshall Field.
Here and There in Sports Land
A collage of sports notes includes predictions on a June 18 boxing bout with Conn and Louis, wagers by Buck Wayne, and praise for Barry Greb. Craig Wood eyes a $250,000 title bid after winning the National Open. Four new matchups announced for next Monday at Jefferson A. C. Also, Benny McCoy to enter the army June 28 after failing deferment. Baseball notes list standings and players headed to spring boards.
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Louis
George Chip
Conn
Harry Grebo
Chip Amiled
Barry Greb
Stir
Craig Wood
New York
Champ
Johnny Farrell
Amass Assigned To League Games
Umpires listed for City League games tonight and Wednesday in Lawrence County. Officials include Leo WL Hin Tugsiay City League Ay Marshall Fidlé Smomik Stevenson and others. County League assigns crews for Wampum McIntyre Tip Richards Elwood Adams Tex Richards with Bessemer and Richards also on duty.
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Lawrence County
Anne
Leo WL Hin
Tugsiay
Marshall Feld
Annerella
Roi
Ryantown
Coxtello
Crotom
Adams Ang
AL Cedar Street
McDarts
Ovlardoy
City Ague
Marshall Fidlé
Smomik
Stevenson
AL Wampum
McIntyre
Ecclesian Club Bowling League Dines Wednesday
The New Castle Field club dining room hosts the Ecclesian club duckpin bowling league banquet Wednesday night for about 50 members and guests. Ray McAllier announced the event with George Mew as toastmaster. Rev. Peter M. Schirra may attend. The banquet follows the meal at Castle bowling alleys.
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New Castle Field Club
Ecclesian Club
Ray McAllier
George Mew Wilh Ace
Castle Bewline
Peter M. Schirra
New Castle Hospital
Ir W Schirra
YMCA Announces Boys Swim Periods Schedule
Physical Director William Winter of the New Cestic GA announces the formal summer swimming schedule for boys of the association. The calendar lists sessions on Wednesdays and Tuesdays with class times around 6:30 to 8:30 PM, detailing period subjects and activity blocks.
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William Winter
Cestic
M. GA. To- Sa
Ken Overlin Defeats Charles In Cincinnati Bout
Ken Overlin defeats Charles in Cincinnati in a boxing match before about 12,000 spectators. Overlin uses precise punching to dominate the rounds and lands a final knockdown to secure a 10 count victory in the second round.
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Charles
Cincinnati
Ken Over
Overli
Vappina
Seran
Billy
Overlin
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