Red Sox Hold Seven-Game AL Lead as Dodgers Stay Hot
In New York action on a Sunday doubleheader, the Boston Red Sox beat Cleveland twice 5 1 to widen their American League lead over the Yankees to seven games while the Dodgers nudged ahead in the National League standings. The Yankees launched a home run spree but fell short of overtaking Boston, and other results included the Cubs splitting with the Giants as Mickey Witek belted a grand slam for New York. The Pirates dropped two as Boston’s Braves moved to fourth place. St. Vitus church softball announces a meeting tonight at 8.
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Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results
Boston beat Pittsburgh 4 to 1. New York led Chicago 15 to 18 with partial scores listed. Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 5 to 1 in 11 innings. Brooklyn edged St. Louis 2 to 1. Cincinnati hosts Brooklyn and Chicago visits Boston in today’s schedule.
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Baseball scores from esterdays games with mix of results
Boston defeats Cleveland 5 to 1 and 6 to 0 in separate games. Chicago loses 1 to 5 to Philadelphia and 1 to 6 to Boston. Washington edges St Louis 4 to 3 while St Louis beats Washington 4 to 3. Washington loses 10 to 4 to New York. Detroit to face Washington in Chicago, New York to play Cleveland, Boston to meet Detroit late noted as twilight game. Only games scheduled remain.
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New Castle Church Softball Card Announced
The New Castle church softball league opens Tuesday with five games at 6 15 pm One team idle each night E R Ballard president notes managers should clip and keep the schedule The schedule lists matchups at Colonial Field Bean Town Dean Park Rose Ave Ryvantown Hickory Two Deshon Anne Central Presbyterian and others with multiple dates through July 40
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County League Standings and Sunday Results
Bessemer defeated Ellwood Vets 12 to 10 in 1 1/1 innings. A meeting of the Third U P church softball team is set at Rose Avenue field tonight at 6 o'clock, announced by manager Kenneth Myers.
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Universals Legion Battle Tonight in City League
Two key city league games are scheduled for 6 PM at Washington and E M fields. Universal A A and American Legion clash at Washington field while Lawrence Indies meet Columbus club at E M field. Indies lead with 16 wins and one loss. A league managers meeting with officials is set for Wednesday at Carm's Place.
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Hole-In-One Reported at Castle Hills Golf Course
Grant L. Hess of Petersburg Ohio made the first hole in one of the 1946 season at Castle Hills on the back nine. The 134 yard par three on hole 11 was achieved with a Number 5 iron and witnessed by Lee Starr and fellow players Ivan Blackman Kenneth Barnes and Clarence Collier.
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Universals Upset West Pittsburg in City League Baseball
The Universals, now in second place, defeated West Pittsburg 7 to 2 at Washington Field with Eddie Stewart winning and Lattisano losing. A postponed game against the Legion is set for 6 o clock tonight at Washington Field.
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Columbus Club Defeats Tigers To Lead City League
Columbus Club beat West Side Tigers 10 to 8 to stay in first half title contention. Komara earned the win, Morrison took the loss, with heavy hitting from Rainey, J Tropea, D Tropea, E Adamo and Guinaugh for the Tigers.
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League Standings and Cancellations From Local Meet
Sunday results show Lawrence Indies 16 over Moose Club 4 and Columbus Club 16 over West Side Tigers 7 with West Pittsburg 2. Duca D Abruzin 6. Rvantown at South Hi and Slovaks after Sons of Italy canceled. Upcoming games list Dukes at Marshall Field and Slovaki Legion at Washington Field with additional matchups in Lawrence Indies and Ryantown.
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Fishery official notes replacement of destroyed stock a first
ICK ROBERTS on return from Franklin said the replacement by the polluting firm marks the first instance where a company funded replacement rather than a fine under the law. Five hundred fish were stocked with plans to add 1,500 more soon, highlighting the case amid public attention.
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Breadon Eyes Mexico City Sale Of Cardinals Amid Baseball Rift
In New York on June 24 Sam Breadon owner of the St Louis Cardinals faces criticism for penny pinching while secretly exploring a sale of his club to Mexican interests. He praised Mexico City baseball and hinted the team could be sold for five times its value as other owners protest player raids and labor unrest. Breadon said he was there on business not as a baseball envoy, though details remain unclear.
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Bessemer Defeats Vets In 11 Innings
In Ellwood City on June 24 the Bessemer Cementers defeated the V F W club 12 to 10 in 11 innings. Both teams had 17 hits and six errors apiece as the game stayed close until a three-run top of the 11th sealed it for Bessemer. Winner Harry Hardesty earned his fourth victory. Ungham pitched all 11 for the Vets.
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Indies Edge Moose Club In Low Scoring Victory
Lawrence Indies defeated Moose club 10 to 9 at Cedar Street Sun in a close game to improve to 16 wins and 1 defeat. Manager Hoss Zidow used three pitchers and prepared for a postponed game tonight at EL & M Field against Columbus club.
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Ted Lach Leads Moose Golf Win at Corapolis
Ted Lach of New Castle starred with a sub par 63 5 as his Moose golf team beat the Corapolis Moose Club 22 to 7 at Bon Air. The win keeps them atop junior district five with no losses, and they host Ellwood City Sunday at Sylvan Heights.
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Pirates May Be Sold Any Time
Pittsburgh reports indicate plans to purchase the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League but officials deny any bona fide offer. William Benswanger and Mrs. Barney Dreyfuss place the franchise value at two to three million dollars while a Pittsburgh bidder deflects questions.
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New Castle Vets Face Rockers in Elimination Softball
Athletic official T James of Neshannock Post 325 VFW announced inter-district softball eliminations for district championships. Four posts enter New Castle Meadville Erie and Slippery Rock with New Castle meeting Slippery Rock at Lehighfield Tuesday at 6 30 pm. Meadville will host Erie in Meadville as titles advance toward the state final in Philadelphia.
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Church Golfers Move to Castle Hills Tonight
Due to rainfall last Thursday the New Castle church golfers will play at Castle Hills this evening in a 5 30 round with a 6 36 o'clock deadline. Current leaders hope to increase their supremacy as the St Mays team vies for top position and the league schedules two matches this week.
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American Legion Drops to Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh
The American Legion team fell 3 to 1 to the Western Penitentiary squad in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Shaffer Tanner and Sheriff Coen drew fan attention with pitching. The Legion later beat the Dukes 7 to 6 at Ma shall field, reported yesterday. A Tennessee Walking Horse was found dead with its neck caught in a tree fork near Montrose.
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Lawrence County Sportsmen Plan October Field Day
The Lawrence County Sportsman's Council announces an October Field Day featuring trap skeet pistol and rifle events plus bird dog field trials and bait and fly casting. It urges the State Fish Commission to resume restocking Erie bass and yellow pike and backs rebuilding Cascade Park dam after floods. The next meeting will be hosted by the Mahoning Sportsman's Club in Hillsville.
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Walker Harris Bout Teased in Philadelphia Arena
Johnny Walker the Philadelphia middleweight faces Ossie Harris of Pittsburgh for the third time in a scheduled ten rounder at the Philadelphia arena. Their last two meetings ended 1-1 with a decision defeat and a nine round KO loss. The bout was postponed from last Monday.
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Wampum Seeks July 4 Contests
Wampum Legion of the Lawrence County baseball league seeks a single or twin bill with any independent club for July 4 at the Wampum field. Managers should call Wampum 2562 and ask for Cody. Ed Bollard, president of the church softball league, urged managers to pick up contracts and by laws at the desk at the Y.
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Cleveland Indians Under New Owners
The Cleveland Indians baseball club was sold Saturday to Bill Veeck and associates. Announcement came at 12:53 p.m. EST from Veeck’s attorney Hurd Reichmann of Chicago. Reichmann declined to disclose the purchase price.
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