Indians Sweep Brewers for 40th Win of Season
Cleveland Indians beat Milwaukee 3-1 and 9-3 to reach 40-34, led by John Ellis and George Hendrick. Hendrick homered twice in game one and a three run shot in game two, Ellis returning from foot injury with key hits and five RBIs across the twin bill. Crowd of 29,808 boosts season attendance. Fritz Peterson takes loss in the nightcap.
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Major League Baseball National League East Standings Report
The article tabulates NL East leaders with St Louis at 40 34 and Montreal 3% behind, plus Chicago and Pittsburgh in the mix. It lists American League results, standings, leading batters, home runs and RBIs, then top pitchers with John and Perry among leaders.
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