St. Louis Cards Close Gap as Dodgers, Giants Lead
The St Louis Cardinals surge under Eddie Stanky wins 10 straight, closing on the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants. Meanwhile the Browns suffer nine losses under Marty Marion as Jim Hearn eyes his 10th win in a rough season. In other scores, Cincinnati beats Boston 5-3 and Chicago White Sox sweep Washington in a doubleheader.
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Yankees and Cubs Lead Charged Baseball Results
Yesterday's results show New York beat St Louis 10 2 and Chicago defeated Washington 4 2 in the second game with Philadelphia prevailing 11 to Cleveland 1. Detroit games at Boston were rained out. Standings list leaders New York 46 29 613, Chicago 46 34 575, and Cleveland 42 34 553 with Washington 39 36 4527 indicating tight pennant race.
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Fred Daly Leads British Open Charge at St Anne’s
WR Fred Daly, an amiable Irishman, led the British Open at St Anne’s on the final day aiming to clinch the title. Daly stood four strokes ahead at 136 after two rounds, with Bobby Locke close behind at 140. Daly, winner in 1947, paired with veteran Gene Sarazen in the event.
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U.S. Boxers Study Rules Eye Olympic Win
U.S. boxers aim to win at least four gold medals by studying international rules. In baseball, the Cardinals upset the Dodgers 6-1 behind Sammy Cumbo's one hit and strong early offense led by Bob Amick's two RBIs. Tigers and Yankees duel for lead as Beckley Little League prepares for pivotal games starting July 28.
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Four Preston County high schools hire new football coaches
Preston County wakes to four coaching changes as Mason Town High appoints Robert Murphy after James Clara and Ronald Smith depart. Clara moves to Tunnellon High. no vacancy yet at Terra Alta. Supt Watson notes several applications and pending decisions across the district.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
The Associated Press lists top MLB leaders including Stan Musial of St. Louis batting .334 with 97 hits and 57 runs batted in and 23 home runs by Sauer of Chicago. Other leaders include Robinson with 57 runs, Spahn and Spahn 98 strikeouts, and Rizzuto with 12 stolen bases.
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Keatley’s Knights Edge Modern in Moose Intermed League
In a rough night Keatley’s Knights defeated Modern 6-3 as Mark Redden hurled a near no hitter and collected the win. Keatley’s offense supported by hits from Webb Hutchinson and Pauletto while Hurt and Hutchinson drove in runs. Police lead over Orange remains slim as Moncada looms in tonight’s doubleheader with Easter and Walls contributing.
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American Association game scores prompt tense finish
In a long 12 inning contest Charleston defeated Minneapolis and Kansas City 12 to 10. Louisville edged Columbus 6 to 5 while St Paul fell 5 to 6 and Indianapolis lost to Milwaukee 5 to 4.
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Publinx Tourney Semifinals Set in Miami Round of Four
In Miami Florida and other states four players from California Florida and Washington tee off in the National Public Links Tournament semifinals. Omar L. Bogan from South Gate and Bob Kurz from Miami Springs lead the 36 hole match to set up a championship bout. Scherer a 21 year old Decatur worker advanced from the quarterfinals with a victory over former pro Tommy Bean who recently regained amateur status.
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Athletics rout Indians as Vale stars at bat
Elmer Vale had a perfect night with a triple two singles and two walks driving in four runs and scoring three as the Athletics routed the Indians 11 to 1. Billy Pierce limited the Senators to two hits to earn his 10th win in the White Sox opener of a doubleheader, with a 20 victory, and the Sox won the second game 4-2.
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