Cards Half Brook Streak Redlegs Nip Giants in 14
Casey Stengel plans LeRoy Paige as part of the American League 1052 all star pitching staff in Philadelphia. Paige dominates in recent weeks, delivering clutch relief as the Yankees seize first place after Eddie Lopat’s four hit shutout over Detroit.
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Eddie Lopai
Detroit
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Boston Red Sox
Marion Succeeds Ray as Browns Manager in Quiet Transition
Bill Veeck installs Marty Marion as manager of the St. Louis Browns after firing Bob Hornsby. Marion plans to use his nine best players, avoid a two platoon system, and may attempt 100 games at shortstop before bench management next season. Veeck and most players approve, citing improved team spirit.
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Major League Leaders Snapshot From National and American Circuits
National League leaders include Sauer atop batting with 0 runs and 67 hits, plus 70 home runs and 55 runs batted in. American League highlights feature DiMaggio batting .345 and Shantz with 10-1 record and 61 strikeouts. The New York grid clash and various pitchers like Maglie and Raffensberger appear in the day’s box of top performances and standings.
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Phillies Owner Demands Fire, Stands by Sawyer
St Louis June 7 owner Bob Carpenter expressed outrage at the Phillies play, vowing changes while backing manager Eddie Sawyer. Carpenter criticized lack of hustle after the 5-4 loss to the Cardinals, noting a brutal stretch of losses and a late-night team meeting without Sawyer.
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Ben Chapman
Mele Keeps Swinging As Sox Beat A's
Sam Mele tied a major league record by driving in six runs in Chicago’s 9 run fourth inning against the Philadelphia Athletics. He homered twice and doubled with the bases loaded to power the White Sox offense. Satchel Paige pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings in relief to help the Browns beat the Red Sox 7 4 after Ned Garver left with a two run lead.
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Pinecrest Nines Eye Intercity Softball Standings
Pinecrest A team aims for sole possession of first place with a 6:30 opener at Pinecrest Field. B team faces Coal City in the nightcap. win could tie for second behind Appalachian. Last night Pinecrest A defeated Appalachian 7 0 behind Chick Ci carelli three hit pitching to pull even with Powermen. Johnstown upset Coal City 74 moving into sixth place.
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Hamner Leads All-Stars in National League Poll
Granny Hammer of the Philadelphia Phillies tops the NL shortstop race with 10 163 votes over Al Dark of the New York Giants who has 9 052. Hank Sauer leads all voters with 13 422, and Stan Musial is second with 12 942. Balloting for the All-Star game in Philadelphia on July 8 started Friday and closes at midnight June 27.
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Ex Mountaineer Star Named Ridgeley Coach
Keyser West Virginia Ridgeley High School appoints Ralph Main as head athletic coach and physical education director. The former WVU Sun Bowl champion tackle played his last season in 1949 and succeeds Ralph W Poling.
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Wisconsin teen pitcher Dick Grabowski stars for Appleton Papermakers
Dick Grabowski, a 19 year old right hander from Norwich Connecticut, leads the Appleton Papermakers in the Wisconsin State Baseball League with an earned run average of 0.43 after 62 innings. He has 111 strikeouts and only 3 earned runs allowed, a one hit game with 14 strikeouts and a 18 strikeout effort in another game.
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Pittsburgh
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