AL Race Remains Dogfight as Tribe Narrow Margin
The 1952 American League pennant race tightens as the Indians cut into the Yankees’ lead while the Dodgers threaten to clinch the NL title. Brooklyn needs one win or the Giants loss as Dodgers, Giants, and Phillies play twin bills and night games. Manager Dressen bets on his club to seal the flag as Loes faces the crucial matchup.
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Standings and results from the American League
Yesterday Cleveland beat Detroit 6 to 3. New York leads the standings with a 90 58 record, followed by Cleveland 90 60 Chicago 87 71 Philadelphia 11730 Boston 73 57 Washington 17 50. Today NY at Boston. Chicago at Cleveland. Washington at Philadelphia. St Louis at Detroit. Pitchers listed for each matchup with team records.
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Associated Press
Greenberg Predicts Indians Win Without Playoff
Hank Greenberg of the Cleveland Indians says the team will win the pennant without a playoff. He envisions taking two from the White Sox, the Yankees losing two in Boston and tying the race, then sweeping Detroit to finish.
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Pennant Races AP Baseball Update
American League standings show New York 90 58 608 remaining games list. Cleveland 90 60 600. Brooklyn leads NL with 94 52 635. Reports mention upcoming games, pitchers Wynn, Sain, Raschi, Kellner among figures, and shifts as Yankees chase Indians.
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Rocky Walcott bout forecast and Mullens injury
In Philadelphia a preview of the Walcott vs Marciano heavyweight showdown outlines strategy and expectations from promoters and trainers. Mullens High School fullback David McCoy, 17, was hospitalized with a compound left leg fracture on the first day of football practice after two prior rib fractures.
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Wyoming General Hosital
Beckley Princeton Football Tickets Go On Sale
Beckley Princeton football tickets went on sale Friday morning at Keatley Bros. and the Sports Center. School officials announced the sale for the upcoming game at the local stadium.
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Keatley Bros
Mountie Defense Prepares to Stop Furman Quarterback Pedrick
West Virginia's Mountaineers primed to halt Furman star Gene Pedrick in their season opener at Morgantown. Pedrick led the conference last year with 73 completions for 1,001 yards, but WVU counters with a veteran secondary led by Bill Forelli Bill Jarrett and Bob Snider. Furman, viewed as a weak conference foe recently, presents a serious challenge as Backfield Coach Ed Shockey studied them after their win over Newberry.
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Impressive Furman team leads league leaders in 1940s stats
The report lists top players by league with runs hits and pitching leaders. Notable names include Musial Sauer and Spahn. A quote from Shockey praises Furman’s stronger squad as Mountaineers prepare for a key Saturday clash. Gerry Fisher returns to drills despite a knee injury, aiming for full participation.
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