Musial Closes Gap On Robinson In NL Batting Race
New York June 12 AP Stan Musial trails Jackie Robinson by four points in the NL batting race. Musial sits at .366 as Red Schoendienst rises to .350, Roy Campanella advances to .343, and Richie Ashburn sits at .341. Robinson slides to .370 after a weak week, with Reese at .322 and Kiner at .337 in the chase.
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Major League Leaders National League Batting List
A summary listing the top National League hitters based on 100 or more at bats, highlighting leaders in average, home runs, and runs batted in for the current season. Includes names and teams for context.
American League Includes Games of June 10
The American League schedule lists games played through June 10 with players reaching 100 or more official at bats. Details cover team matchups, bat totals, and notable hitting milestones across the league.
Fights Last Night From Associated Press Card
In Baltimore Roland la Starza knocked out Gene Felton in New York. Terry Allen outpointed Vic Herman in Leicester England. Chico Vejar outpointed Floro Hita in Stamford Connecticut. Bernard Docusen narrowly defeated Maroa Trigo in New Orleans.
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Fox Holds A L Bat Leadership By One Point
Chicago June 12 AP Baseball's bantam Nellie Fox of the White Sox led American league batters with .364, one percent ahead of Ferris Fain of Philadelphia. Ferris slid to .363 after 12 hits in 34 tries. Ray Coleman rose to .355 with 14 safeties in 30 at bats. Other leaders include Minoso .354 DiMaggio .345 Kryhoski .342 Easter .337 Robinson .329 Stephens .325 Busby .322. Minoso led in runs and triples. Williams tops in homers with 12 and RBIs with 50. Lopat, Raschi, Gumpert, McDermott, and others noted.
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Ted Williams
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Randy Gumpert
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Vic Raschi
Maurice McDermott
Giants First Baseman Makes A Eager Save In Loose Play
In an International League game Ottawa Giants first baseman Fred Gerken misplayed a high pop fly that bounced off his glove but was caught by catcher Phil Tomkinson before ground contact. Chicago-Dominion won the Hindo purse at Washington Park. Boston-Lawful won the six furlong feature at Suffolk Downs.
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State Probes Maxim Fight
The Illinois Athletic Commission continues to weigh if Joey Maxim was drugged the night he fought Ezzard Charles. Testimony from Maxim's manager Jack Kearns and medical examiner Dr. J M Houston was heard, with Maxim and trainer Al Del Monte ordered to reappear June 25. Houston denied saying Maxim’s food could be doctored. Kearns suggested Maxim was exhausted or duped as a result of the bout. Maxim and Del Monte are in Cleveland. Also notes: MLB clubs must provide two complete uniforms per player. Michigan State’s Bob Carey set a shot put mark of 51 feet 4 1/2 inches against Indiana.
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Illinois Athletic Commission
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Joe Tunner
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del Monte
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