Tigers' Evers Breaks Wakefield Shadow With 10th Inning HR
Walter Evers ends nine-year wakefield shadow by delivering a 10th inning homer to beat the Philadelphia Athletics 6-5 for Detroit. He also tallies a triple and single to extend his hitting streak to 18 games and raise his average to .679, tying league lead. Detroit gains a half game on the Yankees as other NL and AL results roll in.
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Associated Press
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Hoot
Wakefield
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White Sox
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Art Houteman
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Elmer Vale
Sam Chapman
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Houtteman
A’s
Phil Mesi
Joe Page
Chico Carrasque
Bob Cain
Yanks
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Tommy Byrne
Bostons
Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Browns
Washington Senators
Musial Kell Lead In All Star Fan Voting
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals and George Kell of the Detroit Tigers led the All Star fan poll for starting positions as of today with Musial at 2,704 votes and Kell at 2,639. Jackie Robinson and Walter Dropo trailed in the top American and NL boxes with strong showings in the early returns for the July 11 game at Comiskey Park.
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Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
George Kell
Detroit Tigers
Comiskey Park
Musial
Tiger
Kell
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn
Walter Dropo
Boston Red Sox
Baseball Standings and Results from Yesterday
National League results show St. Louis 6 Philadelphia 3 New York 7 Pittsburgh 0 Boston 5 Cincinnati 3 Chicago 6 Brooklyn 3 in 11 innings Tomorrow’s schedule includes Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Boston. Tigers beat Phillies 6 5 in 10 innings and Red Sox sweep with 8 1 win over Cleveland.
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Reese
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Slaughter
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Herrin Softball and Baseball Scores Recap
Reported results include Herrin softball vs Boren's LG A 5 13 for B & D Jewelers win over West End Kids on forfeit and Lincoln Lions 10 Cardinals 9. Other scores list minor leagues Hudson Braves Herrin Eagles canceled and multiple midget league games with Walker's Wildcats 6 Energy Yanks 1 and Bugs 9 66 Oilers 4.
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Atestinate
Changnon Patriarch Dies at Watseka Hospital
Alcide Changnon aged 82 dies at Iroquois hospital in Watseka. One son, Stanley Changnon, coaches Mt. Vernon high school basketball, having led teams to two straight state titles.
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Business men honor southern athletes
Ingwersen Illinois line coach spoke as George Patterson association president Bob Friedman presented the Henry Hinkley award to Colborn, with Glenn Abe Martin S I U athletic director pictured.
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Ingwersen
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George Patterson
Association
Bob Friedman
Henry Hinkley
Colborn
Glenn “Abe” Martin
Cardinals edge Phillies 6 3 in slugfest at St Louis
Brecheen earns win as Cardinals hold on after a late rally. Ennis homers for Philadelphia while Waitkus Rice and Walker pace St Louis with multiple RBI totals. Simmons lasts 5 2 3 innings for Philadelphia, Brecheen goes 5 2-3 to get the W.
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Harness Trainer Harry Fitzpatrick to campaign at Roosevelt
Harry Fitzpatrick from Charleston Illinois promotes his top string of 13 harness horses at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury New York. The leading horse Irish Hal, a three year old, posted the best time for his age on the West Coast.
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Hal
Open Forum Sparks Debate On North South Cage Game
Paducah editor laments coaching pressure on players before the Murray Ky event. He recounts coaches luring players with cars and planes, warns of kidnapperlike tactics, and worries about next year’s staging and attendance.
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Paducah Sun-Democrat
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B. H. Born
Medicine Lodge
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