Musial Slips Still Leads NL Batting Race
National League batting leader Stan Musial of St. Louis fell 11 points to .371 but still holds a six point edge over Jackie Robinson of Brooklyn at .365. Robinson, Richie Ashburn of Philadelphia, and Bob Elliott of Boston climb into a tied third at .349, with Al Dark moving ahead of Roy Campanella to fifth at .330. Roy dropped eight points during the Dodgers western swing. Frank Baumholtz remains seventh at .327 and Ralph Kiner eighth at .320. Pee Wee Reese and Peanuts Lowrey crack the top ten tied at .315. The big ten list is based on 150 or more at bats.
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New York
Stan Musial
St. Louis
Jackie Robinson
Musial
Robinson
Richie Ashburn
Philadelphia
Bob Elliott
Boston
al Dark
Roy Campanella
Brooklyn
Dodger
Roy
Dodgers
Frank Baumholtz
Chicago
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh
Pee Wee Reese
Peanuts Lowrey
Circle 16 Baseball Seeks Fillable Open Dates
Circle 16 baseball team has multiple open dates on its schedule and seeks games. For inquiries contact Oliver May at 1521 Craft Street or call L-1635 H-6306 L-1837 or L-1879. Place a want ad to arrange matches.
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Circle 16
Oliver May
Craft Street
Billy Joe Davidson Learns Three-I Rough
The Cleveland Indians rookie Billy Joe Davidson from Marion North Carolina, farmed to Cedar Rapids of the Three-I League, keeps growing into fame at 18. At 6 foot 3, 210 pounds, the freckle faced pitcher faced a slow start but shows promise to stockholders and fans alike.
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Cedar Rapids
Billy Joe Davidson
Marion
N.C
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Logan’s errorless streak ends as Brewers beat Indians
Milwaukee’s Johnny Logan made his first throwing error after 46 flawless games to break the longest errorless streak for a shortstop in American Association history. Milwaukee edged Indianapolis 5-4 before 10,500 fans as Virgil Jester earned his fifth win. Columbus, St Pauls, and rainouts also noted.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Johnny Logan
Logan
Brewers
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Indians
Bert Thiel
Virgil Jester
Thiel
Louisville
Colonels
Blues
Bob Cerv
Rivalry Heats Up As AL Leaders Brace For Bitter Battles
The American League title race tightens with the White Sox, Yankees, Indians, and Red Sox in strong contention. Chicago hosts Detroit to start a homestand, while New York visits Washington and Boston hosts Philadelphia. Cleveland returns home after a long New York trip to face St. Louis.
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White Sox
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Yankees
Cleveland
Indians
Boston
Red Sox
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St. Louis
Bob Hooper
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Skein
St. Louis Browns
St. Louis Cardinals
Cubs
Phils
Boston Braves
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Reds
Cincinnati
Saline City seeks opponent for July 1 game
Saline City Never Sweats announce an open date for Sunday July 1 and seek a strong club to play. Interested teams should write to Clay Harden R.K. 4 Brazil Ind.
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Saline City
Ind
Don Schlandt Chooses Indiana After ND Purdue Banquet
Washington Clay High School sectional champion team drew attention with captain Don Schlandt a 6 foot 10 inch center who scored 1595 points in three seasons. Three months later he selected Indiana University coach Branch McCracken plans to use the tall recruit next season under the Western Conference rule.
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South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Purdue
Indiana
Washington Clay High School
Don Schlandt
Branch McCracken
I.U
Michigan Horsemen Strike Over Purses at Detroit Track
Michigan horsemen prepare the first strike in 19 years of racing to demand a $3 500 a day purse increase. Dr Harry W Lindy orders owners and trainers to skip entry boxes wiping out tomorrow’s eight race card at the Michigan Racing Association track near Detroit. The MRA offers raising daily purses from 14 000 to 16 000 but horsemen reject the proposal.
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Detroit
Michigan
Harry W. Lindy
Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
Michigan Racing Association
M.R.A
Bassett Laughs At Foe Then Riley Breaks Jaw
In St Louis on June 26 Percy Bassett said Charley Riley broke his jaw with a right uppercut after Bassett laughed at him. Riley had won a technical knockout last night when Bassett failed to answer the bell for the third round. Two doctors confirmed the jaw fracture as the fight’s result and noted Riley’s revenge for a May 7 knockout in Philadelphia.
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ST. Louis
Percy Bassett
Charley Riley
Bassett
Riley
Philadelphia
Woodrow Wilson Junior Baseball Roundup Scores
Hyte Midgets defeat Coca-Cola 28 to 2 as Robbs and Mills homer for the Midgets. White Sox down D&M Cleaners 16 to 2 with Downing Dombrink and Lynch homer. Yankees top Bill’s Cubs 12 to 11 in extra innings led by Robey three hits Barton and Peck homer and Littlejohn two triples. Circle 16 rout Spears Dairy 21 to 0. Armstrong-Walker Lumber beats Boehm’s 11 to 2 with Ross two homers. Hillman’s upset Noffke Seniors 9 to 6 as Bolk Agee lead the attack.
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Coca-Cola
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Mills
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D.&m. Cleaners
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Dombrink
Lynch
Cleaners
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Bill
Cubs
Robey
Barton
Peck
Littlejohn
Circle 16
Spears Dairy
Armstrong- Walker Lumber Company
Boehm
Ross
Hern
Funkhouser
Armstrong
Baseball Clinic Planned Wednesday at Spencer F. Ball Field
A baseball instruction class will be held Wednesday morning at Spencer F Ball Field starting at 9 30. The clinic is open to any city youngster and not limited by age. It targets beginners and Little League players for focused coaching.
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Spencer F. Ball Field
Coaches Lead Upcoming Training Sessions
Coaches Donal Dischinger and Willard Kehrt will conduct the classes with assistance from Indiana State graduate Bill Evans.
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Donal Dischinger
Willard Kehrt
Bill Evans
Indiana State
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