Polio Victim Receives Indians Autographed Baseball
President Bill Veeck arranged an autographed AL baseball for Elyria polio survivor Stanley Machock Jr., son of Stanley and Mrs. Machock. The nine year old, treated in Cleveland and Gates Hospital, is recovering and enjoys playing with friends.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Last Night
The American League and National League standings show Washington 32 35 and Chicago 44 54 with score updates across divisions. Last night’s results include Philadelphia 3 Washington 3 and New York 3 Boston 1 with several other MLB games and upcoming matchups listed.
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Indians Sign Fabulous Negro Satchel Paige In Major League Contract
The Cleveland Indians announced the signing of 39 year old pitcher Leroy Satchel Paige from the Kansas City Monarchs. Paige underwent a secret test at the stadium and impressed manager Lou Boudreau, who expects him to contribute as a reliever. Paige, born September 18 1908 in Mobile, said he could pitch effectively against major league hitters.
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Elyria Vets Win First Game In Tournament
Elyria Vets defeated their opponents 16 to 2 in the opening game of the tournament. The match featured strong batting and fielding from several Elyria players, establishing the Vets as contenders in the early rounds.
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Home run surge in 1948 season exceeds last year
A survey shows overall home runs rising in 1948 across the American and National Leagues despite substandard pitching. Indians and Yankees post the biggest increases, Giants lead NL but trail 1947 pace. overall HR totals expected to rise but not surpass the 1947 record.
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Leaders In The Major Leagues
United Press summary lists top batting leaders with players and stats include G AB H R and averages. Names like Tio and Boston appear with figures such as 278 games and .327 average, alongside others in the league leaderboard.
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Eagles rally to beat Obderlin Legion 6 4 in Wellington game
Wellington Eag les scored three runs in the seventh inning to defeat Obderlin American Legion 6 4 in a Wellington League matchup. A second game was forfeited by Wese Tan.
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Legion Cubs Edge Jewelers to Take 1st in F Loop
American Legion Cubs pulled ahead for sole possession of first place in the City Class F Baseball League after an 11 to 30 victory over Rezer‑Binninger Jewelers at Cascade Park. Morris pitched a complete game as Jewelers were shut out in the final inning. The Cubs moved to 6–1, while Jewelers dropped to third. LO F No 103 won 24–7 over West Side Lumber at Ely Stadium.
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Athletics Rally Past Senators as Brissie Wins Eighth
Philadelphia Athletics beat the Washington Senators 5 to 3 in Washington as Lou Brissie earned his eighth win with nine strikeouts. Detroit's Dizzy Trout tossed six-hits and homer helped the Tigers shut out Cleveland 9–0 to trim the lead. The Braves beat the Giants 4–3 on Vern Bickford's pitching, and the Cubs edged the Cardinals 12–10 in eight innings. Reds rallied late to top the Pirates 6–? in Pittsburgh, Dodgers blanked the Phillies 5–0.
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Postponed F Loop Games Re-Scheduled This Week
Two Class F League games postponed earlier in the season have been re scheduled for Friday. West Side Lumber faces Eaton at Ely Stadium and All Stars meets I O O F No 1603 at Cascade Park. The West Side Lumber Eaton game was moved from Cascade Park diamond.
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Sell Out Trials to Fund Olympic Expenses in Europe
Chicago UPI reports a sell-out crowd at the U S Olympic track finals could cover full expenses for the U S squad bound for Europe. If $130,000 isn’t raised, some teams may be left home. The Olympic Committee seeks $150,000 more beyond guaranteed $60,000 and $20,000 from Detroit supporters. Expanded attendance to 33,000 at Dyche Stadium could yield $177,500 to ensure all teams participate.
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Red Caps Aim for Fourth Straight Win Tonight
The Wakeman Red Caps seek a fourth consecutive victory against Lorain Medina Class A rival Erhart club under lights. Having won six of ten games this season, Wakeman defeated Carey, Lodi, and Elyria American Legion in their last three outings. Game time is 3 30.
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