Indians face Yankees in doubleheader amid rough stretch
The Cleveland Indians, 49-4 on the season, trail the New York Yankees by five and a half games as a two night doubleheader at Municipal Stadium opens. They face the Yankees at home then Washington, Boston, and the Philadelphia Athletics in a driven schedule through August 17 with 23 home games remaining.
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Eagles And Legion Triumph In Weeknight League Games
Eagles No 43 and American Legion Post No 12 won league games at Lappin Field. Eagles beat United Polish Club 8-2 after a rain delay, with Maurice Stark earning the win over Bob Topoly. Legion shut out WE W Post No 1078 7-0 as Henry Koepp allowed one hit and struck out seven.
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Indians Open Series With Yankees Tonight
The Cleveland Indians open a 15 game home stand against the New York Yankees in a pennant race context. Manager Al Lopez eyes a needed winning stretch as starter Steve Gromek or Mike Garcia top the rotation while New York arrives on a 21 game swing with pitchers Reynolds and Raschi. A 55,000 crowd was anticipated at Municipal Stadium for the 6 p.m. EST opener following an exhibition win by Sam Jones over the Cubs in Cooperstown.
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Local Golf League Sparks Loud Action and Standings
Twi-Lite Golf League teams dominated last night at Spring Valley with three shutouts: Read's Jewelers blanking Supper Club 8-0, Spring Valley whitewashing Perry Fay No. 1 8-0, and Urban's Rum pus Room defeating Nelson Stud 6-0.
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Roll Arena Dominates Pfaudler In 2nd Half Opener
Roll Arena opened City Class B softball with a 7 3 win over Pfaudler at Lexington Avenue field as AL Baker allowed four hits and six strikeouts on the mound. Joe Lowery led Roll Arena with three hits in four at bats, while Mike Gusky Al Schroeder Dick Mason and Don Mason each added two safeties.
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Realtors To Play At Lorain Sunday
Lehman Johnson Realtors, defeated 6 5 by American Shipbuilding Company of Lorain, aim to rebound in a Lorain Class B League game at Oakwood Park in Lorain. The set 4 o clock game pits manager Harry Rutter's team against the Lorain lawns with Roll Arena 303 000 1 7 and 12 06 Plandler Company 018 2 3. Batteries: Roll Arena Baker and Don Mason. Plandler Company P Westbrook and D Westorork.
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Hamilton Dominates D League Victory 14-2
Hamilton walloped Elvira Catholics 14-2 on the Catholic High diamond. Bud Berthal pitched the win and Tony Schork took the loss. Jim Linden, Hamilton catcher, homered and added a single in three trips.
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National League pitchers dominate as hits fall short
A tense ballgame left the NL without a hit through six frames as frames, fanning six, and sharp defense kept Cleveland and Chicago scoreless until late. Key players included Manville, Jones, Rozek, and Cavarretta while Berardino and Simpson contributed offensively for the NL squads.
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Dodgers Aim to Set Record as Best Winning Team
Dodgers surge for historic NL dominance with eight straight wins and a .728 winning percentage. They lead Pirates and Braves, and have crushed three bottom clubs 38 1 since early season. They trail the 1906 Cubs by pace but push toward all time marks.
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