Cubs Ride Seven-Game Surge Toward NL Leaders
The Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to seven, closing to within two and a half games of the Pirates and a half game of the Giants. Cubs pitchers rotated daily since May 28, with Clyde Shoun the sole starter to go beyond eight innings in the streak. They outscored opponents 39 to 13 on 69 hits, including a 2-1 win over the Giants as Root closed out the ninth. Blanton hurled six innings of shutout ball for the Pirates in a 2-0 win over the Bees, while the Dodgers moved within a half game of first by beating the Cards 6-2. The Yankees beat Cleveland to extend the AL lead to four games. In Detroit, Goslin and Tebbetts homered to lift the Tigers 11-8 over the Senators. Hardware Juniors end Esker-Fox streak with a 10-5 win at Brown's Field. Esker-Fox and Elyria Radios set Jefferson diamond game for 6:30 p.m. tonight.
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Goose Goslin
George Tebbetts
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Washington Senators
Reds Grab 8-4 Win Over Phils
Cincinnati Reds opened a series in Philadelphia with an 8 to 4 victory over the Phillies. Ernie Lombardi belted a 375 foot homer for two RBIs, Lee Grissom delivered key relief, and Johnny Vander Meer earned the win as Cincinnati trimmed Philadelphia’s lead to three and a half games in the NL cellar.
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Fox Furnace Seeks Softball Game Tomorrow Evening
The Fox Furnace softball team wants a game booked for tomorrow evening at McKinley diamond. Managers should call 2326 and ask for Bob Daniels. The Y-Indus team has a game tonight at Roosevelt with players reporting at 6 15 p m.
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McGill Tops Weaver in Rialto mat feature match
Long Beach star Creil McGill defeated veteran Buck Weaver in straight falls at the Rialto Theatre in a fast paced Dan Morris mat party. Weaver fought hard in the second fall before McGill secured a body scissors for the finish, the opener lasting 26 minutes 10 seconds and the second 19 minutes 32 seconds.
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Los Angeles
Ken Hollis
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Seniors Triumph In Sack Rush At Flyrna High
The Seniors defeated the Juniors in the annual sack rush at Ely Stadium with about 40 participants. Captain Milt Lauer led the Seniors and New Gerber as lieutenant as they scored 130 points to 9 for Jud Wehman and Bud Geigey’s Juniors. Wehman will present the Sack Rush trophy to Lauer at next Monday’s final assembly.
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Boxing Results Include Key Wins Across Cities
United Press reports varied decisions in boxing bouts with Kid Chocolate defeating Al Reid in New York by outpoint, Tony Bender besting Jack Colwell in Boston, Al Casimini beating Eddie Cool in New York, and other outcomes from Havana, Tacoma, and Philadelphia.
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Yankees Stop Indians in Cleveland Series Opener
Johnny Allen starts for Cleveland to try for his third win against his former team, while Bob Feller seeks to prove his arm healthy after treatment. New York capitalized early and late, beating Cleveland 8 to 4 to extend their lead to four games over the Indians as Ruffing outdueled Whitehill.
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No-Hitter Talk and Baseball Gossip From The Era
A lively roundup covers Dietrich’s no hit potential with the White Sox, Charley Robertson’s Hall of Fame run followed by decline, and other era notes. It names Cy Young Addie Joss and Ernie Shore among perfect game legends, mentions exhibitions by Fred Toner and Vaughn, and notes amateur golf figure Ommy Armour and players like Van Lingle Mungo and Iberto Lovell in heavyweight chatter and team maneuvers amid era-wide debates.
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Moose Irwin
Wakeman Red Caps Rout Wadsworth 11 4 In Local Tilt
Wakeman Red Caps defeated Wadsworth 11 to 4 in a homestand opener amid strong hitting. Box shows multiple players with runs batted in and notable two base hits from Yarsa Bartolme and others. Next week the team hosts Columbus Red Sox and Ethiopian Clowns.
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National Proxy Calls Showdown Over Cardinals Ace
Jerome Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals faces an indefinite suspension for conduct detrimental to baseball after NL president Ford Frick set a showdown. Dean must apologize for statements attributed to him or remain banned. Frick and manager Frankie Frisch will meet to decide his fate.
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