Bigger Players Drive Home Run Boom In Baseball History
Dave Grote of the National League service bureau attributes the rise in home runs to bigger stronger players, not more power hitters. He notes average heights and weights across infield and outfield positions have risen since 1926, changing how the game is played as scouts seek power over speed.
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National League Service Bureau
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Babe Ruth
Jimmy Foxx
Hank Greenberg
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Warren Giles
Giants Cup Minor Title Wins With 34 Over Yankees
Giants clinch the first half of Little League North A Minor with a 34 to 4 win over the Yankees. Dodgers top Indians 31 to 6 in the other game as Dick Fell on a one hitter and Dave Becker shuts down the Dodgers. John Shaw doubled twice for the Giants while Dave Livingston hit a homer for the Yankees.
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Yankees
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Indians
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John Shaw
Dave Livingston
Dick Fell
Dave Becker
Leonard Holds Edge on Hogan in Canada Cup
Leonard of Vancouver moved one stroke ahead of Ben Hogan entering the final 36 holes in Wentworth as Canada and the United States faced off for the team trophy. Leonard shot 136 for two rounds, with Hogan at 137, while Snead and Balding formed the initial pairing for the U S and Canada squads. Slammin Sam Snead reported an ache in his right hand and hinted at possibly skipping the British Open next week.
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Stan Leonard
Vancouver
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Ben Hogan
Canada
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Hogan
al’ Balding
Toronto
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
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Baseball results and notable homers across leagues
United Press report summarizes American League and National League scores and standouts. Highlights include Curt Courtney, Red Rolfe, and Berriage homers. pitchers Ruel, Masterson, Hoett, Labine, and Spahn among key names. Kluszewski homer noted for Milwaukee and a Philadelphia win amid late scoring.
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Farina Recovers From Training Crash Injuries
Italian racing veteran Farina is reported to be recovering well from a fractured collar bone and two broken ribs suffered in a training accident last Friday. He is listed in stable condition and receiving follow up care.
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Elyria Junior Legion Backs Sandusky 7 1 In League Clash
Henderson hits a first inning homer as Elyria Post 12 defeats Sandusky Post 83 7 1 at Recreation Field to improve to 4 2. Thurm Taylor strikes out 11 over three perfect innings after a shaky start as Elyria moves toward Sunday game at Shelby and July 7 district tourney begins at Tiffin with Crestline hosting pairings.
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17th Annual Dog Show Set For August
The Lorain County Kennel Club hosts the 17th All Breed and Obedience Trials at Lorain Arena on August 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with group judging at 3:30 p.m. About 650 entries compete for 448 trophies and cash prizes. junior showmanship debuts. Distinguished judges from several states oversee breeds including Chow, Dalmatian, Boxer, and German Shepherd.
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West Point Tops Eagles in 14 Hit Contest
West Point defeats Elyria Eagles 14 to 6 behind Larry Gould's homer and three hitters each for Dick Barefoot Bill Boyette and Tom Jackson. Smith wins as Scarborough yields seven hits and two walks while Clark suffers the loss.
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Tom Jackson
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Dick Roberts
Jim Scarborough
Bruce Neidling
Gerald Burtton
Bud Pick
Mantle Delivers Spark In Yankees 9 3 Victory At Kansas City
Mickey Mantle sparked the New York Yankees to a 9 3 win over the Athletics in Kansas City. Mantle tripled drove in a run in the first, beat shifts for hits, and helped overwhelm Kansas City with timely small ball as New York moved a game and a half ahead of idle Chicago. The Yankees got four homers from other players while Mantle’s bat kept the lineup unsettled.
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Norm Siebern
Hank Bauer
Joe Collins
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Kelser II Finalist Heads To Elyria Tennis Final
Kelser II defeats Timms in three sets 62 36 64 to reach the Elyria Junior Chamber Tennis Tour finals. He faces Jim Guest, who has not dropped a game, in the title match. Timms reached yesterday’s bout by forfeit over Ware and Daniels. Kelser had a first round bye and beat Jack Strauss 6 1 62. Nearby junior results include Reindl forfeiting to Schilling. Dodgers beat Cubs 32 with two eighth inning runs and PeeWee Reese scoring on a fly. Reds beat Giants as Erskine earns win after no hitter. Senators defeat Tigers in Detroit.markdown
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Red Haven
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Lightburn Eyes TV Fight Before Far East Tour
Lightweight contender Ludwig Lightburn hopes to take a TV bout at St. Nicholas Arena on July 50 before duty in the Far East. He won an 11 round decision over Jostenstock and suffered a 30 day medical suspension after a gash on the brow. Promoter Teddy Brenner aims for a rubber match with L C Morgan at St Nick's on July 30.
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Dorish Returns to Red Sox in $10,000 Waiver Trade
Veteran pitcher Harry Dorish, who broke into the majors with Boston in 1917, is back with the Red Sox today. Age 32 turning 33 on July 13, he was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles for a $10,000 waiver.
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Elyria Merchants Baseball Schedule Aired
The Elyria Merchants softball team hosts a game tonight at Elyria Recreation Field at 6 30 p m. They will face Loram United Polish Club Thursday at 8 30 p m at Oakwood Park.
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Rubber Arm Rochester Forces Red Wings Toward League Lead
The Rochester Red Wings win as Markell earns his 5th win of the year in eight decisions after relieving in the third inning. Al Cicotte takes the loss as Rochester, now two games behind the pace setting Monarchs, plays its 72nd game of the season. Toronto Maples beat Havana Sugar Kings in 12 innings while Buffalo Bisons top Columbus Jets in other action.
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Sebo Names King Backfield Coach at Penn
Philadephia reports former North Dakota star center King becomes University of Pennsylvania backfield coach, succeeding George Terlep who resigned to take a similar post at Indiana.
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DeWarner Dewey) King
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Chemists Earn First Place Tie
Harshaw Chemical moved into a first place tie with Bittner DeCario Funeral Home in the Independent Standings of the City Softball League last night, beating Morticians behind Frank Zalatel six hit pitching. John Gulish and Don Kowalski led the Harshaw attack, while Goodman took the loss for Olsen.
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Local Fairways contest leaders named in Spring Valley event
Jim Callahan won low gross with 34 in the General Industries Golf League at Spring Valley. Frank Fritz was second with 37 and Floyd Laskey third with 38. John Thomas led low net at 50-28-22. Dave Thomas had the best poker hand, five fives. Demarets beat Lockes 1 and Hogan top Picards 0 Middlecoffs edged Burkes 3-1. Middlecoffs and Hogans sit atop the standings with 25 points each, followed by Demarets 24, Burkes 16, Picards 14, and Lockes 8.
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