Washington Takes Over Lead In American League
Washington Senators surge to the top of the American League standings beating the Indians. Joe McCarthy notes Washington's improvement as a contender in the pennant race. The Senators opened at long odds but now lead the league a half game over Cleveland and the New York Yankees.
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Rookie Impresses Behind Plate For Cincinnati Reds
Ernie Lombardi sidelined two weeks with a split finger, Willard Hershberger shines with three hits and four RBIs guiding Cincinnati to a 9 4 win over the Phillies. Pitcher Davis limits the Phillies to seven hits as Cincinnati bats pour out 14 hits.
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Peaches) Davis
Yesterdays Hero Joe Medwich Drives Cardinals Past Dodgers
Joe Medwich hit three singles and a triple driving in three runs as the St Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9 to 7.
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Reds Pirates defeat shifts in pennant race
The Reds beat the Pirates leaving Cincinnati within 1.5 games of third place. The late postponed game between the Harvard Markets and the Elyria Dairies was rescheduled to a later date. The final Reds Phillies game today features pitchers Paul Deringer and Hugh Mulcahy.
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Grafton High Nine Captures Lorain County B Title
Grafton High School defeated Henrietta 5 to 1 to win the Lorain County Class B baseball title and earn a spot in the District scholastic tournament opening Friday at Kent. Forrest Hornbeck pitched four hits allowed, Russ Logan and Dick Logan led the attack with multi hit performances, and Grafton advances to face the Trumbull County champion at 9 30 a m Friday.
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Krugman Elected President in City Class A Bowling League
Krugman was elected president of the City Class A Bowling League at the annual officers meeting held last evening at the Elyria Recreation. Crick was chosen vice president and William Tramble was re elected Secretary Treasurer. Krugman succeeds Ed F Wilcox who did not seek re election.
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Barrow Marks 70th Birthday as Yankee Boss
Edward G Barrow business manager of the New York Yankees celebrated his seventieth birthday. Barrow has 44 years in baseball and has managed Detroit Boston Indianapolis Toronto and Newark in various leagues. He became Yankees business manager in 1920 and is a past president of the International League.
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Elysia Hardware Juniors Seek Lorain County Softball Matchups
The Elysia Hardware Juniors invite junior teams in Lorain County to schedule softball games. Managers should call 36-904 and ask for Ellsworth Albeit.
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Dobrowski Meats and Western Heights Battle at Hamilton Diamond
Tonight at 630 oclock the Dobrowski Meats face the Western Heights Tigers on the Hamilton diamond. Players of both teams are asked to report and take notice of the schedule.
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Indians Drop Fourth Of Seven Games In East
Oscar Vitt faced his first crisis as Cleveland manager as the Indians skid to fourth loss in seven on a Boston road trip. Boston pounded 13 runs, 11 hits, and 12 walks while Cleveland pitchers faltered. Vitt benched Lary and moved Jimmy Webb to shortstop as Mel Harder and Johnny Marcum were lined up to start.
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Bittners Edge Heights Tigers 3 2 In Short Baseball Bout
The Bittners defeated Western Heights 3 to 2. Mike and Lewis had two base hits while R Ung added a three base hit. Western Heights stranded seven baserunners to the Bittners five. Ross walked three and struck out five. Tisza fanned six. Umpires Kushin Sito Paonesa. Game lasted fifty minutes.
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Lake Erie League Track Meet Moves To Friday Night
The 12th annual Lake Erie League Track and Field meet shifts from Ely Stadium to Friday night. Start time is 6 30 p m with pole vault high jump and shot put events beginning. Six schools will compete including Lakewood defending champion Shaw Cleveland Heights Shaker Heights Lorain and Elyria.
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Stripp Agrees To Cards Terms And Returns
ST LOUIS May 10 The St Louis Cardinals announce veteran third baseman Joe Stripp has agreed to terms and is en route to join the club. Stripp was obtained from the Brooklyn Dodgers last winter and was conditionally released to Columbus but refused minor league play and did not report there.
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Savich Poised to Challenge Belcastro in Rialto Show
Salt Lake City grappler Dan Savich aims to down Santa Clara’s Pete Belcastro at the Rialto Friday night. Belcastro’s knee drop is feared yet legal, and promoters sign Savich to face him after a debut win over Red Castle. Also on card, Charlie Carr vs Hal Davidson in a sharp clash. main action begins 8 30 P M.
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Harvard Markets Meet Bone Radios At McKinley Diamond
The Harvard Markets and the Bone Radios will play a softball game tonight at McKinley diamond. The contest starts at 6 PM and both teams ask players to be on hand.
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