Indians Rally In 11th To Beat A's 2 1
In Cleveland last night the Indians defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 2 to 1 in 11 innings. Larry Doby drove in Thurman Tucker with the winning run after Tucker led off the 11th with a single. Bob Lemon earned his 11th win as Cleveland stretched its lead over Boston by a full game and remained 4 1/2 behind New York.
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Bob Lemon
A’s
Indians
Tucker
Carl Scheib
Doby
Scheib
Lemon
Sam Chapman
Joe Gordon
Nelson Fox
Leu Boudreau
Gordon
Bob Kennedy
Boudreau
Sox
Philadelphia
Cleveland
New York
Yankees
Injured Boudreau Is Forced Out
Cleveland shortstop Lou Boudreau will miss about three days with a fractured bone in the left big toe. He suffered the injury last night after being struck by a foul tip off his own bat in the seventh inning against Philadelphia.
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Cleveland
Lou Boudreau
Boudreau
Philedelphia
Cincinnati Loses In Legion Tourney
Omaha reports Cincinnati bowing in the opening round of the Legion tourney as Wheeling capitalizes on eight hits and six steals to beat the Queen City 7 to 4. Oakland awaits the winner for tomorrow night.
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Cincinnati
Sheeting
Atlanta
Oakland
Wheeling
Oakiend
Merkle Riot Remembered In 1908 Pennant Wager Mistake
The 1908 pennant chase between the Cubs and Giants is recalled with Fred Merkle’s baserunning blunder at the plate. A misplay and fan riot followed Bridwell's hit as Merkle left first and Cubs fans demanded a replay that the league refused. The episode remains a notable baseball miscue in Giants history.
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Fred Merkle
Giant
Chicago Cubs
N. ¥. Giants
Giants
Merkle
McCormick
Kid Bridwell
Merzie
Johnny Evers
Cubs
Holman
Feild
Feld
McGraw
Porsch Lumber and Coal Team to Play Medina Tournament
The Porsch Lumber and Coal softball champions of the City Class B League plan a Medina tournament appearance tonight. Lumber members are to meet at Vance's Cafe at 7 o'clock.
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Porsch Lumber and Coal
Medina
Vance’s Carte
Fight Results at United News Arena
Boxing results report from Fort Hemlion and Brooklin arenas listing bout outcomes. Winners include Adams Wass and Fed Bresse with knockouts noted. The snippet references fighters, locations New York Waterville and Boston with points and KO results.
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New York
Fort Hemlion
Brooklin
Stsp- S
North Bergen
N. J
Portsmouth Legion Crowned Softball Tourney Champion
Portsmouth Legion Post No. 23 captured the Ohio Men’s Softball Tournament title in a 2 1 victory over General Fireproofing. Wayre Widdig pitched brilliantly, and a two run homer by Manager Paul Russell in the third inning provided the decisive runs. General Fireproofing had beaten Akron Wideezg and Youngstown Ajax Bar en route to the final.
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Omgstown
Portsmouth American Legion Post
Wayre Widdig
Ohio
Paul Russell
Widdig
Youngstoun
General
Portsmouth
Nels Larson
Antrom
Akron
Wideezg
Thefternoon
Youngstown Ajax Bar
Mfutchel Cermy
Aron
Harry Strasser
Porismowih
Intel Fee
Lorain Team in National Junior Baseball Tournament
Twenty two teams start play in the FIFA Annual Junior Baseball Tournament in Louisville Kentucky. The event runs four days with a double elimination format across three ballparks starting at 9 a.m. Local Lorain team faces Peoria in a Parkways Field game as part of the opening round.
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Louisville
Fifa
Peoria
Lorain
Parkwsr Field
Wcheme
Louisville Colonels
Center All-Star Pin Loop Meeting Tonight
The Rowing Center All-Star League schedules an important meeting at the center this evening starting at 8 o clock. All team captains and representatives are required to attend.
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The
Rowing Center
All-Star League
Probable Hurlers In Major Leagues
National League matchups feature Brooklyn Newcomblers facing Philadelphia with Meyer starting for the Phillies. American League games include Chicago at Detroit with Bauch, and Boston hosting a pitcher Kramer as the schedule lists only two games.
Contented Pigeons Choose Simple Life at Parachnit
In ADELAIDE Australia a small crowd watches seven of 32 990 racing pigeons at Parachnit race base as the remaining birds depart. The seven contented pigeons settle under a warehouse railing and appear set to stay, becoming Parachnit residents.
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Adelaide
Australia
Willie Turnesa Aims For U S Amateur Title In Semi Finals
Willie Turnesa, the 35 year old Turnesa proponent and “Willie the Wedge,” enters the U S Amateur Golf Championship semi finals as the strong favorite. The Oakmont winner seeks a third title after two prior wins and a standout 1947 season, with brothers Joe and Mike among his close support and rivals watching intently.
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U. S
Oscar Fraley
United Press
Ochester
Willie MacFarlane
Willie Turnesa
AlacFarlane
Wee Willie
Walter Hagen
Aeem
Turnesa
Willie
Turnesas
Mike
Ben Hegan
Jim
Riviera
Hogan
Jimmy Demaret
Mantz Aims to Break Own Bendix Air Record
Veteran stunt pilot Paul Mantz will attempt to shatter his Bendix trophy air record in Cleveland driving two F-51 Mustangs in the R division. James Stewart joins the event piloting a similar craft as top rival Joe DeBone competes.
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Los Angeles
Paul Mientz
Cleveland
Mantz
Gan
Rosamond Dry Lake
Here
Herman (Fish) Salmon
Joe DeBone
James Stewart
Stewart
Vince Perron
Republic
Charles
Buddy) Rogers
D. E. Busart
de Haviland Moscuito
Lee Cameron
Martin Barauder
Air Force
Muree Air Force Base
Diesel Trains Costly Streamlined Passengers Cars
Diesel powered air conditioned streamline passenger trains represent an investment of from 1 000 000 to 1 300 000 dollars each depending on power unit length of train and other factors.
Fries Named Wittenberg Football Line Coach
Springfield reports Sherwood Fries former Colorado A and M star and pro player is appointed line coach for Wittenberg College football. He will also serve as head swimming coach and join the Physical Education Department teaching staff, replacing Earl D. McCullough.
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Sherwood Fries
Colorado A
Wittenberg
John B. van Why
Fries
Staf
Earl D. McCullough
Major Loop Leaders by United Press
Leading Bays men and American League batters and pitchers listed by United Press. Names include Robinson, Slaughter, Williams, Detres, DiLzager, and Stephens with stats in runs, hits, and RBIs. Also notes Williams Hed Bor and Reese among top hitters. Also local Lorain softball update: Haladay Electric of Lorain vs Gibsonburg Merchants at Subway Field Monday 7 p.m. with a second game on the program.
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Brookins
Slaughter
St. Lewis
Musta
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Wiliams
Bostos
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aTa
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Kimer
Williams
Stephensn
Brepnens
Wilums
Wert
Tigers
Reoinsom
Dodgera
Willileme
Red
Bertchell
Haladay Electric
Lorain
Gibsonburg Merchants
Subway Field
Standings and yesterday’s scores across major leagues
The standings show teams such as Philadelphia, St Louis, Chicago, and New York with records and percentages. Yesterday’s results include Cleveland at Philadelphia in 11 innings, New York defeating St Louis, Detroit beating Boston, Chicago over Washington, and other listed scores. Details highlight American and International League games and late innings results with several extra innings contests.
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B. Eit
Chicago
St. Louis
Yeshiogtos
Cleveland
Philadelphia I
New York
Mor gan named IL MVP by baseball writers
New York upstart Bobby Morgan of the Montreal Royals was named the International League Most Valuable Player with 177 points. He edged Baltimore’s Al Widmar by a single point, Widmar the league’s 22 game winner.
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Bobby Morgan
Sparkplug
Montreal Royals
al Widmar
Baltimore
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