Red Sox slump tightens AL pennant race
Boston's five losses in eight games push the AL title fight into a three way contest with Cleveland and New York. The Red Sox were swept by Detroit 4 to 3 and 8 to 6, narrowing their lead to a half game over the Indians and one game over the Yankees as Spring training hot spots loom.
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Indians, Yankees, Braves Lead Wide Pennant Chase
The Indians moved into second by sweeping Philadelphia 5 3 and 2 0 as Gene Bearden and Steve Gromek excel. Lou Boudreau sparked the second game with two homers. Larry Doby and Joe Gordon power the lineup. The Yankees dropped the opener to the Browns 8 6 but rallied to win the nightcap 9 6 behind Joe DiMaggio. Washington woke with 10 7 and 8 6 twin-bill wins over Chicago. Boston Braves extended their six game lead with a 4 2 win over Cincinnati as Charley Barrett and Clyde Shoun set the pace. Dodgers beat Cubs 8 1 behind Hatten. Cardinals won twice over Giants 4 3 and 3 1 as Musial and Country Slaughter homered. Phillies beat Pirates 9 6 and 5 3 aided by Leonard and Rowe.
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al Zarilla
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Joe DiMaggio
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Rip van Winkle
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Country Slaughter
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Gonzales Crowned National Amateur Tennis Champion
Forest Hills reports Dick Gonzales the 20 year old Mexican sensation wins the national amateur title with a 6 2 6 3 14 12 victory over Eric Sturgess. Meanwhile Mrs DuPont, grieving, and Louise Brough vie in the women’s final as 10,000 fans cheer at West Side Stadium.
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Eric Sturgess
South Afrca
Johas Parker
Drobny
Sonzales
Pancho
Frank Parker
Los Angeles
Jaroslav Drobny
Indians Smash Attendance Record at Cleveland Stadium
A crowd of 15 382 watched the Cleveland Indians win a double header against the Philadelphia Athletics at Cleveland Stadium. The win pushed the 1948 season attendance to a new major league record of 2 330 893, surpassing the old 1946 Yankees mark of 2 265 512.
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Elyria Net Team Opens With Lorain Here On Tuesday
Elyria High School tennis opens its season and Lake Erie League slate with Lorain High in a league match at Ely Stadium Tuesday at 4 oclock. The Elyria squad, coached by Don McIlroy, looks to rebound after Lorains 4 1 defeat to Lakewood with Alex Sturrock earning Lorains sole win.
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Box Scores Of Tribe Victories
American League action shows Boston and Detroit split a doubleheader with solid hitting and pitching notes across two games. Also includes Chicago Washington and other league results with line scores and key pitchers listed.
Week End Bowling National League Results
Chicago, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia posted mixed scores in a weekend National League slate. Highlights include late drama in New York and St. Louis games and a jockey injury report from Beulah Park with Elmer Wright listed as fair after a skull concussion and facial injuries.
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Beulah Park
Standings and Schedule for Major League Baseball Club G W L Pet
The standings show Boston and Cleveland leading the league with 54 and 55 percent wins respectively. Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Detroit St Louis Washington New York and Cincinnati follow with varying records. Yesterday’s results included Philadelphia 9 5 and Pittsburgh 6 3 while today’s games feature matchups across Boston Cleveland New York Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia and more with day and night games listed.
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Painesville Downs Opens Ninth Night Harness Meet
Painesville Downs launches a nineteen night harness meet at Lake County Fairgrounds in Painesville Ohio under lights. The feature is the Lightners Gift Shop Purse for $1,000 with Lightner Trophy for the 16 Class Conditional Pace. Six pacers contest the fifth and seventh races as nightly racing runs through Oct 11 with first race at 8:30 each night.
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Insurance Team Leads Pin Scoring With 2 503 Series
Rorick Insurance of the Bowling Center C League posted a 2 503 series Sunday to lead in the league and city. Lou Ignatz and Western Heights won remaining honors with a 220 single and 589 series as their top individual pace and a 909 top team game. Rothgery of Rothgery Motors had a 613 series in Merchants C League at Olympic Recreation, while Kinter Realtors posted a 2 363 series and Ryder Hardware led city weekend results.
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Bowling league scorers shine in opening matches across circles
In the Moose and Olympic Recreation leagues, top scorers included John Gardner with a 229 single for the Moose Five in Elyria, Peg Taylor with 191 and 547 for the Women’s League, and Wyckoff Cleaners leading team totals at 866 single and 2,462. Grace's Inn posted 807 in a busy opening week.
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Albert Stars As 49ers Down Dons
Frankie Albert starred for the San Francisco 49ers in a 36 to 14 victory over the Los Angeles Dons. He passed for three touchdowns and ran for another as the 49ers stayed undefeated and tied with the Cleveland Browns for the AAFC Western Division lead.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Set for Second Division Big Nine Outlook
Iowa faces a lean depth chart with few 1947 regulars returning as Dr. Eddie Anderson tries to rebuild. Starters Jim Shoaf Bill Kay Dick Woodard Joe Grothus Earl Banks and others anchor a line showing promise, yet reserves are weak and overall speed may not lift Iowa to a title contention this season.
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Recreation Board To Meet Tuesday Evening
The Elyria Recreation Board will hold a regular session Tuesday evening at City Hall. Chairman Paul J. Corbin called the meeting for 7 o'clock.
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Loop To Open Season At Lanes Tonight
The Automotive Bowling League opens its season at Nick Lanes with two shifts. Early at 7: Elderread Supply versus Spitmer Motors and H. and R versus Elyria Auto Parts. Late at 9: Economy Motors versus Glen Rogers Motors and Black Tires versus Red's Auto Sales.
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Eight matches spark Elyria Elks bowling league play
Eight matches are scheduled at Olympic Recreation tonight in two shifts. Early shift at 7 features Moelk Sales versus Morrison's Barbers, West Side Lumber versus Firestone Store, ier Lines versus Robertson's Shell, Know Snirzek against Erb Radio. Late shift at 9 pits Cherry Ridge against Terrell's Service, Perk Sinks Motors versus Olympic Recreation, Mc Coy Beverage against Botamer Florists, and Eddy's Schioans versus B and B Food Market.
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McCoy Beverage Vo. Botamer Florists
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New London Merchants End Season Against New Washington
The New London Merchants will close the 1948 season against New Washington in New London on Wednesday night. Game time is 8 o'clock.
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