Dodgers rely on Dolph Camilli’s veteran punch in season
The piece notes Dolph Camilli remains a potent force for the Dodgers as he ages, joining Johnny Mize and Frank McCormick as last era big league first basemen still active. Camilli won the NL MVP last season, batting .285 with 120 RBIs, keeping pace with homer leaders and clutch hits that fueled Dodger victories and sparked debate over a potential sale.
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Lou Gehrig
Hank Greenberg
Johnny Mize
Frank McCormick
Dolph Camilli
Hal Trosky
Mize
McCormick
Camilli
Dolphy
Brooklyn
Dodger
Dolph
Larry MacPhail
Dodgers
Major League Leaders Highlight Top Hitters And Pitchers
Baseball leaders list top performers by team with batting averages runs batted in hits doubles and triples. Notable figures include Phelps and Cooper at .347, Musial and Ott with 32 runs, Mize and McCormick close in RBIs, and Williams 40 runs for Boston with 45 RBIs. Pitching leaders include French 4-0 and Bonham 7-0.
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Pittsburgh
W. Cooper
St Louis
Musial
St. Louis
Ott
New York
Mize
F. McCormick
Cincinnati
Marshall
Fernandez
Boston
Moore
Joost
Reiser
Brooklyn
Slaughter
Litwhiler
Philadelphia
Camilli
S. McCormick
Ottew York
Miller
Merullo
Chicago
French
Davis
Gordon
Doerr
Williams
Heath
Cleveland
York
Detroit
Spence
Washington
McCosky
Koloway
Estatella
Blair
Higgins
Case
Kubel
Bonham
Chandler
Bridges
Baseball's Big Six batting by The Associated Prox
The United States is expected to produce approximately 0 00000000 bushels of wheat this year.
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United States
Red Sox struggle on road threaten division berth
Boston’s road woes deepen as they slump to losses away from Fenway, dropping near fifth place while Washington, St. Louis, and other rivals win. Doerr loses batting lead as Yankees pitcher Gordon threads a 13 game hitting streak and drives in the go ahead run in the ninth. Trucks wins his first complete game for Detroit, Browns beat White Sox, Dodgers top Braves, Cardinals win in 11 to rise to second, and Cubs edge Reds in 12 with Lee driving in the decisive run.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Boston Red Sox
Red Sockers
Fenway Park
Boston
Golfers Pause In PGA Tourney To Aid War Relief Drive
Atlantic City May 29 Golf pros plan a country-wide drive to raise funds for Army and Navy relief societies and the Red Cross. Ed Dudley will dedicate tournament manager Fred Corcoran to arrange benefit matches. six of eight quarter-finalists join, while Turnesa and Snead serve in the U S armed forces. Hogan and Snead expected finalists, Nelson upset by Kirkwood, and a peace mission note ends with Moscow and Tokyo diplomacy.
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Stars- Yesterday's six stars shine in tight games
Bill Lee of the Cubs pitched 12 innings allowing six hits and delivered the winning run with a long fly in the 12th against the Reds. Joe Gordon of the Yankees singled with the bases loaded in the ninth to beat the Athletics. Kirby Higbe of the Dodgers pitched seven hits and fanned Ernie Lombardi to end a ninth inning uprising and defeat the Braves. Virgil Trucks of the Tigers and Vern Stephens of the Browns both delivered strong hitting performances. Early Wynn of the Senators worked seven hits allowed and drove in two runs as they defeated the Red Sox. Frank Crespi of the Cardinals supplied a single to drive in the winning run in the 11th against the Pirates.
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Dodgers
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Braves
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Tigers
Waylard Indians
Vernon Stephens
Browns
White Sox
Senators
Cardinals
Pinen
RAPP'S RAP SCORES WIN
Allentown beat Hagerstown 4 to 3 in ten innings as Rapp’s two out single in the tenth brought in the winning run. Key plays included Witt’s stellar fielding and Cyrulewski’s defense, while Gold’s miscue and Theard's ninth inning snag kept the Wings in contention.
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Balash
Nichols
Summers
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Gerken
Maier
Koval
Lavigne
Harrisburg Senators blank Lancaster in Inter-State League
Harrisburg pitcher Al Jarrett allowed three singles and earned a 4-0 win over Lancaster. Harrisburg scored in the first on two walks and a single, added runs in the third and fourth, and tacked on one in the eighth. Lancaster threatened in the seventh but left the bases loaded.
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Harrisburg Senators
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Spades Tie For First. Hoes Top Rakes Twice
The Spades remain tied for first place with the Forks as the Hoes defeated the Rakes twice. High scores include R Mc Afee 117 for the Hoes and O Downs 99, M Grove 93, C Grove 92, J Thomas 90, F Grimes 93, H Stouffer 91. Team standings are listed.
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Wilmington Blues Roars Past Trenton in Narrow Win
Wilmington Blue Rocks defeated the Trenton Senators 2 to 1 behind five-hit pitcher Sam Lowry. Lowry shut out the Senators through seven innings before an eighth inning run on an error and a later fielding play. The Rocks scored their two runs in the fifth as Jim Devlin and Joe Rullo singles, plus two infield outs, set up Mackiewicz to drive in a run.
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Walks Help Browns in Fourth Quarter Rally
St Louis defeated Chicago 6 to 4 as the Browns loaded the eighth with four runs. Chicago totaled three walks and two hits, including a Rick Ferrell double, while Grove Appleton and Dickey matched Auker Hanning Swift Ferrell in a tense late innings battle.
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Inter-State League Yesterday's Results and Standings
Hagerstown beat Allentown 4 to 3. Wilmington won 2 to 1 over Trenton. Harrisburg defeated Lancaster 4 to 0. Standings show Hagerstown 16-10, Wilmington 18-12, Harrisburg 14-11, Allentown 14-13, Lancaster 9-16, Trenton 9-18. Tonight's games include Allentown at Hagerstown and Lancaster at Harrisburg.
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Trenton
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Baseball scores and upcoming games in the American League
The results show New York 3 Philadelphia 2, Detroit 6 Cleveland 2, Washington 5 Boston 1, St. Louis 6 Chicago 4. Scheduled games include Washington at New York, Chicago at St. Louis, Boston at Philadelphia, Cleveland at Detroit, Chicago at Detroit, and St. Louis at Cleveland.
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National League Scores and Schedules Brief
In the National League Brooklyn defeated Boston 6 to 4 while Chicago beat Cincinnati 2 to 1 and St. Louis won 3 to 2 over Pittsburgh. Only games scheduled include New York at Brooklyn Philadelphia at Boston Cincinnati at Chicago St. Louis at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at Chicago.
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Flag Tourney At Fountain Head Golf Club Weekend
Fountain Head Golf Club members will hold a Flag Tourney over the weekend as part of the Tate America Campaign. A gala weekend is planned with a one dollar entry fee. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross Fund, joining clubs nationwide in the effort.
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Tate America
Jack Funk
Red Cross Fund
Robinson Wins A Welterweight Bout At Madison Square Garden
Ray Robinson remains on a record winning streak with a ten round decision over Marty Servo at Madison Square Garden before 13 873 fans. The crowd booed the second round punches but Robinson's victory extends his streak to 121 straight fights. He is declared the top welterweight and earns a potential bout with Greg Young in Garden on June 11.
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Marty Servo
Uncle
Red Cochrane
Navy
California
Harlem Hammer
Greg Young
Akron
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Garden
Auto Races at Hancock Promised Wartime Event
Hancock speedway hosts an automobile race Sunday afternoon under the Eastern Jalopy Association. Secretary Orra Davidson says 15 plus experienced drivers from within fifty miles signed up, and no more races are expected during the war due to gas and tire rationing. Last year the events drew thousands and one race had over 5,000 fans. drivers suffered injuries but volunteered for the Commandos when drafted.
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Hancock
Orra Davidson
Eastern Jalopy Association
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