Cleveland Wins Pair as Yanks Fall Twice
Cleveland beat New York 7 to 5 and 9 to 4 extending its AL lead to three and a half games. Johnn Joe Gordon starred for the Indians, Buddy Rosar drove in the decisive run for Philadelphia, and Detroit topped Washington 4 to 1 as Hal Newhouser won his sixth straight. In the NL, Vander Meer homered for Cincinnati in a 7 to 1 win over Philadelphia while St. Louis topped New York 5 to 3. Rain postponed Brooklyn at Chicago and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
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Mickey) Harris
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Gatehouse
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Baseball doubleheader matchups feature several league battles
Boston faces Cincinnati in a two game set with Spahn and Pendergast on the mound. Philadelphia meets Pittsburgh as Leonard and Simmons start. New York travels to St Louis with Poat and Koslo opposing Brecheen and Munger. Brooklyn visits Chicago with Roe and Schmitz set to pitch.
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Koslo
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Munger
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Roe
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Americans Win Wightman Cup for 12th Straight Title
At Wimbledon the United States women led by Louise Brough and Margaret Osborne DuPont defeated Britain 6 to 1 to retain the Wightman Cup. Doris Hart, Joy Cannon, and the doubles pairing of Brough with DuPont contributed key wins.
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Miss Brough
U. S
Beverly Hills
Calif
Osborne
Belleven
Del
Doris Hart
Miami
Fla
Joy Cannon
DuPont
Betty Hilton
Britain
America
Jean Nicoll Bostock
Wimbledon
YMCA Softball Schedule For June
Schedule lists daily games from June 14 to 16. Monday features Aero Club against NOP, Flandro's versus PAC, Garrett's against Marines. Tuesday includes I A M versus Hellenics, Goldberg's versus Green & White Girls, Y's Men versus Purina, Safeway versus Moose. Wednesday matches Marines versus Aero Club, Town Club versus Wasatch, Y's Men versus BORC, NOP against PAC.
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Frank Lamanna shines for Newark Bears after wartime service
Frank Lamanna, once with the Kearns Eagles in Utah, now plays for the Newark Bears of the International League after wartime service and overseas duty. He homered as a pinch hitter for Newark in a 5–4 win over Syracuse, helping the Bear to a 10th straight victory and top status in AAA. Veterans connect his return to the war era, noting his versatility as pitcher and infielder. Jack Graham of San Diego and Lamanna’s wartime teams are mentioned, with Graham praised for power and a noted lack of confidence hitting major league pitching.
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Ramsdell Leads Pioneer League Batting With .390 Average
Ogden outfielder Harry Ramsdell posted a .390 batting average after 60 hits in 154 at bats to top the Pioneer League. Mickelson of Pocatello stands second with a .371 average.
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Citation Captures Belmont in Dominant Easy Win
Citation raced to a eight length Belmont Stakes victory, joining a select group of triple crown winners. Better Self took second by a half length over Escadra as Calumet Charger set a record time in the 80th edition worth $100,000 added. Citation earned $77,700 and its season total nears racing money records with $544,700.
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Supreme Court Bans Third Party for Oklahoma Ballot
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules the Progressive Party backing Henry Wallace cannot appear on the July ballot. Printing contracts set June 18 may finalize the exclusion as state law requires presidential candidates to have electors on the ticket.
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Progressive Party of
Oklahoma
Henry Wallace
Wallace
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