Fletcher Loses 12-Game Streak to Joe Damato in 9th
San Francisco report notes Fletcher, Seattle right-hander, saw his 12 game win streak end Friday as Joe Damato of Los Angeles drove in the decisive run with bases loaded in the 9th. Damato batted in Eddie Malone’s runner and Seattle’s eight game win streak was also snapped.
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Reds Hit Most Home Runs at Home in 1948 League
Cincinnati Reds led the National League with 68 of 104 home runs at Crosley Field for a 0.64 home run percentage in 1948, the best at home in the league. Pirates were second with a 0.639 rate. Reds ranked fourth overall in the league.
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Home Run Hitting Contest Planned for All Stars Night
Eight top sluggers from both leagues will compete at Yankee Stadium on July 11 the eve of the All Star game. National Leaguers Stan Musial Ralph Kiner Johnny Mize and Sid Gordon face American Leaguers Ted Williams Vern Stephens Eddie Joost and Tommy Henrich. Proceeds go to the New York Heart Fund Babe Ruth Foundation and Gehrig Memorial Fund.
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Baseball League Leaders and Standings Summary
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Yankees Vic Raschi Tops Tribe In Nine Inning Win
Vic Raschi of the Yankees pitched a 3-2 victory over Cleveland in his first nine game win of the season, allowing only five hits. Gran Hamner of the Phillies led a 3-2 win over the Cardinals with a double and three singles. Morrie Arnovich once led the majors in hitting with a .398 average a decade ago.
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Senators Seek Infielder Amid Eddie Yost Injury
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