Five Point Gap Sways Tight AL Pennant Race
The American League pennant chase tightens as Boston leads Chicago New York and Cleveland by narrow margins. Boston drops to 6-1 to Detroit while Chicago falls 2-1 in ten innings and New York and Cleveland win 1-0. Dodgers hold eight game NL lead with key wins across majors.
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Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Boston
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
White Sox
Red Sox
Yanks
Indians
Detroit Tigers
Washington Senators
St Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit
Stuart
Toledo
Lou Boudreau
Billy Goodman
Lou Krellow
Ed Yost
Coan
Senators
Mickey Vernon
Sam Mele
Cass Michaels
Tom Morgan
Ned Garver
Brownie
St. Louis
Morgan
Garver
Browns
Bob Avila
Dale Mitchell
Avila
Preacher Roe
Dodgers
Cardinals
Brooklyn
Enos Slaughter
Wally Westlake
Roe
Willie Mays
Sal Yvars
Giants
Reds
Pirates
Braves
Vernon Law
Richie Ashburn
Phils
Cubs
Baseball Standings and Friday Results From The Leagues
The report lists standings for the American and National Leagues with records and percentages. Friday results include Cleveland at Philadelphia 1–0 in 10 innings and New York at St. Louis 1–0, with Chicago defeating Washington 2–1 in 10 innings and other scores across the leagues.
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Associated Press
Boston
Chicago
New New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnat
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Friendship Ambulance Girls Open Season With Win
The Friendship Ambulance softball team defeated Blue Sunoco 20 to 11 in a Girl's League contest at Senseng Park, securing their first league victory of the season.
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Royal Crown
O'Sullivan
Senseng Park
J. Lar
Donald
Burch
Corrigan
L. Grim
W. Spaid
L. Fawcett
L. Pope
E. Bailey H. Spurs
C. E. Burch
W. Corrigan
O. Foltz
J. Larrick
Henrietta
Rf Boyd
Smith
Cf Bauserman
Moore
S. Purtlebaugh
P. Purtlebaugh
Friendship Ambulance
Blue Sunoco
Braddock Street Downs Top Opequon in Church League Clash
Braddock Street softballers defeated Opequon 15 to 9 in a church league game. Senseng Blackburn and Anderson shared the win with ten hits allowed, three strikeouts, and four walks. Shifflette took the loss after 20 hits, three strikeouts, and one walk. Barnhart Cunningham Blackburn and Capper each had three hits. Blackburn hit two homers.
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Braddock Street
Opequon
Senseng Park
Blackburn
Anderson
Shifflette
Barnhart
Cunningham
Capper
DeHaven
Deschon
eSee Grimes
Slaughter
Richard
Beavers
Walcott Receives Massive Homecoming in Camden
Large crowds line a victory parade route as heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott returns to Camden. Officials declare Walcott Day at City Hall while he thanks fans and emphasizes faith, ambition, and determination as keys to success.
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Camden
South Jersey
Jersey Joe Walcott
Jersey Joe
City Hall
Arrwory
Babes In
Question Marks Appear In Heavyweight Picture
Jersey Joe Walcott remains heavyweight champion with a lucrative future. A return shot for Ezzard Charles is contracted, but talks swirl about a Walcott Louis or Charles rematch depending on the IBC and Norris. Louis denies talks but hopes persist while Mintz accuses of misreporting first rights under contract.
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Camden
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Walcott
Ezzard Charles
New York
Charles
Joe Louis
Jim Norris
International Boxing Club
Louis
Walcott - Charles
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Atlantic City
N. J
Philadelphia
Felix Cocchicchio
Bocchicchio
Tit
Joe
Norris
IBC
Detroit
Harry Markson
Jake Mintz
Suspenson
Pennsylvania Boxine Commission
Ezzard
Bolling Field To Play Here Tonight
Bolling Field softball team travels to Senseny Park for a twin bill against Plumly and O'Sullivan. Plumly meets the visitors at 7 15 p m with O Sullivan in the night cap at 8 30 p m on Diamond No 2. The soldiers own a 14 2 season mark and are regarded among the area’s best squads.
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Bolling
Senseny Park
Plumly
O'Sullivan
Invaders
Soldiers
Keep Fresh Water In A Cool Place for Your Pets
Summer tip reminding owners to provide cool, clean water for pets and livestock to prevent heat stress. Recommends shelter and regular refilling to maintain hydration during hot weather.
Indians purchase Indianapolis club strengthens farm system
Cleveland Indians president Ellis Ryan announced the purchase of the Indianapolis club in the Class AAA American Association to build a pennant winning farm system. No price was named. Ryan cited major teams with strong farm systems as examples and noted the Tribe had only Class A ownership previously.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Indianapolis
Ellis Ryan
Indians
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Tribe
Wilkes
Tom Hamilton Named Pitt Football Coach For One Season
Athletic director Tom Hamilton was appointed head football coach at the University of Pittsburgh for one season. The former Navy captain replaces Len Casanova, who resigned after a 1-8 record and four years left on his contract, to take a coaching job at the University of Oregon.
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Pittsburgh
Tom Hamilton
University of Pittsburgh
Hamilton
Navy
Pitt
Len Casanova
Casanova
University of Oregon
Minor League Pairings Highlight Eastern and California Leagues
Barre Pennsylvania competes in Class A Eastern League while Bakersfield California plays in Class C California State League. The note contrasts two regional farm systems and their level classifications.
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Barre, Pa
Bakersfield, Calif
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Front Royal, Va
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Winchester
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