DiMaggio’s miscue hardly slows Yankees rally to beat Tigers
Joe DiMaggio suffered his first notable miscue in years as he tossed away a force play by holding a ball back to the dugout in a crucial eighth inning. The Yankees recovered with a ninth inning single by DiMaggio to drive in the winning run, edging Detroit 5 4 to stay atop the pennant race.
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Three Softball Games Slated at Senseng Park Tonight
Three softball games are scheduled tonight at Senseng Park. In the Church League First Baptist faces Cork Street on Diamond No 2 at 7 15 p m and Hichland Avenue meets Ope quon on the same diamond at 8 30 p m. The City League features Plumly against Moose on Diamond No 1 at 6 15 p m.
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What is an omnivorous animal
An omnivorous animal is one that eats both animal and vegetable food, with humans as the most conspicuous example.
Lionettes Defeat Blue Sunoco 12-1 In League Contest
The Lionettes routed Blue Sunoco 12 to 1 at Senseny Park. Boone earned the win with four hits allowed and eight strikeouts while Nixon took the loss, giving up 16 bases.
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Plumly Edges Novick 5-3 In City League Softball
Plumly defeated Novick 5 to 3 at Senseny Park in a City League contest. Winning pitcher T Clevenger scattered ten hits while Plumly bats collected eleven against losing pitcher Falk. D Fahnestock led Plumly with two hits.
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City Midget Nine Beats Berryville Under Lights 7 5
The Piccadilly St. Midgets beat Berryville Midgets 7 to 5 under lights. Lefty Donnie Oates struck out 10 for Winchester and allowed four hits. Heflin fanned 16 for Berryville but took the loss amid walks and shaky defense. Box score follows WINCHESTER.
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Major League Baseball Scores and Baseball League Matchups
National League results show Chicago beating New York 7 to 6 and Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 5 while St Louis edged Boston 4 3 in a limited schedule. Monday night scores include New York 5 Detroit 4 with late inning offense from Lionettes and Blue Sunoco.
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Musial Extends NL Batting Lead Amid Cardinals Slump
Stan Musial of St Louis widened his lead in the National League batting race to 17 points over Jackie Robinson of Brooklyn after a week of 9 hits in 21 at bats. Musial raised his average to .375 with three homers, while Robinson dropped to .358 as Brooklyn won most games.
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Sports Mirror lookback highlights historic baseball moments
The column recalls past baseball results from five to twenty years ago, noting the Braves beating the Cardinals 4-3 to take second in the NL, Bob Feller winning his 20th, and the Cardinals’ lead being cut in a Dodgers defeat. It also mentions Henri Cochet turning professional in tennis.
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All-Star City League Ballot Listing Winchester Team
Winchester ball team selections for the City League All-Star ballot list positions including catcher first base second base third base shortstop center field right field and an affiliated team lineup. The text reiterates the ballot format and lists the positions without specific player names.
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O Sullivan Beats J V Arthur 5-4 In Tight Softball Clash
The O Sullivan softballers edged J V Arthur 5-4 in a hard fought game. Donald earned the win with four hits allowed and five strikeouts while Hart suffered two hits given up but failed to support his offense. Covington produced a two bagger for the winners and Curry matched it for the losers.
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Toledo Scales Down Friendship 4-3
The Toledo Scales edged Friendship 4-3 in a Girls League game at Senseng Park last night. Winning pitcher Pat Duval. loser Derflinger.
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Louis ends weight cut plan for Brion bout
Joe Louis says he will not try to cut weight for his ten round fight with Cesar Brion in San Francisco. He plans to weigh in around 210 to 212 pounds, citing aging legs and a stronger frame at that weight. Louis warns Brion has a dangerous right hand and notes the need to win this fight.
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Boxer Louis Seeks New Ground After Bay Area Move
The article notes Louis leaving San Francisco for LaFayette to continue training. It mentions a prior win by Louis over Argen tine in Chicago last November and cites promoter Jimmy Murray predicting a $50,000 house for Wednesday nights.
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