White Sox Extend American Lead to Two Games
The White Sox pulled two games ahead of the Yankees in the American League after sweeping a doubleheader win and boosting their streak while the Indians, Red Sox and others shuffled in the standings. Cleveland swept the Yankees 8-3 and 4-1 behind eight and four hitter performances from Bob Feller and Bob Lemon.
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White Sox
Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
New York Yankees
Boston
Red Sox
Chicago
Indians
Yankees
Bobby Feller
Bob Lemon
Pirates
Philadelphia Phils
Brooks
Brooklyn
St .Ouis
Cubs
Giants
Dave Koslo
Max Lanier
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Braves
Yankee
Luke Easter
Vic Raschi
Frank Shea
Mel Parnell
Chisox
Stubby Overmire
Philadelphia
Carl Scheib
Pat Mullin
Tigers
Robin Roberts
Bubba Church
Kenny Raffensberger
Ewell Blackwell
Boston Signs Pasadena City College Star Pedrotti to Red Sox
Boston signs 18 year old Pedrotti from Pasadena City College to a three year, $75 000 contract. Scout Tom Downey quit the Indians hours earlier then joined Boston to secure Pedrotti who hit 345 in three years for Pasadena and is pegged as a bonus baby in the California League.
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Los Angeles
Dick Pedrote
Boston Red Sox
San Jsoe
Boston
Tom Downey
Downey
Pasadena Cit College
Cleveland Indians
Pedrotti
Red Sox
Cleviland
Marvel
Pasadena
Major League Batters Hit Record Home Run Spree
Baseball note reports the past days eight doubleheaders produced 30 home runs, surpassing a 28 homer Memorial Day mark. Luke Easter led Cleveland with three homers, while pitchers added four. Teams split 18 in the American League and 12 in the National League.
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National
Luke Easter
Cleveland Idians
Harry Brecheen
Cardinals
Bob Lemon
Indians
Carl Scheib
al Sima
Senators
Unholy Trade at Gary First Baptist Church
Deacon Edward Cunnisham reported the Gary First Baptist Church found its plate collection missing $525 but burglars apparently fled before stealing tools. Authorities believe the intruders were deterred during the break in.
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Gary Ind
First Baptist Church
Edward Cunnisham
Mile record at Golden Gate sparks Albany race
Today a year ago the mile world record fell when the Golden Gate stakes in Albany California crowned a victor in 1 minute 33 and 5 fifth seconds. Five years ago Ben Hogan won the Goodall Round Robin in Mamaro neck New Jersey. Ten years ago Luke Sewell became manager of the St. Louis Browns succeeding Fred Haney. Twenty years ago Henry Cotton of Britain and Jose Jurado of Argentina led halfway in the British Open with 147.
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Associated Press Today
Albany
Calif
Ben Hogan
Mamaroneck
N. J
Luke Sewell
St. Louis
Three Softball Games Tonight At Senseng Park Diamonds
Three softball games are on the slate at Senseng Park. In the City League J W Arthur faces Novick on Diamond 2 at 7 15 p m Plumly meets O Sullivan at 8 30 p m on the same diamond. In the Girl's League Friendship Fire Co meets Toledo Sales at 6 15 p m on Diamond 3.
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Senseng Park Diamonds
J. W. Arthur
Novick
Plumly
O'Sullivan
Friendship Fire Co
Toledo Sales
Foltz Dominates Stephens City as White Sox Cruise 12-1
Foltz pitched 12 strikeouts and allowed seven hits guiding the Winchester White Sox to a 12-1 victory over Stephens City at Rouss Park. Glascock and Tiller each tripled, J Foltz homered, and Foltz pushed his season strikeout total to 81 in four games as Guard took the loss.
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Winchester
Stephens
RH Bailey
Richards
Reardon
Judy
Beatty
B. Conner
P Dixon
Kline
Dodson
Foltz
R. Royston
Purtlebaugh
Glascock
Nelson Cf
Tiller
D. Smith
Ss C. Smith
Colaw
Coffelt
Jenkins
E Foltz
Stephens City
Sunday Baseball Scores From Major Leagues
Sunday results across leagues show Cincinnati, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Chicago, New York, St. Louis and others with varied winners and losses. Highlights include a Chicago game going ten innings and a 11-8 Pittsburgh win.
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Cincinnati
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
L Pet
Brooklyn St. Louis
Lite
Indians Aim To Break Jinx Against Yankees
Cleveland fans will receive rabbit feet at Municipal Stadium as the Indians seek to end an 11 game losing streak to Ed Lopat and the Yankees. The Yankees arrive after eight straight wins, two over the Tribe, who last beat Lopat in June 1949.
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Cleveland
Municipal Stadium
Cleveland Indians
York Yankees
Tribe
Eddie
New York
Best Softball Players To Receive Trophies In State Tournament
The Virginia Softball Association hosts two major state tournaments awarding trophies to top male and female players. The girls trophy is presented by Richmond's Commissioner of Revenue E Glenn Jordan and the men's by Beecher E Stallard, a state senate candidate. Walnut ashtrays with softball figures go to the four state champion team managers from Harry Simkins, Robert M. Bradley Sr., Angus Gunn, and Alex Grossman.
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Richmond
Virginia Softball Association
E. Glenn Jordan
Beecher E. Stallard
State Senate
Harry Simkins
Robert M. Bradley
Angus Gunn
Alex Grossman
Richmond Sportsman
Rookies Face Tough MLB Hurlers in Rough Start
New York rookies Mickey Mantle of the Yankees and Willie Mays of the Giants struggle as Mantle goes 0 for 20 and drops to a .261 batting average while being benched for the first time this season. Minneapolis report notes Mantle’s rough patch despite a two doubles performance in yesterday’s opener against St Louis.
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New York
Mickey Mantle
Yankees
Willie Mays
Giants
Mantle
Indians
Arent Roays
Minneapolis
Cardinals
Arthur Softball Team Smothers Plumly 10 to 3
The J. W. Arthur softball team defeated Plumly 10 to 3 at Senseng Park Saturday night. Whitlock limited Plumly to four hits while Arthur bulked 14 hits off Barcol and Clevenger. Pingley and B Hart led with multiple hits including a homer for Pingley. Y Hart also hit a home run.
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J. W. Arthur
Plumly
Senseng Park
Whitlock
Barcol
Clevenger
Pingley
B. Hart
Y. Hart
North Mountain tops Middletown 6 3 in rain shortened game
North Mountain Baseball defeated Middletown 6 to 3 as Bill Bailey a former James Wood High star threw a two hit win with seven strikeouts. J Judy of Stephenson doubled. The game ended after six innings due to rain with Bailey Feltner Long and Bauserman each collecting two hits in three at bats.
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Front Royal
Stonewall
Diamon
Armer
Win Arme
C. Keckley
Bragg
Hawkins
Stephenso Abre
H. Carper
Armel
Fahnestock
G. Wisecarver
H. Cattlett
P. DeHaven
L. Dorsey
Lf J. McDonald
D. Duvall
C. Gillespie
Sue
Front Royal Hurst
Sealock
Rf Calhoun
Cf Foster
Carter
L Jenkins
Conc. Bragg
Havens
North Mountain
Middletown
Bill Bailey
James Wood
Bailey
J Judy
Stephenson
B. Bailey
B Feltner
Long
D. Bauserman
Wallard Burned After Reading Dirt Track Race
Lee Wallard winner of the Indianapolis 500 returned to Reading fairgrounds for a 15 mile dirt race where his car burst into flames on the home stretch. He finished fourth in his first dirt event of the year and was hospitalized in serious condition with severe burns to arms and legs.
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Reading
Lee Wallard
Indianapolis
Reading Fairgrounds
Altamont
N. Y
Wallard
Reading Hospital
Bill Schindler
Freeport
Half Mile
Cork Street Softball Rout Baptist 18-1
Cork Street crushed Baptist 18-1 in a Church League game at Genseny Park. Hockman allowed only two hits and starred at the plate with three hits in four trips, including a home run.
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Cork Street
Baptist
Genseny Park
Hockman
Spectator Smothers Blaze as Schindler Wins Race
Stand leaped out with trousers and shirt blazing. Spectators and officials smothered the flames. Schindler won the race in 13:31.89 with Johnny Parsons second and Tommy Hinnershitz third.
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Schindler
Johnny Parsons
Indianapolis
van Nuys
Calif
Tommy Hinnershitz
Reading
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J. V. Arthur
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White
P Curry
Ss. Seldon
C. Swisher
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Menall
J. V. Arthur Seeee
Plumly Ee
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N. Mountain
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Cork St. Wallops Baptist
Abba Golightly
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Clark
Kersey
Garver
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J. Hockman
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Kibbler
Winchester News
Loudoun
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Baseball and Coke
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