Giants Gain On Leaders As Dodgers See 4 1/2-Game Edge Narrow
In a tight National League chase the Dodgers drop five of six letting the Giants and Phillies close in. Ralph Caballero delivered a ninth inning triple to beat the Phillies 3-2 while Del Wilber added a two run homer for the Giants. In the American League the White Sox piled on against St Louis 10-3 as Howie Judson improved to 3-0 and Vic Raschi got the Yankees ace run with a 2-1 win over Boston. Philadelphia swept Washington 3-2 and 11-5 to pull within a half game of sixth place.
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Lionettes rout Friendship 15-0 behind Boone
Boone pitched a one hitter as the Lionettes crushed Friendship Ambulance 15-0 at Senseny Park. Campbell and Armel led the offense with four and three hits respectively, fueling the big win.
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Major League Baseball results and standings update
In the National League Brooklyn and Philadelphia split a doubleheader 3 2 and 3 11. Chicago defeated St Louis 6 6 while New York beat Boston 2 1. Chicago beat St Louis 10 3. Cleveland topped Detroit 4 1. Washington fell to Philadelphia 2 5.
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Persistent Fisherman At Millbury
Nine year old Joseph Waskiewicz set out fishing yesterday morning. Rain began later and after hours of searching police found him still fishing near a lake, soaked but determined, nearly twelve hours after he started.
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Wedemeyer to Join Avco as Vice President and Director
Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer, former American commander in the China Theater during World War II, will join Avco Manufacturing Corp. as vice president and director on September.
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All-Star Lineups Announced Tonight
Chicago vote totals top 4 million as Stan Musial leads with 1,274,816 votes to claim top individual honor. American League and National League selections to be revealed this week with leaders listed for each position and team.
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Three Games Set in Northern Virginia Baseball Loop
Three games are scheduled tomorrow in the Northern Virginia Baseball League. The White Sox visit North Mountain Middletown travels to Front Royal and Stephenson plays Stephen City. All games start at 3 p m.
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Decathlon Champ Mathias Sets World Record
A year ago Bob Mathias won the National Decathlon Championship with a world record 8042 points. The recall notes past US Davis Cup sweep in Mexico, Dodgers tie NL lead with Phillies, and Helen Jacobs reaching Wimbledon semi finals five to twenty years ago.
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ProGridder Freed Of Murder Charge
A 27 year old professional gridder was declared innocent by Dist. Judge Charles Fowler in the 1949 death of Ovida Coogler, an 18 year old Las Cruces waitress. The prosecution failed to connect him to the case and spectators applauded in court.
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Frederick Team To Play Here Tonight
The Amvets softball team faces an evening game at 8 45 p m with J W Arthur Diamond No in the lineup.
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Rookie Killed In Pre Game Practice
Ogden Utah report of 19 year old rookie Richard W Conway hit by a thrown ball during pre game warmups at John Affleck Park. Twin Falls catcher Conway died instantly, first Pioneer League fatality since 1939, details mention poor eating habits and limited recent play.
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Dick) Conway
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