The Browns stretch their win streak to eight games by beating the Red Sox, 6 – 3, for their second win over the Millionaires in 20 games. The eight-game streak is the longest since 1944for St. Louis. The defeat drops the Bosox two games behind the Yanks. His fractured elbow now healed, Ted Williams pinch hits in the eighth and doubles.

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The Browns stretch their win streak to eight games by beating the Red Sox, 6 – 3, for their second win over the Millionaires in 20 games. The eight-game streak is the longest since 1944for St. Louis. The defeat drops the Bosox two games behind the Yanks. His fractured elbow now healed, Ted Williams pinch hits in the eighth and doubles.

Pinch-hitter Ted Tappe homers in his first major-league at bat, off Erv Palica, but the Reds lose 6 – 2 to Brooklyn. The Reds also drop the second game, 5 – 2.

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Pinch-hitter Ted Tappe homers in his first major-league at bat, off Erv Palica, but the Reds lose 6 – 2 to Brooklyn. The Reds also drop the second game, 5 – 2.

Vic Raschi, Joe DiMaggio and Yogi Berra

Vic Raschi posts his 20th win of the season to give New York a hard-fought 7 – 5 win

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In Detroit, Vic Raschi posts his 20th win of the season to give New York a hard-fought 7 – 5 win. Raschi walks in two runs in the opening inning as Detroit tallies four runs, but New York comes back as Joe DiMaggio cracks his 29th home run and Johnny Mize follows a walk to Hank Bauer with his 10th homer. New York takes over first place by a half game.