Ralph Branca, despite twinges in his arm, pitches the Dodgers to a 5 – 2 win over the Phillies. Gil Hodges drives home four runs on a grand slam off Ken Johnson. It is Gil’s 37th homer of year, setting a new Dodger record.

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Ralph Branca, despite twinges in his arm, pitches the Dodgers to a 5 – 2 win over the Phillies. Gil Hodges drives home four runs on a grand slam off Ken Johnson. It is Gil’s 37th homer of year, setting a new Dodger record.

The A’s Ferris Fain goes 5 for 5 in the second game of a doubleheader with Washington, as the A’s sweep a pair, 4 – 1 and 9 – 7. Fain is 6 for 9 and is hitting .341.

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The A’s Ferris Fain goes 5 for 5 in the second game of a doubleheader with Washington, as the A’s sweep a pair, 4 – 1 and 9 – 7. Fain is 6 for 9 and is hitting .341.

After a day off, the Giants sweep two games in Boston, winning 3 – 2 and 9 – 1. In the opener, Sheldon Jones scatters six hits to beat Warren Spahn. Spahn allows just five hits in his attempt to become the National League’s first 19-game winner. The Giants tally 13 hits in the second game to help Sal Maglie win his first-ever victory against Boston.

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After a day off, the Giants sweep two games in Boston, winning 3 – 2 and 9 – 1. In the opener, Sheldon Jones scatters six hits to beat Warren Spahn. Spahn allows just five hits in his attempt to become the National League’s first 19-game winner. The Giants tally 13 hits in the second game to help Sal Maglie win his first-ever victory against Boston.