The Yankees take the rubber game of the series with the Indians as Vic Raschi earns the decision over Bob Feller, 6 – 5. Joe DiMaggio’s grand slam is the big blow for the Bombers: he has hit four homers and a triple in Feller’s four starts against New York. His eight RBIs in the three games with Cleveland gives him a league-leading 82.

The Yankees take the rubber game of the series with the Indians as Vic Raschi earns the decision over Bob Feller, 6 – 5. Joe DiMaggio’s grand slam is the big blow for the Bombers: he has hit four homers and a triple in Feller’s four starts against New York. His eight RBIs in the three games with Cleveland gives him a league-leading 82.

1948 – An unprecedented 10-game suspension and $500 fine of an umpire, the veteran Bill McGowan, is announced by American League President Will Harridge following a confrontation in the Washington-Cleveland game. Tired of Senator pitcher Ray Scarborough continually complaining about strike calls, McGowan threw a ball-and-strike indicator at him. After that, he ejected Nats manager Joe Kuhel and several coaches. Kuhel also lodged a protest after yesterday’s 11th-inning loss when Ed Stewart was thrown out at home in the 10th. When Stewart argued the call with plate ump Joe Paparella, McGowan threw a ball at Stewart.

1948 – An unprecedented 10-game suspension and $500 fine of an umpire, the veteran Bill McGowan, is announced by American League President Will Harridge following a confrontation in the Washington-Cleveland game. Tired of Senator pitcher Ray Scarborough continually complaining about strike calls, McGowan threw a ball-and-strike indicator at him. After that, he ejected Nats manager Joe Kuhel and several coaches. Kuhel also lodged a protest after yesterday’s 11th-inning loss when Ed Stewart was thrown out at home in the 10th. When Stewart argued the call with plate ump Joe Paparella, McGowan threw a ball at Stewart.

1948 – An unprecedented 10-game suspension and $500 fine of an umpire, the veteran Bill McGowan, is announced by American League President Will Harridge following a confrontation in the Washington-Cleveland game. Tired of Senator pitcher Ray Scarborough continually complaining about strike calls, McGowan threw a ball-and-strike indicator at him. After that, he ejected Nats manager Joe Kuhel and several coaches. Kuhel also lodged a protest after yesterday’s 11th-inning loss when Ed Stewart was thrown out at home in the 10th. When Stewart argued the call with plate ump Joe Paparella, McGowan threw a ball at Stewart.

In the first of two before 39,623, the Chicago Cubs beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, 3 – 2. With two outs and the bases loaded in the 9th inning, rookie Robin Roberts hits Phil Cavarretta and Andy Pafko on the back with successive pitches to force home the winner. Chicago’s Johnny Schmitz allows just four hits, three by Johnny Blatnik. The Jays (as they are still occasionally referred to in print) win the nitecap, 6 – 4, collecting 17 hits, including a homer by Del Ennis. Schoolboy Rowe evens his record at 5-5, beating Russ Meyer.

In the first of two before 39,623, the Chicago Cubs beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, 3 – 2. With two outs and the bases loaded in the 9th inning, rookie Robin Roberts hits Phil Cavarretta and Andy Pafko on the back with successive pitches to force home the winner. Chicago’s Johnny Schmitz allows just four hits, three by Johnny Blatnik. The Jays (as they are still occasionally referred to in print) win the nitecap, 6 – 4, collecting 17 hits, including a homer by Del Ennis. Schoolboy Rowe evens his record at 5-5, beating Russ Meyer.

The Cards beat the Dodgers, 6 – 3, in 11 innings, then drop the nitecap, 13 – 4. In the 2nd inning, 17 Dodgers reach base against the Cardinals with nine hits, six walks, a fielder’s choice, and an error before P Hank Behrman whiffs to end the inning. The other outs are on the bases.

The Cards beat the Dodgers, 6 – 3, in 11 innings, then drop the nitecap, 13 – 4. In the 2nd inning, 17 Dodgers reach base against the Cardinals with nine hits, six walks, a fielder’s choice, and an error before P Hank Behrman whiffs to end the inning. The other outs are on the bases.

The Dodgers down the Reds, 8 – 4 and 10 – 4, for their 12th win in 14 games. Ralph Branca wins the opener as Jackie Robinson clouts a three-run homer in the 8th. Paul Minner wins his first major league game in the nitecap with six innings of relief. During an argument with Frank Dascoli, Reds catcher Dewey Williams grabs the ump. Williams will be fined $100 and suspended for five games. However, with catcher Ray Mueller on the disabled list with a broken ankle, the Reds appeal the suspension, stating they have only one catcher, Ray Lamanno. Ford Frick, National League president, will rule that Williams will serve the suspension in the Reds’ clubhouse, while dressed in full uniform. If anything happens to Lamanno, Williams can substitute, and a game will be added to the suspension.

The Dodgers down the Reds, 8 – 4 and 10 – 4, for their 12th win in 14 games. Ralph Branca wins the opener as Jackie Robinson clouts a three-run homer in the 8th. Paul Minner wins his first major league game in the nitecap with six innings of relief. During an argument with Frank Dascoli, Reds catcher Dewey Williams grabs the ump. Williams will be fined $100 and suspended for five games. However, with catcher Ray Mueller on the disabled list with a broken ankle, the Reds appeal the suspension, stating they have only one catcher, Ray Lamanno. Ford Frick, National League president, will rule that Williams will serve the suspension in the Reds’ clubhouse, while dressed in full uniform. If anything happens to Lamanno, Williams can substitute, and a game will be added to the suspension.

The Browns frustrate the third-place Yanks, whipping Allie Reynolds, 10 – 4. Bob Dillinger leads the way with a bases-loaded triple, three singles, two stolen bases and five RBI. Cliff Fannin holds the Yanks scoreless until Phil Rizzuto’s homer in the 8th.

The Browns frustrate the third-place Yanks, whipping Allie Reynolds, 10 – 4. Bob Dillinger leads the way with a bases-loaded triple, three singles, two stolen bases and five RBI. Cliff Fannin holds the Yanks scoreless until Phil Rizzuto’s homer in the 8th.

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Ordered by Bill Veeck to pass up the All-Star Game, a well-rested Bob Feller is shelled in the 1st inning

Ordered by Bill Veeck to pass up the All-Star Game, a well-rested Bob Feller is shelled from the mound with only one out in the 1st inning by the A’s. The A’s score first when Feller absent-mindedly goes into a wind-up with two on, and Ray Coleman and Barney McCosky pull a double steal. The Mackmen then jump on Bob Muncrief and roll to a 10 – 5 win over the American League-leading Indians. Lou Brissie wins his 4th straight. Joe Coleman will shut out the Tribe, 5 – 0, tomorrow to split the series.

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The Reds’ Ken Raffensberger allows just one hit – a single by Marty Marion in the 4th – in shutting out the Cardinals, 1 – 0, in St. Louis. It’s his second one-hitter against St. Louis this year.

The Reds’ Ken Raffensberger allows just one hit – a single by Marty Marion in the 4th – in shutting out the Cardinals, 1 – 0, in St. Louis. It’s his second one-hitter against St. Louis this year.

For the 6th time this year, Vern Stephens and Bobby Doerr of the Red Sox hit back-to-back homers as Boston beats the 2nd-place A’s, 4 – 0. Jack Kramer scatters nine hits in the shutout to win his 7th straight. Ted Williams sits out the game with a damaged ligament, the result of being hit in the ribs while playfully sparring with Sam Mele on the train down from Boston yesterday.

For the 6th time this year, Vern Stephens and Bobby Doerr of the Red Sox hit back-to-back homers as Boston beats the 2nd-place A’s, 4 – 0. Jack Kramer scatters nine hits in the shutout to win his 7th straight. Ted Williams sits out the game with a damaged ligament, the result of being hit in the ribs while playfully sparring with Sam Mele on the train down from Boston yesterday.