Wednesday June 22nd, 1949
Wright's 7 RBI Pace A's Win
Philadelphia- The Philadelphia Athletics won for the 8th time in their last 10 games this afternoon, hammering four Indians pitchers for 18 hits and a 16-9 victory. LF Taffy Wright led the A's attack, going 4 for 5 with a walk, a triple, 7 RBI and 2 runs scored. Ken Keltner, Larry Doby, and Ray Boone each had homers in the losing effort for Cleveland.
Heintzelman Shines For Phils
With 4 losses in their last 5 games, the Phillies needed a good effort from starting pitcher Kenny Heintzelman, and that's exactly what they got, Heintzelman held the Pirates to 1 run on 3 hits, while leading the Fightins' to a hard nosed 2-1 victory. Third sacker Willie "Puddin Head" Jones took care of the offense, connecting on a two run second inning homer that wound up the game winner.
Cards Lose Lanier
Cardinals hurler Max Lanier will be out of action for about a month with strained stomach muscles. Lanier injured himself in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Giants.
Mize To Miss A Month
In a recent game against the Pirates, Giants slugger Johnny Mize fouled a ball off of his foot, and had to leave the game, X-Rays later confirmed that Mize had broken his foot and will be out for a month.
Hit & Hill Leaders
Taking the place of the Big Six, Hit and Hill leaders in the same exact thing(top 3 NL and AL combined) except now we're tracking batting average and pitcher's ERA
1. Stan Musial(SLC) .370
2. Ted Williams(Bos) .367
3. Bobby Doerr(Bos) .348
4. Dale Mitchell(Cle) .331
5. Eddie Waitkus(Phi) .322
6. Danny Murtaugh(Pit) .317
1. Harry Brecheen(SLC) 1.60
2. Johnny Sain(BSB) 1.88
3. Eddie Lopat(NYY) 2.08
4. Ray Scarborough(WSH) 2.08
5. Robin Roberts(Phi) 2.24
6. Sid Hudson(WSH) 2.48
Big League Standings