IHE New York Giants gained New York, June 17. a full game and a half on the Chicago Cubs today to strengthen their hold on the top spot in the National League flag chase.
The giants vanquished the St. Louis Cardinals by 10- while the Cubs absorbed a double trimming at the hands of the Home runs played a major role in the victory of the Giants, Bees, 1-0 ana 3-2. no less than three of the team connecting for circuit blows. four run rally drove Lon Warneke to the showers in the fifth inning, and from then on the pace-setters were never to be headed.
Hank Leiber was the big gun of of the Giant attack, connecting for a home run and three singles in six trips to the plate to drive in five runs. Mel Oy and Joe Moore also blasted out home runs,
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