New York, July 15.
While the newly deposed National League leaders, the New York Giants. narrowed the gap of difference between them and the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Yankees stretched their lead in the American League today Bunching their hits, the Terrymen whipped the Cincinnati Reds, 3-2, while the Bucs bowed to the Brooklyn Dodgers, 9-4.
The world champion Yanks took a firmer grip on the American League lead, giving every indication that they mean to remain on top until the end of the season and snatch their third consecutive pennant.
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