The Ruppert Rifles strengthened their position at the expense of the Cleveland Indians, for the Sioux bowed to the lowly Philadelphia Athletics, 5-4.
Although outhit, 10-7, the Boston Red Sox came through with timely hits which they converted into five runs against three and victory. Their triumph over the St, Louis Browns helped them to creep up still more closely to the second place Tribe.
Showing plenty of hitting power the Bronx Bombers trounced the Detroit Tigers, 3-0, despite the fact that the game was called in the sixth frame due to rai
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