New Britain herald., 1930-07-28
ROBINS STRENGTHEN LEAD
 AS CUBS ARE DEFEATED
Unexpected Uprising of Western Clubs in Majors Cause Sudden Alterations in Standings-Reds Cause of Chicago Disaster - Brooklyn Trounces Philles Twice-Piraes Take Two From Giants - Cards Carry Off Double Bill With Braves-Detas.
By the Aszoaiared' Press


 An unexpected display Of strength on the part Of the western clubs Of both major leagues marked the ln- tarsectional series which wound up yesterday after a little more than two weeks Of east-Vest play. But 1t was the opening blasts Of the current intra- sectional warfare that provld- ed yesterdays sensations and made some important alterations in the standings.
 Tn the National league, Chicago, after leading the way ln the inter sectional struggles with II victor ias and six defeats, went down yes terday before the Cincinnati jinX, who rrounced the Phines twice, The Cubs had a promising rally nipped hy the second triple play the Reds have made against them this season and dropped ther fifth straight decI- sion to Cincinnati as the Reds fol- lowed their advantage with four run burst. The Robins pounded the Philadelphia pitchers for 26 hits in a pair of sluggjnG matches which produced nine home runs and won by scores or 10 10 6 and 10 {.
 This double victory was something of an improvement on the Robin record Of nine victories and eight defeats in their home stand against the west Their mark, however, equallod that of the New York Giants. co-leaders of the eastern brigade The Giants were pulled down somewhat in their intersec- tional campaign as the Pittsburgh Pirates scored two victories in the final double healer yesterday. The Pirates punched their hits for enough runs 10 offset d six run Giant rally and won the first game 10 to 3, then piled up an early lead off Pete Donohue for an to triumph in the eecond.
 Tn St. Louis Cardinals added to the prestige Of the west by handing the Boston Braves adouble defea: They won the first game, 2-o on homers by Fisher and Hafey and Sylvester Johnson's three hit pitch ing then capped the second. 6 10 ]. with Herman Bell on the mound.
 The Cards fell below the 500 mark for the intersectionaI play by one game, but with Cincinnat's record of winning T out Of IS games. the western clubs Of the National league won g and the east only 80.
 Due to the surprising showing Of Cleveland and Detroit at home, and Washington's slump. the American leagues western division took 3S contests to 34 for the east, The In- dians won Il games and lost eight while the Tigers were victorious 1o times in I7 game. Philadelphia Athletics again led T rivals, win ming l2 out of 16 games. but Wash ington fell don 70 low level of seven victories and r defeats
 The Indians scored 2 final triumph yesterday by sending the league leaders down 10 a 10 defeat as Yves Terrell scored his 18th pitch ing triumph Of the season, He a!- lowed the AS only seven hits thor oughly scattered. except in the sixth inning when Cleveland had a big lead. Detroit bade farewell 10 the New York Yankees by handing out q to 3 beating, scoring all their run3 in two big innings that sent Ruffing, Pennock and Pipgras 10 the showers Vic Sorrell also pitched seven hit game,
 Washington put one one of its rather infrequent displays of it's earlier strength and slammed the Chicago White Sox for Is hits and 10 to 1 victory after losing three straight. Fred Marberry made it a complete triumph by holding the Sox to three hits.
 The St. Louis Browns ended their struggle 10 remain in seventh place by winning two Of the days most surprising games from the Boston Red SoX. 19 10 2 and 10 $. These two weak hitting clubs brought fourth 53 hits. nine homers. and bursts Of seven and eight runs in the first game. Goose Gosnn hit three four baggers. Webb and Todt two apiece. while Metzler won the sec ond clash with 9 ninth inning homer,