The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-11
RECAINS BEST FORM IN
 DEFEATING AS
Yanks Hold Lead; DiMag. giO Hits; Cards Lose &
 run Lead Then Win
BY GEoRGE KTRKsEY


 United Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 New York, July II - (UP) - All suspicious that Bob Feller's steady work during the first half of the season had worn him down were dis- pelled last night before 32,82O in Cleveland's Municipal Stadium.
 The Cleveland ace hung up his 17th triumph by defeating the Ath- letics in tensely fought battle, 3-2. Not only did Teller pitch brilliantly, allowing only six hits, but he drove in one run and scored the winning tally in the ninth. Tn the ninth with the score knotted, 2-2, Teller hit 425-foot triple over Sam Chapman's head in center field and scored the tally which broke up the game on Lou Boudreau's single.
 Knocked Out Thrice
 Before he pitched his glowing three-inning stint in the All-Star game, his work had evoked fears among Cleveland rooters. In his last three starts before the all-star game he had been pounded out of the box. The Red Sox knocked him out on June 26 but he got credit for an 1l-8 victory. Then the Browns knocked him out twice on June 90 and July 4. Even Manager Roger Peckinpaugh began to wonder if he hadn't been working Teller too steadily and contemplated easing up on him @ bit. But Rapid Roberts work last night indicated he is back in the groove again and ready to lead the Indians drive in pursuit of the Tanks.
 Cleveland made no progress in the pennant race, however, for the Yankees won @ bobtailed To victory over the Browns at St. Louis last night. Rain halted the game after the Tanks had batted in the sixth and the score reverted to the fifth inning. Joe Gordons homer in the second was the deciding blow. The crowd was 12682.
 Joe DiMaggio singled his first time at bat and ran his consecutive hit- ting streak to 49 games. On his sec- ond appearance he flied to right. Di- Maggio's hit was a single between short and third which Shortstop Strange barely touched but couldn't hold. Lefty Gomez, allowing five hits in five innings, scored his fifth straight win to make his seasons record and 3.
 The National League race also rec tained status quo with the Dodgers holding their three-game lead over the Cardinals. Brooklyn easily beat the Reds in teh afternoon, S-3. Kir- by Higbe hurled a five-hitter for his 18th victory. Pete Reiser's hitting streak was snapped at i8 consecu- tive games.
 Wotta Game
 In one of the wierdest night games of the season the Cardinals slugged out 13-9 triumph over the Giants before 34,Se4 at the Polo Grounds and broke their flve-game losing streak. Coasting behind an go lead, Max Lanier blew up in the seventh. Before the Cards could plug the leaks, the Giants made eight tallies to tie the score. During the fireworks Pinch Hitter Joe Orengo hit a homer with one on and Babe Young hit for the circuit with the bases loaded of Lefty Shoun. Then, the Cards came back in the eighth to score five runs on i've singles. two walks and an error.
 With Jimmy Dykes sitting in the stands because of his indefinite suspension, the White Sox defeated the Senators, 5-1, before 17,949 last night at Comiskey Park. John Rig ney scored his sixth victory, allow ing seven hits. Mike Kreevich hit a double and three singles.
 Pittsburgh staged Q five-run rally | in the eighth to top the Phillies, | 6-3, before 4,630 at Philadelphia. Nick Etten of the Phillies had a per- feet -four for four" including @ homer with none on.
 Vern Olsen pitched and batted the | Cubs to @ S-1 victory over the | Braves for his fifth straight win and | sixth of the season. He gave up only | seven hits and singled in the seventh | to break a 1-l tie.
 YESTERDAYS HERO-Bob Fel- | Ter, who pitched and batted the In- dianS to a S-2 victory over the Ath- |