The Cardinals Cincinnati, 4 to 0, for their second straight victory over the Reds in their final four game series, it was the Cards 18th triumph in their last 23 games. It left the standing of the two pennant contenders.   WON  LOST  P.C. St. Luis  93  58  616 New York  93  58  616

Today is the first time since June 6 that Frankie Frisch's Cardinals held the lead or a portion of it. They were on top from May 28 to June 6, their only period of leadership.

Each club now has two games remaining on its schedule. The Cards will finish their series with the Reds, and the Giants tackle Brooklyn in two "grudge" games.