Redlegs End Ebbets Jinx with 5 4 Victory Over Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds beat Brooklyn Dodgers 5 to 4 at Ebbets Field. Stan Palys homered twice and Ted Kluszewski hit his 30th of the year as Art Fowler held the Dodgers to break the slump. Smoky Burgess tripled and Roy McMillan doubled with Joe Black contributing two runs in the fourth.
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Cincinnati Redlegs
Ebbets Field
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Rnge
Stan Palys
Ted Kiuszewski
Art Fowler
Brook
Reds
Palys
Karl Spooner
Smoky Burgess
Roy
Post
Johnny Temple
Black
Dodgers
Carl Purillo
Carl
Fowler
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Frank Kellert
Phils
Jablonski Sent to San Diego in Reds Trade
Former All Star Jablonski, who started the 1954 game for Cincinnati, was optioned to San Diego in a Pacific Coast League move after a rough 1955 season with the Reds. Once a 100 RBI man with St Louis, he hit .220 in 68 games this year and has been used mainly as a pinch hitter.
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Ray Jablonski
Cincinnati Redlegs
San Diego
Talis
Jablonski
Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Loui
Gerry Staley
Frank Smith
Royals Nip Jets 3-2 in Pitch Heavy Athletic Duel
The article notes a 3-2 Royals victory over the Jets with key home runs by veterans Sam Jethroe and Babe Ruth. It mentions Toronto Maple Leafs and Inter national League standings, Buffalo wins over Syracuse 6-2, and later scores involving Rochester Red Wings and Richmond in double seen. Names like Sugar Al Wilson appear in boxing style box scores from West Jordan Utah and Brockton MA.
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Sam Jethroe
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Kings
Columbus Jets
Buffalo Wisins
Syracuse
Chiefs
Rochester
Red Wings
Richmond
Ted
Wings
Sticks and Hits Noted In Early League Competition
Baseball detail from a 1955 recap highlights Sticks on toe and hits by players including Kuenn Finigan and Reed as notable contributors. pitching leaders Donovan and Byrne are named with strikeout tallies for Cleveland, Chicago and New York. Also mentions stolen bases by Hoyer and Gilliam. Separate note: top swimmers Ford Kenno and Joaquin Capilla headlined the AAU national swimming and diving meet in Los Angeles.
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Detroit
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Trirles
Kansas
Donovan
Chicago
Byrne
New York
Strikhouts
Turley
Angeles
Ford Kenno
Hawaii
Joaquin Capilla
Mexico City
Baseball Schedule and Scores From Early Season Edition
The page lists American League matchups with times including New York at Chicago 7 p.m. and Boston at Kansas City 8 p.m. It notes results such as Cincinnati defeating Brooklyn 9-5 and New York 6 Milwaukee 3. Highlights mention Jim Wilson earning a two hit win and Roy Sievers driving in three on a 3-for-3 day with two homers.
Wilson Whips Lowry In 10 Round Bout
Englewood welter Al Wilson defeated Irish Pat Lowry in a ten round unanimous decision at St Nicholas Arena. Wilson weighed 145 pounds to Lowry's 146, controlling the bout until the late rounds. About a thousand dollars in gate proceeds were reported for the televised fight.
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Lowry
Sugar al Wilson
Englewood
N. J
Welter
Pat ‘Lowry
Toledo
Ohio
St Nicholas Arena
Tribe Pacing With Strong Pitching Ahead of Lopez
Indians rely on deep mound depth as they face tough upcoming slate. Key matchups include three against New York, four against Washington, and a stretch with four against Chicago. League leaders Yankees mix into schedule with fellow contenders as Cleveland searches for a steadier rotation.
Baseball scores and highlights from a tense set of late games
Orioles pitcher Wilson stopped the Chisox 3-0. Joe Black and Art Fowler shut Brooklyn as Cincinnati’s lead narrowed before Palys and Kluszewski hit back to back homers in the ninth. Giants rallied past Milwaukee on a Mays misplay. Braves led earlier as Warren Spahn lost. Liddle earned the win. Phils, with Gorbous’s three run homer, rolled to a win in a suspended game. Roy Sievers powered the Senators with two homers and a double against the A’s.
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Joe Black
Dodger
Art Fowler
Brooklyn
Brooks
Cincy
Stan Palys
Ted Kluszewski
Giants
Milwaukee
Billy Bruton
Willie Mays
Phils
Cincinnati
Senators
A's
Roy Sievers
Fleck Considers Slowing Pace After U S Open Win
DETROIT informant reports Tack Fleck, the new U S Open champion, may skip some events to rest mentally and physically. The 12 year old prodigy, who beat Ben Hogan, contemplates a few tournaments then fishing, amid a demanding celebrity stretch and advice from pros including Chick Harbert. Fleck shot a 60 in an exhibition before a final hole birdie by Harbert clinched a 68.
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Tack Fleck
Towani
Ben Hogan
Fleck
Martine
Hogan
U.S
Lins
Chick ‘Harbert
Harbert
College Amateurs Lead In 1951 National Intercollegiate Golf
Students pace the amateur field as Rex Baxter and Bob Blue lead with two under par through the second round of the 1951 national intercollegiate golf tournament. Veteran amateurs Harold Bring, Stich Kevinson, and Rittman Robbiee Jr push the pace as the field trims to the low 99 scorers after today's rounds.
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Amarillo
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University of Houston
Bop ‘Blue
Milwaukee
University’ of Silamis Fia
Parch
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Grand Rapids
Stich
Ons
Kevinson
Cicago
Rittman Robbine Jr
Meno
Omaha Tops Denver For Second Place In AA Standings
Omaha defeated Denver to move into second place in the American Association as the Millers dropped to third. Indianapolis pitcher Howie Rodemeyer beat Toledo for the third time this season 2 to 2 while Louisville beat Charleston 6 to 2 in the first game of a twin bill. The second game was rained out leaving Minneapolis 8 to 6.
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Charleston
Oma
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Associated Press
Ange md
Denveright
Millers
Howie Rodemeyer
Minneapolis ‘Paul
Pitcher Sees Future Despite Loss of Leg in WWII
Bert Shepard, 34, a World War II fighter pilot who lost his right leg, has returned to baseball with the Modesto Reds in the California League. He believes he can climb higher, pitching despite his artificial limb, after a debut win 5–2 over Reno.
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Germany
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Conn
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Tens
Wilton
Reno
Sox Set To Challenge Yankees In Three Game Set
Chicago White Sox plot a strategy built on right handed pitching to slow the league leading New York Yankees in a three game series. Frank Lane and Marty Marion back a competitive approach aiming to win at least two of the three with Connie Johnson Dick Donovan and Virgil Trucks slated for starts.
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Yankees
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Lane
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Marty
Yanks
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Irv Noten
Joe Collins
Elston Howard
Bil Skowron
Hank
New York
Connie Johnson
Dick Donovan
Virgil Trucks
Tonay
Boo Turley
Casey Stengel
Harrison Leads Play In Amputee Championship Final Round
Chicago report notes Jack Harrison from Grand Rapids holds a four stroke edge entering the last 18 holes at the National Amputee Golf Championships. He posted 36 30 75 Monday with L Monge of Silver City second at 38 41 79, while T Hunt of Philadelphia and Pat Shea of Chicago shared third at 82. Also mentions rising national dues for Women's League.
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Chicago
Jack Harrison
Grand Rapids
Mich
L. Monge
Silver City
T. [Hunt
Philadelphia
Pat Shea
Title Shot Is Possible For Baker
Baker of Pittsburg won a 10 round bout against Lyne with a 4 pound weight advantage and 3 inch reach edge. Judge Braddock and promoter Brenner gave Baker the edge 43 to 41. Rateree Stax Baer scored it 5 4 1 for Baker.
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Newcombe Tops Pitchers in Batting Average Race
New York Brooklyn star Don Newcombe leads all pitchers in batting average with 29 hits in 76 at bats including seven doubles one triple and six homers. Harshman of Chicago So the American League pace setter has 10 hits in 38 at bats with two doubles. Gomez of New York Giants second with 13 hits in 38 at bats. Vernon Law of Pittsburgh third with 310. Frank Lary of Detroit close behind at 302. Kellner of Kansas City third at 273. Colts guard Bob Garcar leaves Baltimore training camp citing out of shape status and poor chances of making the squad.
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