Dodgers Win On Robbie's Big Hit After Alston's Bunt Dilemma
Brooklyn defeats St. Louis 5-4 as Jackie Robinson hits the decisive homer after Walt Alston oscillates between bunt and hit signs. Dodgers extend lead over Cubs to eight games while Braves, Giants, Yankees win in varied schedules.
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Campanella 13 Points Off Leader In NL Pace Race
New York Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella trails Richie Ashburn by 13 points in the National League batting race thanks to sacrifice flies. Ashburn leads at .355 with Campanella at .342 aided by five sacrifice flies. Don Mueller climbs to third. Ted Kluszewski and Bill Virdon follow. In the AL, Al Kaline leads Detroit at .372 as Harvey Kuenn slips to .366. Mantle and Vernon also high scorers. Snider and Campanella tied for NL home runs with 17.
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Beaning Slows Down Minoso and Williams Milestones
New York reports Minnie Minoso slowed by head injury after May 18 return, batting 11 without a hit as his weekly production dips. Ted Williams nears 2000 career hits next month with 1946 safeties and 368 homers, the highest total among active sluggers. Bob Speake, Cubs rookie candidate, has 31 hits with 33 RBIs and many extra-base hits.
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Two Amateurs Qualify For National Open
Ted Huge of University Heights led four Cleveland district qualifiers for the National Open golf tournament with a 70 72 total 142. Leo Bingett of Sandusky 74 70 144 Frank Bellino of Youngstown 70 75 145 and Eddie Meister of Kirtland 74 73 147 were the amateurs who qualified. Others failing to qualify included Alex Redl Akron 153 Bob Hamrich Fremont 154 Vince DeAngelo Youngstown 164 and Charles Treadway Warren 165.
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Agganis Out With Viral Pneumonia For Red Sox
First baseman Harry Agganis is sidelined indefinitely by a second virus pneumonia attack in under a month. Dr Eugene E ONeill said Agganis has pneumonia in the left lung and may have rushed his return two weeks after the May 16 bout with the right lung infection.
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Sports Figure Dies in Cleveland Leader Gordon Simpson
Gordon Simpson a Negro leader in Cleveland and a 1915 Ottawa Rough Riders halfback died Thursday at age 63. He had managed Outwalte Homes in Cleveland since the housing project opened 17 years ago.
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Despitet Knockouts Pitts Rock Marciano Opponent Bob Baker
Bob Baker, listed as a September opponent for Rock Marciano, was knocked out by Clarence Henry, Bob Satterfield and Archie Moore in separate bouts.
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Albany Routs The Plains 17-2 in Debut
Albany wins debut in the new Hocking Valley Association by routing The Plains 17 to 2. Fred Lowe allowed three hits as Albany bunched 15 runs in the first three innings with Tewksbury's double and Van Dyke's triple leading the attack. Gene Charney homered for The Plains who suffered the loss.
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Mathews Sees Slump End After Appendectomy
Milwaukee third baseman Eddie Mathews returns from an appendectomy on May 30 and heats up the lineup with five homers in six games and ten RBIs while lifting his batting average to .260. His two-run homer in the Braves 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies highlighted a resurgence.
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Sox Trade Pitcher to Orioles for Moss in Deal
Chicago White Sox announce the trade of pitcher Harry to Baltimore for catcher Moss in a straight player swap. 32-year-old reliever Dorish has appeared in 13 games this season and owns a 1 20 mark. Moss is batting .358 in 27 games.
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Lowry Faces Lombardo In Toledo 10-Round Main
Toledo welterweight Pat Lowry, seeking his 40th win in 38 bouts, meets Johnny Lombardo of Mt. Carmel Pa in a 10 round main event at the Sports Arena. Lombardo this year scored a TKO over Phil Kim of St Joe and lost on points to Sugar Ray Robinson.
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Finsterwald and Kaiser Qualify for Open in Cincinnati
Two pros fifty years apart in age will represent Cincinnati in the 1955 National Open at San Francisco June 16-18. Don Finsterwald of Athens shoots 71 66 for 137 to lead the qualifiers at Hyde Park CC, while Bill Kaiser of Louisville posts 69 72 for 141 to claim the second berth.
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Nickel Signs 55 Contract With Steelers
Veteran Elbie Nickel, captain and end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, signed a 1956 NFL contract. Nickel, from Cincinnati, played at the University of Cincinnati before joining Pittsburgh.
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Night golf show to resume in Chicago
The night golf show at Tom O'Shanter will resume on June 7 and run through August 30 in Chicago.
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Marietta Leads Tri City Skeet Trap Opener
Marietta Gun Club opened the Tri City skeet and trap meet with a 25 target skeet lead over Skyline Gun Club of Athens. Marietta totaled 632, Skyline 607, Parkersburg 561 as perfect 25x25 scores were shot by Weego Parkersburg Weeter Marietta Morgan.
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Former Fight Champ Beats Drug Charge
Keen y Teran a former American flyweight boxing titleholder was released after authorities found insufficient grounds for narcotics charges. He and 26 year old Raymond Durozo were arrested after officers noted puncture marks on Teran’s arm, which he said came from anemia treatment. Teran faces suspension by the California Athletic Commission for a weak recent showing in a May 18 knockout loss to Memo Diaz.
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Divorce Granted for Grace Lambeau and Curly Lambeau
Santa Monica. Grace Garland Lambeau 54 wins divorce from Earl Curly Lambeau 55 former Green Bay coach. Lambeau testified that he seldom took her out socially was away often on unexplained absences and criticized her before friends. They were married 80 years.
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Big Names Miss U S Open As Qualifiers Trim List
The United States Open fades top stars as the USGA cuts exempt players to 17, forcing others to qualify. Chandier Harper led with 67-67-134 at Columbia CC, while Harvie Ward and Lawson Little posted solid rounds as contenders. Byron Nelson seeks a comeback with a 75 in round two.
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Merentino to Fight La Bua After Knockout of Hardy Smallwood
Rafael Merentino, 26, stopped Hardy Smallwood in the second round at St. Nicholas Arena to avenge a prior loss. Matchmaker Rex Sullivan announced a return bout with Jackie La Bua at the same venue on July 11 after La Bua was replaced due to a rib injury. Merentino weighed 160 1/2 pounds, Smallwood 157.
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Knollwood Celebrates 60th Anniversary Incorporation
White Plains New Jersey golf club Knollwood marks six decades since its incorporation in July. The club is touted as one of the nation’s most beautiful golf facilities.
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Republicans Hope, Dem Pitcher Gone
Republicans look to win the eighth annual congressional baseball game in Washington as Don Wheeler heads to the sidelines, with Rep. Glenn Davis of Wisconsin starting for the Republicans. The Democrats, led by Gene McCarthy of Minnesota, clinched last year's 7th straight victory with a late rally at Griffin Stadium. Proceeds support the Washington Evening Star summer camp.
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Leake Signs Contract With Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Buddy Leake, 22, Oklahoma quarterback and placement kicker, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Western Inter-Provincial Football Union. Club president Ralph Misener announced the deal on Monday night. Leake also signed a pro baseball contract with the St. Louis Cardinals until fall training begins July 15.
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All-Star Balloting To Begin In Major League Baseball
Balloting for the 1955 All Star game opens Friday with many last year stars unlikely to return. The Chicago Tribune and 761 newspapers sponsor voting which ends July 21 for the Milwaukee game on July 12. The AL lineup will reflect current form as injuries and slumps affect former starters while Kaline and Kuenn spark attention.
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Revamped Baltimore Keens Only 2 Browns
CHICAGO. With the departure of Lou Kretlow and Less Moss, the Baltimore Orioles have only two players left on the roster who were with the club when the franchise moved from St. Louis. Kretlow, a veteran right hander who hasn’t won a game this season, was sent back to Baltimore to await reassignment. Moss, catcher, was traded to the Chicago White Sox for pitcher Harry Dorish. Remaining Browns from the St. Louis move are Bobby Young and pitcher Dee Pillette.
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