Dodgers Pirates Trim Braves 7-5 in Cinco Fifth
Dodgers use Danny McDevitt to beat Cincinnati 7-2 as Pirates top Milwaukee 7-5 in a night of NL action. McDevitt, a 24-year-old lefty, struck out seven over seven innings after a late-season surge, while Brooklyn and Cincinnati split results affecting the NL standings.
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Antitrust Hearings Open on Pro Sports Immunity
Washington Congress opened hearings by the House Antitrust subcommittee into professional sports exemptions. Only Rep. Harris testified in person as Victor R. Hansen urged study before granting immunity. Baseball’s exemption is noted while pro football remains nonexempt. Ford Frick observed and may testify next. Rep. Celler led the inquiry into whether Supreme Court sports rulings are discriminatory.
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Indians Open Three-Game Series With Red Sox
Bob Lemon, 36, returns to pitch for Cleveland after a three week layoff in a three game set at Boston. He faces Tom Brewer, who has beaten Cleveland twice this season and held them to six hits in his last start against the Tribe.
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Schoendienst Joins Braves as Left Field Question Grows
Milwaukee adds Red Schoendienst at second base while left field remains unsettled for the Braves. Wes Covington and Andy Pafko likely share duties with others considered, as Br aves drop 7-5 to Pittsburgh. Covington recalled from Wichita after brief Milwaukee stint.
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Heat Kills Trackman During Six Mile Run
Clifton New Jersey authorities report Elizabeth track star Joseph Magure aged 27 died from heat exhaustion after collapsing in the fifth mile of a six mile run at Passaic Schools Stadium. He was competing for the Central Jersey Track and Field Club.
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Howe's 1954 Cup goal fastest against Maple Leafs
Detroit star Gordie Howe opened the 1954 Stanley Cup final with a goal at nine seconds before Toronto. The report notes Howe's record fast strike setting a pace for the era. Carl Braun scored 1001 points in two games for the New York Knickerbockers last season.
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Batting Tips from Duke Snider on Hitting Comfort
Brooklyn star Duke Snider emphasizes choosing a comfortable bat and choking up on the handle. He advises waiting for a preferred pitch, avoiding over-anxiety, watching the ball, and learning to check swings through constant practice to master the strike zone.
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Mantle Tops League Batting As Hitting Leaders Rise
Baseball summary shows Mantle of the New York Yankees leading American League batting with .378 after 125 at bats, while Williams of Boston follows. In the same league, runs and RBIs leaders include Mantle and S. Skowron. National League leaders feature Musial, Hodges, and Aaron with top marks in batting, runs, RBIs, and hits. New York results note Decola edging Chiecka in points. Jersey City report mentions Vince Martines and Paterson bout results.
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Conrath Electric Tops Lincoln Mercury to Grab Lead
Conrath Electric scored early and held off Lincoln Mercury for a 7-6 City Softball League victory. Conrath led 3-0 after two innings, powered by Hughes tripling and Merchant's double in the sixth, while Potts held the Mercs to four scoreless innings before a late rally.
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Snyder Medalist in District Juniors qualifier golf
Larry Snyder, 19, of Athens and Ohio University, shot 68 at Winding Hollow to win medal honors in the 16 21 age division of the District Juniors qualifier. OU freshman Dave Daniels tied for fourth with 71 as match play starts today against John Manieg. The Powder Puff Preakness at Pimlico features all female jockeys.
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Donna Allen Places In Lion's Club Horse Show
Donna Allen of Athens Route 1 placed second in the Spotted Horse Class and sixth in Junior Horsemanship at the Lion's Club Horse Show in Wells ton last weekend. She rode Fancy, owned by her grandfather Emory Allen.
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Parson Considers Retirement After Gutowski Vault
Olympic vault champion Bob Richards said he might quit after Gutowski’s 15 feet 9 inch record vault in Austin Texas. He noted he has thought about retirement, calling the drive to stay a must for a champion and recalling his own hunger to win.
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Janice Houck Wins Lead Pony Class at Lion's Show
Gallia County rider Janice Houck, daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Houck of Cheshire, won first place in the Lead Pony Class at the Lion's Horse Show in Wellston. Riding partner Barbara Long of Wellston guided Silver Sandy. Houck received a wrist watch for the win. Also noted is Sammy Taylor, praised by the Milwaukee Braves, catching for Atlanta in Southern Asia and having hit 358 for Topeka, Kansas in 1956.
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