Beech Pitches Buchtel Past Frankfort In District Final
Bill Beech, despite standing 5 foot 7, pitched a four hit 1-0 shutout over Frankfort in the Class B district final at Ohio University, sending Buchtel to regionals in Columbus. Beech struck out 15 with one walk, driving in the Bruins' only run in the first inning on an error, fielder's choice, infield hit, and wild throw, while Fred Wright held the Bobcats to four hits.
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Team Has Courage Says Coach Buoyant Bruins Triumph
Coach Bert Barnes praised Buchtel Bruins for courage and teamwork after a 1 run win over Frankfort in the district final. Billy Beech struck out 15 in a four hit complete game, adding to three no hitters this season. Bruins advance to Athens County Tournament title chase and set for Columbus showdown with Albany.
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Gopher Ball Stull Served By Athletics
New York report notes Kansas City Athletics pitchers lead the American League with 49 home runs allowed in 29 games. The club also allowed 141 homers in the Philadelphia years. Other AL teams with high homers allowed and Brewers rookie Ton Brewer’s 40 innings giving up nine homers in mix. In the NL, Phillies and Brewers leaders cited with nine apiece as best in class.
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Baker Moore Next in Line for Marciano Title Shot
In San Francisco Bob Baker the Pittsburgh jumbo heavyweight and Archie Moore loom for a September bid at Rocky Marciano. Promoter Jack Solomons seeks a London bout with Cockell that could draw 1.9 million dollars. Weill will weigh options after Moore faces Olson on June 22, with Baker also in the running.
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Trotter Vickie Dean Wins at Lebanon
Vickie Dean driven by Charles Jordan of Xenia won the Lebanon Raceway featured mile in 2 08 1 5. The purse was 600 dollars. Dean is owned by Jordan and Coyde Snook of Xenia. She paid 9 40, 4 60 and 3 20. Clayton Cox had two entries, Bellie Brakefield and Widower Boy winning fifth and eighth. Cox's Bitycote was second in the fourth. A crowd of 2068 wagered 65 727 on eight races.
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Mueller's 415 Paces Batters
New York Giants outfielder Don Mueller strengthens the NL lead with a .415 batting average and a 24 game hitting streak, tying a club record. Vic Power leads the AL at .395 while Harvey Kuenn and Al Kaline chase. Duke Snider tops NL in homers with 11 and RBI with 36. Gus Zernial and Mickey Mantle share AL home run lead at 10 and tie Verizon for RBI with 28.
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ABC Masters Champ Loses in Day Two
Fort Wayne Indiana tale of the fifth annual America Bowl ing Congress Masters Tournament progresses with defending champ Red Elk ins eliminated after two losses. A 64-entry field narrows to 48, as Joe Bolek of Cleveland rises among rivals with high series while Rudy Haberler and Frank Sospirato prevail over others.
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Johnson and handlers accused of boxing match cover up
The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission charged Harold Johnson and his team with fixing a fake fight against Julio Mederos on May 6. The indictment names promoter Pete Moran, trainer Clarence Davidson, Joe Rowland, and Lou Gross as involved. Johnson collapsed after the second round and was found drugged. Governor Leader banned boxing for 90 days and ordered a full commission probe. Hearing continues Wednesday.
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Braves Pitching Staff Falters Early in Season
Milwaukee has a shaky start as War ren Spahn Gene Conley and Lew Burdette show uneven form. Chet Nichols and Bob Buhl post mixed records with ERAs around 3.4 to 6.3 while relievers struggle. Jolly slumps to 1-2 with a 5.50 ERA after last year's 11-6.milwaukee's 39 earned runs in 72 1 3 innings keep team ERA near 4.85.
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Ohio State Clinches Ohio Collegiate Golf Title
Ohio State University wins the Ohio collegiate golf championship after a 19 team match in Columbus. OSU A leads with 601, while OSU B is runner up at 609. Medalist honors go to Julian Ius of OSU with 72 73 145, and Dudley Kirschner of Ohio University shoots 69 for best single round.
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Dicky Moore Paces 4-3 Gallipolis Win
Gallipolis Blue Devils beat Point Pleasant 4 3 on Memorial Field. Dicky Moore moved to catcher and collected two hits with one RBI, Dallas Sayre drove in two with a triple, Jim Thomas allowed five hits and struck out seven to earn the win, while Point Pleasant’s runs were unearned.
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Chisox Set For Battle With Yankees at Yankee Stadium
The Chicago White Sox head to Yankee Stadium for a two game series to close their first eastern trip. They trail Cleveland by a game and a half with a three game win streak, while the St. Louis Cardinals ride a three game streak after routing Pittsburgh 6 0. Cleveland meets Boston, Detroit visits Baltimore, and Kansas City plays Washington as Brooklyn holds a nine game NL lead. Giants open at Milwaukee as Cubs face Philadelphia with Sam Jones making his first start since no hitting Pittsburgh. Bill Sarns goes 4-for-4 for St. Louis with Moon and Virdon homering.
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Linebacker Motley Returns to Browns
Marion Motley signs a 1955 contract to return as a defensive linebacker for the Cleveland Browns. Coach Paul Brown says Motley will be given every chance to contribute if still the effective linebacker he once was and notes he has maintained his weight and is in good condition.
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Archie Moore Seeks Title Shot After Marciano Win
Archie Moore, 38, a veteran heavy who has pressed Rocky Marciano for a title bout, announces he is ready and eager for a title chance. He attended a theater TV presentation of Marciano's victory over Don Cockell and said he is scouting the champion and has defeated Nino Valdes, the No. 1 challenger, while Marciano beat Cockell.
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