Raschi shuts out White Sox as Yankees win 4-2
Yankees pitcher Vic Raschi halts Chicago 4-2 at Comiskey Park before 53,490 fans. Eddie Robinson's 11th homer spurs the Sox in the third but Raschi and the Yankees pull away with a two-run fourth and a decisive fifth inning. Cleveland tops Boston 7-1 as Feller wins. Detroit shells Philadelphia 9-2. Washington-St Louis rained out.
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Johnny Hopp
Mickey Mantle
Gene Woodling
Bobby Brown
Detroit
Philadelphia
Dizzy Trout
Tigers
Carl Scheib
Morris Martin
Jerry Priddy
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Austin Packers Readying Twinbill With Albert Lea
Emil Scheid's Austin Packers, tied with the Owatonna Aces, schedule two games Sunday at Marcusen park and Hayek park against Albert Lea. DeRose starts the afternoon, Tweed the nightcap, with one prior win over Albert Lea and hopes to extend the streak to eight. Sam House shifts to third as Dick Seltz marries today.
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Ulrich to Open National Open Play in Birmingham
Wally Ulrich of Austin will start his National Open first round June 14 at 9 12 a m in Birmingham Michigan with Leland Gibson and Jack Coyle. George Kinsman Jr and rivals Paige and Held also in early threesomes as Ulrich aims to improve after 1950 disqualification and a 69 final practice round.
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Penn May Face Football Boycott
New York report says the University of Pennsylvania faces possible retaliation as it plans a full 1951 football television schedule despite an NCAA moratorium. Dartmouth, Columbia say they will not play Penn while it remains out of good standing. Army and Wisconsin may follow. Notre Dame weighing a TV deal looms as the issue escalates between schools and the NCAA.
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Moose) Krause
Legion Plans Heavy Schedule for Junior Baseball Team
Austin American Legion junior squad under Nat Goudy opens with Mason City doubleheader at Marcusen Park at 6 and 8 p m. Goudy leads 40 boys with five holdovers from last season and a slate of hopefuls from Lyle.
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Lindsey and De Moss Win in Trans Miss finals hint
In Quincy Illinois the 21st Women's Trans Miss title race narrows to Lindsay and De Moss as semi finals set for 2 p m at Quincy Country Club. Marjorie Lindsay beat Pat Garner 4 and 2 to reach semis while Grace De Moss ousted Ruth More 3 and 2.
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Carelessness Cause of Fire at Raceway
Two fire officials say a carelessly tossed cigarette probably caused the $350,000 blaze that killed 31 harness race horses at Buffalo Raceway. Officials discounted arson. The Buffalo Trotting Association reported 31 horses dead and three injured. president James J. Dunnigan estimated the horses were worth over $150,000.
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50-50 Chance for Injured Negro Boxer
Injured featherweight Elijah Williams 21 faces uncertain life after a knockout blow from Gene Smith in a late tenth round at Garfield Hospital. Williams sustained a fractured skull and brain injury with emergency surgery performed. condition unchanged about 27 hours post incident.
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Sports Mirror: Baseball trade and past game notes
Today recalls Connie Mack stating the Athletics were for sale for the right offer. Five years ago the Boston Braves acquired Danny Litwhiler from the Cardinals. Ten years ago the Cardinals took NL lead with a 5 2 win over the Giants. Fifteen years ago the Washington varsity and freshman crews defeated Marietta on the Ohio River.
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Boxing Bouts Report From New York and New Orleans
New York bout saw Jimmy Herring outpoint Jimmy Flood in an 8 round contest held in New York. In New Orleans Virgil Akins defeated Campbell in a decision over ten rounds. A third fight in California had Lauro Salas outpoint Carlos Vez over ten rounds in Monterrey.
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New Orleans
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Lauro Salas
Monterrey
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Los Angeles
Hart Beats Gibson to Reach Northern Lawn Final
Doris Hart defeated Althea Gibson 6 1 6 4 to advance to the finals against Beverly Baker in the Northern Lawn tennis tournament in Manchester, England. Gardnar Mulloy of Miami reached the men's finals.
Campbell Girls Triumph in Iowa State League Opener
The Campbell Motors girls softball team of Austin edged Riceville 8 to 7 at the Athletic Field. Shirley Hanson pitched seven innings and three triples sparked the offense. Austin meets Basett on Sunday with a 1 p.m. start.
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Sale of Browns Nears Completion in St Louis
Reports persisted that the St Louis Browns may be sold to Bill Veeck, with claims of imminent completion or already finalized. Denials by principals do not quiet the chatter, as versions center on a deal that would keep the team in St Louis.
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Cardinals Halt Braves 2-1 In Rainy Night Game
St Louis rookie Joe Presko limited Boston to six hits, earning his sixth win as the Cardinals beat the Braves 2-1. Both St Louis runs came on Boston errors, with Walker Cooper homering in the ninth. the win moves the Cardinals to second place, six games behind the Dodgers.
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Unorthodox Homerun by Wilson Helps Minneaplis Tie for Second
Artie Wilson hit an unusual official scorer's home run in the eighth, lifting Minneapolis to a 5-3 win over Louisville and pulling even with Milwaukee for second in the American Association. Hoyt Wilhelm joined Wilson on the score sheet as Milwaukee lost to Toledo.
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Round Robin Golf Led by Argentinian
Roberto De Vicenzo the swarthy Argentine led the Palm Beach Round Robin in New Rochelle as rain and dusk delayed play. He posted 68 to 68 to 68 for 205 after three rounds and held a plus 24 point total, with Bobby Locke second at plus 17. Jim Demaret stood fourth in points with 208 after 71-69-68.
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Giants Send Negro Pitcher to St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Rox in the Northern base ball league acquire their first Negro player, rookie pitcher Virgil Black, who reports he can throw well with either arm. Black, six foot two, won six and lost none for a Jefferson City semi pro club last season. Sent by the New York Giants, he leaves only the Grand Forks Chiefs among Polar loop teams without a Negro player this season.
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Morey and Collegians Reach Quarter Finals in Golf
In the Trans-Mississippi golf tournament Dale Morey of Dallas leads as quarter finals open. Morey meets Buster Reed of North Texas State after dispatching David Goldman 4 and 3 in the previous round. Reed faces W L Todd, while Moseley defeats Billy Maxwell in 19 holes to advance.
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Wehner and Porter Lead Hot Rod Field at Austin Fair Grounds
A 20-car field competes in the hot rod race meet at Austin fair grounds track on Sunday. Minnesota Roadster Racing Association runs the event sponsored by Mower County Fair Association. Time trials start at 1 30 p m with heats at 2 30 p m. Porter from Minneapolis recently set a Rex Speedway track record of 25 4 seconds and leads the driver point race heading into the Austin meet.
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Fans Begin Balloting for Star Teams
Baseball fans will vote starting Sunday for All-Star teams to be used in the Detroit game on July 10. The Chicago Tribune again handles ballots with a 20 day period ending June 29. Managers Stengel and Sawyer will pick pitchers after votes come from 335 outlets.
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Twins Win Streak Boost for Fargo-Morehead
The Fargo-M Moorhead Twins defeated the Sioux Falls Canaries 7-4 to extend their winning streak to five and solidify fourth place in the Northern league. Aberdeen Pheasants edged Chiefs 3-2 behind Jim Post three-hitter. Coach Joe King escorted from park after dispute with umpire Paul Burke.
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Globetrotters Triumph Over American All-Stars in Lima
The Harlem Globetrotters beat the American All-Stars 59 to 47 in a professional basketball exhibition in Lima Peru last night. The game showcased the Globetrotters’ scoring and team play at the venue.
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