Raschi Wins 2-0 as Yankees Beat Detroit
Vic Raschi pitched a three hitter to defeat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 and push the Yankees closer to the White Sox in the pennant race. The 32 year old righty has bounced back to raise hopes for a strong season with ten wins, following earlier solid showings. Philadelphia upset Chicago as the Athletics swept a twi night doubleheader.
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Tribe and Brewers clash shuffle leads in AA race
Indianapolis toppled Milwaukee 7-2 and 5-4 to seize first place as Dom Dalessandro drove in runs with a third inning double and a bases loaded homer. Kansas City slipped to second after losing 14-1 to Louisville while Toledo beat Minneapolis 4-1 behind Billy Hoeft.
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Rhe Ce
Blues Sweep Canaries to Extend Northern League Lead
The Superior Blues won 3-1 in both games of a doubleheader against the Sioux Falls Canaries to widen their league lead. Bob Simpson pitched a three hitter in game one and Gary Brill limited the Canaries to five singles in game two. Aberdeen's Pheasants crushed Duluth 7-3 as Maury Owen homered three times. Eau Claire beat Grand Forks 10-3, and St Cloud fell 9-16 to Fargo-Moorhead.
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Duluth
Rochester Open Invitational Set for July 15
Rochester announces the annual Junior Chamber of Commerce Open invitational swimming meet to be held on July 15 in Rochester. The event showcases local clubs and individual swimmers competing for top honors.
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Phoenix narrows plan for state trade event in Los Angeles
A partial reading notes a Phoenix led effort to hold a state trade event in Los Angeles with officials and partners from local businesses. The brief highlights involvement by state and city leaders and the potential site in downtown Los Angeles.
200 Athletes Ready for NCAA Track Test
Seattle 200 athletes from about 60 colleges compete in the 30th annual NCAA track championships at the University of Washington. Action begins at 2:30 p m after yesterday’s preliminaries as USC is favored to win the team title, seeking its 15th crown.
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Berg and Zaharias Tie After 144 Holes in Weathervane Playoff
Pat Berg and Babe Didrickson Zaharias finished regulation at 601 after 36 holes in the Weathervane Cross-Country championship playoff. They will play 18 holes today at Scarsdale Golf Club with the final 18 planned for Deepdale Golf Club tomorrow in Great Neck, New York.
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Sports Mirror: past boxing and golf and baseball milestones
Today marks a year since Rocky Graziano fractured his left hand and withdrew from a title bout with Jake Le Motta. Five years back Lloyd Mangrum won the U S Open after beating Byron Nelson and Vic G in extra playoff holes. Ten years ago the New York Yankees beat Cleveland 6 4 for their eighth straight win.
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Locke Seeks Open Title As Ulrich Fades In Final Open
British Open champion Bobby Locke leads the United States Open at Oakland Hills with a 36-hole total of 144. Dave Douglas sits two behind at 145, while Bo Wininger is third at 146. Defending champion Ben Hogan and Sam Snead are near the top as 55 players advance to the final 36 holes in the par 70 course sensational finish.
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Louis Hollering for Charles After Knocking Out Savoid
Joe Louis defeats Lee Savold in Madison Square Garden and calls for a title showdown with Charles. Savold concedes Louis would win, while Louis eyes a Detroit bout in September after a six round knockout that impressed boxing men. Savold notes Louis looked sharp as 18,179 fans packed the arena. Louis plans more fights before facing Charles or Walcott in July.
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Johnny Gonzales Outpoints Cruz In Hollywood Pro Bout
Johnny Gonzales of Oakland defeats Andy Cruz of Los Angeles by points in a 136 pound bout held in Hollywood California. Cruz is listed as opponent with no knockout.
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Oklahoma Gains NCAA Finals With 4-1 Victory
Oklahoma remains undefeated in the double elimination NCAA baseball tournament with a 4 to 1 win over Southern California. The Sooners advance to tomorrow night’s finals while USC exits, Tennessee and Utah move toward the other finalist after decisive wins.
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Austin District 2 Title Won by Lyle Defeated
Austin high school walk off with the District Two championship at Marcusen Park defeating Lyle 17 to 1. The win sends Austin to Region One playoffs next Wednesday with four teams contesting for the crown and a chance at the state tournament June 27 to 29 at Owatonna. Weiss pitched all 7 innings for Austin, collecting 53 runs across three games for the Packer Preps, who blasted 14 hits and capitalized on Lyle errors and timely doubles by Rasmussen Arnold Miller and Schillinger.
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Royals and Merchants clash in lone makeup tilt at Tanley Field
The Rochester Royals host the Mankato Merchants in a makeup game at Tanley field, the first between the clubs this season. The Royals rose to second place after a 12-6 win over Owatonna while Mankato, 6-2 victor over Albert Lea, remains cellar-dwellers at 4-9. A second makeup match is set for June 23 in Rochester.
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Austin Girls Fall 6 4 in Exhibition Softball Match
Austin Campbell girls suffer a 6 4 defeat to Rockford in an exhibition game in Rockford Iowa. Lorraine Hagen debuted on the mound allowing six hits and one walk as Austin eyes a June 22 game at the Athletic field against North Washington.
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Dodgers Cards and Yanks Strengthened by Trades
The Brooklyn Dodgers St Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees boosted their rosters in a flurry of trades involving 21 players. Dodgers gained Andy Pafko Wayne Terwilliger Johnny Schmitz and Rube Walker from Chicago and sent Gene Hermanski Joe Hatten Bruce Edwards and Ed Miksis to the Cubs. Cardinals landed Wally Westlake Cliff Chambers and sent Howie Pollet Ted Wilks Joe Garagiola Bill Howerton and Dick Cole to Pirates. Yankees acquired Bob Kuzava from Washington and sent Fred Sanford Tom Ferrick Bob Porterfield Tommy Byrne and 10 000 dollars to St Louis Browns for Stubby Overmire. The deals used about 10000 in cash and boosted each club’s chances as the season progressed.
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Sobek Returns to Owatonna Aces for Sunday Game
George Sobek will rejoin the Owatonna Aces Sunday night in Winona. Last year he batted .296 and helped set a league record for double plays. Manager Jim Pofahl did not specify lineup but Sobek is expected at second base with Wally Reed moving to third.
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Illinois Lefty Signs With Yankees
Champaign Illinois George Maier star left handed pitcher for the University of Illinois signed to play with the New York Yankees. Maier posted a 5 1 Big Ten record this season and will join the Yankee farm club at Binghamton NY.
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Theaters Fall for Fight TV
The Joe Louis-Lee Savold heavyweight bout aired via closed-circuit television in nine theaters across six cities, drawing more than 22 000 at peak with thousands turned away. Garden crowd announced at 18 179, prices $2.50 to $20 ringside and 64 cents to $1.30 in theaters. Enthusiastic theater managers hailed it as a successful first major TV film audience experiment.
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Krugel Olson Take Pro Amateur Best Ball Title
Loren Krugel and Larry Olson of Mankato won the pro-amateur best-ball event at Interlaken during the Southern Minnesota golf tournament. Krugel shot 68, the day's best with two 34s, as the three day event continued with 18 hole qualifiers and finals slated for Sunday featuring golfers from Austin Mankato Owatonna Faribault Blue Earth Albert Lea and Fairmont.
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Dodgers Nip Cubs 2-1 as Newcombe Delivers Winning Blow
Brooklyn Dodgers edge Chicago Cubs 2-1 behind Don Newcombe returning from a week’s layoff with a sixth inning run on his RBI single. Newcombe allowed eight hits and struck out seven for his seventh win as Jackie Robinson and Carl Furillo combined for the other score. Giants top Pirates 11-6 as Wes Westrum drives in six on two homers. Cardinals hammer Phillies 10-2 with Johnson Musial and Lowrey each homering and Musial adding two doubles. Ramsdell handcuffs Reds 6-1 while Braves fall to Phillies in a 17-4 rout.
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Kuhlman Bids for 2nd Win in 4 Starts
Austin Packers visit Mankato at Tanley Field for a Sunday night showdown. Bob Kuhlman aims for his second win after a 8-5 victory last Tuesday. Roy Gilmore and Whitey Brinsky clash in a batting duel as the league races toward a full schedule.
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Simonovich to Miss All Star Cage Game
Gilbert Minnesota high school star Simonovich will not play in the North-South All-Star game at Murray Kentucky tonight due to his mother’s illness. He was the North squad’s tallest player and was named all state center after Gilbert emerged champion at the state tournament. Joe Louis defeated Lee Savold in Detroit in a noted heavyweight bout.
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Ohio River Fast for Race at Marietta
The 49th Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta faces fast currents on the Ohio River with 12 crews set to start the three mile varsity race at 3 p.m. Favorable hopes rest on Washington and Princeton as strong contenders from the East.
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Allen Wins British Flyweight Title In Leicester bout
Terry Allen former world flyweight champion outpointed Vic Herman in a 15 round fight Monday night to claim the vacant British flyweight title in Leicester England.
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