Giants and Dodgers Open 3-Game Set With NL Lead At Stake
Ancient Sal Maglie likely to start for the Giants against Don Newcombe as New York and Brooklyn open a pivotal three game series. If the Giants win one, they stay tied for first. the Dodgers seek a sweep to claim the flag. Indians, White Sox, and Yankees also face key tests in the AL as spring battles heat up.
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Brooklyn
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cleveland
Chicago
New York
Indians
Baltimore
White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Yankees
Boston
Brooks
Durocher
Polo Grounds
Alston
Carl Furillo
Roy Campanella
Newcomber
Champs
Allie Reynolds
Ed Lopat Wenr
Stengel
Joe Collins
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Paul) Richards
al Rosen
Washington
al Lopez
Yanks
Andrade Wins by Knockout in New York Debut
Cisco Andrade, 23, of Compton California, KOed Johnny Di Gilio in 2 08 of the 10th round at St Nicholas Arena. The unbeaten lightweight fights forward with a sharp jab and speed as manager Gambina hints at a title shot. DiGilio was 3 1 underdog and staggered by Andrade rights before collapsing.
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Cisco Andrade
Johnny DiGilio
Compton
Canf
Paddy DeMarco
Ralph Gambina
St. Nicholas Arena
Andrade
DiGilio
Ray Miller
Myers and Dye Dominate In Western Golf Four-Ball
In Indianapolis, former Dartmouth center Bob Myers and Rol lins College rival Pete Dye lead the field in the Western Golf Association international four-ball. The pair, playing out of Indianapolis, posted a 8 and 6 victory over Shields and Egbert after seven birdies in 46 holes across three matches. Medalists McCreary Jr. and Hare Jr. from Houston and Indianapolis dominated, finishing seven under par through 47 holes after two wins.
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Bob Myers
Dartmouth College
Pete Dye
Rollins College
Highland Golf Course
Western Golf Association
Myers-Dye
James Shields
Herbert Egbert
Richard McCreary Jr
Houston
John Hare Jr
Herman Copeland
John Lehman
Chicago
Bill Schaller
James Martin
Minor League Scores Across Several Leagues
International League games saw Syracuse tied 2-2 with Ottawa 1-4 in Ottawa. Rochester beat Havana 4-3 while Montreal defeated Buffalo 7-0. Richmond crushed Toronto 1-9 and Birmingham routed Little Rock 9-0 with New Orleans winning 10-64 over Nashville. Memphis edged Atlanta 7-6 and Mobile beat Chattanooga 7-3.
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Ottawa
Rochester
Havana
Montreal
Buffalo
Richmond
Toronto
Southern Association
Memphis
Atlanta
Birmingham
Little Rock
New Orleans
Nashville
Mobile
Chattanooga
Tribe Ace Herb Score Notches 11 K in 7 Inning Win
Herb Score struck out 11 in a seven inning opener as Indianapolis beat Louisville 4 1 to extend his season total to 130 strikeouts in 106 innings. He allowed two hits while Joe Altobelli drove in three with a first inning triple and Owen Friend added a sixth inning homer.
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Indianapolis Indians
Louisville
Score
Colonels
Joe Altobelli
Indianapolis
Owen Friend
Norm Zauchin
Frank Malzone
Pete Daley
Zauchin
Indians
Funs
Bob Prentice
Toledo
Kansas City
Les Fusselman
Jack Daniels
Charleston
Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Horseshoe League Meeting Set For Wednesday
An organizational meeting for a men's City Horseshoe League will be held at Shaw Gym office Wednesday at 7 30 p m Those interested in joining are urged to attend. Emerson Cady and the recreation department handle arrangements. Matches will be at the horse shoe courts in state park. If formed, a schedule will be arranged.
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Emerson Cady
City Recreation Department
State Park
Recreation Department
Giel Seeks Command Not Concerned by Home Runs
New York Giants pitcher Paul Giel debuts in a charity game versus the Boston Red Sox, saying he aims to refine control rather than fear big hits. He allowed seven hits in six innings while striking out five and walking five, with Grady Hatton delivering a grand slam. Williams homered off him and he noted the challenge of jumping from college to the majors.
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Paul Giel
University of Minnesota
New York Giants
Boston Red Sox
Grady Hatton
Red Sox
New York
Minnesota All America
Red Cross
Colegiate Crew
Cut
Ted) Williams
Giants
Ramsey to Host City Golf Tournaments for Youth in July
The Ramsey Golf Club hosts boys and girls golf tournaments in July under the city recreation department. Open to ages 12 through 16, with eligibility rules excluding Austin high school players on certain teams. Nine-hole qualifying rounds July 12 followed by medal play July 16, flights based on performance, medals for winners and runners up, 50 cent green fee, registration at Shaw Gym.
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Ramsey Golf Club
City Recreation Department
Harry Strong
Austin
Art Hass
Recreation Department
Shaw Gym
Bolt Wins Insurance City Open in Quick Playoff
Tommy Bolt edged Earl Stewart in an 18 hole playoff at Wethersfield Connecticut to claim the Insurance City Open over a rain delay finish. Bolt made a birdie on the first hole to seize a two stroke lead and held on as Stewart pressed aboard a late comeback before conceding on the 18th hole. Stewart took home 1800 dollars while Bolt earned a share of roughly 1000 dollars.
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Conn
Tommy Bolt
Earl Stewart
Bolt
New England
Stewart
Miami Beach
Dick Mayer
Sycks Named Coach at Walker High After Ost Principal
Lynn Sycks has been named head basketball and baseball coach at Walker High School in Walker, Minnesota. He succeeds E C Ost who has been named principal, prompting a leadership change in the school’s athletic and administrative ranks.
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Walker, Minn
Lynn Sycks
Walker High School
E. C. Osta
Principa
St Olaf and Methodists win in church league softball
The St Olaf Lutheran team defeated Church of Christ 14 to 8 at the Athletic Field Monday night to stay on top with five wins in six starts. The Methodists beat the Presbyterians 14 to 6, while Les Marlick pitched a one hit game as the Baptists shut out the Congregationalists 5 to 0.
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Church of Christ
Methodists
Presbyterians
Les Marlick
Baptists
Lauderdale Beats Greco In Montreal Bout
Billy Lauderdale of Hialeah Florida outpointed Johnny Greco of Montreal in a ten round boxing match. Lauderdale earned the decision over Greco in the closely contested bout.
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Montreal
Billy Lauderdale
Hialeah
Fla
Johnny Greco
Durocher Calls Mays Another Reiser
New York Giant manager Leo Durocher compares Willie Mays to Pete Reiser and Joe DiMaggio, praising his speed, arm, power, and fielding while predicting a superstar future and noting fan excitement at the Polo Grounds.
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Mays
Reiser
New York
Willie Mays
New York Giant
Leo Durocher
Willie
Pete Reiser
Joe DiMaggio
Austin Hopes to Snap Slump Against Aces
The Packers face a tough test at Marcuse Park as Austin hosts Owatonna in a Southern Minnesota League matchup. Manager Emil Scheid seeks improvement after recent losses, calling on lefty Ray Rosenbaum to spark a turning point and aiming for their first win in three against the Aces.
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Aces
Austin Packers
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Rosenbaum
Mankato
Ernie Sites
Joe Sexson
Bob Balance
Dick Olshefski
Sites
Chiefs
Olchefski
Jack Haines
Monte Topez
Albert Lea
Shanty Dolan
Mankato Merchants
Rochester
Dolan
Faribault
Waseca
Balance
Winona
Emil Scheid
Wichita Beats Pueblo 10-5 on Monday Night
Wichita defeated Pueblo 10-5 as Don Orwiler blanked Pueblo for seven innings before Wichita built an eight run cushion. Des Moines beat Omaha 8-5 to seize second place. Sioux City won 10-5 over Lincoln. Denver at Colorado Springs postponed due to rain.
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Associated Press
Wichita
Pueblo
Dodgers
Indians
Kansas
Des Moines
Omaha
Cardinals
Sioux City
Lincoln
Denver
Colorado Springs
Don Orwiler
Les Peden
Bobby Caldwell
Dave Garcia
Japanese Baseball Fans Stage 2 Riots
In Osaka two professional games sparked riots as fans menaced umpires with bottles and fists. Four hundred police restored order after midnight. A controversial call kept a rally alive and the home team lost 3 0. Three arrests were made as bottles were hurled injuring a boy and delaying a second game.
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Tokyo
Osaka
FROOKLYN WINS over Portuguesa in tight boxing clash
Walter Cartier of New York, 164 pounds, outpoints Tuto Portugues of Costa Rica, 161 pounds, in a closely contested bout. Outcome leaves Cartier ahead on points in a crowded arena.
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Walter Cartier
New York
Tuto
Kid Portugues
Costa Rica
Keokuk Drops to Third After Loss to Peoria
Keokuk fell from first to third in the Three-I League pennant race after a Monday defeat by Peoria. Waterloo and Peoria rose atop the standings as the White Hawks beat Evansville 7-1 and Peoria beat the Kernels 9-4. Quincy stayed within one game by defeating Burlington 6-2. Bethel of the Gems fanned nine in a 9-1 win over the Bees. Terre Haute beat Cedar Rapids 6-3 as Barzinchak earned the win for the Phils.
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Evansville
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Quincy
Burlington
Gems
Bill Bethel
Bees
Tom Leonard
Terre Haute
Cedar Rapids
Phils
George Barzinchak
Power Bean Ball Victim Shown In Good Condition
Philadelphia Athletics third baseman Power was struck on the head by a pitch during an exhibition game with the Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium. He was carried from the field and taken to Presbyterian Hospital. doctors reported he is in apparently good condition.
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Vice Fower
Philadelphia Athletics
Presbyterian Hospital
Philadelphia Phillies
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Jimmy Finigan
Tommy Qualters
Rox Need 3 Wins to Cinch All-Star Game
Rox face pressure to win three games to secure hosting duties for the All-Star Game as St. Cloud leads the Northern League. St. Cloud’s 1-0 loss to Grand Forks and Fargo Moorhead’s 12-2 win over Superior tighten the race with July 4 standings pivotal.
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Fargo Moorhead
Grand Forks
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Fargo
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Aiello
Ron Mahrt
Clarence Peerenboom
Frank Gravino
Steve Jankowski
Lou Krantz
Gravino
Paul Mohr
Twins
Mohr
Aberdeen
Rolf Scheel
Duluth
Dukes
Dave Roberts
Eau Claire
Orioles Aim at Cleveland In Hard-Hitting Baltimore Run
Orioles face the Cleveland Indians as they seek to extend a home run of tight games. Baltimore won five straight games including three extra inning thrillers, while Philadelphia faltered against the Orioles after a strong run. Cleveland holds a lead but has trouble in Baltimore.
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Winona
Mankato
Chiefs
Waseca
Packer
Emil Scheid
Norm Snyder
Baltimore
Cleveland Indians
New York
Orioles
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland
Del Flanagan to Meet LaGrutta in July Welterweight Bout
Del Flanagan of St. Paul ranked No. 2 welterweight will clash with Alfredo LaGrutta of Torrino Italy in a 10 round fight at Del to Fight Little Rock Arm on July 15.
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Arm
del Flanagan
St. Paul
Alfredo LaGrutta
Torrino
Italy
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