Fighting White Sox Pressing Indians For Lead
Boston baby Sox swept a doubleheader over the Athletics to move to sixth place as Lou Boudreau’s crew surged in the American League. The Indians split with Chicago, ending their home 14 game win streak, while the Yankees and Dodgers contended in separate leagues with mixed results.
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Buffs Trim Leading San Antonio Missions
The Texas League race narrows to San Antonio Fort Worth and Oklahoma City with recent results. Houston beat San Antonio 9 3 Fort Worth defeated Tulsa 4 4% Oklahoma City swept Dallas in a doubleheader Beaumont and Shreveport split a pair.
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Native Dancer Aides Trusty Exercise Boy Bernie Everson
In a Belmont Park scene Bernie Everson, 34, ex jockey and Army veteran, describes Native Dancer’s playful but strong nature as he recovers from a sore right foreleg. Everson, longtime Vanderbilt stable employee, notes the horse’s intelligence and veteran demeanor amid frequent barnyard antics. Meanwhile in Austin, Oklahoma Aggies top Texas Longhorns 7 6 as Bennetts error proves pivotal, with Finegan homering late to seal the opener in the Region 6 NCAA baseball playoff.
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Ripley Died Of Heart Attack In Santa Barbara
Funeral services were held Monday for Robert H Ripley Western farm director of the town baseball club and organizer of the California baseball league. The wealthy grandson of E P Ripley longtime president of the Santa Fe railroad died after a heart attack Saturday in Santa Barbara California.
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All This For 500 Winner Racing Hall Of Fame Plus $90,000
Bullet Bill Vukovich won the Indianapolis 500 for a second straight year, earning about 90 thousand dollars from a 250 thousand dollar purse. The Fresno pilot led 91 laps, started 19th, and finished amid 18 cars running at the end with 10 completing. His time was 3 hours 49 minutes 17.27 seconds and his average speed shattered the 1952 record.
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Iron Slovak Wins Indy 500 Again Despite Silence
Indianapolis June 1 The Iron Slovak crowned Indy 500 champion for a second consecutive year after a grueling 500 miles at a record pace. Bill Vukovich, 35, legendary hard rider, endured heat and fatigue, eluding questions as he sat exhausted in gasoline alley. His reticence to speak contrasted with the victory glare as teammates and rivals watched the celebrated driver.
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Vukovich Wins Second Straight At Speedway In Tough Race
Oscar Fraley notes Vukovich refused public appearances and pushed from seventh row to lead by half distance. Jimmy Bryan closed second as Beckley, McGrath, and Sandy filled key pit roles. In Turky Finland, Landy ran 4 minutes 1.6 seconds for a fast mile, fourth all time behind Bannister Santee and Haeng records.
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Fish By The Foot Catches Ten Pound Cod In Connecticut
STONINGTON Conn UP Sam Erskine used his foot to catch a 10 pound codfish after spotting it in shallow water He attempted with his hands then delivered a hearty kick sending the fish toward shore This odd fishing method surprised bystanders and capped a curious local tale
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