Rotary Cubs vs Yankees Tight 6 5 Win. Indians Edge Red Sox 6 5
Local baseball notes recount a 6 5 Yankee win over the Rotary Cubs after a nine hit effort led by Clamon and Stewart. Indians rallied to beat Red Sox 6 5 with a late inning burst, aided by walks, a wild pitch, and timely hits. Olliver started for the Yanks then Sappington and Bickens held the Cubs, while Ed Uechert and Wayne Bell pitched well for the Indians. Friday games wrap the East League schedule with Giants vs Tigers and Cards vs Dagnery.
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Babe Ruth's Last Big Day At Forbes Field Remains Iconic
Pittsburgh recalls Babe Ruth’s final peak moment as he belted three home runs against the Pirates at Forbes Field. The legend’s late 1930s performance, not retirement, marked Ruth’s last dominant major league day. Ruth later played for the Boston Braves under Bill McKechnie, with his eye trouble noted.
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Mexico eyes bid for 1960 Olympics after Pan Am success
Mexico aims for the 1960 Olympic Games following the 1955 Pan American Games. President Adolfo Ruiz Cortines reportedly authorizes Mexican delegates to present an official invitation to the International Olympic Committee in Paris next month. Also, Wednesday boxing shows move to June 1 across ABC network in 480 stations reaching Alaska and Hawaii.
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Unknown Ohio Pro Leads Fort Wayne Open Round One
Jeff Ford from Radford Heights Ohio shot a 7 under par 65 to lead the Fort Wayne Open at Biks Country Club. Doug Ford of Lake New York and another pair of pros were close behind as the field contends for the $15,000 event title.
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Hersh Chooses Baseball Over Football for Braves Rise
Earl Hersh, a 200-pound rookie outfielder from Westminster and Westchester Teachers College, chose baseball over football after a $5,000 offer from the Philadelphia Eagles. He accepted a $5,000 Braves deal and rose from Evansville in Class B Three-I to star for Atlanta, batting .347 last season.
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