Rotary Cubs Narrow Loss as Yankees Win 6-5
In a tight Little League tilt the Bay Shore Motor Yanks edged the Rotary Cubs 6-5 after a five run sixth inning by the Cubs tied the score at five. Ronnie Claron led off the Yankee decisive rally with a hit, two more Yankee hits followed, and Oliver started for the Yanks before Sappington finished. Bab ykeens went the distance for the Cubs. The Indians then rallied to beat the Red Sox 6-5 after trailing 3-5. Sammy Rehak had the sole Red Sox hit. Eddie Uechert and Wayne Bell hurled well for the Indians. Friday games feature Giants vs Tigers and Cards vs Dodgers. next week’s games canceled due to Boy Scout camp conflicts.
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Babe Ruth’s Last Big Day Before Retirement at Forbes Field
Pittsburgh chronicle recalls Babe Ruth’s 1954 farewell game at Forbes Field against the Pirates. Ruth homered twice, matching a first at Forbes and delivering a career capstone before the Pirates won 11 to 7. Pie Traynor recalls the scene and Ruth’s lingering eye trouble.
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Mexico Likely Bids For 1960 Olympics
Mexico aims to join the 1960 Olympics bid after the Pan American Games success. President Ruiz Cortines has authorized representatives to formally invite the IOC during its Paris meeting next month. Fights to Be Broadcast. The Wednesday boxing shows will air nationwide starting June 1 on ABC, via 350 stations, reaching Alaska and Hawaii.
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Unotonwn From Ohio Leads Fort Wayne Open Round
Don Finsterwald of Bedford Heights Ohio shot a 7 under 65 at Elks Country Club to lead the Fort Wayne Open second round, leaving 94 competitors behind. Doug Ford of Kiamesha Lake New York joined a group of 11 pros and one amateur at 69, aiming to repeat last year’s near win.
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Hersh Chooses Baseball Over Football For Braves Future
Earl Hersh, a Westminster native and 200-pound rookie, chose baseball over football after receiving $5,000 offers from both Philadelphia and Milwaukee. He starred in Class B and, in his first full season, hit .347 in the minor leagues. Now with Atlanta, Hersh is emerging as the Braves top hitter in the Southern Association test.
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