Hegan's homer sparks Indians split with White Sox
Jim Hegan belted a three run homer in the eighth to lift Cleveland to a 6-3 win over Chicago and salvage the doubleheader split. Dave Philley homered for Cleveland in game two as the Tribe rode a late rally to beat the White Sox 4-2.
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Red Sox sweep Philadelphia as Herrin wins opener
In a high scoring doubleheader Boston tops Philadelphia 9 0 with rookie Tom Herrin earning his first major league win in the opener. Boston adds 9 runs in the nightcap as Bill Henry yields seven hits. Boston boosts streak to three games while taking sixth from the Athletics. Philadelphia tallies seven in the opener and Williams leads with a three run homer in the first inning.
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Baseball schedule and probable pitchers at a glance
Today's schedule lists matchups Washington at New York with Stobbs facing Grim and Philadelphia at Boston with Trice opposing Clevenger. Detroit visits Baltimore under Branca against Coleman. Only games scheduled.
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Cockell Favored to Beat Kid Matthews in London Showdown
London May 31 Don Cockell the British Empire heavyweight champion held a 7 to 4 favorite to defeat Harry Matthews of Seattle in a return ten round bout at White City Stadium scheduled for tomorrow night in the open air.
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Vukovich Wins Indy 500 Again In Record Run
Bill Vukovich of Fresno California captured his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 with a 130.840 mph pace in 3 hours 49 minutes 17.27 seconds. He finished one lap ahead of Jimmy Bryan of Phoenix with Jack McGrath third and Trop Ruttman fourth.
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Lulu Perez Dominates Mars To Unanimous Ten Round Decision
In New York at St. Nicholas Arena Lulu Perez, age 21, defeats Mickey Mars in the fifth round en route to a unanimous decision over 10 rounds. Officials score 10-0, 8-2, and 9-1 with Perez improving to 28-2 while Mars falls to 4-4.
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Erico Schiavone
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Jackie Labua Upsets Jacques Royer In Brooklyn Bout
East Meadows boxer Jackie Labua turns the tables on Jacques Royer with a split 10 round decision at Eastern Parkway Arena. Labua weighs 1604 pounds and gains his 11th straight win while snapping a six fight French victory streak.
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Intentional Bases on Balls Baffle Fans in Baseball Crises
The piece argues that intentional walks ruin fan excitement, citing Ted Williams and other stars in a Yankees Red Sox series. It urges pitchers to challenge stars and questions the fairness of denying hits. The text also briefly notes golf and boxing highlights as contrasted thrills.
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Stan Musial
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Musial Jablonski Fight For Batting Title As Avila Leads
Stan Musial and Ray Jablonski vie for the National League batting crown with .375 and .374 averages while Cleveland’s Bobby Avila leads the American League at .387. Avila also has 60 runs batted in and 60 walks with 13 homers. Musial tops NL in runs batted in. Avila leads with eight-for-19 in the latest week as Jablonski slips and Rosen remains in second with .362. Raschi and Consuegra pace pitchers with unbeaten records for their leagues.
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Fence-Busting Cubs Rout Cardinals At Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs hammered six homers two by Hank Sauer lifting his season total to 16 and added two triples and a double in 14 hits to crush the St. Louis Cardinals 14 to 4 at Wrigley Field. Rain washed out the scheduled doubleheader with the opener called after seven innings before about 35 000 fans.
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Huntington Hosts State High School Basketball Tourney
The 1955 State High School Basketball Tournament is set for Huntington March 17 19 at the 7 000 seat field house with Morgantown hosting 1956 as WVU and Marshall College coordinate the two year rotation Contracts have been made between school presidents and the State Athletic Association The rotation aims to move the tourney between Huntington and Morgantown for the next two years and follows long standing discussions among coaches principals and boards of control
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McBride Grabs His Fifth Win in Bluefield Victory
Bluefield defeated Pulaski 10 to 7 as Ray Vescovi and Jim Mahoney each drove in two with the bases loaded. Ken McBride pitched a complete game for Bluefield to improve to 5 1. Pulaski's Simons took the loss after Bryan’s homer and a three run third inning. The two teams meet again tonight at Bowen Field with 7 45 p.m. start.
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Charleston golfer wins eighth State Elks Golf Tour title
Dick Foutche of Charleston fired 54 holes 142-70-212 to set a record and win the eighth annual State Elks Golf Tournament. Jim Chatfield finished second, with Charleston runners-up dominating the field from 13 clubs. Charleston also claimed team honors, edging Hinton for the title.
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Dodgers' Joe Black Sent To Montreal In IL Option
Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Joe Black, star of the 1952 pennant win, was optioned to Montreal of the International League. He logged seven innings in five games this season with nine runs allowed on 11 hits and five walks. Catcher Charlie Thompson also was sent back to Kansas City after batting .154 in limited play.
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Baseball Scores and Schedules From The National League
Brooklyn edged Philadelphia 5 to 4 in 12 innings while New York beat Pittsburgh 4 to 3. Chicago routed St Louis 14 to 4 in seven innings with rain, and Cincinnati Milwaukee games were rain postponed. Brooklyn hosted Milwaukee at night. Meyer faced Wilson, and Hearn or Liddell pitched for New York against Surkont.
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Hart and Fry Reach Third Round at Northern Lawn Tennis
Doris Hart of Coral Gables and Shirley Fry of Akron moved into the third round of the Northern Lawn Tennis Tournament in Manchester England. Hart defeated Eleanor Phillips 6 1 6 0 while Fry beat Jean Burke 6 0 6 2.
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Golf Pros Enter 18 Hole Tournament at Briarcliff
Many leading professionals will play a one day 18 hole event at Biar Hall Golf and Country Club in Briarcliff New York on June 20. Notables include Cary Middlecoff Lloyd Mangrum Walter Burkemo Bob Toski Jack Burke and Jim Turnesa. Purse totals 7500 with 6000 for the 12 top pros and 1500 for leaders in the pro amateur event.
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Hogan May Not Make National Open Meet
Fort Worth May 31 Ben Hogan said he did not know if he could travel to Springfield New Jersey this week to play a round for the National Open and fans may not see him. Hogan withdrew from the Colonial Invitation due to a virus infection but is improving and considering the trip.
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Appalachian League Scores and Tonight’s Schedule
Last night Bristol beat Welch 9 to 5 in seven innings, Wytheville 3 Pulaski 7, Bluefield 10 Welch 4, Johnson City 3 Welch and Bristol 5 Wytheville 3. Tonight Bristol visits Wytheville, Johnson City visits Welch, and Pulaski plays Bluefield.
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