Yankees Beat White Sox Behind Ford Shutout and Mantle Homers
Hank Bauer and Mickey Mantle powered the Yankees to a 3-0 win over the Chicago White Sox as Whitey Ford tied an AL record with six straight strikeouts and earned his fifth straight win and first shutout in two years. Albie Pearson delivered a tenth inning RBI in Baltimore as Washington edged the Orioles 2-1, Hal Griggs winning despite Harshman’s infield duel. Goose Goslin’s former mark was surpassed by Roy Sievers’ eighth homer giving Washington the lead.
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Baseball Standings and Matchups for AL Teams
American League notes include Cleveland and Chicago with tallies. Baltimore, Washington, and Detroit matchups are listed with pitcher assignments and upcoming games. Chicago at New York and Cleveland at Boston show contested duels with listed pitchers.
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Indians star pitcher Herb Score uncertain on return
Cleveland ace Herb Score remained uncertain about when he might resume pitching after arm soreness lingered beyond a month. Dr. George Bennett found no permanent injury and advised waiting for the elbow to guide healing as Score prepares to rejoin the Indians in Boston.
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Yates and Haynes Tie For Medalist Honors
Francis Haynes and Harold Yates tied for medalist honors with a 68 in the qualifying round for the governor's cup golf tournament at the Bluefield Country Club. An interclub match with Beckley golfers is slated for Sunday June 8, with seventeen matches listed including Haynes vs Johnston and Yates vs Gillespie. A second flight will be made for the ayes players.
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R. H. Fowlkes
Lee Murray
Bob Henry
Jack Osborne
Fred Sanders
Roy Manis
E. R. Gillespie
J. J. Johnson
Eddie Elliott
Curley Cole
George Foresman
George Cartwright
F. M. Wagner
Jack Mitchell
C. E. Belcher
Norton Stone
Dan Wells
Bill Perry
W. A. McCue
Jack Westfall
Douglas Millan
Hustling Doctor Plays Basebal l While Delivering Babies
Purcellville Virginia AP Dr Keith M Oliver outfielder for the semipro Purcellville team split a 12 inning win over Warrenton by delivering two babies and tending a heart attack victim during the game He added two hits and was nearly the winning run before being tagged out at the plate in the 10th inning.
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Loes Sits Out For One Week
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Billy Loes received a $100 fine and a week off without pay after a temper flare in Sundays game with Washington. Manager Paul Richards declared an indefinite suspension three days earlier, and American League President Will Harridge made the penalty definite. Loes vowed not to return to Rich ards and sought release or a trade.
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No Changes Reported In ABC Tournament Scorecard
Syracuse AP report notes no changes occurred in the ABC tournament standings and no new updates were announced.
Ridgley Loses To Verney In British Amateur Match
In St Andrews England, 17 year old South African Bobby Verney defeats Harold B. Ridgley 4 and 3 in the British Amateur Golf Championship. Americans Ed Meister Dr Monroe Jones and Ernest V. also fall to European players while Gene Andrews of California dominates the field with a record run through the St Andrews loop.
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Royal and Ancient Club
Lakers and Indians win city league openers
The Lakers defeated Mountaineers 47 to 33 at Fairview Junior High in the senior Blue field league opener led by George Simmons with 19 points. Kenny Pruitt added 20 in the senior clash. In the junior games the Indians beat the Braves 22 to 17 behind Jimmy Brooks 16 points while Johnny Musick led the losers with nine. Tonight the Hawks face the Celtics in the senior league and the Lions meet the Reds in the junior contest.
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George Simmons
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Jimmy Brooks
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Hawks
Celtics
Lions
Reds
Major's Top Three Based on 75 At Bats
A brief ranking of the top three hitters by batting average or power among players with 75 or more at bats, excluding Monday night games. Highlights include standout performers and their key stats.
National League American League Player and club stats sheet
National League and American League player lineups list top hitters with games at bats runs hits and averages. Includes Nieman Fox Ward Cerv Jensen Triandos Mays Ashburn Musial and others with teams Baltimore Chicago Cleveland San Francisco Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles Milwaukee and more. Yesterday's results Cincinnati 8 Pittsburgh 2 with noted games and today’s pitchers scheduled for Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Milwaukee San Francisco.
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Willie Mays
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Nieman
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WV high school football ratings change to include all wins
West Virginia will abandon the defeated clause for football ratings next fall. The new plan counts all victories toward a team’s points with a class-based spread, allowing playoffs among top point earners regardless of perfect records.
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Nuxhall Dominates Pirates In Reds 8 2 Win
Joe Nuxhall delivered a one man show for Cincinnati as the Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8 to 2. He allowed seven hits struck out eight while contributing three hits two RBIs two runs scored and a stolen base. His shutout lasted until the ninth inning as Cincinnati moved into fourth in the NL.
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International League Scores Toronto Defeats Richmond 6 to 3
In the International League, Toronto defeated Richmond 6 to 3 while Buffalo beat Miami 3 to 1. The results reflect a day of decisive offenses and tighter defense.
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Campbell Qualifies For Open Position
In Cincinnati amateur golfer Bill Campbell from Huntington West Virginia qualified Monday for an alternate berth in the National Open Tournament. Campbell and Huntington pro Jack Radcliffe also qualified as alternates, each shooting a par 14.
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Huntington
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Jack Radcliffe
O Malleys Coast Ahead In Fight For Chavez Ravine
Walter O'Malley led the Dodgers in the Chavez Ravine contract campaign as John Holland pressed the money pitch. Ashburn remained atop the NL batting race with a .431 average while Dodgers fans welcomed the team home amid a 7,500-strong airport crowd televised rally urging approval.
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Dodgers
Chavez Ravine
Carl Erskine
Johnny Podres
Dodger
O'Malley
Brooklyn
John Holland
Milwaukee
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Chavez Raland
Holland
Wrigley Field
Junior Golf Lessons At BCC On Thursday
All juniors ages 12 to 17 must register at the Bluefield Club by noon June 5 for five weeks of golf lessons. The first session is Thursday at 2 p.m. June 5, with subsequent lessons on successive Thursdays.
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McHale Denies Incentive Pay Amid Player Claims
Detroit General Manager John McHale denied incentive pay deals with top Tigers players after two veterans Al Kaline and Charlie Maxwell said they had received assurances. Kaline claimed 300 average by June 1 would net $3,000, while Maxwell spoke of a $2,000 bonus for 25 homers and 100 RBIs if Detroit finished as high as second.
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Boy Manager Doing Well After Operation
LEWISTON Maine AP The onetime boy manager of the Boston Red Sox Bill Carrigan is in good condition at a Lewiston hospital after surgery. The 74 year old Lewiston banker was hospitalized Thursday with an undisclosed ailment. Carrigan piloted the Red Sox to pennants in 1915 and 1916 and mentored Babe Ruth in his major league debut.
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