Braves Regain NL Lead After Pirates Opener Loss
Milwaukee Braves win 4-3 in the second game of a doubleheader to reclaim the National League lead. Vernon Law allowed all eight Milwaukee runs through four innings as Pittsburgh fell from first place after a 3-1 opener loss. Giants edge Reds in both ends of a doubleheader with late drama and standout hits.
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Moore Defends Title in London and Jackson-Patterson Bout set
Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore defends vs Yolande Pompey in London Tuesday night while Tommy Jackson meets Floyd Patterson in New York Friday. The winner could earn a shot at the vacant heavyweight title. Patterson, 21, is a 2-1 favorite over 24-year-old Jackson in a 12-round Madison Square Garden bout broadcast on NBC-TV. An ABC radio telecast features Bobby Boyd vs Milo Savage in a 10-round middleweight clash at Chicago Stadium.
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Patterson versus Jackson in heavyweight elimination bout at Madison Square Garden
Floyd Patterson leads the book on a 12 round bout against Hurricane Jackson in a fast hands versus fast feet clash at Madison Square Garden next Friday. The article notes Patterson’s book knowledge and Jackson’s improvisation, with implications for a potential title path through Rocky Marciano’s vacated crown and Archie Moore as a prior hurdle.
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Tree-climbing goby climbs trees to feed on ants
An African goby described as froglike climbs trees to feed on wood ants. Some individuals climb while others stay below to search for dislodged prey.
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Funeral Tuesday for Knute Rockne's Widow
Funeral services for the widow of Knute Rockne, Notre Dame's famed coach, will be held Tuesday in South Bend. Mrs. Rockne, 64, died yesterday from complications and will be buried beside her husband who perished in a 1931 plane crash.
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Littler Takes Narrow Dallas Lead in Texas Open
Gene Littler surged into the lead at the Texas International Open with a 67 to reach 197 after 54 holes. He breaks a tie with Roberto De Vicenzo and holds a two stroke edge over Dallas native Cary Middlecoff heading into the final round carrying momentum from a Las Vegas victory. Ernie Vossler Tommy Bolt and Sam Snead sit tied for fourth at 202 as Snead threads birdie chances on tough greens.
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Bluefield Baseball Stars Back Up Win Over Princeton
The Bluefield Stars won their third straight game by defeating Princeton 15 to 7 at Bowen Field. A nine run eighth inning powered the rally after trailing 7-6, with Bill Looney collecting three hits and Charlie Bell driving in the decisive runs with a bases loaded double. Joe Sparks and Bill Landreth each had three hits for Princeton, while Garland Bowman was ejected for arguing a call in the sixth.
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Tigers Beat Yankees In Doublebill To Extend Winning Streak
Detroit wins a 10 inning opener 3 1 and the second game 4 0 as Whitey Ford loses twice. Bill Tuttle drives in the decisive run in the 10th of the first game while Yogi Berra and Charley Maxwell homer for the Yankees in a battle that ends with Detroit’s late rally.
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Charleston Splits Twin Bill With Indianapolis
Charleston defeats Indianapolis 7 0 in the nightcap to gain their first win in seven starts during a season started in Indianapolis. In the opener Charleston lost 7-3 as Byrd Marlowe and Lau lead the offense while Nixon allows 7 runs over six innings. Miller pitches three hits to seal the nightcap win for Charleston.
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International League Scores Mixed Night Across Standings
Montreal defeated Toronto 8 to 1 while Buffalo beat Rochester 73 to 68 and Columbus shut out Richmond 4 to none. Miami edged Havana 5 to 2. In the American Association Omaha won 7 to 6 over St. Paul and Indianapolis beat Charleston 3 to 5.
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Griffs And Tribe Each Win Game
Washington capitalized on Cleveland fielding errors to win 7 1 in the second game after the Indians took the opener 8 4 in 12 innings. Hal Griggs won for the Senators allowing eight hits with nine strikeouts, while Cal McLish earned his first Cleveland win in the opener. Wertz homered late to spark the Indians in the 12th.
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Chisox Smother Orioles In Two
June 3 Baltimore report shows Chicago White Sox piling base hits, 25,312 in attendance. Dick Donovan earns win in fourth, Wilson shutout broken. Philley and Lollar contribute four singles. Hatfield, Fox, Aparicio, Doby, Lollar power two-game scoring with multiple RBIs.
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Jack Peck Wins State Elks Golf Championship
Logan player Jack Peck won the State Elks Tournament by nine strokes over Dick Foutche of Charleston. Peck set a course record with a 32 on a front nine and finished 54 holes at 208 four under par, eight shots ahead of runner up.
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Rev Armstrong Emerges From Danger After Seizure
Los Angeles reports Rev Henry Armstrong famed boxing icon and three division champion is out of danger following an in home seizure. Physician said attack linked to a digestive disorder as Armstrong enters days of medical rest. Armstrong held 26 title bouts and 20 defences in welterweight era before retiring in 1945 to pastoral work and evangelism.
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Summer Basketeers Start Practice Tonight
Bluefield launches a summer basketball league with first practice at 6:30 p.m. behind Fairview Junior High. Southeastern Bluefield, East End, West End, Southwestern, and Graham teams hold sessions at planned nights with coaches.
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