Governing Umpires and Dark Inning Woes Stir Bristol Bluefield Doubleheader
Scribe critiques umpiring and on field bickering in Bristol Bluefield doubleheader at Bowenfield. He urges reform in umpire policy, laments a six inning darkness rule, and praises Len Okrie’s return as catcher while predicting Bluefield’s pennant potential amid Whitey Bristol and Pulaski competition.
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Welch Clinches It as Miners Beat Our Lads at Blakely Field
Welch rode a three run fourth to a 7 4 victory over Bluefield at Blakely Field. rookie right hander Joel Whitlock from Oklahoma tossed a complete game for Welch. Bluefield led 2 1 after two but Welch pulled away in the third through sixth with timely hits by Musselman Traill and Schmidt. Wytheville State...</analysis>
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Chi Sox Beat Athletics to Seize A.L. Lead
Chicago White Sox erupted for five seventh inning runs to defeat the Philadelphia Athletics 9-3 and surge atop the American League standings. Ferris Fain doubled in two runs, George Kell homered, and Nellie Fox, Chico Carrasquel, and Johnny Groth fueled a key rally, while Minnie Minoso and Kell added insurance with RBI hits. The win put Chicago one game ahead of Cleveland in the pennant chase.
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Slaughter Struck by Wrist Fracture Forces DL Stay
New York Yankees place veteran outfielder Enos Slaughter on the disabled list after a fractured left wrist suffered in a game against Cleveland. He must remain on the DL for 30 days, with a possible replacement during that period.
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Last Night's Results In Baseball Scores
Welch defeated Bluefield 9 to 2 while Wytheville beat Johnson City 9 to 7. Tonight's schedule features Pulaski at Bristol, Welch at Bluefield, and Johnson City at Wytheville.
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Driver Uses Milk To Extinguish Fire
Bobby Ward a 20 year old milk truck driver acted fast when his rig caught fire after a collision He smashed several bottles of milk and doused the blaze in Tulsa Oklahoma authorities said the driver escaped injury with no further details provided
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Standings and Scores From Major Leagues and Minor Circuits
American League standings with Chicago Cleveland New York Detroit Washington Boston Baltimore Philadelphia lead. Yesterday Chicago 9 Philadelphia 3 and Detroit 8 New York 0. Tonight games include Cleveland at Washington and Chicago at Philadelphia. National League results Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Milwaukee St Louis Pittsburgh and more with upcoming Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Milwaukee and Chicago Philadelphia contests. International and American Association scores noted with several rain postponements and doubleheaders.
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Durand Kilgore Set for Miami Beach Title Chance
Durando and Kilgore, unranked middleweights, meet in a 10 round main event at the Miami Beach Auditorium tonight to earn a non-title shot at champion Bobo Olson. The bout airs on CBS at 9 p.m. Promoter Chris Dundee said the winner could face Olson July 7 in Chicago, with Olson perhaps heading to San Francisco for a tuneup before a August title defense.
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Rocky Believes Fight Will Go The Distance
Rocky Marciano predicts a lengthy title bout with Ezzard Charles on June 17 in Grossinger New York. He believes the fight could go 15 rounds and says Charles has the talent to survive a decision, noting only a few have stopped him. Marciano touts his own stamina and willingness to win by knockout or decision.
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Hutch And Two Of His Hired Hands Are Fined
NEW YORK June three Detroit Tigers players were fined a total of 100 by American League president Will Harridge for language used toward umpire Larry Napp in Boston. Manager Fred Hutchinson 50, catcher Frank House 25, and infielder Ray Boone 25. Boone protested a third strike, Hutchinson and House protested a safe call in the 12th inning, contributing to Boston’s sweep of the doubleheader.
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Musial Sparks Cardinals Past Dodgers 10-3
Stan Musial drove in four runs with his 20th homer and a triple as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 10-3, ending Brooklyn's 10-game winning streak. Wally Moon added four RBIs with a triple and three singles as Erskine took the loss for Brooklyn.
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Australian Runner Fails to Break Bannister Record
In Stockholm on June 8 Australia’s John Landy failed to topple Roger Bannister’s 3 59 4 world mile mark. He finished in 4 01 46 as rain slicked the Olympic Stadium track.
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