Moon Delivers 2 Big Blows Top Chisox in 11 Innings
Wally Moon, 1954 NL Rookie of the Year, powered the Cardinals to an 8-7 extra inning win over the White Sox in Houston. Moon tied the game with a ninth inning two run double and plated the decisive run with an 11th inning single. Nellie Fox and Stan Musial homered as Chicago and St. Louis split two recent exhibitions. The Kansas City Athletics routed three homers to lead 5-0 over Jacksonville Braves before rain ended play in the fourth inning.
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Orioles break Pirates' streak with late rally in spring game
Baltimore Orioles defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 as they scored two runs in the seventh inning on a walk and hits by Cal Abrams, Billy Cox, and Don Leppert. Vern Stephens hit a spring homer for Baltimore, while Ramon Matsias connected for Pittsburgh. Lino Donoso was returned to Hollywood of the PCL.
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Orioles
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Ramon Matsias
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Lino Donoso
Hollywood
Suggs Retains Oklahoma Lead in Open Round
Louise Suggs, the Georgian star, shot a 3 under par 74 to extend her lead in the second round of the $5,000 Oklahoma City women’s open golf tournament held in Oklahoma City.
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Louise Suggs
Braves Sales Near One Million Tickets for 1955 Season
Milwaukee Braves report nearing 1.2 million tickets sold for home games this season. Assistant ticket director Charlie Blossfield cites season ticket totals of 11 972 and advance sales for multiple dates. Four sellout prone games are June 24 versus the Brooklyn Dodgers, July 29 against the New York Giants, August 3 with the Dodgers, and August 21 with the Chicago Cubs. Last year the Braves set a National League attendance record of 2,131,000.
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Jones Wins in Bowie Handicap Feature
Joe Jones, ridden by Mrs. Ethel D. Jacobs, captured the 38th Bowie handicap in Bowie Maryland. The victory solidifies Jones as a leading contender for next week's $75,000 John B Campbell Memorial.
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Indianapolis Beats Reading 11-2 in Exhibition Showdown
In Daytona Beach Florida Indianapolis, manager Kerby Farrell, led the AAA club to an 11-2 win over Reading in an exhibition. Cincinnati farm system notes show Farrell previously piloted Cedar Rapids to a first division finish in the Three-I league in 1951 and Indianapolis to the Association pennant last season.
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Prep Track Meet Results Highlight Ames and Des Moines Standouts
Ames and Des Moines athletes dominated a multi event track meet with top finishes across sprints, relays, jumps and distance. Notable performances included Joe Smith and Gaile Parks leading field events, Ted Harvey and Pete Kemble excelling in sprints, and the 880 and mile relays producing new marks.
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Ottumwa
Ob Warren
Centerville
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al Holland
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Ed McDowell
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al Poncius
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John Atson
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Eugene Greiner
Des Moines East
Jerry Dodison
Ken Barnett
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Melvin Graham
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Lee
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John Forney
Dave Lane
Pale Lyne
Jerry Spencer
Ameseokuk
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Local track meet results reveal new records and standout performances
Ned Miller and Duane Miller headline a crowded meet with multiple event wins. Kalona, New Sharon, Wellman, Bayard, and Carlisle athletes posted top marks in sprints, distance runs, relays, and field events. New records included :53.3 for the 440 and 3:57.5 in the mile medley relay, with notable placings across Davenport area schools.
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Kalona
Larry Owens
Winfield
Bernie Ulin
Richland
Robert Sweeney
Carlisle
Robert Wyatt
Allerton
Melvin Hood
Toledo
Jerry Hueser
Quimby
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Paul Castles
Dallas Center
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Hameston
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West Branch
Jim Post
New London
Jerry Holliday
Bayard
Jerry Dawley
New Sharon
Dennis Snyder
Bob Topping
Wellman
Mike McGuire
Jim McIntosh
Tingey
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Larry Bomb
Richmond
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Cole
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R. Snoddy
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Lyle Dwyer
Ridgewater
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Fritz Thonson
Gladbrook
Jad Avon
Louilla
Duane
Brandenburg Signs to Play for Ottawa Rough Riders
Ottawa report states Ed Branden burg, former University of Mississippi and Chicago Bears quarterback, has signed to play for the Ottawa Rough Riders in the Canadian Football League.
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Ed Brandenburg
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Kerslake Becomes First To Win Three Straight AAU Heavyweights
Bill Kerslake of Cleveland, 289 pounds, captured a third consecutive national AAU heavyweight wrestling title. The 1952 Olympian and Pan American champion joins a select group as Japanese teams claim multiple crowns, while New York A. C. wins the team title with 19 points. Tim Woodin, Joe Scandura, and Wenzel Hubel also secured individual championships.
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Bill Kerslake
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Richard Vaughn
Katsuitoshi Yokoyama
Kansai University
Etsuma
Tim Woodin
Ithica
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Fort Campbell
Joe Scandura
New York A. C
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Michigan Track Team Downs Stanford in 67 54 Victory
Michigan swept the 880 yard run as Big Ten champion Peter Gray led teammates Stan Walter and Hobe Jones, while hurdler Jim Love won both the high and low hurdles to propel the Wolverines to a 67 54 win over Stanford in Palo Alto.
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Santee Relays Star Sheds Light On Texas Meet
Santee set another Texas relays mark amid a two day meet but lost outstanding performer honors to Bobby Morrow of Abilene Christian College who anchored the Wildcats to new records in the 440 and 880 yard relays and won the 100 yard dash in the university collegiate division. Oklahoma A M's Cowpokes claimed the unofficial team title with 108 points to Texas 80.
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Syracuse Nationals Rally Past Fort Wayne Pistons 87 84
Syracuse tops Fort Wayne 87 84 to take a 2 0 lead in the NBA final series. Dolph Schayes sparked a late burst as the Nationals, now favorites for the title, prepare for game three in Indianapolis.
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Pick Munna To Head National Rifle Assn
Washington news confirms that Rear Admiral Morton C. Munna USN, a twice decorated World War II naval hero, was elected president of the National Rifle Association at its 84th annual meeting in Washington.
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Writers Organize in New Haven Swim Group
The Swimming Writers Association of America was organized in New Haven on Saturday with Louis G. Black of the Associated Press, New Haven, elected president.
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Baseball Players Center Stage Amid Ownership Debate
A collection of quotes from managers and players about the shift in baseball focus toward on field action. Eddie Joost laments ownership moves and roster limits while Birdie Tebbetts and Joe Ginsberg discuss the Hall of Fame and the struggles of lesser players. Dusty Rhodes notes his preference for pinch hitting over public speaking as fans expect performance on the field.
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Maxwell Leads Azalea Open With Three Rounds In Front
Billy Maxwell clung to a one shot lead after 54 holes at the Azalea Open in Wilmington. He shot a four under 68 to reach 201, one ahead of Mike Souchak who finished with 202. Bobby Toski is third at 203, Jay Herbert fourth at 205, with Doug Ford and Fred Haas tied for fifth at 206. Maxwell admitted he might have pressed at the end, saying it seemed he choked.
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Carl Burbridge Elected President Of Delaware County League
Special to The Gazette. Carl Burbridge of Greeley was named president of the Delaware County baseball league at its organizational meeting Friday night in Manchester. He succeeds Paul Oehler of Ryan. Re-elected were John Micheal of Delhi as vice-president and Jim McElliott of Ryan as secretary-treasurer. The eight team league will open May 15 with a split season, as six last year’s members return and Dundee and Petersburg join. Returning teams include Colesburg Earlville Manchester Delhi Hopkinton and Ryan. Edgewood and Silver Creek left the league.
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Colesburg
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Hopkinton
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Silver Creek
Oklahoma Alumni Defeat Varsity 23 8 In Spring Game
Buck McPhail starred for the Oklahoma Alumni with two touchdowns and a seven yard field goal to power a 23 8 spring victory over the varsity. The day also saw Oklahoma win tennis 5 1 over Central Oklahoma State baseball 10 9 to Oklahoma A&M and basketball 73 70 in overtime against the old grads. A 94 yard play featured Halfback Tommy McDonald pitching to End Bob Timberlake for a late third quarter score.
Probe Illinois Stable Blazes
Illinois Harness Racing Commission chairman called the Aurora Downs stable fire suspicious after 13 harness horses died. The Friday blaze followed another fire eight days earlier that killed nine horses, both stables within two buildings of each other. Total losses estimated at 150000 with state fire marshal to join investigation.
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Maryland Alumni Defeat Varsity 19-12 In Spring Game
In College Park Maryland Alumni team beat the University of Maryland varsity 19-12 in the spring football game. Jack Scarbath now with Washington Redskins threw two forward passes for touchdowns in the fourth quarter. He connected with Chet Hanulak of the Browns for a 21 yard score and with Lew Weidensaul for a 23 yard TD with 30 seconds remaining.
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College Baseball Scores Hit Wide Range of Schools
Missouri pummeled Ft. Leonard Wood 27 to 4 while Mt. Union and Potomac State had close losses. Davidson defeated Wash. Lee 10-2 as NC State edged Clemson 3-2 and Georgia beat Florida 5-3. Other results include Maine over Army 14-4, Tennessee over Vanderbilt 11-5, and Ohio State 11 to 8 against Pitt.
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Trabert Ousts Flam in Semis at Puerto Rico Tourney
Tony Trabert advanced to the Puerto Rican invitation tennis tournament final by defeating Herbie Flam 4 6 6 3 6 2 in San Juan. The former Cincinnati star faces Davis Cup teammate Vic Seixas, whom he has beaten in five straight meetings, in the title match after overcoming an early 2 4 deficit.
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Boston Doge Triumphs in Jamaica Handicap Pursuit
Unbeaten three year old Boston Doge, making his first New York appearance, led nine rivals to win the $22,000 Experimental handicap at Jamaica by broad margin. Jockey Eric Guerin sent him clear on the final turn as the Beantown Bullet stretched away.
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Three I Ump McVey Sold to Western League
The Three I league announced the sale of Umpire David J. McVey to the Western league. McVey, 35, joined the Three I staff in 1952 after time in the Georgia State and Northern leagues. He lives in Chicago and works as a steel salesman in the off season.
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Redlegs send Willis Dean and Simpson to minor leagues
Cincinnati Redlegs farmed out pitchers Jim Willis and Jerry Dean and infielder Jackie Simpson to minor league clubs on Saturday in Columbia South Carolina.
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Garver To Hurl Tigers Opening Tilt With A's
Atlanta AP reports manager Bucky Harris announced Ned Garver will start Detroit Tigers season against the Athletics in Kansas City on April 12.
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Arizona Opens 1955 With 11 Straight Wins In Spring Series
The University of Arizona baseball team, rated a power, began the 1955 campaign by winning 11 straight games in Phoenix. Don Lee leads a six-man rotation with a 3-0 clip and 2.331 ERA, while Craig Sorenson laces a .470 average on 32 chances. Don Swain hits .438 with two homers and a triple, and shows strong fielding at short with Rudy Gastro in competition.
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Giants Cut 6 Players, Roster Stands at 29
In Dallas AP report the New York Giants optioned six players on a 24 hour recall basis. Allan Worthington Joe Margoneri Jim Constable Gail Harris were released to Minneapolis of the American Association. Pete Burnside sent to Dallas Texas league and Eric Rodin to Oakland Oaks. Giants leave 29 players on roster.
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Channel Swimmer Brenda FishER to race Lake Ontario
Brenda Fisher, 26, the English Channel swimmer of 1951, will compete in a September race across Lake Ontario. The British athlete will test endurance against strong open water currents and consider potential future crossings.
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