Erskine Shines as Dodgers Top Giants in Polo Grounds
Carl Erskine pitched a two hitter and Gil Hodges hit his 25th homer as the Dodgers defeat the Giants 4-0 at the Polo Grounds. Sal Maglie struggled, allowing nine hits in four innings, as Brooklyn moves to 7-7 against New York for the season.
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Leo Signs Giant Pact With New York Giants Manager
New York Giants president Horace Stoneham signed Leo Durocher for the 1954 and 1955 seasons, marking a rare long term deal that curtails his usual policy against lengthy contracts. The team sits in fifth place, 17 games behind the leaders as fans and boosters react.
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17-1 Shot Caps Heat at Goshen
Morse delivered a one hour respite before returning to racing as favorites. The report notes each horse’s progress, with the first to win two heats declared the winner in the Goshen event.
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Slauson Wins Indian Creek Handicap Meet
Chuck Slauson won the Indian Creek Country Club sera tournament final against Zisko. Stickney won the first flight with a two up win over Bob Newlin. Paul Rapoport captured the second flight title as first round play continues in the club championship.
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Indian Creek Country Club
Me Oe Zisko
Fight Stickney
Bob Newlin
Paul Rapoport
Legion urged to reform rules after Iowa junior baseball clash
The American Legion junior program in Iowa faces criticism as Marshalltown protested Cedar Rapids 11 3 in the state final at Mason City. Calls grow for updated state rules to supplement national guidelines, addressing pitching limits, late starts, and tournament structure amid other incidents including semipro player ineligibility and a late night finish.
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Hal Trosky
Bill Happel
Doc Brink
Jack Stone
John Greenlee
al Armbrecht
Bob Wylder
Ralph Briles
Frank Tvrdik
Kirwin and McDonald In Upset Not Win
The fourth semifinal bracket in the city tennis tournament featured Carl Kirwin and Jim Donald. They showed little regard for the odds as they faced a surprising setback in the doubles division.
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Jim Donald
Doubles Triumph In Quarterfinal Clash
In a tense quarterfinal, Tucker and Neto fell to their opponents in a three set duel 4 6 6 4 6 3.
Cedar Rapids Junior Legion Heads to Regional After Protest Denied
The Cedar Rapids American Legion junior team, fifth time state champions, prepare to leave for Altus Oklahoma today to face regional champions from Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas. Marshalltown protested Cedar Rapids win 11-3 in Mason City but officials denied the protest.
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Clear Lake
Indians Lose 2 Peoria Ties for Fifth in Three-I Race
Special to The Gazette from Burlington reports Cedar Rapids Indians drop two games to Arlington 3-1 and 4-1, scoring only one run in each, as they chase a final game win to avoid slipping from fifth place. Peoria’s win ties Cedar Rapids for fifth. remainder of series includes games at Waterloo and home stand with weather delays and a late finish amid rain.
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Tribe, Westfall, Johnson, Rothrock Standings Highlight Stoppage
Baseball standings note Wes Westfall and Dick Johnson struck out, with Rocky Rothrock handling an infield out to end the threat. The second intermission lasted 30 minutes as the Tribe scored a lone run. Continued on page 19, column 1.
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Dick Johnson
Rocky Rothrock
Marshalltown's Olson Wins Schoolman's Golf Title
Des Moines report says Don Olson of Marshalltown won the Schoolman's golf title on Tuesday. R W Esselinger of Cedar Rapids tied for 13th in the championship flight.
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Iowa Mig Versus Lows Steel At State Wednesday
Basal state notes list games including Iowa Mig facing Lows Steel at 6 30 p m with Ellis Key s and FP Martins as Thu slate features Buchanan Independ and Chebaro et Rapids White House versus Collins at 7 45 p m Industrial B league schedules show Allis Chalmers and Daniele Park s 30 novices listed in terse style
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Chisox Rally Seals 2-1 Win Over Yankees
Howard Sigmond reports Chicago’s Go-Go White Sox stay in AL pennant chase with a 2-1 win over New York. Billy Pierce nails down ninth inning after Masterson silences Bombers. Minnie Minoso hits a three run homer as Paul Richards’ crew closes gap to six games atop the standings.
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