Pirates Dump Dodgers as Giants Struggle With Slump
Giants manage a 2-1 win over the Phillies on four hits as Leo Durocher laments the lack of clutch hitting. Dodgers fall 6-3 to the Pirates, with Bob Friend beating them twice. Indians edge Orioles 2-1 in 13 innings as Philley walks to set up Mossi’s win.
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Fight Results From The Associated Press Highlights Matches
Halifax’s Kenny Lane outpoints Richard Howard in a ten rounder. London’s Dai Dower stops Pierre Gress in the ninth. Richmond’s Roger Rischer beats Ruben Vargas over eight rounds in Oakland.
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Kid) Howard
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Dodson to Represent Area in PGA Tourney
Leonard Dodson, an unattached Kansas City pro, will represent western Missouri and eastern Kansas in the national PGA championships. In a replay at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club, Dodson posted 67-67-134 after Art Wadkins had earlier 72-70-142 but a replay was ordered due to only three other competitors. Other scores included Buster Mills 71-72-143 and Pat Conn 79-79-158.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule Across Leagues
Summaries of American League standings and upcoming games with teams such as Boston Chicago New York Detroit Washington and Baltimore. National League results include Brooklyn Chicago New York Milwaukee St Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh and upcoming matchups. Minor leagues Texas and Western League scores are listed with several games and results.
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Victor Swei kert wins memorial race prize in tragedy
In Indianapolis Victor Swei kert earned 76138.63 from the Memorial Day auto race, a figure $13358 below Bill Vukovich 1953 record. Vukovich, killed after leading most of the race, left the overall 1955 purse at 270050, with Tony Bettenhausen and Jimmy Davies also collecting substantial sums.
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Pacoima
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Expense Funds Reported High For Santee
The Chronicle says Wes Santee, an Olympic team aspirant, risks amateur status by taking about $3000 to $3500 in expenses for five California races. Meet officials list payments including Fresno Relays, LA Coliseum Relays, Modesto Relays, Compton Relays, and Stockton AAA meet, with wife’s airfare charged.
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Pep to Box Cam Tonight in Boston Cash Bout
Willie Pep, two time featherweight champion, meets Joey Cam of Fast Boston tonight in a 10 round bout broadcast on ABC at 8 p m CST. Pep, 33, has 196 fights and will earn 4000 in TV money plus 25 percent of the net gate. Cam gets 20 percent. The card replaces Carter-Wallace junior lightweight title fight postponed to June 29. Cam has 32 wins in 37 pro bouts. Umpire Bill Kinnamon left a Wyoming revenue post to umpire. Southern Conference tennis tourney set for May 5-7 at Davidson North Carolina.
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Fistic Circus Ships to Europe for Six-Week Tour
The article notes world middleweights heading to Europe for seven fights with Detroit's Al Kaline and Sid Flaherty arranging a June 22 bout with Archie Moore in New York. It says Olson may appear in exhibitions across England France Germany and Ireland while promoter Jack Solomons doubts any Cockell clash. Dusty Rhodes struggles at plate with a .130 average and 7 for 54 overall as Giants lose 2-1. he vows no excuses and recalls a 1948 slump ending at .304.
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Baseball Briefs Highlight Cards Stars and Trades
Red Schoendienst of the Cardinals last infield accuracy this season after 1950 NL record 57 errorless games. He has two miscues in 185 chances. Elmer Valo of Kansas City leads AL with a .459 average and 28 hits in 61 at bats. Valo born in Czechoslovakia, nickname bad Czech. White Sox near completing a trade involving Walt Dropo and Bob Nieman from Detroit.
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Stanky Declares No Grievance After Firing
Eddie Stanky says he holds no grievance toward the St. Louis Cardinal organization after being fired. He tells reporters that baseball is the answer and predicts St. Louis will have a great team within a year or two, with his contract running through 1956.
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Stanky Considers Next Steps After Vacation
He reveals an annual salary of between 40000 and 45000 and says he has not decided his next move. He will discuss future plans with Dickie Stanky after vacation and consider where they can fit in best. Stanky's home is Fairhope across Mobile Bay.
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Byron Nelson Considers Golf Comeback at 43
Roanoke Texas rancher Byron Nelson, long retired since 1949, filed entries for both the U S and British Opens. The U S Open runs June 16 18 at the Olympic Club San Francisco and the British Open July 4 8 at St Andrews Scotland. Nelson once dominated the PGA era winning 19 events in 1945 including 12 straight.
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Woman recalls waking neighbors after Stalin’s death
Mary describes ringing strange doorbells to wake neighbors after learning Stalin was dead. She recalls some residents angered at first, then cheered as the news spread. She hopes to stage a show someday but prioritizes her job, planning to settle on a farm and raise cattle.
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Board seeks successor to Dr Bills in Kansas City
Kansas City board of education fails to renew Dr Mark W Bills contract and seeks a replacement. His term runs to June 30 after a split vote. Bills has served as superintendent since September 1952.
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Trek to Continue Kansas City Ride for Annie Wilkins
Kansas City reports Mrs. Mel Annie Wilkins a 63 year old Maine farmwoman riding a horse across the country was to leave Baytown today to continue toward Topeka Kansas.
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