Phillies Surge Toward Third in May Hot Streak
The Philadelphia Phillies climbed into a tie for third in the National League by June 1, going 18-9 in May and riding a mix of rookies and veterans. Robin Roberts scattered six hits for his fifth win, Willie Jones drove in two runs with a big fourth-inning triple, and Brooklyn fell to Philadelphia 2-1 as Cincinnati led the pack with a 20-7 May. In the American League, Chicago opened a four-game lead with Bob Keegan's four-hitter in a 6-0 win over Detroit, while Baltimore beat New York and Kansas City beat Cleveland.
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Johnson Wins In 1st Round
New York dispatch reports Pat Johnson the Philadelphia heavyweight prospect scored a first round knockout over Clarence Hinnant at St. Nicholas Arena in 1 minute 24 seconds. Johnson, 28, eyes Archie Moore's 175-pound crown and seeks bigger bouts, awaiting Anthony-Durelle winner options. Hinnant, weighing 173, was stopped for the 35th time in 35 fights.
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Penn State to Play Ten Games Next Fall
Ollie Stafford of Bronxville New York is captain of the Williams College squash team at Williamstown Massachusetts as Penn State announces a ten game football schedule for next fall marking a first since 1952.
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Baseball scores and standings snapshot across leagues
American League standings show Chicago leading with 26 wins and a .703 winning percentage. Cleveland 22-17, Boston 22-16, Detroit 6-10, Kansas City 18-23, Baltimore 15-24, Washington 15-29. National League leaders Cincinnati 26-14, Brooklyn 23-15, Milwaukee 23-16. Friday results include Chicago 6 Detroit 0, Baltimore 3 New York 1, Chicago at Cincinnati postponed. Various minor leagues list scores from Louisville to Amarillo.
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Hanks Wins Indy 500 Prize Share. Skips Monza Race
Sam Hanks earned the driver’s share of a record 103 844 for winning the Indianapolis 500 in a total purse of 300 252 and shared first place money with George Salih and Sandy Belond. He also won a Mercury convertible and many prizes but chose not to drive at Monza Italy June 29. Don Edmonds was named rookie of the year after finishing 19th at Monza.
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Knights of Columbus and EUB Win Church Softball Wins
Knights of Columbus beat St Patrick 9 to 5 while EUB defeated Lutheran 20 to 14 at Highland Park. Kaufman hit two homers for EUB, with Morrow and Seger handling pitching and catching.
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Eagles Beat Elks In Teener League At City Park
In the second week of the four team Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsored league, the Eagles defeated the Elks 8 to 7 at City Park while St Patrick crushed the Jay Cees 11 to 1.
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Kansas Favored To Win Meet At CCC Track
Kansas leads a strong CCC track field at Marquette with top distance talent from Iowa Nebraska and Tennessee. Charles Jones trains for the mile while Kansas and Xavier runners push to beat last year’s 4 10 1 meet mark. Missouri Notre Dame challenge for the Knute Rockne Memorial Team Trophy as Western Michigan tops the sprint field.
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Garver Wins 3-1 Over Cleveland
Ned Garver pitched a four hitter to beat the Cleveland Indians 3-1 for the Kansas City Athletics. It was his 101st major league win and his best game this season, as he allowed only four singles and an unearned run. Eddie Kasko hot streak helped the St. Louis Redbirds reach .500 with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Braves. Kasko went four-for-four, lifting his average to .356 as he leaped past Ken Boyer at third base.
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Earlton Notes of Local Visits and Graduates
Judy Dewey a Provo High graduate visits Earlton Chanute with family ties. Navy enlistee Charles Clines stationed at Great Lakes. Local travels include Wheeler Matlock and Butch visiting Strats ford Texas. Several residents, including Mrs Wooleridge and Mrs McNary, attended iris flowers and family visits.
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Cadet Commencement at West Point Under Way
The U S Military Academy at West Point begins its June week of activities for cadet commencement. The article notes Singapore derives its name from Singapura meaning City of the Lion in Sanskrit.
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Cemetery Honored as Care and Memorial Day Visit Prosper
East Hill cemetery in Erie drew hundreds on Memorial Day showing meticulous care by caretaker Sherman Sears. Local families including the Stillwells and Daltons attended, with graduates and military acknowledgments noted from Pittsburg State College and nearby towns.
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Windsors to Celebrate 20th Anniversary Quietly at Home
Paris dispatch reports the Duke and Duchess of Windsor will mark twenty years since their marriage with a private dinner at their Gif-sur-Yvette country retreat. The couple, aged 63 and on the verge of their dates, plan no public celebration and will stay in.
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English Hillbilly Wins Fiddle Contest in Athens
Michael Slim Weston 24 of Kingsport England won Athens world series for fiddlers under 65. He is dubbed the British empire's No. 1 hillbilly fiddler and currently resides in Fort Worth.
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Fryingpan Project In Real Trouble Udall Says
Rep Stewart Udall warned Congress will likely reject the Fryingpan Arkansas water project citing economic pressure. He said the Upper Colorado could face cuts but the Fryingpan is in real trouble during a Colorado Springs stop en route to a state Young Democrats convention.
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