Jones Hurls No-Hitter as Cubs Top Pirates 4-0
Sam Jones pitched a no-hitter at Wrigley Field, guiding the Chicago Cubs to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Seven walks and six strikeouts marked the performance as the Cubs offense produced 15 hits. The Associated Press notes it was the first Cub no-hitter in 40 years and the first Negro to achieve the feat in major league history.
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Ted Williams Arrives in Boston for Red Sox Contract Workouts
Ted Williams was due to arrive from Miami to sign his Boston Red Sox contract and begin conditioning workouts. He announced the move by telephone to the general manager.
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Baseball Scores and Standings Roundup
American League leaders Cleveland and Chicago play interleague results as Boston and Washington clash. National League shows Brooklyn Milwaukee Chicago and St Louis in pursuit with late innings dramatics and rain-postponed games. American Association and Texas League results wrap the day with multiple wins and tight races.
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Houston Shows Strength In Tennis Tournament
The Houston Cougars advanced to the Missouri Valley Conference tennis semifinals in Tulsa with two singles players and two doubles teams. John Been and Ron Sawyer won singles, while Bob Lovelace suffered a 6-3 6-0 loss to C. J. Hixson.
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Raschi Keeps A's Reeling as Red Sox Triumph 12 7
Raschi gave up seven runs in two innings as Boston built a 12 7 lead and coasted past Kansas City. Gus Zernial homered twice and drove in three, while Bill Renna added a four bagger. Delock pitched into relief to seal the win over the A’s.
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Bucky Harris Surprised By Pitching Success
New York P manager Bucky Harris said he was surprised by the pitchers' spectacular performances. Harris commented that the staff exceeded expectations and surprised the team and fans with their early season form.
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West Coast Relays Set With 1400 Athletes At Fresno
Nearly 1,400 competitors from World Olympic Pan American and national ranks gather at Ratcliffe Stadium for the 23rd West Coast Relays in Fresno California The spotlight falls on Wes Santee as he chases a 4 minute mile while facing Art Dalzell Len Simpson Jim Hunt and Gene Jones The ironman is UCLA’s Rafeer Johnson aiming for the decathlon title next year
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Rules Discussed For Title Fight Between Marciano Cockell
California Athletic Commission hears arguments on eight ounce gloves and ring size for the Rocky Marciano versus Don Cockell title bout. Promoter Jimmy Murray has a 16 foot ring at Kezar Stadium. Cockell favors a 20 foot compromise. Marciano’s camp backs 16.
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Hot Springs Open Starts at Hot Springs Country Club
Hot Springs Arkansas hosts a $15000 golf event as 38 players break par on No 3 course in round one. Ted Kroll of Bethesda and four others shot 67 chasing lead with Besselink Ford and Wininger tied at 67 and Cary Middlecoff plus three contenders on 68.
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Golf round features Ransom, Bolt, Palmer, Fleck in contention
Henry Ransom of St Andrews and Tommy Bolt of Houston lead a group in the second round with 69 as Johnny Palmer of Charlotte and Jack Fleck of Davenport also contend. Eight players shot 70 and nine were at 71, including Jim Tom Blair of Kansas City as the low amateur from the first round.
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Sam Jones Throws Historic No-Hitter for Cubs in Pittsburgh
Sam Jones pitched a no hitter for Chicago defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 0. Jones walked the bases full in the ninth before striking out the final three batters on 11 pitches. Clyde McCullough catcher and Stan Hack manager guided the rare win.
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No-Hitter by Cub Ends Duel in Chicago Victory
In the dressing room Jones explained the batter, no fast balls for that. A called third strike closed the game. This marked the first Cubs no-hitter for a Chicago win since Jimmy Lavender blanked the Giants 2-0 on April 31, 1915.
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Sooner Aggies Golf Favorites at Missouri Valley Meet
Oklahoma A&M holds a 13 stroke lead as the 32 rinksmen contest 54 holes at Indian Hills Country Club. Bob Goetz tops 36 hole play with 144 while Jack Parnell sits one behind at 145. Houston and Bradley follow in the team standings.
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Fight Results from Los Angeles and Johnstown Cards
Johnny Summerlin of Los Angeles outpointed Jack Johnson of Detroit in a 10 round bout in Los Angeles. Johnny Eu banks of Johnstown defeated Glenn Flanagan of Pittsburgh in a 10 round match. Moses Ward of Detroit stopped Jimmy Welch of Columbus in the 2nd round in Columbus Ohio.
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Lausse Favored in Madison Square Garden Bout
Eduardo Lausse a 2 1 favorite to extend his win streak to 28 as he meets Ralph Tiger Jones at Madison Square Garden. Lausse has a .740 knockout rate over 65 pro fights but faces a tougher test from the strong-jawed Jones who has beaten top 160 pounders. NBC will televise the bout at 9 p.m. EST.
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Tiger) Jones
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Dutch Windmill Offered to Grand Rapids for 290
Michigan’s second city could gain an authentic Dutch windmill from the Netherlands at a price of 290 plus transport costs. Mayor George Welch, aiming to place the windmill in a city park, seeks a cheap or free dismantling and shipment method.
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