Giants Nip Braves 3-2 Behind Hearns Sixth Win
Jim Hearn earned his sixth win as the New York Giants beat the Boston Braves 3-2 in Milwaukee. Hearn scattered 10 hits, struck out six, and left with a two run lead before the bullpen held on. Willie Mays and Don Mueller contributed the early and late runs as the Giants moved into second place, three percentage points ahead of the Cubs.
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Orange Involved In Fight Probe
Boxer Harold Johnson is under inquiry by the Pennsylvania State athletic commission after he said he ate an orange given by an unknown man the night before his May 6 ring loss to Julio Mederos. The probe considers whether Johnson may have been drugged before the bout.
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Ransom Leads Kansas City Open field into second round
Texas rancher Henry Ransom led a large group at Hillcrest Country Club with a 65 opening round in the Kansas City Open. The 44 year old from St. Andrews Illinois fired a 33 32 front and back nine to stand 7 under par as 60 players advance to the final two rounds amid a crowded leaderboard including Higgins Webb Barber Fetchik Furgol Maxwell Pal ger Kroll Littler Middlecoff Harpe and McGuire.
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Cards Defeat Indians 8 3 in exhibition game
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cleveland Indians 8 to 3 in an exhibition game. Wally Moon hit two home runs with runners on base, and Lary Doby connected for a four bagger for Cleveland. Tom Poholsky earned the win, allowing one run in the second inning. Bil Wright doubled for Cleveland. Eddie Dyer managed the Cardinals.
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St Paul fighter Del Flanagan outs T Andrews on points
In a St Paul bout Del Flanagan 157 outpointed Al Andrews 159 in a ten round decision. Petey Servin 162 of Los Angeles stopped Govan Small 158 of Oakland in ten rounds.
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Coliseum Relays Loom Tonight With Star Cast
In Los Angeles the 15th annual Coliseum Relays showcase top track and field athletes in expected tight showdowns in the 440, 880, and one mile as well as relay events. notables include Mal Whitfield Arnie Lowell Lon Spurrier Wes Santee Lou Jones Jim Lea and more.
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Mexico City
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140 mph Speed Time Trial Goal
Drivers aim to hit 140 mph during Indianapolis time trials at the speedway where 1937’s 125 mph mark was set. Twenty five spots open in the 33 car field for the 39th 500 mile race on May 30. Jack McGrath set a 142.58 ten mile record last weekend.
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Turner Faces Fuentes In Madison Square Garden Bout
Gil Turner seeks a sixth straight win as he meets Ramon Fuentes in Madison Square Garden. Turner, 151 pounds, returns after a 12 round loss last September while Fuentes, also about 151, brings a 32-5 record with 11 knockouts. Televised by NBC-TV and radio at 8 p.m. CST. Marty Marion, former St. Louis shortstop, noted.
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Kansas Favored In Big Meet
Lawrence Kansas the Jayhawks enter the annual Big Seven outdoor track and field meet favored to win for the fourth straight year Oklahoma and Missouri expected to challenge. Preliminaries and finals in discus today with main finals tomorrow. Several records may fall including shot put javelin and hurdles marks held by Jim Allen Bill Nieder and Herb Grote.
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Santee Faces Spurrier In California Relays Showdown
Modesto hosts the 14th California Relays with Wes Santee and Lon Spurrier in a 880 yard match race directed by Tom Moore. Santee seeks a four minute mile benchmark after a 4 06.5 Fresno time. Spurrier holds the half mile record and also races in Los Angeles against Mal Whitfield and Arnie Sowell while on furlough from Texas.
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Humboldt Circles Plan Tea And June Meeting
The Women's Service Guild circles held May sessions focused on The Christian Woman and Her Household. Circle I discussed the Centennial Tea in Iola and planned a June evening meeting with hospitality by Mrs. J. S. Billings. twenty three members attended. Circle II hosted by Mrs. E. P. Smith had ten members served refreshments. Circle III at Mrs. Charles Schaffner’s featured lectures by Mrs. William Cannon and worship led by Mrs. Harvey Markle with ten guests at social hour.
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Presbyterian class officers named for new year
The Bethany class of the Presbyterian church announced officers for the new year with Miss Jenny Brothers as president elect naming Mrs. George Moore and Mrs. Mary Pettit as captains. Other officers include Mrs. Agnes Nickey and Mrs. Dewey Smith. Womans Society leaders attended leadership training in La Harpe while a death in Oklahoma City prompted a funeral and burial in Enid.
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Preachers Criticize Service Clubs At Wyomming Conference
Dr. Harry Denman of Chicago told the Wyom Ming conference that too many preachers meddle with Kiwanis and Lions clubs. He warned that communities have suffered as members attend service club meetings.
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Peronists Push End to Roman Catholic State Religion
Argentina's Peron-dominated Chamber of Deputies approved the president's bid to end Roman Catholicism as the state religion amid overwhelming support.
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Subscription TV Opposition Declared by CBS and Affiliates
New York based Columbia Broadcasting System and its affiliated stations announce opposition to subscription television. The stance signals a network wide challenge to pay TV proposals and related regulatory considerations.
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Bids Sought for New 250-Bed Army Hospital at Ft Riley
Bids will be opened June 21 in Junction City for a new 250-bed Army hospital at Fort Riley. The project aims to expand military medical facilities and serve service members and families in the region.
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Benson to Speak at Hutchinson Wheat Rally
Leaders from the baking milling and grain sectors will meet wheat growers at a rally in Hutchinson on May 27. Secretary of Agriculture Benson will speak at the event sponsored by the Kansas Wheat Improvement Assn and Kansas State College. KWIA president Jack Rathbone says industry leaders will join panel discussions with wheat representatives from neighboring states.
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