Cubs Sweep Cards to Grab Second in NL Race
The Chicago Cubs swept a doubleheader from the St. Louis Cardinals to move into second place, six games behind Brooklyn. Paul Minner pitched a four-hitter in the opener 1-0 and Bob Rush followed with a two-hitter in the nightcap 3-1 as the Cubs strengthened their hold with strong pitching and timely hitting.
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Baseball Scores And Standings From The Associated Press
Major and minor league results recap with standings for the American and National Leagues. Highlights include New York leading the American League, Chicago and Cleveland near top positions, and several yesterday’s results across the circuit. Also notes upcoming schedules and postponed games.
Detroit Tigers rout Athletics 8 to 2 in decisive win
Detroit's Frank Lary struck six and teammates sparked a 14-hit attack as the Tigers toppled the Kansas City Athletics 8-2. Bill Tuttle and Fred Hatfield hit homers, while Ray Herbert took the loss after six innings allowing 11 hits. Jim Finigan homered for KC.
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League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Batting leaders based on 100 at bats show Kuenn Detroit at .377 and Kaline Detroit at .363 with Power Kansas City at .059. Kaline leads in RBIs with 34, then Zernal Kansas City 32, Mantle and Berra with 31. Kuenn 57 hits, Kaline 53, Smith and Bauer 44. Home runs: Zernal and Mantle tied with 11, Berra 9. Pitching leaders from 3 decisions include Aber Detroit 30 games with 1.000, Turley New York .889, Donovan Ford and Mueller New York 1.000 various. Also Campanella Brooklyn 39 RBIs. Snider 37. Furillo 30. Hits: Mueller New York 55. Dark 46. Campanella 45. Home runs: Snider and Kluszewski 11. Campanella 10. Pitching leaders: Newcombe Brooklyn 6-0 1.000. Jeffcoat Chicago 5-0 1.000. Arroyo St. Louis 4-0 1.000. Read the advertisements.
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Charles declares must win to avoid the palooka league
Cincinnati boxer Ezzard Charles says he must beat Johnny Holman on June 8 or risk slipping to lesser competition. He weighs about 190 pounds and reflects on his fifth bout with Marcianno and his drive to regain the heavyweight title.
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Senators Offer Pitcher Ball
Calvin Griffith vice president of the Washington Senators said he would trade lefty Maury McDermott or righty Bob Porterfield to the New York Yankees in exchange for an outfielder and a shortstop. He noted Yankees general manager George Weiss has shown interest but has not made a concrete offer.
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Mims Presses For Olson Title Shot After Win
Holly Mims, managed by Nick Trotta, defeated Charley Green by unanimous decision in a 10 round bout at the St. Louis Arena. Mims weighed 154¾ pounds to Greens 160, survived a ninth round knockdown, and now eyes a shot at Bobo Olson’s 160 pound title. The decision was 53-47, 54-56, 52-48 on separate cards.
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Charles) Homez
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Farmer Boy Lifts Ban On Big Jump To Orioles
18 year old pitcher Bruce Swango joined the Baltimore Orioles from Welch Oklahoma claiming confidence for his major league debut. He boasted strikeout rates of 17 per seven innings and cited three or four potential no hitters while stating he could throw hard. Swango acknowledged a .450 batting average as a left fielder and clean up hitter.
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Ford Defender Opens Fort Wayne Open in Strong Field
Fort Wayne Indiana. Doug Ford of Kiamesha Lake New York opens defense of his title in the $15000 Fort Wayne Open golf tournament against a field of nearly 100 at Elks Country Club. Gene Littler leads challengers with top earnings this year as 72 holes run through Sunday. Notables include Art Wall Jr Johnny Palmer Ed Porky Oliver Marty Furgol Bo Winninger Julius Boros Ted Kroll and Peter Thomson.
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Comet Thinclads In Big Season On Track Field
The Blue Comets capped a strong season with 29 firsts 33 seconds 28 thirds 23 fourths and 16 fifths across 11 meets. Oliver Ambler led scoring with 68 percent while Jerry Johnson added 655 points.
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Expectant Author s Happy, Publication Brings Sorrow
New York humorist HAL BOYLE observes the life of the expectant author. He explains that while many writers fear publishers and market judgment, an expectant author enjoys prestige with none of the sales pressure.
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