Athletics Sweep Yankees 4 3 In Comeback Victory
The A's rallied from three runs down to beat the Yankees 4-3 and sweep the series. Kansas City extended its win streak to four, while Cleveland moved to third with a 5-2 win over Baltimore. Detroit also topped Boston 4-2 as Minoso and Colavito homered for the Indians and Tigers respectively.
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Hennessey wins American Bowl Masters title
Tom Hennessey of St. Louis defeated Lou Frantz of Louisville 789 to 749 in four games to claim the Masters. He posted a 209.15 average, one of the second best in Masters history, as Dick Hoover set the record last year with 216.
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Scanlon Beats Rogers In 10 Round Decision
Lightweight Bobby Scanlon remained undefeated in 29 fights after a unanimous 10 round decision over Chicago’s Bobby Rogers on Wednesday night in Chicago AP. Scanlon said he plans to visit friends in Buffalo before deciding his next move in the ring.
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Baseball Briefs and Standings Across Leagues
American League standings show New York and Kansas City atop sections with Cleveland and Boston nearby. Wednesday results include Chicago 13 Washington 3 and Cleveland 5 Baltimore 2. National League notes San Francisco leads, with Milwaukee and Pittsburgh close behind. two games on tap for later.
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Western Open Starts in Detroit with Star Field
A star packed field headlined by six former National Open champions tees off in Detroit for the $25,000 Western Open. The 151-player field includes 132 professionals and begins at 8 a m with 72 holes. Defending champ is Doug Ford as the event narrows to the low 70s and ties after 36 holes.
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Fight Results Chicago Bobby Scanlon Outpoints Bobby Rogers
Chicago fighter Bobby Scanlon defeated Bobby Rogers by points in a 1332 to 134 pound bout held in Chicago. Rudell Stich stopped Charles Cotton in a 146 pound clash in Louisville Kentucky while in Toledo Ohio Charles Cotton faced knockout at 155 pounds.
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Rookie Willie Kirkland Delivers Late Heroics For Giants
In Philadelphia Willie Kirkland, 24, hit a 400 foot two run homer in the ninth to lift the San Francisco Giants 7 to 6 over the Phillies. Manager Bill Rigney nearly pinch hit for Kirkland but stuck with him as the rookie’s blast turned the game and widened the Giants lead to two games over Milwaukee.
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Martinez Prepares For Akins Fight
ST. LOUIS AP Vince Martinez nears peak condition to defend against Virgil Akins body attack as they prepare for the welterweight title bout in June. Akins trains for the 15 round limit and a six round light bout features Joey Reynolds of St. Louis versus Solomon Boylan of Cleveland as a preliminary.
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Pitching Duke Mass Leads Athletics Past Yankees 4-3
Tito Francona drove in five runs with a home run a triple and a double as the White Sox overwhelmed the Senators 13-3. Duke Mass blanked the Yankees allowing one hit in nearly five innings relief to preserve the win.
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Drivers Set For Indianapolis 500 Start Under New Lineup
Indianapolis AP 42nd 500 mile race previews present favorable weather odds and 70 degree temps. Chief Steward Harlan Fengler explains a revised lineup procedure and that no alternates will be used unless a car fails before 8:30 a.m. Friday. Past races prompted pit relocation and a single file start to reduce wrecks.
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Humboldt Memorial Service and Community News Recap
Humboldt holds memorial at Mount Hope Cemetery with Band marches under Lyle Pullman, invocation by Rev. John Coover, speech by Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, wreath by Carl Karnes, rifle salute by Humboldt reserves, taps by Phyliss Brown and Larry Nessel, Boy Scouts directing traffic. Weekend visitors include Mrs Pilcher and Frank Curtis.
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Rally by Cards In 12th Inning Rips Braves 1-4
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Braves 7-4 in 12 innings after a late rally as Milwaukee struggles without a reliable replacement for Bob Buhl. San Francisco moved two games ahead of Milwaukee with a 7-6 win over Philadelphia, while Chicago and Los Angeles also won. Banks drove in three for the Cubs, and Wil lie Kirkland homered for the Giants in a comeback.
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Statesmay adopt extended unemployment benefits provisions
The bill authorizes additional unemployment payments for weeks starting 15 days after enactment and before April 1 of the following year. Workers whose benefits expired since June 30, 1957, or a later date chosen by a state, would be eligible. State participation would be optional.
Jobless Aid Is Extended
The Senate approved a bill 80-0 to authorize federal advances to states for a temporary unemployment benefit extension and sent it to President Eisenhower for signature. The measure allows extending eligibility by up to half the benefit period, typically adding 13 weeks in most states.
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National Guard May Operate Bomarc Sites
The Air Force plans to have Bomarc missile sites staffed by Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve units. Lt. Gen. Hall said reservists may better man these interceptors, focusing on maintenance for long periods. A May 6 memo ordered study of using Air Reserve technicians in the Bomarc program.
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Two Ship Jumpers Caught Far Inland
In Wichita two seamen from Belgium and Portugal were arrested while trying to hitch a ride inland. Michael Husson 21 of Brussels and Vital Barbosa 31 of Portugal deserted the Belgian freighter Vita at New York on April 12 and told officers they wished to stay in the United States and enlist in the Navy. They were turned over to immigration authorities in Kansas City for deportation.
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Priest Holds Robber Until Officers Arrive
In Eureka Springs Arkansas two men pried open church strong boxes at St Elizabeth Catholic Church. One was caught by Father Luro who held Horace Hiller 39 of Springfield Missouri until police arrived. Hiller could be linked to a drug store burglary Tuesday night.
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