Bryan Wins Auto Race at Indy as O Connor Dies in Crash
Jimmy Bryan wins the Memorial Day 500 at Indianapolis driving the Relond Special, earning about 100000 dollars while Pat O Connor dies in a fiery first lap crash. Eight others were eliminate din the 15 car melee that halted the race, with George Amick and Johnny Boyd among the top runners. Attendance exceeded 150000 as authorities review the incident and prize totals.
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Indianapolis
Jimmy Bryan
Pat O'Connor
O'Connor
Dick Rathman
Speedway
Sam Hanks
Ed Elisian
Jimmy Reece
Dick Rathmann
Elisian
North Vernon
Ind
Reece
Jerry Unser
Long Beach
Calif
Harlan Fengler
Frisian
Fengler
United States Auto Club
Bryan
Italy
Arizona Cowboys
Kiss
Shirley MacLaine
George Amick
Amick
Venice
Johnny Boyd
Fresno
Jim Rathmann
Miami
Demier
Bryan- Hanks
Senators Rally Yankees Twice in Doubleheader Sweep
Roe Sievers returns to power with three homers and seven RBIs powering the Senators to a 13-8 and 7-2 doubleheader sweep over the Yankees. Jim Lemon adds homers, Ken Aspromonte drives in five, as Washington ends a long skid against New York and climbs in the standings.
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Senators
New York
Yankees
Jim Lemon
Ken Aspromonte
Washington
Yankee Stadium
Burdick Wins Topeka Stock Car Race in 100 Miles
Bob Burdick of Omaha Nebraska drove a 1958 Ford to a two lap victory in the 100 mile Topeka stock car race earning 650 dollars. Sonny Gross of Quincy Illinois finished second.
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Topeka
Bob Burdick
Omaha
Neb
Ford
Burdick
Sonny Gross
Quincy
Tuck
No Change at Top Of Bowling Congress
In Syracuse New York on day 63 of the American Bowling Congress championships there was little movement across all categories. Overall scores fell to near the tournament low as teams and individuals posted modest results with Sterling Grand View Dairy of Cantor Ohio achieving the day’s best open team series at 2796.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Sterling Grand View Dairy
Cantor
Ohio
Tom Hennessey
St. Louis
Lou Frantz
Louisville
Hennessey
Frantz
Baseball Standings and Friday Results Across Leagues
National and American league standings show New York leading the American with a .714 mark, Cleveland and Chicago at .500, and Boston around .488. Friday results include Chicago over Detroit, Washington sweeping New York, and Cleveland beating Kansas City twice. In the National League, San Pedro leads at 27-16, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh push contention, with St. Louis and Cincinnati close behind. Friday scores feature Milwaukee beating Pittsburgh twice and St. Louis taking both ends against San Francisco.
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Kansas City
Cleveland
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Washington
Baltimore
W. L. Pet
San Piiato
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
San Francisco
St.Louis
Martinez Trims For Akins Welter Title Bout
St Louis Reuters Vince Martinez of Patterson New Jersey may struggle to reach the 147 pound limit for his welterweight title fight with Virgil Akins of St Louis. Martinez manager Mi Daly did not reveal how much trimming remains and called it not serious.
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Vince Martinez
Patterson
N.J
Virgil Akins
Mi Daly
Martinez
Daly
Cubs Rally To Sweep Dodgers In Memorial Day DH
Cubs score two ninth inning rallies led by Walt Moryn as Los Angeles loses 3 2. The nightcap features a Moose home run spree, two more runs and an 10 8 finish. Cardinals take two from San Francisco 7 6 in 10 and 8 1 as Giants hold one game lead in NL race. Braves win opener 7 4 and drop 12 6. Reds throttle Phillies 10 1.
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Associated Press
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Moryn
Los Angeles
Chicago
Walt Moryn
Cubs
Dodgers
Sammy Taylor
St. Louis Cardinals
San Francisco
Giants
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Braves
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Ray Crone
Mike McCormick
Jim Brosnan
Billy Muffett
Wilmer Mizell
St. Louis
Don McMahon
Bob Rush
Don Gross
Redlegs
Curt Simmons
Harvey Haddix
Phils
Jacobs Leads Western Open in Tight Midpoint Standings
Tom Jacobs clings to a two stroke lead at the halfway point of the Western Open with three rounds to play. The 23 year old from Whittier posted 75 after an earlier 64, while challengers including Rosburg Finsterwald Sanders Littler and Whitt sit two behind at 137. Stranahan Snead and Souchak sit at 138.
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Tommy Jacobs
Whittier
Calif
Bob Rosburg
Palo Alto
Don Finsterwald
Tequesta
Fla
Doug Sanders
Mi‘ami
Gene Littler
Singing Hills
Don Whitt
Alameda
Jacobs
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W.va
Mike Souchak
Grossinger's
N. Y
Cubs Rally Sends Moryn Three-Run Ninth to Victory
Walt Moryn hit three homers in the nightcap for the Cubs, including a two-run shot in the ninth to clinch a 10-8 win after an RBI double and scoring the deciding run in a three-run ninth.
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Associated Press
Walt Moryn
Cubs
Red Sox top Dodgers in opener. Orioles halted skid
Frank Sullivan pitched a 3-2 win for Boston over Los Angeles to seize the opener. Arnie Portocarrero followed with a four hit shutout in the nightcap, ending Baltimore's eight game slide as the Orioles were held to four hits.
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Cleveland
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Baltimore
Boston
Frank Sullivan
Orioles
Arnie Portocarrero
Red Sox
al Smith
Frank Bolling
White Sox
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Detroit
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Harry Chiti
A's
Ned Garver
Ray Narleski
al Pilarcik
Sullivan
Frank Malzone
Ted Williams
Connie Johnson
Bob
Dodgers
Portocarrero
Webb Beats Beecham In Middleweight Bout
Ellsworth Webb survived a relentless attack from Mia mi's Jimmy Beecham to regain momentum in his bid for the middleweight title. Webb, a former national collegiate champion from Chicago, sits at No. 6 in the division after the win.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Ellsworth Webb
Miami
Jimmy Beecham
Webb
Chicago
Web of Beecham Narrowly Falls to Spider in Miami Fight
In a 10 round national telecast bout in Miami Beach auditorium Spider won a split decision 97-95 98-94 98-95 from judges Gus Jacobson Carl Gardner while Referee Cy Cottfried had Beecham 98-95. Webb weighed 160 pounds for his 27th win. Beecham standing 161 pounds ends at 23 6 and 1.
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Rugged
Batte
Miami Beach
Spider
Gus Jacobson
Carl Gardner
Cy Cottfried
Webb
Memorial Day Horse Racing Draws Record Yet Lags 1957
Memorial Day crowds at 13 tracks reached 337,209 with $20,220,699 wagered on horse racing. Belmont Park led in handle at $3,815,122 and Hollywood Park saw 60,659 attendees. Garden State and Balmoral also posted strong figures with substantial pari mutuel totals.
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Associated Press
America
Belmont Park
Hollywood Park
Pari-Mutual
Belmont
Garden State
Balmorale
Washington Park
Suffolk Downs
Dela
Conductor Pilzer Dies After Recurring Illness
Regaining consciousness preceded his death at Roosevelt Hospital. Pilzer, born in New York City, was a conductor for over 30 years. He led concerts and worked on radio TV programs recordings and film scores.
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Roosevelt Hospital
Pilzer
New York City
VFW Teeners Start Monday
The VFW teener baseball league opens Monday at City Park with four teams Eagles First National Bank Elks and Bank of Commerce. About 60 boys ages 13 14 and 15 participate with games Mondays and Fridays at 6 and 8 pm.
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City Park
Paul T. Brennecke
Eagles
First National Bank
Elks
Bank of Commerce
First National
Gene Evans
Herb Reep
Harry Steeves
Barney Morgan
Ralph Sparks
Ellis
Bill Owens
Carl Donovan
Brennecke
Reep
Maximilian Pilzer Dies in Central Park Conducting
Conductor Maximilian Pilzer, aged 68, collapsed and died Friday night while leading an orchestral program in Central Park. He struck his head on the podium in the fall and did not recover.
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New York
Maximilian Pilzer
Central Park
Pilzer
Fight Results From Miami Beach And Europe
In Miami Beach Florida Spider Webb of Chicago outpoints Jimmy Beecham of Miami in a 160 pound bout. In Hamburg Germany Willie Hoepner defeats Artemio Calzavara by decision for the European light heavyweight title after Calzavara is disqualified in the sixth round for a foul. In Melbourne George Bracken defeats Romulo of the Philippines in a 134 to 139 pound bout. In Oslo Tommy Baars stops Leif Hansen in seven rounds.
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Spider Webb
Chicago
Jimmy Beecham
Miami
Hamburg
Germany
Willie Hoepner
Artemio Calzavara
Italy
Calzavara
Hoepner
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George Bracken
Australia
Tommy Romulo
Philippines
Oslo
Norway
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