Avila Shoves Umpire and May Face Suspension
The Cleveland Indians lost 8-3 to the New York Yankees as infielder Bobby Avila was expelled in the sixth after shoving umpire Bill Grieve following a called strike. A 10 day suspension is possible if Grieve files a report, with Grieve backed by other umpires. Whitey Ford earned his third spring win for New York, while Yogi Berra hit a three run homer.
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Indians' Lead Dented in 8-3 Loss to Yankees
Chicago's Bob Keegan earned his eighth win as the White Sox beat the Red Sox 7-5. Minnie Minoso fueled the offense with three singles and a walk, scoring twice and driving in another, lifting his RBI total to 47 and his league lead to 44. Keegan allowed only four Boston runs in 27 innings, his only loss a 1-0 game to Bob Porterfield on May 5. Minoso reached base safely in his first four plate appearances.
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Dodgers Win Sixth Straight as Erskine Beats Cubs 2-1
Carl Erskine pitched the Dodgers to a 2-1 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, matching Brooklyn’s sixth straight victory. Early Wynn took the loss for Chicago, while Bob Rush started for the Cubs. Slaughter left the game with a sprained wrist after colliding with the bleacher wall.
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Biagetti Leads Western Open After 36 Holes In Cincinnati
Leo Biagetti, 26, captured a two stroke lead at the halfway point of the 51st Western Open at Kenwood Country Club. He shot a 36 hole total of 137 with a 67 final round, while Jackie Burke stood two behind at 139 after a 70. The field was cut to 64 players, with $15,000 prize money and a $2,400 winner’s share.
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Seivers' muff seals Detroit win over Washington
Detroit edged Washington 3 2 as Roy Seivers mishandled Jim Delsing's routine fly with two out in the eighth, allowing Frank Bolling to score the decisive run. Seivers homered in the second and added two singles driving in both Senator runs. Billy Hoeft earned his second win.
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Injury not serious Dancer may return this year
New York trainer Bill Winfrey said the mysterious injury to the grey colt Dancer is a bruise and Alfred Vanderbilt’s champion could race again this year. The 4 year old, winner of 2 of 21, may retire after this season with Dr. William Wright diagnosing bruised digital cushion and secondary bursitis near the coffin and navicular bones.
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Dunbar Little League Opens Season With Doubleheader
The Daoahbar Little League starts its season at West Dunbar Little League field with two games. Wehbe's Insurance vs Economy Homes at 2 20 p m and Civitan vs Fletcher Soames in the second game. A special season opening ceremony is set for 2 p m.
City to Open Two Kanawha Courts Next Saturday
The City Park and Recreation Commission announced construction on city tennis courts with two Watt Powell Annex courts nearly finished and expected to be ready next Saturday. Officials said two Kanawha City courts are being rolled and blacktopped.
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Slaughter Injured, Out Indefinitely
New York Yankees outfielder Enos Slaughter injured his left wrist and knee in a play against Cleveland. He fell near the wall while missing a catch and was replaced by Hank Bauer. The club gave no timeframe for his return.
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Giants Transfer Move Denied Rumor
New York Giants vice president Feeney called rumors of relocating to Boston and sharing Fenway Park with the Red Sox completely ridiculous. He noted the club outdraws both the Yankees and Dodgers and has attendance over 100,000 higher than last year, arguing there is no reason to move.
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Harrison Quits Western Open
Ardmore Oklahoma's E J Dutch Harrison withdraws from the Western Open after the first round at Kenwood due to illness and fatigue. The 50 degree day and low scores push other players including Herb Deesen Harry Bauer Tom Force and amateur Paul Bernett to withdraw or post high scores. Harrison won last year with 278 at St Louis.
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Mrs. Anderson Wins Blind Score Prize at Betry Hills
Mrs. L. T. Anderson captured the low gross honors and Mrs. Dud ley Voorhees won the blind score prize in a ladies day rerun tournament at Betry Hills Country Club. Sixteen ladies entered the event yesterday afternoon.
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McGhee Drives A's Past Orioles In 7-6 Win
Philadelphia Athletics defeat Baltimore Orioles 7 to 6 as Ed McGhee plates four runs with a homer and a bases loaded single. McGhee leads offense while strong pitching and timely hits secure seventh-place standing for the A's.
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Roy Blizzard Enrolls at West Virginia University
Roy Slizetard, a 6 2 tackle from Greenbrier Military School, has applied for admission to West Virginia University. Coach Art Lewid notes Blizzard is highly recommended as a college prospect and plans to study engineering after earning high school letters in track and basketball at Stonewall Jackson.
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Simmons Leaves Spencer for Elkins High Basketball Post
Spencer High School athletic coach Richard Simmons resigns to become head basketball coach at Elkins High School. A 1980 Elkins graduate, Simmons led Spencer teams in football, basketball and baseball with strong win records and will join Elkins staff as football assistant.
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Veteran Golfer Keeps French Amateur Title
Paris June 4 Veteran Henri De La Mare won France's amateur crown for the fifth time, beating Clarke Hardwicke 4 and 3 after leading 1 up at 18 holes. De La Mare closed out with a four-foot putt on the 33rd hole to outlast the Californian.
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Santee Posts 4:00.6 Mile Mark at Compton Invitational
Wes Santee of Kansas runs the mile in 4:00.6 at the Compton Invitational, second fastest mile ever, while winning the International Mile and clocking 3:42.8 at the 1500 meters. He breaks his American record of 4:01.3 set last weekend, with split times 58.1 and 1:58.7 at the 880. Officials debated recognizing a world record due to clocker count, but Santee secured the victory by a large margin over Ingvar Ericsson of Sweden.
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Giants Clip Reds In Crosley Field Victory
New York Giants hammer four Cincinnati Redlegs for 14 hits to win at Crosley Field 14 to 6. Ruben Gomez improved to 5-3 while Lee yielded six hits including a Hobie Landrith homer with a man aboard. Landrith had two of Cincinnati’s six hits in two prior plate appearances.
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Fishermen Told Waters Clear Across Regions
The Associated Press notes mostly clear and near normal fishing conditions in Virginia yesterday. Barbour and Putnam counties report good conditions, southern Pocahontas shows streams upright, northern Pocahontas normal, eastern Greenbrier County fed by streams, Bluestone and Summers and Raleigh streams clear, while Monroe streams milky to clear.
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