Boston Red Sox Sweep Phillies in twin bill routs
The Red Sox swept a doubleheader over the Philadelphia Athletics, with Bill Henry pitching seven strong in game two and Agganis driving in three runs. Frank Bolling belted two homers in the opener as Ted Williams added a three run shot and Jim Piersall delivered two triples and two singles.
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Nippert and Stephens Pace 1954 Bobcats Batting
Derrill Nippert led the Bobcats with a .384 batting average and 28 hits while Leo Chico Stephens hit .319. Nippert also topped R&Is with 28 and doubles with 8, and tied for homers at two alongside Charles Carter and Neal Castleberry. Stephens scored 34 runs, led in triples with two and walked 31 times.
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Lefty O'Doul Still Fans Baseball in San Diego Pace
Garland California June 1 Lefty O'Doul still hits in batting practice and draws crowds at the Oaks coast league park. The veteran manager and former Seal remains linked to Giants and Seals legends, deflecting questions about a return to New York while critics doubt his still strong fire. He recalls stars like Woodling and Fain as key to San Francisco pennants and notes fans greet him with warmth despite reports of golf focus.
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New Auto Vandal Targets Cars in Sioux Falls
Police hunted a fresh auto vandal after Robert C Schmidt reported gas-soaked upholstery in his car. A cigarette caused a brief ignition and a flash fire, prompting a search for the suspect in Sioux Falls South Dakota.
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Schedule and results from a Texas League night card
Night games listed with matchups Philadelphia at Boston and Washington at New York along with Detroit at Baltimore. Monday results include Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia 4 in 12 innings and New York 4-3. Chicago 14 St. Louis 4 with a second game postponed by rain. Standings show San Antonio and Fort Worth leading with 569 and 566 percentages, while Oklahoma City and Dallas trail.
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Martin Quits As Head of Temple Baseball Club
Temple Eagles of the Class B Big State League seek a new manager after Fred Martin resigned Monday amid a lack of wins. The right handed former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher said he quit to help the team. he may join a Texas League club. Martin, about 35, had a 5-3 record in his first year managing Temple.
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Hogan Recovery After Viral Illness Delays Championship
Ben Hogan, recovering from a virus attack, plans to travel to Springfield New Jersey to play on National Golf Day after withdrawing from the Colonial National Invitation. His wife Valerie said he spent Monday in bed and will rest to regain strength, aiming for a Saturday round.
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One-Pound Baby Survives Against 500000 to One Odds
In Hartford a baby weighing one pound ten ounces beat dire odds cited as 500000 to one. Joyce Parkinson was discharged four months after birth after quadrupling her weight under medical care.
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Vukovich Smashes Speedway Record at Indy 500
Bullet Bill Vukovich wins the 500 mile Indianapolis race for the second straight year, earning about 90 000 of a 250 000 jackpot. He led 91 laps, finished in three hours 49 minutes 17.27 seconds, and set a speed record of 130.840 mph amid a 150 000 crowd.
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Dodgers Send Joe Black To Minor League
Dodgers option Joe Black and reserve catcher Charley Thompson to Montreal farm team in International League as Robinson Hoak and Shuba miss Milwaukee game due to injuries. Black, once rookie of the year and World Series starter, saw a sharp decline in 1953 with seven innings pitched and nine earned runs.
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Attendance Rises in Major League Baseball on Memorial Day
Memorial Day crowds rose overall with 123,197 fans at four American League doubleheaders and 67,157 at three National League parks. Cleveland drew the day’s largest crowd at 39,977 for Indians vs White Sox, while Chicago saw 34,268 for a rain shortened game. Milwaukee lost a doubleheader to rain after three innings. Yankee Stadium hosted 36,256 for the Senators doubleheader.
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Greenland Ice Cap Height Reported at Over Two Mules
Encyclopaedia Britannica states the Greenland ice cap rises to more than two mules in height, a figure reflecting substantial polar ice measurements reported in the reference work.
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Jaycees Open District Play Against Memphis Entry
The Jaycee sponsored Childress softball team begins district play tonight against Memphis in the Texas-Oklahoma League. Admission is 25 cents for home games. Five home contests are planned this summer with starting lineup including Edgerton, Wynn, Hawkins, Keller, Garvin, McClendon, Butler, Statam, and Bailey.
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Chicken hitchhiker stuns inspector on moving truck
BAY CITY Michigan. A state highway department weight inspector Al Conklin stopped a moving truck after spotting a chicken perched on a crossbar beneath the vehicle. The driver Delmar Gundem was astonished by the sight as Conklin checked the load.
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President Eisenhower Social Security plan moves toward broad support
House leaders predicted a strong vote Tuesday for Eisenhower's broader social security program as Speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr. said the measure had growing backing from both Republicans and Democrats. In foreign aid remarks Rep. John M. Vorys urged loans rather than grants to friendly nations, arguing loans avoid enmity and grants don't guarantee friendship.
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