Kline Shuts Out Giants as Pirates Rally Rise
Ronnie Kline pitched a four hitter to blank the New York Giants 3-0, earning his fourth win and second shutout. The Pirates stretched their winning ways as Foremen like Long Friend and Walls helped, with Bragan praising each game’s new contributor.
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Pirates Roll Into Second After Kline Dominates Giants
Kline limited the Giants to four singles and two walks while fanning three in a six to three win. The Cardinals stayed a half game ahead with a 9-3 victory over the Redlegs as Mizell notched his fifth win. Milwaukee pounded Chicago 15-8 lifting them within a game of first as Adcock led with two homers. The Yankees beat the Senators 9-6 as Mantle went hitless. Schedule notes include multiple night games and several ARL and TEX League results and standings.
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Baseball Leading Hitters and Pitchers Show Strong Averages
Major League leaders across the National and American Leagues include Mantle of the Yankees with top home runs and runs batted in, Berra and Kuenn among batting leaders, and Lawrence and Ford leading pitching. The report notes Porterfield’s four hit performance for Boston and Ronnie Kline’s four hit outing for Pittsburgh in recent games.
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Flaherty Wins Memorial Day 500 Prize Record
Pat Flaherty earned a record $93,819 for his victory in the Memorial Day 500 mile race in Indianapolis. Prize breakdown includes $49,000 speedway awards and $19,050 lap awards. a $23,375 accessories haul also counted. Sam Hanks was runner-up with $32,919, Don Freeland $20,419, Johnnie Parsons $15,769, Dick Rathmann $10,744, and Paul Russo $3,974 among full field of 33. The split of the main prize between Flaherty and his crew will be decided by owner John Zink. Firestone experts studied tire failures from Wednesday and the USAC board plans engine changes for next year.
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Paducah Dragon Coach Troutman Resigns for Clovis NM
Raymond Troutman, Paducah Dragon football coach for four years, resigns to take a similar post in Clovis New Mexico. The Troutmans plan to move around July 1. He won two consecutive district titles and led Paducah to the regional in state playoffs in 1953 and the state semi finals in 1954. Successor not named.
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Chile Faces England in Davis Cup Quarterfinals
In Bristol Chile and England split the opening round of the European Zone Davis Cup. Ayala defeated Roger Becker in five sets as he teamed with Andrews Hammersley to meet an unnamed English doubles pair in the quarterfinals. Knight beat Hammersley in straight sets to balance the tie.
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Pony League and Prospect Park Baseball Night Schedule
Tonight features Pony League showdowns including Chisox vs Yankees at 5:30 and Red Sox vs Tigers. Giants vs Cardinals open the program at 5:30 with Dodgers vs Phillies to follow. El Rancho Ponies play tonight at Purcell then doubleheader Saturday afternoon and Wellington Sunday.
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Crucial Series On State For Buffs And Cats
The Texas League leads Houston Buffs open a four game set at Fort Worth as the Cats seek a slim edge. Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas, and San Antonio also play as results shape standings and pennant chances. Ralph Mauriello stars for Fort Worth amid a 4-1 Shreveport win.
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News Media Agree To Conduct Poll
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick announced about 450 newspapers radio and TV outlets will conduct a fan poll for all star team selections. He said the response is immensely gratifying as it keeps lineups in fans hands. The all star game is set for July 10 in Washington.
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Mantle Missed Graduation Ceremonies In Commerce Okla
Mickey Mantle, hailed as the "most popular boy" of Commerce high, skipped the 1949 graduation to play baseball for the Whiz Kids against Coffeyville. His father signed him to a Yankees farm deal after the game. The piece sketches Mantle's rise from a small town star to a future major leaguer, with anecdotes about family, early life, and community plans to honor him upon the Yankees' return.
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Berg Leads Pittsburgh Ladies Tourney After Round One
Patty Berg of Saint Andrews holds a one stroke lead at the Dodge Women's Invitational in Pittsburgh at Churchill Valley CC. Marlene Bauer trails by one with a 73 while Alice Bauer and Betty Dodd shot 74s. Fay Crocker sits fifth with 75 as Betsy Rawls posts 85 and Louise Suggs 76 in the 72 hole event.
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Planetarium Across and Down Puzzle List
Crossword style clues with across and down entries covering planets, chemistry, geography, and common terms. Includes wordplay on bodies like Neptune and Mars as well as descriptors and obscure abbreviations. Answers interlock to form a grid of 15x15 style puzzle terms with multiple thematic clues.
Four All-Staters To Attend Tech
LUBBOCK Four all state basketball players have signed letters of intent to enroll at Texas Tech announced yesterday. Bill Pfluger from Eden joins Gene Arrington Amarillo Palo Duro Pat Noakes Fort Worth Poly and Dale McKeehan Sweetwater as part of the 1957 58 SWC schedule group. Tech also listed scholars Jack Gorrell Odessa Clyde Evatt Eastland and Kilgore trio Wallace Miller Forrest Johnson Willy Gumert among signees.
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Boardman Aims for Lightweight Title Shot in NY Debut
Larry Boardman of Marlborough Connecticut, hailed as a new sensation, fights Frankie Ryff of New York at Madison Square Garden in a TV NBC 10 rounder. A Boardman win could trigger a 50 000 guarantee to champion Bud Smith for a proposed title defense at Fenway Park Boston.
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