Adcock's Home Runs Spark Braves Sweep Dodgers
Joe Adcock returned to the lineup and slugged three homers in a two game sweep of the Brooklyn Dodgers, lifting the Milwaukee Braves 5-4 and 3-1. The two blasts in the first game included a tape measure shot over the left field roof at Ebbets Field, aiding a comeback win and ending Brooklyn's six game run.
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Daryl Spencer
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Bill White
Joe Nuxhall
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El Rancho Nine Opens District Play At Home
El Rancho Ponies host Hanson Chiefs in Fair Park Field for the district opener. Bill Shahan takes the mound with a 3-0 record aiming to beat Amarillo’s champs. A seven game home stand follows with Borger and Vernon and other strong foes on schedule.
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Tonight's Baseball Schedule and Weekend Scores
PONY LEAGUE games schedule at 5 30 Chisox versus Yankees 8 Red Sox versus Tigers COLT LEAGUE 7 Indians versus Braves Colt League revised schedule printed yesterday reminders to clip out standings Johnny Thornton hurled a four hitter for the Giants in a 7 3 win over the Phillies Thornton moved to 2 2 and Giants to 4 7 Jimmy Danner took the loss Jimmy Rowland relieved after three innings Jimmy Hamm led the Giants with two singles Watkins Inc Dodgers beat G C G Cardinals 9 8 to stay in first with Collard and McCain each had three hits Mitchell had two for the Redbirds Cardinals pitching trio held them to five hits
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DeMarco Eyes Title Shot After Martinez Victory
Boston welterweight DeMarco, buoyed by his unanimous decision over Martinez, hopes Johnny Saxton signs for a title bout with promoter Sam Silverman’s $100,000 lure. He says he’s ready to fight anyone, names Boardman and Sugar Ray Robinson among top rivals.
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Sam Silverman
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Wertz Leads In All Star Voting
New York I Pittsburgh report shows Vic Wertz of the Cleveland Indians ahead in American League first base balloting with 7,688 votes against Mickey Vernon 7,251 of the Boston Red Sox. Dale Long tops the National League with 15,386 votes. Harvey Kuenn leads the AL with 14,513.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Pirates
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Detroit
Giardello Favored Over German Boxer in TV Bout
Charley Cotton of Toledo favored at 13-5 to upset Franz Szuzina on US TV debut in a 10 round middleweight bout at St Nicholas Arena. Szuzina has a 32-11-12 record with 19 knockouts and 12 draws. Cotton, 41-10-0 with 22 knockouts, has defeated Giardello twice this year in St. Nick's bouts on May 7 and May 28.
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Giardello
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Ponies Take two of three in Borger series
El Rancho Ponies win two of three against Borger All-Stars with Harold Smith pitching a five hitter for an 84 win Friday. James Braly leads with three singles as Ponies collect 10 hits and two early runs. In Saturday’s opener Fred Cawthon stars with three hits and a 17 4 victory as Johnny Garvin, Smith and Garvin drive in multiple runs. Final game features Smith two more hits and Cawthon two singles as Ponies show their best form. The team prepares for Hanson Chiefs in Amarillo with 15 and 35 cent admission.
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Sunday and Monday Baseball Results and Probable Pitchers
Sunday results include New York 7-0 and Philadelphia 7-4. Cincinnati 6-1 Milwaukee 5-3. Brooklyn 4-1. St. Louis 3-8. Pittsburgh 1-3. Chicago 1-7. Monday fixtures show Cincinnati at Philadelphia Jeffcoat vs Haddix. Milwaukee at Pittsburgh Spahn vs Kline. Several games postponed by rain including Austin at Houston.
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United Press
Final Tests For Olympic Team Slated
The final trials for the U S Olympic team unfold in Bakersfield after NCAA and armed services results in Berkeley. Six more berths will be earned this weekend bringing the field to 15 men per event, with three to Olympic selection. Notable contenders include Morrow, Sime, O'Brien, Nieder, Dwyer, Spurrier, Richards and Laz.
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Middlecoff Bypasses PGA After Open Victory At Oak Hill
Cary Middlecoff won the US Open at Oak Hill with 281 one stroke ahead of Ben Hogan. He will skip the PGA due to a hip condition and doctors counsel. Hogan, Boros, and Kroll chased the score as Middlecoff reflected on the toughest two hours waiting in the clubhouse.
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Eagles Take Top Spot In League
The Dallas Eagles swept Oklahoma City 6-2 and 11-1 to claim sole first place in the Texas League, extending their win streak to five and tying for 11th win in 13 starts ahead of rain-delayed Houston. Fort Worth split with Tulsa, while San Antonio defeated Shreveport 6-4. Austin at Houston was rained out.
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Nightcap
Sweikert Killed In Salem Speedway Crash
Indianapolis star Bob Sweikert, 1955 Memorial Day and national driving champion, died after his car hit a retaining wall on the fifth lap of a 30 lap feature at Salem Speedway. His wife watched as the car careened, struck a guard rail and flipped into an embankment before he died at a local hospital.
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Maples Key to Syrup: Sugar and Black Maple Most Valuable
All maples yield sap but only two species stand out for syrup production the sugar maple and the black maple. The statement highlights these varieties as primary sources for maple syrup.
Haney Faces Uncertain Stakes as Milwaukee Manager
New Milwaukee manager Fred Haney has no guaranteed job despite a strong start with two wins over the Dodgers at Ebbets Field. Atlanta backroom inquiries about Leo Durocher cloud the situation as Haney seeks to prove himself and avoid a repeat of past control by others.
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Weekend Belmont Stakes Upset and Diverse Sports Summary
Needles won the Belmont Stakes by a neck over Ca reer Boy marking a Triple Crown jewel. Other highlights include DeMaret defeating Martinez in a welter bout in Boston, Newport hosts its annual yacht race, and NCAA track records fall in Berkeley. Cornell wins the IRA rowing regatta ahead of Navy, Vale tops Harvard in all regattas at New London, Mid dlecoff captures US Open golf by one stroke over Hogan and Boros, Social Climber prevails in the El Dorado Handicap at Hollywood Park, Sir Tribal wins Balmoral Turf Handicap at Washington Park, Lou Jones ties US 400 meter mark in armed forces champs, Grimm resigns with Haney taking Milwaukee manager post, Bob Sweikert killed at Salem Speedway, Winkler leads Germany in Olympic equestrian team event, Portago wins Porto Grand Prix with Hill second.
Breckenridge Man Wins Golf Crown
Brownwood Texas. Ray Ferguson of Breckenridge won the 20th Brownwood Invitational Golf tournament with a four round total of 281 two strokes under runner up Jimmy Hiskey of the University of Houston. About 140 golfers started the event. Third place at 286 went to David Boies Don Turner both of Brownwood and Buck Prewitt of Temple.
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Don Turner
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