Schedule shifts roil National League in 1950s era baseball
The Boston Braves move to Milwaukee forcing the Pittsburgh Pirates into the eastern section for 1950. The revised league slate shows 27 night games at Forbes Field with six Sunday dates, a Memorial Day doubleheader, and a final arc light tilt against the New York Giants on September 5. Dodgers slated for two doubleheaders in Pittsburgh later in the season and Giants make a single Sunday appearance on May 24.
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Boston Braves
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston
Forbes
Philadelphia Phillies
Buccos
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Smoky City
Giants
Urbes Field
Hornets beat Cleveland Barons 5 2 to take series lead
Pittsburgh Hornets win 5-2 over Cleveland Barons in Game 1 of the best of seven for the American Hockey League Galler Cup. Bob Solinger scores twice and Andy Barbe nets the winner as the Hornets claim momentum ahead of game two in Cleveland.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Hornets
Cleveland Barons
Barons
Hormoets
Alornets
Jenn Uhl
Johnstown
Jets
Springfield
Springield
Doug McMurry
Ted Power
Pirates Hand Yankees 10-5 In Forbes Field Triumph
The Pittsburgh Pirates overwhelmed the New York Yankees 10 to 5 at Forbes Field. Vic Raschi struggled, Mickey Mantle homered, and Cal Abrams and Danny OConnell added early runs as Pittsburgh built a lead before Gorman finished the win. Other spring results included Philadelphia routing the Athletics 4-0 and the Braves beating the Red Sox before a field-ending rain delay.
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Associated Press
Pittshireh Pirates
New York
Forbes Field
Vic Raschi
Yankees
Falon Kinur
Cal Abrams
Danny O'Connell
Raschi
Pirates
Rasehi
Tom Gorman
Mickey Mantle
Athletics
Portsmouth
Robam Roberts
Phillies
Bobby Shants
Milwaukee Braves
Willy
Boston Red Sox
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Wilich
Redlegs
Reds
Ned Garver
Detroit
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
St. Louis Browns
Cheao White Sox
Kaway City
Sandy And Beau Set For Title Bout Tonight
New York 160-pound middleweight Sandy, 22, fights Beau of New Canaan in a main event airing at 10 p.m. EST on WRC and ABC. Odds list Sandy 8 to 6 under, with the clash moved from the heavyweight tour.
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Arbowsale
New York
Randy Sanily
Jimmy Beau
Jon Valens
Ciimea Stadioes
Rockys
Sandy
Beau
New Canaan
Gonn
Bowling league standings clash in Corry-Jamestown hunt for top
Corry Jamestown and Leed s battle for first place in the VFW Ladies A League after three points from Meerdink s. Langhurst and Stewart upset Leed s as Eleanor Clark tops the night with a 219 game. TAGM Electric leads American League with three points from Hutchison s. Johnson Brothers clinch National League title, sweeping four points from Superior Cleaners.
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Corry - Jamestown
Leed's
VFW Ladies
Meerdink's
Langhurst
Stewart
VEW Ladies
Corry-Jamestown Cs
Meerdink
Agnahurst
Reed
Corry-Jamestown
Eleanor Clark
Timate
Poe
Erma Willett
Mary Heatysayn
Tagm Electric
Stahl's Jewelers
Electekians
Hutchison’s
Acro Supply
Wan
Tagm Hlectric Hmai Stahl
Howe MT
Ajax Tron Works
Thomas Motors
Flutchison
McConnell
Hutchison
Stahl
Ada
Acio Supply
Ajax Tol Works
Thoms Molois
Al's
Johnson Brothers
Ga Bhs
Thompson ‘Maples Products
Thompson’s
Toknson Brothers
Thompson
Bachomer
Davis Insurance
General Telephone
Superior Cleaners
Melmes Steel
Thompson Maple Products
Meiinex Steel
Pwail's Men's Wear
Bachotno's
Bowling and baseball scores from a local exhibition outing
The page reports bowling results led by Chek Jackman with a 289 game and multiple scores from Phil Amorose to Mac Brin Seach. Exhibition baseball scores show New York, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, St Louis, Memphis, Washington, Brooklyn, and Boston in assorted results with rain cancellations and cold conditions noted.
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Chek Jackman
Phil Amorose
Allan Hasbrouck
Frank Seamen
Bob Damon
Lewis Decker
Clif McClusky
Jack Armitage
Charles Munn
Jl Loveland
Danks Stanl
Ford Stewart
Darn: Dykes
Bob Qwans
Mac Brin Seach
Chisago
Tiamanta
New York
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Detroit
Pittsbureh
Philadelphia
St Louis
Memiphis
Boxing results from New York and Newark night events
In New York Jimmy McCoy 145 outpointed Mike Coqueel 1479 in a bout. Newark results show Doug Carter 236 defeating Charley Slawgh 180 with a close decision amid a busy boxing card including other local favorites.
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New York
Jimmy McCoy
Portland
Ore
Mike Co
Queel
Newark
Doug Carter
Nei
Harbert Leads Masters Open After First Round At Augusta
Chick Harbert shot a 68 at Augusta National to take a one stroke lead over Ed Oliver and Al Besselink as the 17 Masters began. Sam Snead, defending champion, shot 70 after a scoring error by his partner Bryan Nelson cost him a card adjustment. Several stars, including Julius Boros and Jimmy Demaret, were left chasing in a crowded leaderboard under hot, windy conditions.
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Associated Press
Augusta
Ga—tinsky
Chick Harbert
Pune
Sever Nook
Sam Snead
Send
Sam
Ben Hogan
Jen Milon Marusie
Herkimer
N. C
Bryan Nelson
Snead
Stead
Barbert
Julius Boros
Jun Tunes
PGA
Jimmy Demaret
Walcott to Get Quarter Million for May Title Bout
Jersey Joe Walcott will receive a guaranteed 250000 for his May 10 title bout in Chicago against heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano. Walcott’s manager Pelix Bocehie vehi announced the guarantee, noting the deal was reworked from an 80-20 split and confirming Chicago as the venue after earlier doubts.
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Hue
Milion
New York
Horchincchio
Walcott
Bour
Bocehrcchio
Chicago
Maych
Maureiano
Penn State boxers reach NCAA ring semifinals in 119, 139, 178 lb bouts
Three Penn State boxers advance to NCAA intercollegiate boxing semifinals in Pocatello with 119 lb Sam Marino facing Vic Kiebe, 139 lb Anthony Flore meeting Allan White, and 178 lb Adam Bois clashing with Darrell Dukes of San Jose State. Wisconsin defends the Walsh trophy amid strong challenger field. Proceeds support local Moose Club efforts.
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Iaano
Penn Ate
Seconds
Madinom
Wis
Wisconsin
Badgers
Penn State
Tonielst
Ponds Sam Marino
Vic Kiebe
Tako States
Anthony Flore
Allan White
San Jose State
Adam Bois
Darrell Dukes
Kaols
Fred Bowen
Idaho
Bowen
Flore Seot
Tiny Brennan
Idalo Sta
Sam Mariho
She Lowrey
Tests Continue On Top Woman Athlete Babe Zaharias
Beaumont Texas reports Babe Didrikson Zaharias, famed American athlete, undergoes continued medical tests after a vascular condition was found following examinations at Fort Worth. Doctors seek to protect her career as she plans return to competition and public appearances amid ongoing speculation about her health.
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Mer Serestler
George Zaharias Zalu
Zabutass
Asnochdorf
Babe Éxhivins
Montreal tops Boston as series advances in Nations League
Montreal defeated Boston 4 to 2 in a Nations League game with Montreal extending its lead as the best of seven final series progresses. Montreal also leads 1-0 in the series against Boston.
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Montreal
Boston
Montreal Easts
Lakers Aim To Clinch Pro Cage Crow With Win
Lakers seek one win to clinch the pro cage crown against the Knicks who struggle to stop the champs. New York opened the playoffs strong but has stalled, as the defending champions rolled to three straight wins at the 69th Regiment Armory. If the Knicks win, games shift to Minneapolis for Sunday and Wednesday showdowns.
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Lakers
New York
69Th Regiment Armory
Knicks
Minneapolis
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