Road Trip for Tribe Opens May Schedule in Orioles Trail
After two days off the Cleveland Indians begin their first long trip of the season. They start in Baltimore, then Detroit Boston New York Washington Philadelphia and end back in Baltimore May 10. The tour will test the Indians as a road club and help gauge their 1954 form. Other sports notes cover golf prize increases for George S May's tournaments in Chicago and the addition of the May International Cup, local bowling success, trout fishing conditions, and a player trade affecting the White Sox.
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Tim Davis
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Don Larsen
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Grady Hatton
Cash
Hatton
Yanks and Dodgers Slow Starters in Flag Race
The Yanks and Dodgers lag around .500 as the season opens. Lefties confound the Yanks. Sal Maglie’s ring of old form helps the Giants break into a win. Philadelphia and Cincinnati show early strength, while Rome in Hollywood signals new matchups. The White Sox swing into action with Hatton trade hints and lineup reshuffles as spring results filter in.
Yesterday and Today Baseball Scores Flash Weekend Games
National League results show New York six to three over Brooklyn and St Louis six to four over Chicago. American League features Washington nine to three over New York and Philadelphia six to three over Boston. Tonight’s schedule includes Brooklyn at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at New York with others, weather permitting.
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Sahied
Patterson Seeks 12th Straight Win
New York Floyd Patterson unbeaten 19 year old Brooklyn light heavyweight contender favored to extend his streak against Alvin Williams at Eastern Parkway Arena. Williams, a Caddo Indian pro since 1948 with 38 9 5 record, has never been stopped. The eight round bout under 20 limits will be telecast on DuMont at 10 p.m.
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Floyd Patterson
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Alvin (Ghief) Willams
Wichta Heass
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Helsinki
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Texaco unveils Petrox premium fuel Sky Chief praise
Texaco announces a new Petrox fuel additive in Sky Chief Supercharged gasoline. Augustus Long, Texaco president, says Petrox reduces engine wear and boosts economy, a result of 20 years of research and millions in development. C B Barrett notes distribution to over 40,000 Texaco dealers.
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United States
Corry Avenues Track Opens Season At Warren Meet
Weather permitting the Corry Avenue High School track team will start its spring season at Warren in a tri angular meet with Warren Dragons and Youngsville. Coaches Vic Cragg and Lou Hanna will lead about 20 to 30 boys as outdoor workouts were slowed by bad weather. The Orange and Black hope for strong showings in sprint events and pole vault. Warren aims for a 11th straight meet victory with a balanced squad under Coach Briggs. Youngsville, smaller in numbers, expects Dick Wood to win the 100 and 240 yard dashes.
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Condition of Negro Cager Much Improved
Little Rock Ark June Kellogg a 6 foot 8 Harlem Globetrotter, injured in an accident ten days ago, is reported in very improved condition at Volos Administrative Hospital. Attendants say Kellogg is conscious and able to talk, with former Munhithay College star providing information on the incident.
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Junius Kellog
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Thwit Kellogg
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Bas Healt
Basilio Seeks Return Bout With Scortichini
Syracuse based welterweight Carmen Basilio eyes a rematch with Tony Scortichini after a January draw with Scortichini in Miami. Basilio’s bold aim comes after a prior victory over Langlois, who missed a potential title shot and a fight with Joey Giardello.
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Carmen Basili
Ttalo Scortichini
Pierre Langlfis
Unanimouey
Fere Hirddy “Nant
Miami
Basille
Lustight
Langlois
Joey Giardello
Bobo Olson
Crows
Redlegs star Jim Greengrass drives in four in double win
Yesterday's Stars report Jim Greengrass of the Redlegs collected four hits and four RBIs in a double victory over Milwaukee by scores of 6-4 and 5-3 raising his season average. Robin Roberts and Curt Simmons held Pi rates to one run in a Phillies doubleheader sweep 6-0 and 7-1. Also notes Saturday night boxing in Syracuse, Carmen Basilio overpowering Pierre Langlois on points in Canastota.
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Redlegs
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Pipching
Robin Roberts
Curt Simmons
Phillies
Pirates
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Carmen Basilio
Canastota
Pierre Langlois
France
Al Rosales Leads A L Homers With 43 In 1953
Al Rosers of Cleveland led the American League in 1953 with 43 homers hitting 25 at Cleveland and just one in New York.
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