Phillies Aim For Pennant With Strong Start In 1952
Philadelphia baseball notes praise Robin Roberts and Curt Simmons as a strong 1 2 punch in a hopeful season. Brooklyn Dodgers swept in three straight as the Phils build pitching depth for the pennant chase. Also Derby talk as Californias Coronado or Calypso leads Blue Grass stakes prep for Churchill Downs. Local items include fishing club plans and Jamestown Falcons eyeing Pony League title amid national league chatter. International League results recap and minor league scores wrap up.
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Yankees Extend Win Streak to Ten Games
The New York Yankees ride a four game streak to extend their lead in the American League by two games. They beat Washington 4 1 as Mize Mantle Berra and Woodling contributed homers and Loren Babe added a double driving in the go ahead run in the fifth. The Phillies pace the NL with a 5 4 win over Pittsburgh as Jim Konstanty shines in relief. Dodgers beat the Giants 4 12 as Campanella drives in three runs. Other results include Chicago White Sox edging St. Louis and Cincinnati rainouts.
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Harrison Favored Over Wes Bascom in 10-Round Title Bout
In Providence an anticipated light heavyweight bout features Tommy Harrison favored to beat Wes Bascom after a prior decision, with the match slated for ten rounds and likely television coverage. Harrison seeks a clearer victory margin in contrast to a split decision over Bascom in their earlier encounter. The result hinges on performance tonight and may affect future title considerations.
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Carter Retains Title With TKO Over Collins
Jimmy Carter defends his lightweight title by stopping Tommy Collins in four rounds at Boston Garden after ten knockdowns. Referee Tommy Rawson faced nationwide criticism for stopping the bout late in the fourth round amid fan outrage and televised coverage. Collins’ eye was battered but he spoke calmly in the dressing room, while purse shares favored Carter, igniting postfight protests nationwide.
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Penn Relays Set To Spark Swedes Finns In City Showdown
Philadelphia notes expect Swede Roland Nilsson and Finn Denis Johansson to headline the Penn Relays final day. Johansson defends the Benjamin Franklin mile, while Nilsson seeks a second straight Pawn Relay double. Manhattan College sprinters and Morgan State contenders headline wounded Jaspers lineup. Lindy Remigino sidelined with an instep cut.
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Fritz) Nilsson
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Major League Baseball Results and Standings Summary
Yesterday's American League results show New York and Cleveland each tying, with Boston and Detroit also scoring, while the National League games include Philadelphia defeating Pittsburgh and New York beating St Louis. Standings list New York, Cleveland, St Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, and Pittsburgh with win loss records and games behind. Today schedule features AL games at St Louis and Detroit at Cleveland, plus several cross league matchups including Washington at New York and Philadelphia at Boston.
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Cheyney Teachers Win Mile Relay at Carnival
Cheyney teachers clinched first in the mile relay during the carnival event. Strong performances from Adelphia and Walter sane aided the victory as teams competed for top honors.
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Walter Sane
Mode Dairy Tops Ladies Bowling Standings
The Mode Dairy led the Ladies Bowling League last night, overtaking the Green Jewelers with two wins and strong pinfalls. Standings show Model Dairy 66 62 66. Raymond Jewellers and Katherine's, Connie's, Jackson's Florists, Wayside Market, Tow's Growery posting solid scores in recent games.
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White Sox Bearden Saves As St Louis Narrowly Misses
Bearden pitched three hitless innings in relief after entering with bases loaded in the first. Biddle Robinson starred for the Athletics, collecting three hits and a homer driving in three runs as Philadelphia defeated Boston 7-2.
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Pittsburg Righthander Leads No-Hitter Versus Geneva
Pitcher Don Shanafelt hurled a no hit effort guiding Pittsburgh past Geneva College 5-0. Olly Covenanters reached first base as the game unfolded with miscues and pitted errors noted in the jumbled recap.
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