Yankees sweep Indians to tighten pennant chase
The New York Yankees swept the Cleveland Indians in a four game series, stretching their win streak and consolidating the lead in the American League pennant race. Ben Hogan won the National Open by six, Native Dancer captured the Belmont Stakes to join the Triple Crown dialogue, while Memorial notes on various sports wrap the weekend.
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Two Racing Car Drivers Killed At Reading Fairgrounds
In Reading Pennsylvania four thousand spectators watched a stock car accident as ten cars collided. Brothers in law George Lloyd twenty seven and Robert Rolland twenty six died in the flames during the fourth lap of a fifty lap feature. David Haldeman of Beechburgville Pennsylvania was injured with a possible fractured skull. The race was sponsored by the All Star Stock Racing Club.
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Yankees Complete Sweep of Series From Cleveland
The Yankees won four straight over the Indians, 6-2 and 3-0 in a doubleheader, extending a long win streak to 18. Yuri Berra drove in key runs, while Vic Raschi and Bob Kugava earned victories as Cleveland dropped behind in the pennant race. The story also notes other AL results and NL standings with notable performances from several players.
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Pony League Scores From Hornell and Bradford Games
Hornell defeated Corning 2 1 in a Pony League matchup. Jamestown beat Wellsville 7 4 and Batavia won 7 5. Hamilton reported 6 0 in a shortened Tirst Innings. Bradford rolled past Olean 12 4.
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Major League Results and Standings Dropping
Yesterday's scores show American League games with Philadelphia 4 3 over St Louis 1 New York 6 3 and others. National League results include St Louis 1 9 and New York 0 4, with Milwaukee 7 8 and Brooklyn 8 6. Standings list New York leading with 41 wins, Cleveland 30, Chicago 30, and Philadelphia 27, while St Louis sits 19 with Detroit 13 and Milwaukee 37. Tonight's schedule has St Louis at New York and Milwaukee at Pittsburgh with no other games.
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Erie Open Victory for Leo Bingetti at Kahkwa Course
7 year old Leo Bingetti of Baltimore won the Erie Open with a 69 68 69 136 total to take top prize of 1000. Bo Wininger of Oklahoma City was second with 138, Ted Grassi of Evie finished as low amateur. The field included Gerry, Castor, Dykes, and Dr. Mohr overcoming a rough Kahkwa layout.
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Dicky-Ben Speedway Prepares Strong Weekly Racing Card
A near 18 car field is expected as Warren hosts another weekly racing program at Dicky-Ben Speedway. No driver has yet won more than one feature this season, signaling a tight field. Last Tuesday Bill Danson of Sherman captured the postponed Memorial Day main event, while Emory Mahan of Warren won the big race.
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International League Standings Snapshot
Montreal leads in a compact set with an 5 8 split, Ottawa at 1 4, Buffalo 4 1, Toronto 3 2, Springfield 6 3, Rochester 4 2, Syracuse 2 0, Bullimore 0 3. Indicates varied results across teams and a dynamic race.
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Mantle Leads All Star Balloting In Major Poll
Mickey Mantle tops the early All Star voting with 1936 of 4297 ballots cast. For the Braves and White Sox five players lead at each position including Joe Adcock Ed Matthews Johnny Logan Bill Bruton Del Crandall Ferris Fain Nelson Fox Chico Garasquel Minnie Minoso Sam Mele. Balloting will choose starting lineup for the July 11 game in Cincinnati between the American and National leagues.
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City Softball League Schedule Announced
The City Softball League opens second round at Thompson Field on East Main as Moose face Zalzneck’s and other matchups run June through August with multiple games listed including Mohse Ajax East End C J and Zalzneck’s.
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Trading Deadline Turns Major League Picture Murky
New York reports the MLB trading deadline set midnight as clubs seek help without surrendering leverage. Over the weekend St Louis sent Virgil Trucks and Bob Elliott toChicago White Sox for Lou Kretlow Darrell Johnson and cash. The Cardinals and Pirates followed with a deal sending Falice for Pele Carmona.
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Hogan Greatest Golfer? Sarazen Rates Hogan Top
Ben Hogan’s United States Open victory sparks debate over the game’s greatest. Gene Sarazen, once Bob Jones’s peer, declares Hogan the greatest while noting Jones’s era and possible outcomes if Jones kept competing. Hogan, 40, now seeks world recognition after his Open triumph and a British Open debut next month.
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Little League and Teener League Action At Two Fields
Latos leads Little League hitting with Eddie Lutos at a 652 clip for Moose Chil and Jim Woodworth tops Corry Jamestown at .521. Aero Supply meets Ajax in Teener League at Loveland Field while Elks play Moose at Olin Bracken Field. Others ahead include Williams, Bailey, Carroll and Downey with strong averages. Teener leaders Logue and Wilkerson show .500+.
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Lafayette Faces Texas WNC Playoffs
Texas and Lafayette each won three games to stay alive in the NCAA Baseball Championship race. Michigan earned a bye to the finals, while Boston College was eliminated after a 2-1 loss to Lafayette in MU innings.
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Yankees win doubleheader 6-2 and 3-0 on strong pitching
New York Yankees powered by timely hitting and pitching to take both games of a doubleheader. A key home run with runners on in game one and a two RBI triple in game two fuel the victory as starting pitching limited the opposition.
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