Indians Hand Red Sox Fifth Straight Loss
Cleveland’s Wynn gains first win of year as the Indians beat Boston 4-2 to remain in first place. Dave Pope belts a three run homer in the first inning. Detroit tops the Yankees 7-1 to stay a half game back, while Brooklyn widens its lead in the National League with Furillo’s 8th homer in 12 innings.
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Local angler lands a big brown trout
William Shambure yesterday caught a very large brown trout at a local fishing spot. The fish measured 22% inches in length and weighed about four pounds, making it an exceptional catch for the season.
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Yesterday's Stars Shine Despite Rough Night in Pittsburgh
Stars PrrcHING-Bob Purkey and others struggled as Pittsburgh defeated St. Louis 5 1. Purkey allowed seven hits and an unearned run while the Cardinals bats produced 1M hits. Carl Farillo drove in a run for Brooklyn as Erskine and Conley pitched scoreless duel giving Dodgers 2 0 win.
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National League and American League Standings and Schedules
The 1900s style standings show Brooklyn leading the National League with 16 wins and 2 losses, Chicago at 10–8, St. Louis 7–9, Milwaukee 9–8, New York 7–8, Philadelphia 8–10, Pittsburgh 5–11, Cincinnati 4–13. Today's NL schedule lists Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Chicago at New York. Yesterday's NL results include Brooklyn 2 Milwaukee 0, Pittsburgh 5 St. Louis 1, Chicago 4 Philadelphia 2. In the American League Cleveland leads with 12–6, Detroit 6–6, Chicago 6–? and New York 2? Kansas City 9–1, Boston 4–2, Washington 6–11, Baltimore 6–13. Today's AL schedule includes Washington at Chicago, Baltimore at Kansas City, Boston at Detroit, New York at Cleveland. Tomorrow's NL games feature Cincinnati at Philadelphia and Milwaukee at Pittsburgh. AL games Washington at Chicago and Baltimore at Kansas City.
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Greenbergs' Divorce Battle Over Alimony and Custody
Caral Gimbel Steinberg, heiress to a retail fortune, seeks divorce from Hank Greenberg the Cleveland Indians executive after a nine year marriage. She cites neglect and cruelty and asks custody of sons Glenn Stephen Alva and alimony. Greenberg expresses focus on children. Steinberg is daughter of Bernard F. Gimbel, chair of Gimbel Brothers and Saks & Co.
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Corry Area Golf Tops Edinboro In Erie Crawford League
Corry Area High School golf team remains atop the Erie Crawford League with a 10 to 2 victory over Edinboro at the Dilbertson Hills course. Bob Hixson led with a 43 as medalist but fell to Jerry Mosier 83. Jick Pfeiffer Leo Pfeiffer and John Orcutt swept their matches for Corry. Tom Linski shot 85 as an alternate. coach Irvin Downs’ squad returns Thursday after this win.
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Boxer in critical condition after Providence surgery
28 year old Taunton middleweight Jose Contreras collapsed after a loss to Bob Bolton in Providence. He was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital where surgeons removed a blood clot from the brain following a subdural hemorrhage.
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Dodgers Set Yet Another Record with 16th Victory
Brooklyn Dodgers defeat Milwaukee 16th win in 18 games, a modern era record sequence not matched since 1900. Lawrence Pare held opposing pitcher as Parker's solo run led to the win, amid a tense midseason stretch.
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Archie Moore Beats Valdes In Narrow Decision
Las Vegas reports Archie Moore defeats Manuel Valdes in a fifteen round light heavyweight bout. Moore shows little sign of a heart ailment and may earn a shot at Rocky Marciano if Myreonold or Welter conflict permits. Officials expect winner if Marciano wins, with potential title implications discussed.
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Moore Defeats Valdes In San Francisco Bout Rematch
The report details a boxing rematch where Moore, weighing 200 pounds, vence Valdes in a tough eight round bout in San Francisco on May 1. Archie Moore, now two years older, showed grit against the faster Valdes with both fighters taking clean blows and a few fouls noted. The clash echoed Archie Braddock’s era as both men traded power and speed with neither yielding clear dominance.
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International League Scores Snapshot
In the international league results Rochester 1 Syractine 3 Toronto 3 Columbus 1 Richmond 2 Buffalo 0 Montreal 5 Hanoi 4.
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Akins Upsets Ronnie Delaney in New York Knockout
Virgil Akins, 25, upset Ronnie Delaney with a sixth round knockout at Saint Nicholas Arena in New York. The St. Louis veteran, now a welterweight, delivered a left hook and right to the jaw for a decisive win, his fourth straight victory, as Delaney, long considered a top contender, faltered.
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Boxing Upsets Tie Cards In Brooklyn TV Scraps
The report notes a second career defeat for a veteran as Akins edges a top Ohio southpaw in the eighth. Also in Brooklyn, Tony Puleo, billed as a 192 year old rookie, battles Carmeto Costin to a ten round draw at Eastern Parkway, televised boxing event.
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Pony League Scoresboard Summary
In the Pony League standings a sequence of results shows Coring 10 edging Homell 7, Jamestown 11 over Glean 9, Wellsville 19 defeating Bradford 8, and Flamilton 16 beating Brie 7. Bracketed scores indicate a lively slate of junior action across multiple matchups.
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