Yanks pace early season as stars mix with youth
The New York Yankees surge to 14 wins in 18 as injuries test depth. Vic Raschi and Ed Lopat pace the mound while Mickey Mantle Gillicuddy Dougald and Jackie Jensen reward the lineup with strong contributions. Count Turf fails to make Preakness bid. Derby winner Count Fleet’s heir to race at Belmont. Bob Feller shelved with a lame back. Danny Nardicone fights Nick Barone next. McCreary earns 10 percent of Derby purse. Count Turf’s four children receive 1000 checks.
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Chambers Hurls No Hitter to Gain Split for Bucs
A searing no hitter by Chambers, a Portand-born southpaw, gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a split in a doubleheader with Boston. Chambers allowed no hits through nine innings, walking eight in the opener but escaping danger. the Pirates won 3-0, while Boston bounced back in the second game. The day also saw the Cardinals rally past the Dodgers 11-7, with shifts in the NL standings as Philadelphia and Chicago split, and the Yankees hammer Detroit 11-6 as Mantle starred.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule for Yesterday and Tonight
American League results show Boston 6 Boston at St Louis 4 8 victory and other scores. National League games include St Louis 11 Brooklyn 7 and New York 2 Cincinnati 4. Tonight only one game scheduled in each league with matchups Boston at St Louis and St Louis at Brooklyn.
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Baseball doubleheader results and standout pitching reach
Yesterday's stars included Ted Williams and Virgil Stallcup boosting wins for Boston and Cincinnati in twin bills. Cliff Chambers pitched a no run no hit for Pittsburgh in the second game against Boston. Yale won the NCAA Eastern Division title in 1947 and 1948 playoff context noted amid broader MLB results.
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Count Turf Tops Derby Amid Dust Storm Debate
In Louisville May 1 Count Turf won the 77th Kentucky Derby by four lengths in the largest Derby purse and a dust storm cloud drew questions about the track and horse form. Count Turf appears fresher after the race and will skip the Preakness while delays and controversy over track conditions sparked debate among trainers and spectators. Royal Mustang ran four lengths back as a surprise contender.
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Chambers Wife Delighted By No-Hitter Victory
The Pittsburgh lefty Clict Chambers pitched a 3-0 no hitter against the Boston Braves in the second game of a doubleheader. His wife, two daughters, and Washington State background were cited as she described his happiness and relief after the game. She spoke of calls, radio updates, and dreams of a World Series, noting his prior mood and confidence.
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Racing Card Snaps Woes for June 5 Feature Fanfare
A muddled entry spills partial results for horse racing. Mrs. Emil Denemick and Calumet Farm figure as owners with runners in the field. Battle Morn finishes disappointingly sixth while other details remain unclear from the readable scraps.
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Chambers Splits Credit For Pirates No-Hitter In Boston
Pittsburgh lefty Cum Chambers tossed a 240 pitch no hitter against the Boston Braves, sharing credit with teammates after recovering from a flu. He downplayed the feat as luck and noted feeling fine after Tuesday’s illness, becoming baseball’s 13th pitcher to throw a no hit game.
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Lands Prize Trout In Beaverdam Run
The largest brown trout taken from a local stream in recent years was on display Saturday evening. Herbert Hawley, a Wattsboro resident, caught a 27 inch six pound beaverdam stream prize trout near the M. J. Cummings home. The catch drew surprise and pride from the community as Hawley described the fight and release. The event occurred amid a season marked by steady growth in area fishing activity and local reports.
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Sailors Rally to 3rd Straight Win in Middletown
Associated Press report highlights Erie and New Castle teams winning with heavy hitting. New Castle slugged four homers led by Doh Tavigne, while Niagara Falls and Butler traded blows, and Lockport crushed Youngstown 13 0 with a grand slam in the fourth as Harrow and Lilke fueled big offensive outputs.
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Montreal Dominate Ottawa and Syracuse in International League action
The International League standings show Montreal routing Ottawa 8 to 0 and Syracuse trailing 6 to 6, with Rochester at 11 and Baltimore improving. Other results include Buffalo 5 6, Toronto 1 8, Springfield 4 7, leaving Rochester and Baltimore with strong records.
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