Yankees Fans fret over slow start and TV attendance impact
Local readers see the World Series champions struggle as Allie Reynolds Vic Raschi and Ed Lopat win few games and Joe DiMaggio’s absence hurts the lineup. Speculation grows that Casey Stengel must conjure a pennant winner while college football TV plans threaten attendance and revenue.
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Oliver Leads In Greenbrier Open Contested Play
White Sulphur Springs W Va Ed Oflyer nicknamed Porky for weather battled round at the Thule Greenbrier Open. He finished with 132 total after a rain soaked day, one behind leader Jimmy Clark and tied with Sam Snead as lightning and wind shortened play.
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Corry Meadville Skeet Shoot Postponed for Mother's Day
The Corry Meadvill e Pent York League skeet match scheduled for tomorrow is postponed due to Mother's Day. A practice shoot will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock announced by Bury Lindberg.
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Idle Indians Gain Top Spot As Boston Loses
The Indians move a half game ahead after a 7-4 win by Johnny Sain and Bobby Hogue over Boston, while the Red Sox fall behind New York and Chicago results ripple through the American League. Rookies Rivera and Wilmer Videgar show mixed minor league form as prospects for stardom.
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Major League Baseball Leaders Tally 1949 Style
The fragment lists top AL batting with Wilson Washington and DiMaggio Boston in runs batted, Simpson Cleveland, and other leaders including Avila Cleveland and Hite Klusowele Cincinnati. Pitching honors mention Henry Boston and Maglie New York with strikeout counts and 1 000 ratings.
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Olean Yankees Top Jamestown By 2
In a Pony League night of tense action the Olean Yankees defeated Jamestown 11 to 7 as Don Ramegi belted a grand slam in the late innings to seal the win. Mawry Wills also homered for Hornell in a separate 12-11 bullpen finish against Hamilton, while Wellsville shaded Bradford 8-6 with Sam Mel Cain delivering the deciding single. Batavia topped Comming 53 with Vernon Pryer driving in three.
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Head Pin Tournament Slated Monday Night
A neon pin weaving event announced for Monday night at 8 at Bawh-Aire aims to draw a large field. Pete Russell says few openings remain and entrants should arrive at the alleys at the scheduled time.
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Oil City High Tops Beavers in Wide Victory 82 21
Oil City High defeated Beavers 82 to 21 with Jim Coates sweeping wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Recounted results include multiple event times and distances, noting Oil City athletes and relays dominating the meet. The piece also mentions Pitt tops Penn State 8 8 in a late rally with Kyle sparking a seven run seventh inning.
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Baseball results and standings from yesterday and today
In the American League New York beat Boston 7 to 4 and Chicago defeated Detroit 8 to 6 over 18 innings Philadelphia edged Washington while St Louis at Cleveland rained out Only pames scheduled in the National League Ciminust and St Louis tied at 8 Pittsburgh Chicago and rain marked others Brooklyn New York and Philadelphia hold records with Pittsburgh trailing Games behind listed GAMES TODAY include Pittsburgh at Chicago Cleveland at St Louis Philadelphia at Brooklyn and New York at Boston
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Softball Loop Season Opens With St Thomas Lutherans Clash
The parish league resumes Monday night at Met Park starting 6 o clock with St Thomas meeting Lutherans. The schedule runs through July covering matches among St Thomas St Elizabeth's Presbyterians EUB and various Methodist groups with weekly doubleheaders and standings.
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Methodist and Lutheran matchups fill Mead Park schedule
The schedule lists numerous evening games featuring Methodist teams against Lutherans Presbyterians and St Elizabeths across Mead Park. Notable pairings include Methodists versus Lutherans St Elizabeths versus St Thomas and EUB clashes. The note indicates field changes and sponsor notes for the upcoming plays.
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Yesterday's Stars Rally in Longest Game Victory
Minnie Minoso of the White Sox drilled a two run triple in the 26th inning as Chicago beat Detroit 8-5 in the longest game. Bobby Shants earned his fourth win for the Athletics with a 9-2 triumph. The Phillies and Thelphias also posted wins while Montreal defeated Toronto 11 to 8 and Baltimore edged Rochester 4 to 2.
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