Dodgers Lead NL as Only Two Other Clubs Hit .400 Mark
The National League race tightens as Brooklyn holds a 21 of 23 start while only Milwaukee and New York Giants reach .400 or better. The Dodgers enjoy a 12-11 second place, with Chicago and New York chasing behind. In the West, Brooklyn’s road success continues as manager Walt Alston hopes for stability, not perfection, and Bunny Bavasi signals a long season ahead.
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Top Major Pitches Donavan and Erskine Lead AL and NL
New York Brooklyn veteran Carl Tirkkinen and Chicago White Sox Dick Donovan head the majors in earned run average as of today. Donovan has one loss in 29 innings with a 1.24 ERA, while Frekin and the Dodgers push him toward the league mark.
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Pirates option catcher Willianigpart amid roster limit squeeze
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned catcher Hard ing Peterson to Willianigpart in the Clash A Easter League. The Pirates roster remains near the National League limit of 27, with recall possible on 44 hours notice and Peterson having 18 AB.
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Head Injuries Fatal to Middleweight Boxer in Trenton Bout
A 26 year old Taunton Massachusetts middleweight boxer died from head injuries after a March bout in Trenton New Jersey. He collapsed in the dressing room after the fight and died at Rhode Island Hospital. The bout was halted in the eighth round after a left hook knocked him down.
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Last Night's Fights Hit New Orleans and Beyond
Boxing results from New Orleans and Brockton show multiple bouts with mixed outcomes. Names listed include Arnund Sa voltMontreat Wieh and Tommy Smith from Providence along with Eddie Sault Burda of Leicester. The brief clash notes indicate points and endings across several venues.
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Corry Area High Beavers stay unbeaten with Cambridge Springs win
In Erie-Crayford Golf League action Corry Area High School defeated Cambridge Springs 11t% yesterday, remaining unbeaten in five outings under coach Irvin Downs. Hob Hixson and Jack Pfeiffer shared medalist honors with 86, as Meadville defeated Girard 9-3 and Edinboro beat Lawrence Park 5-1.
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Fisherman's Paradise opens Friday in Centre County
Spring Creek near Bellefonte will start the 1955 season at 9 a.m. Friday with daily fishing from 1 a.m. to 9 p.m. except Sundays. Anglers 16+ need a Pennsylvania resident license. under 16 must register. For five visits, only one fish may be killed per day and artificial lures with barbless hooks are required. Wading is not allowed and foul fish must be released. Large-stream fish must exceed 10 inches to keep. adjoining stream to seven inches.
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Talzneck's 23-3 Softball Victory Over Raymond
Zalesneck's hammered Raymond 23 3 in a softball game with Danny Dykes delivering two homers and a triple driving six runs. G Ames and J Hond powered the battery for Zalesieck as Morton and Komich pitched for Raymond. Andrus kept the plate for the losers. Also reported: a duck band from the Arkansas Pass refuge killed in Kursia Bay in Russia last spring, per US Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Corry Area High set for district track meet at Allegheny
Corry Area High School heads to Allegheny College Meadville for the Section I League district meet with Oil City Meadville Warren Titusville and Franklin among entrants. Top entrant Walter Wolfe leads Corry in the 440 and may place in the 100 yard dash with Connie French, Bob Miller Jim Tomer Lynn Austin Bill Mitchell and John Maloney also competing in sprints distance and relay events.
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Judge May Determine Future Of Williams
Florida circuit judge George E Holt granted a divorce to Doris Soule Williams from Ted Williams and postponed ruling on alimony until today The case hinges on Williams return to baseball and the amount of support He spoke after the hearing saying he was unsure if he would play again The couple married May 4 1944 in Pensacola Florida and separated in 1954 citing mental abuse by Mrs Williams Also mentioned are various track and field names from the event list including Miller Tomot Hill Mitchell and Walt Wolo with events and participants noted
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iMcNeece Draws With Johnson in New York Fight
In a volatile New York bout Reuters reports Billy iMcNeece of Soli NY battled New York’s Johnson to a controversial draw. The overweight contender endured heavy blows and a cut head requiring medical care, with fans at Eastern Park Way Arena witnessing a tough see-saw exchange.
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Pore at Hornél 2, Erie 0 in early league play
International League action shows Mohirent beating Columbus 4 to 1 with several postponements. Other games include Janwstown at Bendford postponed and Corrine at Oleanyd listed with no result.
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Leader opens probe into Harold Johnson collapse fight row
Philadelphia report says Governor George Leader orders State Athletic Commission to Harrisburg to review last Friday's boxing bout in which Harold Johnson collapsed before the third round. Doctors continue tests as betting odds and officials assess cause and ensure safety amid calls to suspend boxing in the state.
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Lyons Re elected President of Pennsylvania Catholic Jersehouste A A
The Rev William Lyons of Delané Catholic High School McSherrystown is re elected president of the Pennsylvania Gatoutic Jersehouste Athletic Association.
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