Giants Rise Back Toward Top In NL After 11-Game Slump
The New York Giants have won nine of their last 11 to climb back toward the NL lead under Leo Durocher after an 11-game slide. Pitching and hitting click as risk carries momentum into a stretch aiming for the top of the standings. Risko near death in Cleveland hospital after heart condition. former boxing star known for clashes with Baer and Tunney, once a top heavyweight contender and Spoiler. He’s now reportedly financially secure and runs a business in Cleveland.
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Yesterday's Stars Boost Giants Edge 3-2 in New York
Yesterday's stars boosted the Giants batting average to .370 with a double and single, two runs scored in New York's 3-2 win over St. Louis. Murry Dickson pitched the Pirates shutout of the Phillies 2-0 for his fourth victory. Two Pirates games with Cincinnati Reds were rescheduled, with a doubleheader shift and a June 27 night game in Cincinnati. Fights last night in Washington and Grand Rapids featured Little Dynamite stopping Jimmy Gooner and Emile Davidson outpointing Irish Bill Roberts in Detroit.
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Giants Rally Behind Dark In Tight NL Tilt
Al Dark drives the New York Giants back from early slumps as he hits 370 in 11 games. Dark singles, doubles, and scores key runs in a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, with Bowman earning the win and Koslo supporting. Cincinnati and Brooklyn win to tighten the pennant race while Al dark notes impact across the lineup. All American League action was postponed.
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Lopez Plans Changes In Indians Lineup
May 11 Cleveland manager Al Lopez weighs a lineup shake for the four game series with the White Sox. Sam Chapman acquired from the Athletics may debut in Chicago as a possible pinch hitter or starter. Tebbetts to start behind the plate replacing Hegan while Stirnweiss moves to second base for Ayia.
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Bowling Leagues Finish Season With Close Scores
Corry Looker wins UAe by nine games as Tom's Thrift Shop and Paul's Men's Wear battle for top. National League ends with Murphy's edging A P by four games. Cabins-in-the-Pines and Spring Creek split, while Aero Engineers and Stahl's Jewelers post key results.
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Bowlers Reach High Scores in Men’s B League Finale
On the final night, Harry Hotchkiss and Tom Grase shot 2210 series as nine Seglers topped 200 in the Men's B League. Other 200+ games included Paul Taylor 224, John Oesch 213, Sam Mangano 210, John Dubrosky 210, Rosario Cavaso 209, Elwin Fuller 207, and Ken Spear 200.
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Rumor Browns May Leave St Louis For Milwaukee Move
Rumor swirled that the American League Browns might depart St Louis to relocate to Milwaukee amid financial troubles. Club officials denied a sale and warned league assets could shift factions, with attendance and cross-league moves cited as drivers, while Senators and executives warned of complications in any reorganization.
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Erie Narrowly Tops Niagara Falls As Scoring Binge Ends
Erie stays second in the Middle Atlantic league after sweeping Niagara Falls in a doubleheader. Paul Gilmartin pitched the opener to a 6 0 win, while Don Cozi struck first in the nightcap with an 11 4 victory. Cage hurled six innings in the second game before tiring, and Sir Russo sparked Erie with five hits. Bob Silko homered in the second game as Niagara struck back with a two run ninth inning. Rain postponed New Castle at Youngstown and cold weather nixed the Lockport at Butler game. Games today include Lockport at Butler, Erie at Niagara Falls, New Castle at Youngstown.
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Major Standings and Yesterday's Results in Baseball
Yesterday's results show Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 2 0 and Brooklyn defeated Chicago 6 1 while Cincinnati won 4 1 and Boston lost 1 to New York 3 St Louis 2. Standings list Boston 15 10 600 Brooklyn 13 10 605 Pittsburgh 9 550 St Louis 10 9 926 Philadelphia 11 12 478 Chicago 9 iL 850 Cincinnati 1g 381. Today Chicago at Pittsburgh St Louis at Cincinnati Philadelphia at New York Brooklyn at Boston. Syracuse note mentions Joey DeJohn 161 and Vince Cidumey 16 in Brooklyn game.
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Little League Spring Training Opens at Loveland Field
The first sessions for 12 year olds opened last evening at Loveland Field with 28 players in the age group taking part. A second drill for 19 year olds is scheduled for 6:30 tonight. Younger players begin conditioning on Monday. Three of four managers attended and were impressed by the natural ability shown at the first drill.
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Traveling League All Stars Win Prize in Handicap Event
The Traveling League All Stars earned $159 in an Eric Bowling Association handicap tournament. Pete Russell bowled 189 182 117 and Bob Fenton 228 202 154 as teammates, with a team handicap of 1400. All boys must attend spring practice sessions under Little League rules to be eligible for league games.
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Paddy Demarey Dominates at Brooklyn Arena Fight
Paddy Demarey scores a standout win at Eastern Parkway Arena against contender Jimmy Richmond of Baltimore. Demarey improves to 137 percent in a brisk bout as Brooklyn hosts the showcase with Richmond delivering a tough challenge.
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