Intersectional clash and league touring schedule dominate
Review notes two games on the slate as teams travel for interleague play. Yankees seek leadership with a strong start, Indians end slump before facing Yanks and Red Sox. Bratton Gavilan title bout looms at Madison Square Garden, with potential British champion Eddie Thomas in play.
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Dodgers win 12-6 as Palit shines in relief
Yesterday’s baseball results show Brooklyn’s Palit earning the win after relief pitching, while Fortis Fain of the Athletics struck out six and drove in five for Philadelphia in a doubleheader split. International League scores include Baltimore 1-1, Springfield 5 Rochester 3, Syracuse 2-0, Buffalo 7-0, Ottawa 2-4.
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Boston
Fortis Fain
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York
Baltimore
Springfield
Rochester
Syracuse
Buffalo
Ottawa
Monkres
Toronto
Eight Team Dogfight Develops In National League Race
National League standings tighten as Reds sweep Cardinals while Giants and Dodgers surge. Reds win 7-2 and 6-3. Giants sweep Phillies 11-1 and 4-2 to move past Sawyers. Cubs win nightcap after Pirates take opener. Yankees shocked by A's. Indians and Browns split with Tigers as standings compress. Dodgers overcome 6-0 deficit vs Braves to take the lead in the pennant chase.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule From Yesterday and Today
American League results show Cleveland 11 to 4 over Chicago 2 to 4 and other games. Boston 10 over Washington 1. Philadelphia 5 to 9. New York 4 to 0. St. Louis 18 to 8. Detroit 4 to 6. Tonight Cleveland plays New York, Boston visits Washington. only games scheduled. National League scores include New York 11 to 4 over Philadelphia 2 to 2 and Brooklyn 12 to Boston 6. Cincinnati 1 to 6. St. Louis 2 to 3. Mo games on tap.
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Minor sports being promoted at La Fayette College
WALTON Pa May 14 Minor sports are being promoted at La Fayette College. The athletic committee explains participants in all sports invest equal effort and regard for their sport as seriously as football baseball basketball and track. Athletic Director William H Anderson says letter winners in all sports will receive big Ls until the committee's decision. Only football baseball basketball and track lettermen received big Ls small Ls were awarded in other sports.
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William H. Anderson
Baseball Odds and Ends From A Busy Week
Ery Palco was the winger and Dick Cole the loser, Mel Queen pitched a six hitter and singled in the run that gave Pittsburgh its opening triumph over Chicago. Homers by Hank Sauer and Jack Cusick off Murry Dickson plus Johnny Klippstein s six hit pitching marked the Cubs second game. Vern Stephens and Ted Williams homered for the Red Sox aiding Mel Parnell s third win. Bob Kizaya of Washington was the victim as Bob Feller in a strong eight hit outing earned his fourth victory against the White Sox. Al Rosen belted a grand slam to boost the offense in a late frame.
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Dick Cole
Mel Queen
Pittsburgh
Chica
Hank Sauer
Jack Cusick
Murry Dickson
Johnny Kippstein
Cubs
Vern Stephens
Ted Williams
Mel Parnell
Red Sox
Bob Kizaya
Washington
Bob Feller
Yankees regret Ferris Fain not with them in Philly
Ferris Fain, famed for his glove at first base, powered the Athletics to excel in the series against the Yankees and Tigers while New York and Detroit pursued him without reaching a deal. Fain posted a .397 average through 24 games, doubled and tripled multiple times, and drove in 14 runs, helping Philadelphia sweep a doubleheader. The trade talks with the Yankees and Tigers stalled as the A's asked for outfielders or cash, a stance manager Jimmy Dykes and GM Arthur Ehlers maintained.
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Billy Johnson
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Tommy Byrne
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Corry Gunners Triumph In Skeet Meet At Meadville
Corry Gunners defeated Meadville 224 to 215 in a Penn York League skeet match to move to 1-1. Kurt Lindberg led the win with a perfect 25 and a 24 for 49 total, followed by Kuhns, Mewes, and Diessler contributing key scores for Corry while Meadville’s top shooter was Diessier with 24 and Kinley at 21.
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View
Beavers Meet Rockets In Titusville Open Season
Corry High track ends season with an afternoon invasion of Titusville as the Beavers seek win number one in four starts while the Rockets seek even results. Orange and Black baseball opens abbreviated campaign with three games in four days at Loveland Field and nearby venues.
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Silenc
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Dempsey Returns to Frisco After Pirates Tryout
Don Dempsey, 27, right handed pitcher, was sent back to the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League after a brief trial with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates had 30 days to decide on a $15,000 purchase. He worked seven innings for Pittsburgh, posting an 0-2 mark. His release yesterday reduced Pittsburgh roster to 40 players.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Bucs
Butler Routed By New Castle in MA League Action
New Castle built a 1 1 record and led the Middle Atlantic Baseball League as Butler fell 21 9. Erie’s Bull Thompson threw a three hit shutout over Lockport while Niagara Falls crushed Youngstown 9 0. Willie Grace stole four bases and hit a triple to drive Erie past Lockport as Bill Yount won his third straight decision with two hits for Youngstown. Tonight’s games feature Lockport at Erie and Niagara Falls at Youngstown.
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Erie
Bull Thomson
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Youngstown
Willie Grace
Bill Yount
Yount
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Niagara Falls
Youngstown Butler
Mew Castle
Lebanon duo wins first operating pro base place in K ofc tourney
Erie May 24 Two Pennsylvania bowlers Ulrney Landers and B Krumbeck of Lebanon won the doubles B event with a 1247 score in the eastern division tournament. They were the lone Pennsylvanians to reach the Big Five across four divisions as Algona’s Al Bravin and P Platt finished second.
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al Bravin
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Algona
Snead Wins Greenbrier Open in Six Under 64
Sam Snead fired a six under par 64 on the White Sulphur Springs course to win the Greenbrier Open, finishing at 263 over 72 holes. Jim Ferrier began with a strong 68 but finished tied at 267 after three late birdies and an eagle, as Snead surged to the title with a steady final stretch.
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Sam Sinead
Avouse
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Sneadoo
Ferrier
Larowgh
Steelers Sign 3 Players in 1951 NFL Contracts
Pittsburgh May 14 The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed three more players to 1951 National Football League contracts. Four teen Steelers have signed. The latest are sophomore tackle Lew Allen and rookies Al Ziliatis center from St Francis College and guard Calvin Allen from Memphis State Teachers.
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Pittsburgh
Prnsburgh Steelers
Lew Allen
al Ziliatis
SL Francis College
Calvin Allen
Memphis State Teachers
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