Indy speed classic qualifying deepens with 68 drivers
The Indianapolis 500 field narrows to 33 as 68 drivers race to qualify at high speed. Bill Vuko vich aims for a second consecutive win, contending with Troy Ruttman and a strong slate of rivals as crews battle fuel issues and mechanical wear. Baseball pennant races heat up in both leagues with multiple clubs in striking distance, while other local sports notes include high school all stars, pole vault, and boxing events.
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Ted Williams Relies On Return as Bosox Fall Twice
Ted Williams, returning from a left shoulder with a steel pin, belts two homers a double and five singles in Detroit as Boston drops both ends of a doubleheader. The slugger batted .727 in nine at bats, while Cleveland seizes the AL lead with 12-7 and 6-0 wins.
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Snead Wins Round Robin Golf Championship Title
Sam Snead captured his third round robin golf championship at Meadow Brook, finishing with a record margin and 62 points aided by a new putter. The 41-year-old Masters winner earned $3,000, as his career long dominance continued in the 6,040 yard par 70 layout amid a field that included rookie standouts and veteran challengers.
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Yesterday's Results and Tonight's Games Summary
Baseball results from the American and National Leagues recap yesterday's scores with suspended midgame details and tonight's single Boston at Detroit game and two early schedule notes. Boxing results across Syracuse Havana and Hollywood list decision wins with listed weights and locations.
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New York Boxing TV Battles at St Nick’s and Eastern Parkway
In a Monday night showdown between St Nick’s Arena and Eastern Parkway, televised bouts feature featherweight champion Sandy Buddler vs Tex Sullivan’s opponent Algerian Howoine Khaift, with Percy Bassett and Orlando Zulueta also on the card. Main events pay about 2100 dollars to fighters, while TV coverage by Dumont and ABC signals a high profile fight night, amid a two year St Nick’s deal and a one year Eastern Parkway pact. Minor league results list Wellsville over Hornell, Coming over Erie, Hamilton over Olean, and Jamestown defeating Bradford.
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John Egil Named Lions Cage Coach at Penn State
John Egil was named head basketball coach at Pennsylvania State University, succeeding Elmer Gross. A Williamsport native and former Penn State assistant since 1949, Egil led DuBois Undergraduate Center and Derry Township High School teams before joining the main staff. Gross had guided the Nittany Lions to the NCAA semifinal and an 18-6 season, leaving with an 80-40 five‑year record.
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Williams Stars In Doubleheader Slugfest at Detroit
Yesterday Ted Williams of the Red Sox exploded for eight hits in nine at bats, including two homers and a double driving in seven runs across a doubleheader against the Tigers in Detroit. Detroit swept 7-6 and 9-8 as Williams torched the plate while the Tigers edged ahead late. Mike Garcia of the Indians joined the one hitter club in Philadelphia a day earlier, securing a 6-0 win in the second game after a 12-7 opener victory.
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