Two club clashes and young pitchers dominate early baseball
The article surveys early season prospects in the National and American Leagues with emphasis on the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants as top contenders. It highlights Bobby Shanty of Philadelphia as a rising southpaw, notes Indians and Yankees jockey for position, and reports attendance and scheduling quirks amid a slow spring.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Giants
Flatbush
Cleveland Tratans
New York Yankees
Indians
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis
Browns
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Bobby Shanty
Philadelphia Athetics Mound Surf
Tash
Cleveland Indians
Shanta
Huslers
Yanks
Corry High
Alltourn Florists
Eric
ABC
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Bill Skowron
Purdue University
Boston Braves
Braves
C 1 Victorious In Little Loop Opening Game
The Little League season opened with Garry Jamestown defeating the Elks 6 to 5 at Loveland Field. Key plays came from Dave Vanney and Dick Pitts Thelks with late runs supporting pitcher Pamson and Ernie Yassen. The game halted after the fourth due to heavy rain and a makeup doubleheader was scheduled for tonight at 6 o clock.
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Loveland Field
Garry- Jamestown
Elks
F. ¥. Whitlesey
Charles B. Keating
Chinny" Paulson
Corty-Jamestown
Eks
Dave Vanney
Garry-damestown
Gerry Lewis
Pamson
Ernie Yasssené
Joe Baressi
Lewis
Terry Williams
Serphd
Vanssens
Paulson
Corry
Jamestown
Williams
Barevsi
Job Roberto
Dint Woodworth
Dick Pits Thelks
Vern Georp
Moose
Vets Elks
Srey A Rhustin
T. Williams
Lewis Boyeni
Ofu Carlson
Willan
Tanesens
Mervith
Murtowitz
Punnell
Olson
Baiey
Woodworth
Corry-Samestown
Paulston
Pitts
Cory-damestown
Ini Carroll
Vinssens
Boston Beats Detroit 3 2 In Yesterday's MLB Result
American League standings show Boston 3 Detroit 2 in yesterday's lone game. Dodgers? Actually no. New York and Cleveland feature in upcoming night games as schedule lists three more clashes.
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Boston
Detroit
W. B. Bol
Cleveland
Washington
New York
St Boule
Chiengs
Philadelphia
Teader
Chicago
St. Louis
W. L. Pet
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Fittsburgh
Witisburgh
Wellsville Rockets Defeat Corning On Late Rally
Wellsville Rockets triumphed 4-2 over Corning in a late-innings rally as McCarthy earned his second win of the year. Hornell at Olean, Hamilton at Jamestown, and Bradford at Batavia had their games postponed due to rain.
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Benn Wipou Walsh
Urlate
Wellsville Rockets
Rank McCarthy
Bob Storage
Corning
Hornell
Olean
Hamilton Ale
Jamestown
Batavin al Bradord
Maglie Extends Unbeaten Run With Pirates Triumph
Sal Maglie pitched 62 innings without a loss, dropping the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 to stretch his streak to seven wins. Bobby Thomson provided the power as the New York Giants strengthened their lead behind the right hander’s 7 strikeouts and 1.02 ERA. Lou Boudreau guided Boston to a 3-1 win over Detroit as Walt Dropo and Clyde Vollmer drove in the decisive runs.
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Orlo Robertson
New York Giants
Sal
Maglie
Pittsburgh Pirates
Niagara Falls
Rams
Pirates
Bobby Thomsort
Giants
Dodgers
Mugler
Cone
Lou Boudresu
Boston Red Sox
Detroit
Bil Momry
Bosox
Washington Senators
Tb Way
Walt Dropo
Clyde Vollmer
Jon Ilies
Matthews Victor Over Rex Layne In Portland Bout
Matthe ws Victor Matthews, 18 from Seattle, scored a 10 round unanimous decision over Rex Layne in Portland. The Seattle heavyweight delivered the lone knockdown in round two and dominated with sharp punching, using body shots and quick combinations to the head.
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Matthews
Rex Layne
Portland
Harry Kid Matthews
Seattle
Rex Levitt
Owls
Lewiston
Utah
Layne
Mitchell, Rizutto, and DiMaggio Vie for Baseball Batting Lead
Ole Mitchell of Cleveland climbs to a 360 average after nine hits in 22 at bats boosting his lead. Phil Rizutto slides to third as Dom DiMaggio edges toward 343, with Del Ennis at 346 in pursuit. Robinson slumps to 350 as Joe Adcock climbs to 341 after a nine-for-41 spree. Regional scores follow with Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Toronto, Montreal, Springfield, and Baltimore results.
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Tribe
Dodgers
Star
Dom DiMaggio
del Ennis
Associated Press
New York
Ole Mitchell
Cleveland
Loin
Mitchell
Ted
Tate
Phil Riznuto
New York Yankees
Boston
Dom DiMngelo
Rigallo
dTackie Robinson
Rizagito
Brooklyn
de Ennis
Philadelphia Phils
Tye
Robinson
Joe Adeouk
Cincinnati
Blakovich tops Tri-State PGA qualifying at waterlogged course
Tom Blakovich of Pleasant Valley tops the Tri-State PGA qualifying event earning a district berth for the national tour. He shot 70 71 3 under par at Alcoma Golf Course as Mike Pavella placed second with 73 and Ray Cerner posted 75 72 147 to secure a qualifier spot. The PGA tournament runs June 19 to 24 at Big Bend Country Club.
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Blakovich Sess
Pittsburgh
Tom Blakovich
Pleasant Valley Country Clubs
Assur
Blakovich
Mike Pavella
Washington Country Club
Ray
Cernr
Coffey
Giants Dominate Pirates 4-0 For Seventh Straight Win
Yesterday's Stars pitching led the Giants to a 4-0 shutout of the Pirates, marking their seventh straight victory in 1962 and tenth in two years against Pittsburgh. Bobby Thomson drove in all Giants runs with a double and ten singles. Brooklyn and New York notes appear in fragmented report with unclear details about Carl Bobo Olkun Walter Cartier and Doc Watkins.
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Salad Giants
Pirates
Biting
Bobby Thomson
Giants
Brooklyn
Carl Bobo Olkun
San Francisco
Walter Cartier
New York
Chicago
Richard Doc Watkins
Pittsburety
Harott Lyons
Detralt
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