VFW and Aero win opener as Flowers leads victory
VFW defeated the Elks 18 to 3 at Mead Park in the opening Little League game. Tom Flowers earned the win and hit a 200-foot homer, with Ron Johnson adding two homers for the winners. Jerry Ward started for the Elks, and Black contributed two doubles for VFW.
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Aero Pounds Raymonds In Teener League Opener
The Aen supply, defending Teeny League champion, opened the season with a 14 to 6 win over the Raymonds at Loveland Field. Bob Caster relieved in the first inning, struck out batters, and slammed a homer to pace Aero. Luther Grinder drove in three with a triple and added a double, as Aero exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning after a 4-1 Raymonds lead.
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Duke Snider On Carpet Again
Los Angeles Dodgers executive Bavasi blasted Duke Snider for indifference and poor play while Snider defended himself saying he does not want a trade and still enjoys playing for Los Angeles. Bavasi questioned Snider’s effort despite a .285 batting mark with five RBIs.
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Braves Beat Reds and Cineir in Dual Win
Yesterday's Stars by Associated Press highlight Andy Pufko of the Braves homering doubling and singling while driving in two in Milwaukee in a 4-3 win over Cineir. Dol McMahon pitched 4 4 scoreless relief innings to earn a victory as Braves beat Redlegs 4-4 in a separate outing.
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Yanks Head West as Yankees Lead the League
The New York Yankees push to a 19-5 record with a six game streak, leading the American League as Eastern teams struggle. Exhibition games feature the Giants beating the White Sox 10-1 and the Phillies topping the Senators 7-6. Dick Donovan opposes Johnny Kucks in Chicago. Billy Pierce and Whitey Ford duel tomorrow. The Athletics host the Senators while the Indians meet the Red Sox and the Orioles visit the Tigers. Bub Patterson shines in Milwaukee with a homer, double, and single as the Braves beat the Reds 4-3 in Cincinnati. Warren Spahn eyes a seventh straight win but falls short. Tonight’s schedule includes Dodgers at Braves, Cardinals at Phillies, Giants at Reds, and Cubs at Pirates.
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Chester Bowler Throws 300 In ABC Championship
Chester Bowler, an 82 year old Chester, Pa. engineer, rolled a perfect 300 to lead the American Bowling Congress singles, the first 300 in ABC since 1955. Don Phelps of Minneapolis had led with 727 before Bowler’s 300 game boosted Shay to a 733 series. Last night fights updated from New York and Las Vegas listings.
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Williams Hitting Not Bothering Ted In Cleveland
89 year old slugger Ted Williams shows a 24 average as the Boston Red Sox invade Cleveland for an Eight game series. Fans and teammates note he feels better and insists his form will return, saying he is not worried about the slump.
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Pitcher Will Fly To Stay In Majors
The Detroit entry reports that pitcher Will Fly plans to remain in the major leagues. General Manager John McHale met with him recently amid talk of a possible call up. Travel and rotation issues were discussed as part of safeguarding the team’s pitching staff.
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New Allegheny Names Coach Chucktan From Tyrone to Meadville
John R. Chucktan, 1956 Western Pennsylvania high school coach of the year and former Penn State halfback, is named head football mentor at Allegheny College. He succeeds W. R. Moore who will move to Cornell. Chucktan has coached Tyrone High School and previously Lansdale and Saxton squads, posting a 20-18-2 record.
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Hawks star Potlit named Pro Athlete of the Year winner
New York reports Bob Potlit of the St. Louis Hawks as the April winner in the Pro Athlete of the Year contest. In Detroit, Fred Pelano was re signed as Detroit Pistons general manager. Belmont Park saw Mr. Tit win the Whitestone Handicap with a 87.60 payout.
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Baseball Standings and Schedules for Major Leagues
American League standings show New York leading with 103 wins and 46 losses, Cleveland 45 16, Boston 14 18, Detroit 3 17, and Chicago 16 9. Today's schedule includes Baltimore at Detroit and New York at Chicago, with Washington at Kansas City noted. National League lists Milwaukee and San Francisco atop, with Cincinnati 3 behind Milwaukee. tonight’s games include San Francisco at Cincinnati and St Louis at Philadelphia.
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Crawford Beats Figueroa In Ten Round Welterweight Bout
Mickey Crawford won a decisive 10 round decision over 21 year old Andy Figueroa at St Nicholas Arena. Crawford eyed tougher foes including Gavilan and Garbelli while manager Art Greenwald discussed lining up opponents. The bout followed Crawford’s prior win over Gil Turner at Madison Square Garden.
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Corry Beavers win sixth straight in golf showdown
Cory high school golfers remain undefeated with a 9-3 victory at Lawrence Park. Denny Merkle, Walter Bowen, Paul Bowen, and Lonnie Douglas won their matches while Merkle tied for medalist with Bob Erdle of Lawrence Park at 84. The Beavers move within reach of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Scholastic Gulf League title with two matches left, needing a win over Edinboro next Monday.
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Riflemen Hold Practice Shoot at Columbus Range
A Corry Rod and Gun Club session at Columbus range last night saw winds ease scores. The next practice shoot is set for Monday May 26 at 6:30 am. Tracy City notes Billy Thomas fished Grundy Lake and found $685 in old bank notes dated 1902 drawn from Denver banks. FBI involved after a punch to Figueroa, Gran ford called the boss. Mickey weighed 151.4 pounds to Andy 163.5.
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Braves Haney rejects Cincinnati reference as Giles blast stands
Milwaukee Braves manager Fred Haney says Warren Giles still holds the league presidency and he will push for enforcement after a dispute over beanball incidents. Haney met Giles privately to discuss the clashes that sent two Braves batters to the sidelines and drew league discipline threats.
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No Pacesetters At Modesto Relays After Elliott Issue
Elliott faces controversy over pacesetters at the Modesto Relays with the meet director stating no pacesetters will be used. The Australian star, 20, clocked 3 57 in Los Angeles, chasing a sub four minute mile amid pacesetter disruptions by Drew Dunlap of Texas. Competing runners include Levrion Tabor, Stefan Lewandowsky, Kim Grelle, Bury Grim, Joe Villareal, and Mex Henderson as the field seeks fast times despite federation rules.
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Phillies shuffle first basemen in 1958 spring lineup
Phillies manager Mayo Smith uses Wally Post as a temporary first baseman as he navigates injuries and roster moves. Post, 38, 6 foot 1 and 200 pounds, becomes the fifth man to play first since opening day, following Harry Anderson Dave Philley Pancho Herrera and Willie Jones. Philley is hospitalized with a broken leg from a Sunday foul ball collision and Merrera is sent back to Miami. Jones resumes at third after a brief stint at first.
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