Indians Face Critical Stretch as Spring Schedule Winds Down
The Cleveland Indians open a four game series with the Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Stadium and then play Detroit, Washington, New York, Philadelphia and Boston in a demanding stretch. Manager Al Lopez quarters the club toward contention while fans await a favorable turn in the pennant race.
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Jamestown Olean split doubleheader in 18 innings
In Jamestown and Olean two Pony League games went long. Olean won 7-5 in seven innings while Jamestown edged the Oilers 8-7 in the 11th. Don Wolf earned his third win for Batavia as Hamilton fell to nine straight losses.
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Chisox Extend Win Streak By Toppling A's 5-2
Chicago White Sox stretch their winning streak to seven behind a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics. Manager Paul Richards praised by Frank Lane, with Lane guiding the club’s rise from a weak 1949-50 record to a competitive 1950s squad driven by a bond between Lane and Richards. Randy Gumpert earned the win in a strong start, while the Sox continued to track the Yankees as New York dominated Detroit in a 14th win in 15 starts.
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Coe Eliminates Urzetta in British Amateur Quarterfinal
Charlie Coe of Oklahoma City defeated Sammy Urzetta of Rochester New York 3 and 2 to reach the British Amateur Championship semifinals at Porthcawl Wales. Evans, a Welsh farmer, beat Americans Bill Campbell and Bo Wininger to advance, while Nic k Ancetti’s title bid ended at the 16th hole.
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Ninth Graders Win Top Honors In Track Meet
Ninth Grade team dominates Corry Junior High School track meet at Loveland Field scoring 50 to 10 for Eighth Grade and two for Severin. Shirley Gurney crowned queen with Carol Hassett and Carol Bettes as court. Paula Meerdink and Robert Bowles crown bearers. Ronald Gates sets high jump record at five feet one inch. Coates ties 10 yard dash record with 11.2 seconds. Results list multiple events with names and distances and times.
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Sailors Win 2, Extend Streak to 14 Games
The Erie Sailors defeated Niagara Falls 4-2 and 6-5 to stretch their winning streak to 14 games and claim first place in the Middle Atlantic League. Willie Grace blasted a three run homer to spark the opener, while in the second game the Sailors rallied with five runs in the eighth. Rudy York, newly named manager of Youngstown, delivered a three run homer in the eighth to seal their win over Butler 5-8. New Castle pounded four Look Park pitchers for 18 hits with Steve Magula homering in the first.
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Williams to Defend Crown in Lightweight Showdown
New York May 25 Williams prepares for a sixth defense against James Carter of the Bronx at Madison Square Garden. The 136 pound limit prompts weigh in at 11 am EST with Carter labeled the underdog. If Williams misses weight the bout becomes non-title.
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Strack Heads Field In PIAA Golf Tournament
Defending champion Charles Strack Jr. of York led 45 players at the PIAA golf event at Penn State College course. He set a new record last year and aimed to repeat, with Mike Divenanzin of Springfield and Bob Schoener of Allentown among early challengers. Two 18 hole rounds scheduled with top four advancing to tomorrow’s championship. A separate two day tennis tournament began with six singles entries and four doubles teams.
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Elks Bowling Banquet Highlights Local League Winners
The Antler League banquet at the Elks Hall featured ham served at 6 15 p m and prize distributions led by Exalted Ruler J Needham. Hammond Elevator and Citizens Bank tied for first. prizes honored high singles, triples, and averages with multiple named bowlers.
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Baseball results and schedule from yesterday and today
American League scores include Cleveland 16 Washington 0 Detroit 1 New York 11 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 2. St Louis at Boston rained out. Tonight St Louis at Detroit Chicago at Cleveland Philadelphia at New York Washington at Boston. National League score Saint Louis 11 Cincinnati 3 only game. Boston at Brooklyn New York at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Chicago Cincinnati at St. Louis tonight.
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Little Leaguers to Get Uniforms Before Season Opener
Sprig training ends tomorrow evening as Lou Hanna issues report for managers and players to report at Loveland Field at 5 pm. Rosters must be sent by tomorrow with only 12 active players allowed on roster and Abe in reserve. Opening ceremonies details to appear in tomorrow's Journal. A possible doubleheader Monday night.
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St Louis Stars Dominate Reds Behind Musial Big Day
Yesterday’s lineup featured Stan Musial leading the Cardinals past Cincinnati with a triple and a double as the Stars rolled to a 16-0 rout. Bobby Feuer of Indiana tossed a shutout over Washington, earning his fifth victory with two hits allowed.
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