Local Little League rules updated for post season play
Williamsport reports Life League Baseball Inc approves rule changes for 1954. Each league may play up to five special post season games after regular season and before Labor Day with no admission charged. League presidents hold responsibility for enforcement and pitcher eligibility. Separately, Marion Motley faces release pressure as Browns prep for 1954 season with battle over starting roles and a key Sun day exhibition against San Francisco.
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Indians Down Yanks as Wynn Hurls 2-Hitter
Cleveland dominates New York with Early Wynn delivering a 2-hitter in a 6-1 win. Wertz Pope and Philley drive in runs while Noren adds a seventh inning homer. Giants pull ahead in the National League as Braves and Cubs post wins amid a day of scattered major league action.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
In the American League Cleveland leads with 95 wins, New York 89, Chicago 85, Detroit 73, Boston 56, and Washington 53. Baltimore 42. Today Cleveland at New York and Detroit at Washington are the day games, Chicago at Boston night. Yesterday Cleveland beat New York 6–1 and Washington defeated Detroit 5–3. In the National League New York leads at 82–47, Brooklyn 79–? Milwaukee 74–54, Cincinnati 64–67, St. Louis 60–70, Philadelphia 59–89, Chicago 65–78, Pittsburgh 46–85. Results: New York 5 St. Louis 3. Milwaukee 2 Brooklyn 0. Philadelphia 9 Cincinnati 3. Chicago 14 Pittsburgh 2. Night schedules: New York at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Chicago, Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, Philadelphia at St. Louis.
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Corry Gridders Head To College For Training
Two former Corry gridiron stars left for college to begin immediate training for the next season. Harold Hodie McLean returns to Lenoir Rhyne College in Hickory North Carolina as a sophomore end candidate. Richard McKeta departs for the University of New Mexico to enroll as a freshman and join football workouts as an end. Also notes minor league scores and scattered weather-related delays.
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Gavilan Hit By Virus Infe ction
Welterweight champion Kid Gavilan was sidelined by a virus, forcing a postponed title fight with Johnny Saxton. Promoter Herman Taylor announced refunds for about $3000 and rescheduled the bout for October, likely at Convention Hall, with Gavilan vowing to fight then. The decision marked a rare illness-caused postponement in Taylor’s 45 years in boxing.
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Herman Taylor
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Taylor
United States
Gavilan
Frank Wiener
Pennsylvania Athletic Commission
Gavilan Fight Off Unavailable List After Illness
Gavilan’s trainer Angel Lopez said the Kid had a lump on the face and pressed on through eight rounds to lose weight. Dr Samuel Swetnick reported a viral infection with fever and ear-related inflammation, with two other doctors in agreement.
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Yesterday's Stars Pitching Dominate Indians Triumph Over Yankees
Enley Wynn hurled a brilliant no hitter as Cleveland trounced New York 1-0, dropping the Yankees five and a half games behind the Indians in the American League. Ted Kiuszewski of Cincinnati Redlegs hit his 40th and 41st homers to lead the majors, surpassing Willie Mays. The Red Sox lost 9-8 to the Phillies.
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Indians
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Ted Kiuszewski
Cinc
Tinnali Redlegs
New York
Willie Mays
Jey
Philadelphia Philies
Coplay Wins Legion Junior Baseball Title
Coplay defeated Quinsville 29 to 0 to claim the Pennsylvania State American Legion Junior Baseball Tournament title behind two hit pitching by right hander Bob No mei. The win marks Coplay’s first tournament title since 1946 when Curt Simmons starred for Lehigh County. Dick Schwartz was the top batter and Aldiverase named MVP by the major leagues.
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Allentown
Pat Coplay
Quinsville
Bob Nomei
Pennnsylvania
Coach Skorich Resigns at Troy N Y Poly Tech Institute
Nick Skorich resigns as head football coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to join the Pittsburgh Steelers as coach. Athletic Director Paul S. Granary says John J. Coons, the line coach, will succeed Skorich.
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Smith Downs Lastre in Havana Bout
In Miami Beach Wallace Bud Smith from Cincinnati knocks out Rafael Lastre from Havana in a short bout. The fight featured swift exchanges with Smith landing sharp combinations to secure the stoppage. Both fighters returned to their corners as the crowd reacted to the quick finish.
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Fla
Wallace
Bud) Smith
Cincinnati
Rafael Lastre
Havana
New Plan Aimed at Keeping A's in Philadelphia
Roy Mack presented a fresh financial plan to Philadelphia A's backers to retain the American League franchise. The plan responds to a buyout bid from Arnold Johnson offering about 3.1 million dollars. It envisions raising 2.5 million, purchasing Connie's and Esrle's stock for 1.2 million, and paying off much of the mortgage to free 500000 for revitalizing the second division club.
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Philadelphia
Roy Mack Tolday
Phiadelphia
Athletics
Board of
Arnold Johnson
Chicago
A's
Kansas City
Connie
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