Yankees and Indians set to duel for pennant this week
In a pivotal three game series at Yankee Stadium the New York Yankees battle the Cleveland Indians with the American League title possibly decided. The column argues sentiment favors the Yanks if they win twice, though the pennant race remains tight with the Giants and Dodgers in the NL.
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Burns Surge In 6 Game Streak In Dodgers Big Twin Sweep
The Brooklyn Dodgers ride a six game winning streak to trim the New York Giants lead and humiliate Milwaukee with an 18 to 4 loss in the opener and 11 to 4 in the nightcap as Gil Hodges Duke Snider and Billy Cox pace a savage attack. Ed Barney’s late homer powers the Reds to a win while Ted Kluszewski also homers in Cincinnati. Cleveland widens its lead as Bob Lemon posts his 20th win with a 6 1 and 8 1 triumphs. Detroit explodes 14 3 in one game and 2 1 in the other amid a ninth inning brawl involving Mar ton Fricano and Steve Gromek.
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Races and Results From Pacific Ore Jet League
Saturday results show Seals dominant with 7 0 1 Oakland 0. Los Angeles beat Oakland 6 2 while Hollywood edged San Francisco. San Diego led Seattle 5 4 and Portland 7 1. Yesterday Seals 5 0 Hollywood 3 2 Los Angeles 1 beat San Diego 5 Seattle 4 0 Sacramento 7 2 Portland 2. Series standings list Seals 6 Angeles 3 Oakland 1 Seattle 6 Portland 1. Today schedule lists games with Hollywood at Angeles Oakland at San Diego and Sacramento at Portland.
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Football Scores and Baseball Results From Busy Saturday
Saturday sports roundup shows key MLB results with Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia and others posting wins while Baltimore and Washington split. National League notes include Brooklyn, Milwaukee and Cincinnati outcomes, with pitchers listed for today’s matchups and upcoming games in both leagues.
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Padres Take Lead With Sweep In Pacific Coast League
San Diego Padres moved one game ahead of Hollywood in the PCL after a doubleheader split with Seattle Rainiers. Luke Easter hit a two run homer in the first game. Bob Kerrigan held Seattle to five hits in the nightcap as the Padres won 5-0. San Francisco tied for third after a 2-0 win in the nightcap against Hollywood. Los Angeles and Sacramento won doubleheaders to stay three points apart in the league standings.
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Hi Lo Forbes Retired From Racing To Stud
Hi Lo Forbes from Landover Hills Maryland has been retired to stud after an incurable ankle injury. The horse set a half mile world trotting record of 1 58 6 at Roosevelt Raceway on May 6 1953.
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Palmer Cops Amateur Win at 1954 USGA Final
Palmer, 24 year old Wickliffe salesman, rallied from two down at halfway to defeat Robert Sweeny 1 up in a 36 hole final at Grosse Pointe Farms Country Club winning the 1954 US Amateur Championship. Sweeny, 43, sought to become second oldest winner in USGA history, after Jack Westland.
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Sad Seal Slump Saves Oaks From Dropping Behind
Oakland Acorns miss late rally as Los Angeles sweeps 6 2 and 4 3 Brisk doubleheader finish cuts Oaks from contention San Francisco Seattle Hollywood in tight race. Charley Dressen’s squad drops a notch as Bruce gravelly bats and errors widen LA lead. Jim Marshall hits his 27th homer but Hatiten’s 12 hits seal the win for the Dodgers.
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Tittle Leads Easy Triumph Over Fighting Card Squad
San Francisco 49ers overwhelmed the Chicago Cardinals 42 to 7 at Kezar Stadium as Y. A. Tittle directed a faultless attack, with Perry scoring twice and Banducci returning to form. McHan of the Cardinals showed flashes but threw four interceptions as the 49ers’ defense pressured the rookie.
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Flays Tivet Quarter Scoring Notes From SF-Perry
Scoring summary highlights SF-Perry seven point drive with an 8 yard gain and centers, Tittle sneaks for 11 48 in second quarter. SF passes and runs from Sears and Tittle connect on a 5 yard bootleg. Numerous players listed in lineups and substitutions across team rosters and positions.
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Bach Resigns as Head Man of Steelers
Pittsburgh officials announced Joe Bach's resignation as head coach after a third straight exhibition defeat. Walt Kiesling assumed direction, following a 38-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers as Art Rooney revealed the ouster at Olean camp. Bach posted 21 wins and 13 defeats across two seasons with the club.
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Teens drive National Singles Championship action at Forest Hills
Teen-agers under promoter Jack Kramer stake their claim in the National Singles as Tony Trabert and Australia's Lew Hoad pace the field. Key victories include Trabert crushing Huber Eaton 6-0 6-0 6-1, and Hoad defeating Sid Schwartz after a first round bye. The Kramer proteges win several second round spots while veteran names advance in a crowded field at the 74th Nationals.
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Bannister Wins 1500 Meters At European Games Finale
Roger Bannister captured the 1500 meters in 3:43.8 at Berne, a fitting end to a season as Russia dominated the meet with 17 golds and 26914 points while Britain trailed. Bannister will skip running next year due to medical studies and invitations.
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Herman Cops Split Decision Triumph at Hollywood Clash
In Hollywood Legion stadium tonight in Los Angeles 140 pounds Herman won a split decision over Graham Holmes 13342 Hartford Conn in a ten round main event. Both fighters showed little aggression and Holmes failed to make a strong West Coast debut as there were no knockdowns and neither man was visibly hurt.
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Incredible Milwaukee Fans Smash NL Attendance Record
Milwaukee Braves fans, spurred by perfect weather, set an NL attendance mark at Milwaukee County Stadium. A paid crowd of 45,922 lifted the season total to 1,841,666, surpassing 1933’s record with 10 dates left. Sellouts loomed as advance sales prepared 7,500 bleachers and 200 standing tickets.
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