Dodgers' Nine-Game Streak Highlights Brooklyn Depth
On the Sidelines lauds the Brooklyn Dodgers as a formidable, well-rounded club riding a nine-game winning streak that has them two games ahead in the NL. Roy Campanella and Jackie Robinson return to boost a lineup praised for defense and power. Robinson’s versatility and Campanella’s RBI prowess anchor a team tied to three champions in five years.
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Hayward Golf Club General Meeting at Villa Lorenzo
All Hayward Golf Club members are urged to attend a general meeting at Villa Lorenzo in San Lorenzo at 8 o'clock in May. President Ben Campbell announced a strong program featuring Frank Sobrero, former Santa Clara standout, who will address members. This will not be a dinner meeting.
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Robinsons Blazing Bat Sparks Dodgers to NL Lead
Dodgers rise atop the National League as Robinson, battered yet pivotal, fuels a nine game win streak with four hits and a homer. A tense Milwaukee incident and persistent booing accompany his bid for a second Most Valuable Player award amid a season plagued by injury.
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Chapman Leads Six Oaks in All Star Votes
In Los Angeles the PCL released votes showing Sam Chapman as the top All Star candidate from the Oakland Oaks. Six Oaks players are contending for remaining spots with listings by position and several other teams noted in the ballot results.
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Bear Crewmen Head East for Spring Tour
Berkeley crews depart for an extended East Coast tour with junior varsity and varsity boats. The Bears race Wisconsin in Madison on June 12 and compete in the IRA regatta on Lake Onondaga in Syracuse a week later.
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American League and National League Baseball Scores Brief
Yesterday’s results show the Orioles beating the Yankees and Giants falling to the Dodgers in separate matchups. The National League slate included New York routing Cincinnati 23 to 2 and Milwaukee defeating Pittsburgh 11 to 0, with Brooklyn and Chicago also posting wins.
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Softball Tonight At Bohannon League Matchups
Tonight's schedule lists Lockerby Pontae versus Scott Electrig and Valter Hunt Fondi against Bapt 5 pe. Barrett Danuts faces Berens in early evening play at Bohannon field.
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Pacific Coast doubleheaders split as pennant race tightens
In San Francisco the Pacific Coast League tripleheader action left Oakland, San Diego, and Sacramento splitting results. San Diego swept the opener 11 4 and won the series 5 3 after a 2 1 win in the nightcap. Hollywood led the standings after a dramatic 12 6 loss to Sacramento, then a 3 2 victory in seven frames aided by Tom Saffell’s late homer. Seals rose to first on a late push as Portland dumped Ellsworth and Beavers, while Granville Gladstone belted a two run shot in the Seals’ second.
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Conn Predicts Charles Beats Marciato At Yankee Stadium
Billy Conn, once a boxing stylist, says Ezzerd Charles has the superior skill to win the heavyweight title from Rocky Marciato in a bout at Yankee Stadium on June 17.
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Acorns Eye Seal Series Opens After Padre Split
Opening round of the President's Cup at Haywards features most favorites advancing. Notable results include Stan Wilson, Harry Yeghoian, C. B. Smith, Joe McKamey, Art Jones, and Sami Kaikee winning. Tony Perry versus John Strom postponed to Thursday. play set to continue Sunday with multiple flights listed and many match outcomes.
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Acorns End Nightcap In 2 1 Victory Behind Bamberger
San Diego Seals Stadium visit boosts Oakland for a twin bill. Bamberger notches a four hit win in the nightcap as the Oaks edge Padres 2-1 in the eighth inning. Dickey no hits through five, Samford on third base, Davis and Culsti singing single to drive in the tie. Padres jump ahead early but Oakland rallies for the win, with Elliott and Rose making sharp plays in the field.
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Rossi Wins Diablo Invitational In Golf Rivalry Return
Lloyd Rossi rebounds from a club championship upset to win the first Diablo Country Club Invitational, defeating Bill Higgins in a tight finish after a strong start with birdies on 9 10 and 11. Higgins rallys via late pressure but Rossi seals victory on the 35th hole. Higgins had earlier advanced with wins over Bill Key and Frank McCann.
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Archie Moore Heads Boxing Card Tonight
Archie Moore, 38, defends title against heavyweight Bert Whitehurst in a Dumont TV bout at St Nicholas Arena while Floyd Patterson, 19, faces Icey Maxim in a Brooklyn arena card. Patterson seeks 14th straight win as Maxim earns $12,500. Moore nets $7,000 for the ABC TV main event.
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Stevenson wins 100 mile AAA race in Milwaukee
Chuck Stevenson of Garden Grove wins the 100 mile AAA national car championship in Milwaukee with a record time of 1 01 31.297 earning 6100 and helping total prize pool of 25 550 Manuel Ayulo finishes second ahead of Jimmy Reese Oklahoma City Pat O Connor is fifth Gene Hartley sixth Vukovich finishes last after steering trouble Larry Crockett and Andy Linden crash into wall on lap 32 No crashes mar the event despite the spins and tangled cars at the north turn outer wall
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Persley Wins by TKO Against Maddox in Chicago
Persley secured a technical knockout over Tommy Maddox in Chicago after the ring physician halted further rounds in the eighth. The bout ended with Persley dominant as Maddox could not continue.
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Khaling U Captures Caliente Golden Poppy Stakes
Khaling U, a four year old from the Khaled lineage, won Caliente’s six furlong Golden Poppy Allowances by a narrow margin over Khal Me Gold. The winner returned $6.20, with Khal Me Gold just behind as the place finisher. The race took place at Agua Caliente, Mexico, yesterday.
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Ferrari Sweep in San Francisco Charity Road Races
In the third annual Guardsmen charity event at Golden Gate Park, Ferraris claimed the top two spots in the 110 mile race. Jack McAfee of Sherman Oaks drove a maroon 4.5 litre Ferrari to win, averaging 74 mph and reaching 119 mph on a straightaway, with Nilham Stroppe of Long Beach third in a Ku Mercury. The event raised thousands for underprivileged children, with spectators exceeding 100,000.
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Pro Matches Start At LA Club
Los Angeles club hosts the worlds top tennis pros for the US professional men’s singles championship. Match play begins tonight with Pancho Segura facing Ben Gorchakoff, as Dick Gonzales prepares to defend his title next Sunday.
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Kentucky Derby winner scores in Debonair Stakes at Hollywood Park
Inglewood Ca Deter who just won the Kentucky Derby won the seven furlong Debonair Stakes at Hollywood Park by about two lengths. The clock reading was 1 22.
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Williams Bests Boston Jr in Doubleheader Absence
Ted Williams, the Red Sox veteran slugger, was sidelined by a heavy cold for today’s doubleheader with the Tigers. Red Sox pitcher Sid Hudson also missed the game due to a head cold.
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Perrin Captures Feature Hardtop Race at Oakland
Oakland Speedway hosted a 25 lap hardtop main won by Jack Perrin of San Leandro who rose from last row to beat Joe Rolette of San Mateo in a thrilling finish. Walt Monet of Oakland finished third as Dick Atkins won the Trophy Dash race. Henry Alves took the 12 lap 15 car event in 665, Manny Valdez placed second in the Strays, and Paul Guy won the consolation. About 45 cars entered with 16 finishing, as driver skill and qualifying pace shaped the crowded quarter mile show.
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