Tigers Tie Browns, 2-1 as Dinzy Debuts Strongly
Detroit preserves a 14-3 road record after a four game series in St Louis. Dinzy Front, starting for the first time since 1948, pitches five hit ball to beat the Browns 2-1. Vic Werle drives in two runs with a homer and a single, backing Fred Hutchinson who scatters nine hits for the win. Yankees rally past Athletics in Philadelphia as DiMaggio triples and Fain and Hitchcock homer for the A's. Phillies take sole National lead by splitting with the Giants as Koslo wins second, Phillies rally in 11th for victory.
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Gine
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Joe DiMaggio
Jon Page
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Joe Astroth
Billy Hitchcock
Bob Dillinger
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Voorn Stephens
Sal Mele
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Bob Elliott
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Max Lanier
Enos Staubhter
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Jo Garagiola
Red Schoendhenal
Bob Rush
Hank Saar
Wayne Terwilliger
Bob Borkowski
Cubs
Snead Wins Colonial Invitation in Texas
Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia captured the Colonial Invitation in Fort Worth Texas with a three over par 73 final round to finish at 227 and claim a $3 000 prize. He led by three strokes over Skip Alexander of Knoxville who shot 70 for a 200 total with Hogan and others close behind in a crowded field.
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Ife
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Middleeoff
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Fin
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Chicago
Ifeary Pleard
Cleveland
Johnny Palmer
Badin
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So You Can Hear free guide for the hard of hearing
A Beltone offered pamphlet titled So You Can Hear is mailed free to Deafened persons. The ad promises guidance and encouragement toward happiness through enjoyment of sermon music friendship and business success. Send name and address on a postcard to Beltone Dept. 18 1950 W 16th St Chicago Illinois and share with others who are hard of hearing.
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Chicago
Optimist Basketball Team Receives Medals in Meeting
Hayward Optimist club honored its basketball team captained by Jimmy MeKarren with gold medals after a recent meeting. The team placed second in Red league play for 17 years. Club plans include a June 17 model airplane contest at the high school and a forthcoming coaster derby with date to be set.
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Jimmy MeKarren
Optimist
Lisyd Dins
Mal Sylva
Bret Harte Wins Softball Title With 6-4 Victory
Bret Harte Indians defeat David E. Martin Shamrocks 6-4 on the David B. Martin diamond to clinch the Southern Alameda County softball crown. Key hitters include Joe Duran Jim Coan and Keith Lettermin with three, two hits apiece from several teammates. Little Louie Reid sparked the defense and coach Marve Hogan credited the team spirit and effort in securing the school year’s championship across multiple sports.
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Joe Duran
Jim Coan
Keith Lettermin
Jim Pollack
Ev Pashou
Bob Porey
Larry Wimmer
Little Louie” Reid
Bret Harte
Marve Hogan
Pirates Lose Two Games in Ashland Peanut League
The Pirates dropped two league games last week. Dodgers ripped 14 12 in a six walks seven run fifth inning rally led by Bill George four homers and Ronnie Furtado two singles. Manuel Sylvia and Bob Stoleich paced the losers with three hits each. Oak pitcher Gil Hahn shaded the Oaks to a 13 3 victory over the Bucs as Jim Mayo added a triple and single. Larry Fonseca struck out 13 as the Seals defeated the Giants 15 6 with George Ensco and Real third sacker among the top hitters. The Yankees rallied to beat the Oaks 14 13 in the final frame with Ronaled Gonsalves delivering the game winning RBI. After six weeks, the top batters include George Ensco Ronald Gonsalves Manuel Sylvia Perry Sylvia and Al Nicholas.
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Fead
Ashland
Tailend Dodgers
Bill George
Ronnie Furtado
Manuel Sylvia
Bob Stoleich
Stoieich
Inchider
Gil Hahn
Oaks
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Jim Mayo
Dock Mayberry
Holy Stoicich
Dickie Silva
Don Madrid
Dick Pruner
Larry Fonseca
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Manny Garcia
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al Nicholas
Chucker
Jerry Jordan
Peanut League
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al Nicholag
Perry Sylvia Chuck Gebo Gordy Rouiller
Carl von Kfartman
Hand remains steady with artificial aid after war injury
Memphis resident A J John Gaia shows handwriting nearly identical to seven years ago though his right hand was blown off in 1943 while serving in the Army. Delegates Jack Stanton will attend the 20th District Optimist International convention in Fresno over the weekend.
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Fresno
Aver
Memorial Night Racing Opens At Oakland Stadium
Oak land Stadium Speedway in San Leandro hosts a 50 lap Memorial Night race with 83 entrants, top qualifiers from time trials, Miss Oakland trophy dash at 8 15 p m following trials starting 7 p m. Card billed as the most exciting ever staged at the arena.
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Oakland Stadium Speedway
San Leandro
Oakland
Wide Area in Bag Limits Debate Emeralds the Duck Season
Dr Clarence Cotta assistant federal wildlife director spoke at a Watertown conference Friday on daylight ducks. He said bag limits should be set by wide area availability not local concentrations and asked if supply permits longer seasons. He criticized exclusive drainage activities harming producing ponds and named Idaho Montana Wyoming as the most potential producing areas.
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Fe Eral
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California Three Groups to Race in Memorial Day Invitational
California racing circles prepare for the Memorial Day Hot Rod Invitational Sweepstakes at San Jose Speedway with three Wondster groups competing together for the first time. RR and NCRHA join CRA of Los Angeles and Northern California to send top drivers, making one of local racing history’s largest field showings. NCRRA riders include Ed Elisian, George Pacheco, Bob Veith, Joe Valente, Gene Taisieh, Lemoine Frey, Billy Ryan, George Mehalas, Dave Carter, Al Jaelano, George Stubbard, Paul Kamm, Larry Terra.
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San Jose Speedway
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Joe Valente
Gene Tessieh
Lemoine Frey
Billy Ryan
George Mehalas
Dave Carter
al Jaelano
George Stubbard
Paul Kamm
Larry Terra
USC Takes 10th PCC Track Crown at Berkeley
USC captured its tenth Pacific Coast Conference track and field title at Berkeley, scoring 62 and a half points as Stanford trailed with 42 and a fifth. Highlights included Dick Attlesey and Don Newcomb delivering double wins, while Oregon surged to third behind California. Bill Fell clocked 8.9 seconds in the 100, Dave Kenthorne beat Stanford’s Pileh Johnson in the 100-yard dash, and Newcomb edged Mella and Hutchins in a close mile before pulling away late.
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Berkeley
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University of Southern California
Mighty Troy
Dick Atdlesey
Don Newcomb
USC
Eveat
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Oregon
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Wehfont
Don Anderson
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Stanford
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Jin Newcomb
Newcomb
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Jack I Hutchins
Business Ice
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Mella
Warren Johnson
Me Jed
Walcott Seeks German bout after tough win in Mannheim
Joe Walcott, Camden heavyweight, defeated Hein Ten Hoff in Mannheim in a brisk one round rain soaked fight and sought a new German opponent Conny Bux. Walcott outboxed Ten Hoff though the German towered in reach and weight, drawing cheers from 6090 locals.
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Mannheim
Germany
Big Hein ‘Ten Hoff
Conny Bux
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Big ‘TenMoff
Wais Si Y
Jersey Joe
Klein
Joe Tallis
Lille Citi
Surkant Lifts Solons In Sizable Pacific Coast Win
Sacramento starter Matt Surkant earned his tenth PCL victory as the Solons opened a doubleheader with a 6 2 win. Oakland followed with an 18 9 victory to split the twin bill and hold third place, while Hollywood tripped San Diego and Portland beat Los Angeles in other games.
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California Ducks Debate Regs At Sacramento Conference
Dr Clarence Cottam of the federal wildlife service led a Sacramento waterfowl conference aimed at forming hunting rules. He rejected California claims that population figures were too low and warned against regional seasons, favoring nationwide standards based on overall supply.
WSC Beats Stanford in PCC Playoff to Reach Omaha
Washington State College clinched the Pacific Coast Conference title by taking two straight from Stanford in a best of three series to advance to the NCAA playoffs in Omaha. The Cougars overcame a 1-0 deficit with a four-run second inning and held on after Stanford struck for late runs, earning a 6-5 win on Saturday and a 3-2 win Friday to move on.
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Wash
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Washington State College
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Stite
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Ester
Auto Classic 33 Starters In 500 Mile Race Tues
Indianapolis gears up for the 34th 500 mile speedway classic with 33 starters. Pole winner Walt Faulkner heads an elite field including veterans Cecil Green Dick Rathman and Jerry Hoyt. The race offers about 200000 in prize money and features both rookies and past champions like Mauri Rose and Bill Veland.
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