Yankees Not Running Apace In Tight AL Race This Spring
The Yankees under Casey Stengel stay in second place behind Chicago leading a tight American League chase. Despite fumblings and weak hitting, New York posts a steady .626 win rate, while Yankee legends Ruth and Mantle loom in past and present form. Also notes boxing prep, college football prospects, and a Memorial Day radio plan.
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Washington Senators
Cookie Lavagetto
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White Sox
Cleveland
Bronx
Babe Ruth
Mickey Mantle
Yogi Berra
New York
How They Stand Pacific Coast League Results
Yesterday's results from the Pacific Coast League show Sacramento, San Francisco, and Portland leading in various matchups. Notable scores include Sacramento 0, San Francisco 0. Vantuayer 5. Hollywood 3. Portland 1. Major league listings for yesterday include Philadelphia 16 and Pittsburgh 9 with mixed outcomes across the National and American Leagues.
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Meague
San Francisco & Sagramente
Vantuayer
Hollywood
Portland & Sontzig
Sadat
Carl Greens
Bax Francisco
John McCall
Doomed Seals Take 2nd in PCL
In Pacific Coast League action San Francisco tops Sacramento 6 0 to move into second place as pitching shines. Tommy Hurd and John Gray each threw four hit shutouts while Vancouver held the lead with a 5 3 win and Portland beat Seattle 6 1. Sacramento’s Joe Stanka pitched a complete game but SF produced three runs off his effort.
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Hollywood
Sacramento
Vancouver
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John Gray
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Hurd
Sacramento Solons
Joe Stanka
Sacs
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John McCall
Carl Greene
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Los Angeles
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Portland
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Tiger Discard Gets Revenge on Indians in Ninth
Eddie Robinson, a veteran first baseman, pinch hit for Cleveland after Detroit released him. Facing Billy Hoeft in the ninth at Briggs Stadium, Robinson lofted a pitch over right field for a solo homer that sealed a 4-3 victory for Cleveland.
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Racing Official To Probe Dopings
Inglewood California Spencer J Drayton president of The Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau was due at Hollywood Park to investigate the cloning of horses on California tracks He planned talks with the California Horse Racing Board and the State Attorney General office already probing the stimulus of the horse Joe Price last May 22 George Lews owner of Joe Price was ordered to forfeit the $5500 purse he collected after his horse won the race
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Hollywood Park
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California Horse Racing Board
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Joe Price
George Lews
Spahn wins 1-0 as Braves stop Reds in NL race
In a tight NL pennant chase, Warren Spahn pitched a 1-0 shutout over Don Gross as Milwaukee extended control over Cincinnati. Spahn’s 38th NL shutout preserved a strong lead while Gross took the loss amid a tight game that featured a late triple by Bobby Thomson and a decisive run. The Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants faced big trades and potential league-map shifts as owners discussed relocation plans to Los Angeles and San Francisco, signaling seismic changes to the baseball landscape.
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Chicago White Sox
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Antonelli
Bob Miller
Jack Sanford
Red Schoendienst
Don Pegs
Giants and Dodgers to San Francisco debate 1954 plans
Bay Area fans welcomed NL action but asked when a major league park would materialize. San Francisco voters approved a 5 million bond in 1954 for an East Bay stadium, while experts estimate current costs would require about 38.5 million. Mayor Christopher touted the city’s bid and economic benefits from major league baseball.
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Garden Gate
San Francisco
George Christopher
Brooklyn Dodgers
Los Angeles
LA Dodgers ballpark plan prompts West Coast shift
Los Angeles voters approved a 39.5 million dollar bond for Chavez Ravine site prep and a new zoo while Dodgers consider playing at Wrigley Field or the Coliseum. Major moves involve New York and Los Angeles officials amid talks of transferring the Dodgers and Giants.
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Chavez Ravine
Walter] O'Malley
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Coliseum
Giants Dodgers move eyed with mixed coast reaction
TV SPORTS LOG reports on the NL transfer of the New York Giants to San Francisco and the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles. Pacific Coast League officials and city leaders comment, noting expectations for Major League expansion and the potential West Coast home for baseball.
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Emanuel Celler
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O’malley
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Ex-Oak Fracchia Joined Sacramento Solons Roster
Former Oakland Oaks pitcher Ex-Oak Fracchia was purchased by the Sacramento Solons from Seattle yesterday. In a separate move the Solons sold infielder Jerry Streeter to Little Rock in the Southern Association, as yesterday’s personnel changes were announced.
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Dodgers Giants Face Heavy Damage Suits in Coast Move
In Seattle and Portland reports forewarn heavy damage suits totaling about 54.7 million if the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants join the Pacific Coast League. Don Molsod of the Oregonian and Joe Ziegler discuss potential costs and whether the clubs can afford to move, noting Coast teams’ readiness to seek indemnity and the Beavers’ $300,000 stadium remodeling bill.
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Moore May Defend Title in Germany Open Air Bout Planned
Archie Moore and German light heavyweight Willy Knoerzer said the world champion would defend his title in West Germany if a $100000 purse is guaranteed. The open air fight in Stuttgart targets a top 10 challenger as opponent.
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Outspoken Loeffler Quits Aggie Post
Ken Loeffler resigns after clash over alleged recruiting violations at Texas A&M. Station, Texas reports Loeffler faced sharp criticism as the program sought to bolster sagging basketball fortunes amid controversy.
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Major league shifts reshape baseball map since 1852
Chicago based report notes rapid franchise moves from 1953 to 1957. The National League approved the Braves move to Milwaukee in March 1953, the Browns sale to Baltimore in September 1953, Athletics to Kansas City in May 1954, and in 1957 the Dodgers and Giants were authorized to relocate to Los Angeles and San Francisco if requested, signaling a new era of team realignments.
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Baseball Faces West Coast Travel Costs For National League
The National League weighs travel cost impacts as New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers shift west. Costs could reach about 35 000 dollars per team annually with 3 or 4 trip schedules. Frank Lane notes past coast trips cost 518 000 for the Cardinals last year, while a 45 000 dollar estimate existed four years ago for a Los Angeles schedule.
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