Monzant Defends Shaky Giant Lead
Attendance trends show Memorial Day crowds dipping in both leagues while horse tracks hold sway. National League totals rise to 141,817 from 103,698, American League draws 427,000+, Yankees top 39,742, and Giants draw 30,461 in St Louis as tracks report 242,082 attendees across six venues.
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Hayward Nine to Meet Bill Erwin Legion at Bushrod Field
The Hayward nine will play the Bill Erwin Legion baseball team tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at Oakland's Bushrod Field No 1.
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Giants Welcome Crowd Set For Arrival In S F
A large crowd is expected to greet the San Francisco Giants on arrival at San Francisco International Airport tomorrow night. The team flies in from St. Louis, due at 10:00 p.m., and starts a three game series versus Milwaukee at Seals Stadium on Tuesday.
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Newcombe Stays Out Gets Fine
Chicago report says Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe was fined 300 dollars for failing to report to the hotel after a night out. Walter Alston said he did not know why Newcombe stayed out all night as the club struggles. This is Newcombe’s second disciplinary issue with the Dodgers following a 1955 incident. He lasted 3 1/4 innings against the Cubs yesterday.
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Standings and results from yesterday baseball games
Yesterday's results show Milwaukee 7 Philadelphia 5, St Louis 1 Chicago 0, and Los Angeles 2 Chicago 3. Today features Cincinnati at Paradatposa and Milwaukee at Pittsburgh with pitchers Alker or Nuxhall and Roberle or Muwaukes. Standings list New York leading the league with Kansas City close behind. Chicago and Detroit trail, while Washington and Baltimore follow.
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Margin Cut As Cardinals Sweep Two
The St. Louis Cardinals swept a Memorial Day doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants and pulled ahead in the National League race. Lindy McDaniel was slated to start the opener, while Ray Crane allowed the decisive run in the first game. The Giants clung to first place by a game over Milwaukee as the series wrapped with a nightcap victory for the Cards. The weekend games air on KSFO at 2:36 am.
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Brosnan Still Meets Willie Mays Rivalry Rekindled
In St. Louis Jim Brosnan dominated Willie Mays, holding him to 0-for-3 in a key matchup. Brosnan noted a long running friendly feud with Mays and joked about pitching only fastballs to him. Mays had four of five outs in the game but faced three strikeouts in the second inning.
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Yankees Lose Fourth In Row After Not Sweeping
Yankees fail to sweep and extend losing streak to four as rivals joke about pennant race in the American League this season. UPI report notes Stengel’s comments and managers’ reactions amid the uncertain title chase.
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Elisian suspended after tragic USAC crash
Indianapolis news reports Elisian of Oakland suspended by USAC pending board action after a first lap crash killed Pat O Connor during the Memorial Day race. Carter notes Elisian guilty of bad judgment though Elisian says he was not informed. Others in the field, including Bob Veith, were also sidelined as investigators weigh disciplinary steps.
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Bryan wins with relentless pace in deadly race
The report recalls Bryan's victory driven at high speed over 1a miles per hour across 330 laps after a 20 lap segment was slowed by a 1é-car collision that killed Pat O'Connor and sidelined eight cars. Oakland drivers Ed El sign and Bob Welch were among those eliminated. The winner is set to receive about 110,000 at tonight's victory banquet and claim the prior purse record.
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Bryan Wins Indy 500 Amid Tragedy Involving OConnor
Indianapolis UPI Bryan wins the Memorial Day 500 mile race after a dramatic drive through wreckage and near disaster that claimed fellow racer Pat OConnor on the final lap. Bryan, smiling despite loss of a friend, credits his pit crew for the victory and says he will defend his national title and pursue Italy’s 300 mile race.
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Top Milers Vie Tonight At Modesto
Modesto track meet draws world class milers led by Herb Elliott of Australia and Labori, with Laszlo Tabori and Dihers among others. The event, part of the California Relays, aims for fast times though officials avoid promising a sub four minute mile.
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Althea Gibson Wins Wimbledon Women's Singles Title
Surbiton England United Press International reports Wimbledon champion Althea Gibson of New York defeated Mimi Arnold of Redwood City California in the women’s singles final. The match lasted under 35 minutes as Gibson dominated to claim her third Surrey lawn championship title.
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Webb defeats Beecham to press title bid in Miami
Spider Webb won a split decision over Jimmy Beecham in a 10 round Miami Beach bout to keep alive a title shot. Webb, 160 pounds, outpaced Beecham at times but Beecham's body work and looping rights troubled him. two judges favored Webb while a third had Beecham ahead. Webb’s victory followed a prior upset loss and he declined an offer to fight Giardello in San Francisco to pursue a June bout in London or a Nigerian clash with Dick Tiger.
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Machen Reports Extortion Threats
In San Francisco heavyweight Eddie Machen told police he received two extortion calls demanding 10 007 dollars. The caller did not identify himself and warned of an accident if the money was not paid. A second call was made in the afternoon with the same threatening message.
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Bouchee Moved Closer to Home
Former Phillies rookie first baseman Bouchee is being transferred from the Institute of Living in Hartford to a hospital near his family. The move, announced by Philadelphia, follows his psychiatric treatment after a morals offense on the West Coast and aims to place him closer to loved ones and support.
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