Browns Face Uncertain Quarterback Future With Graham Absence
Hiram Ohio report on the Cleveland Browns preparing to play the College All Stars in Chicago without Otto Graham. Ratterman and rookie Bobby Freeman compete for the job as concerns grow over Freeman’s CFL contract dispute. Freeman’s future with the Browns remains uncertain amid a federal court hearing and Locklear’s health issues. The Lions plan 18 games this season, including six exhibitions.
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Indians And Yanks Still Knotted Up
New York battle for second place in the American League remains unsettled after a 2-1 Cleveland win. Gene Woodling homered against his former team, and Mike Garcia held the Yankees to four hits until the ninth inning as Don Messi and Ray Narleski closed it out. Manager Al Lopez cited confidence and kept a lefty in relief to face Yogi Berra.
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AAA Withdraws from Auto Racing Role
AAA cites two fatalities this year as factors in stepping back from auto racing. NASCAR president Bill France invites qualified AAA drivers and owners to race in NASCAR events. The Sports Car Club of America may sponsor Indianapolis Memorial Day race, following the Le Mans and Indianapolis tragedies.
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National League standings and schedule snapshot
A scrambled update shows teams in the National League with records and upcoming games. Mentions Brooklyn at Milwaukee, Pittsburgh at New York, and Memphis at New Orleans among schedule items, with imperfect figures and team tags.
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Golfdoms Big Shots Set For Killing Golfdoms Big Shots
ChicagoToday reports the All-American tournament at Tam O Shanter opens with 149 players contending for a 36 hole 72 par event with a $25 000 purse and a $50 000 first prize plus exhibition dates. qualifiers include Lion el Erie Pa Bob Gadja Detroit and Herman Keiser with 34 posting 70 or better. The former course record 63 stands and a $10000 bonus awaits anyone breaking it in the 10 day event.
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Clowns and Black Yankees clash at Decatur Legion Field
The Indianapolis Clowns led by Natureboy Williams and Legends King Tut Bebop and Ed Hamman face the New York Black Yankees in a Saturday night exhibition at Legion Field Decatur. Both teams promise an entertaining display of baseball and comedy.
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Natureboy) Williams
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Hurricane Jackson Shocks Charles in 10 Round Rumble
Syracuse blotter reports Hurricane Jackson of Far Rockaway N.Y. won a unanimous 10 round decision over Ezzard Charles at War Memorial Auditorium. Jackson, 23, pressured Charles with relentless punches and swift footwork, prompting calls for a rematch from Charles' handlers.
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Strahs Lifts Memphis Back To Win Column
Memphis righthander Dick Strahs improved to 7-0 after a 4-2 win over the Nashville Vols. Ed White delivered clutch hits as Memphis trimmed Birmingham’s lead, while New Orleans crushed Atlanta 17-3 and Little Rock beat Chattanooga 3-1. Lefty Fred Green limited Atlanta, and catcher Danny Kravitz hit 16th homer as Memphis surged in the standings.
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Runaway cadet dies in Lebanon crash near Smithville
In DeKalb County Tennessee a Castle Heights cadet Mark T. McCurdy, 13, died when a stolen car crashed and burned near Smithville. Two Birmingham youths Rod Goodner, 13, and Wayne R. Yawn, 15, were injured while driving to Florida during summer school. The mother is reportedly in Japan.
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How State Solons Voted On Housing
Six Alabama representatives supported the general housing bill sent to President Eisenhower. The measure passed 187 to 168 and includes authority for 45,000 public housing units this year. Alabama voting for were Elliott, Grant, Huddleston, Jones, Rains, Roberts. against Selden. not recorded Andrews and Boy links.
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Indians Rally in 2-1 Victory as Garcia Shines in Slump Relief
After a rough stretch, the Indians pull within one game of Boston and the Yankees as Mike Garcia settles in with a four-hit, 2-1 win over the Yankees. Don Messi and Ray Narleski back Garcia while Mantle’s ninth-inning single is erased by late help.
Ontario Defeats Young Swimmer Attempt Ends Near Finish
Shirley Campbell a 19 year old typist from Fergus Ontario failed to swim the Lake Ontario crossing from Youngstown New York to Toronto. after 21 hours 27 minutes in rough choppy water she was pulled from the lake with less than two miles to go and taken to Toronto harbor police. Brenda Fisher of Grimsby England aided her as spectators watched toronto lights shimmer in the dark end of the bid.
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Major League Leaders Pitchers and Batting Mix
Summary of 1950s era baseball leaders including Kaline's Detroit batting and runs, Rivera's Chicago steals, Byrne of New York with 8 decisions and 102 strikeouts, and Snider of Brooklyn leading RBIs and runs.
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Scott Frost Wins Trotting Derby at Hambletonian
Scott Frost wins the 30th Hambletonian at Goshen New York in two heats. The gelding races Time Park’s track in 2:01 3 5 and 2:00 3 5 to finish ahead Leopold Hanover and Galophone. The victory earns $51 075.63 and raises career earnings to $102 654.75 for owner Sol Camp of Shafter California.
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Doubleheader on Tap Tenite in City Girls Softball League
A doubleheader is on tap tonight in the City Girls Softball League. The White Sox meet the Austinville crew at 7 30 and Mutual faces Chemstrand at 8 30. An exhibition Saturday features the White Sox vs the Air Force Jets at 7 30. Next week West Side vs Jets and Austinville vs Mutual are set for Thursday evenings.
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