Griffith Plans to Relieve Charlie Dressen as Senator Manager
DETROIT CALVIN GRIFFITH says he plans to remove Charlie Dressen as manager of the Washington Senators after an eight straight loss and 16 of 20 overall. He hints a move may come fast and considers offering Dressen an executive role if a swap is made.
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Monday LinScores From the AP Baseball Standings
Scores from the American League and Southern Association games list Washington Kansas City and Detroit matchups with late innings. Milwaukeep and Brooklyn games stretch to 11 innings while Memphis Birmingham New Orleans Chattanooga Little Rock and Atlanta show varied results across ten innings plus.
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Big Ten Split Over New Athlete Aid Program
Chicago report shows Big Ten leaders divided on whether the new financial aid plan spurs outside recruiting raids. Northwestern’s Stu Holcomb blames the plan for aggressive recruitment in Chicago. Iowa, Minnesota and Indiana back him while Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Ohio State and Purdue doubt any significant impact.
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Belle Mina Sweeps Doubleheader Against East Limestone
Belle Mina opened its season with a pair of wins over East Limestone. Carlton Montgomery pitched a one hitter in the first game to secure a 2-0 victory, while Arlon Downs collected five hits as Belle Mina won the second game 10-5. Jimmy Nash and Larry Birdwell each had four hits on the day.
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Shoemaker suspended for Kentucky Derby miscue
Louisville track suspends jockey Willie Shoemaker for 15 days after misjudging the finish at the 83rd Kentucky Derby. Gallant Man finished second to Iron Siege in a photo finish. Shoemaker mistook the 16th pole for the finish line and eased up. The ban affects the Preakness and will be honored by other tracks.
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Sugar Hart Eyes Rematch With Byars In Camden Fight
Sugar Hart, Philadelphia welterweight prospect, offers top contenders guaranteed purses for a June or July Camden, New Jersey bout. Hart targets Byars and would back a Boston clash with $10,000 offers, following a 10 round telecast loss to Al Wilson and a split decision near miss with Byars last year.
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Belle Mina Little Leaguers Schedule Game at Tanner Field
Belle Mina little leaguers will play Monrovia Thursday night at 7 30 at Tanner's football field. Managers wishing games with the Belle Mina team are asked to contact H O Nash at Madison 1.
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Decatur Ninth Defeats Belle Mina 8-5 for Third Win
Decatur's 9th grade baseball team beat Belle Mina 8-5 securing their third win. Bob Montgomery earned the win with four hits allowed while Collins took the loss. Decatur totaled six hits led by Harvey Morris and Wayne Blalock with two apiece, plus singles by Don Mills and Montgomery.
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Southern Runaway: Memphis Chicks extend hot start in Southern Asia series
Memphis, seeking a strong season finish, pulled off a 11-10 walk-off win over Birmingham after tying in the ninth. Memphis improved to 17-4 with seven one-run victories, while Little Rock topped Atlanta 8-1 and Chattanooga beat New Orleans 8-1. Bill Gabler hit a grand slam for Memphis. Bob Coats made a leaping final play to secure the Barons.
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Decatur Golfer Victory Over Athens in Team Match
Decatur Country Club hosted Athens golfers for a day of team matches. Decatur won 20 to 10 led by Frank Troup with 42 points on an even par 70. Harry Jonas and Ed Pirie each had Eagles, with Pirie holing out for an Eagle on No. 7. Fifty three players participated in the season opener.
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Dot Kirby In Playoff To Determine Medalist For Southern Amateur
In Memphis two former champions Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta and Mrs. Scott Probasco Jr. of Chattanooga enter a sudden death playoff to decide this year’s Southern Amateur medalist after both posted 79 in qualifying. Polly Riley Fort Worth, Mrs. Maurice Glick Baltimore, and Frances Rich Dallas tied for third with 80s, while defending champion Mary Ann Downey Baltimore shot 81 to place sixth.
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Probe into Harvie Ward Amateur Standing Likely
A USGA inquiry into Harvie Ward's amateur status appears probable after grand jury testimony by his employer Edward Lowery. Lowery said he paid Ward’s expenses to two 1954 eastern tournaments and loaned him 11000, with Ward claiming some costs were USGA funded and that he acted as Lowery’s guest.
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Major League Leaders Summary
The record lists leaders in batting runs and runs batted in for the season. Williams of Boston ties for home runs with Simpson, Skirasi and Sievers among leaders. Spahns Milwaukee pitcher and Jones of St. Louis lead in strikeouts with strong victory records.
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Crazy Bounce Dooms Braves in 14 Inning Loss to Dodgers
Milwaukee Burdette angrily blamed a bad hop as a late error cost the Braves a 4-3 lead at Ebbets Field. Brooklyn rallied in the 12th to tie on a Cimoli double, Furillo homer earlier, then Cimoli hit a 14th inning homer off Red Murff for a 5-4 Dodgers win. Cubs beat Giants 6-2 to reach seventh with Pittsburgh, while KC tops Washington 8-2 and Detroit drops Baltimore 8-6 in 13. Garver and Zuverink earned decisions with key late runs, and Pi sunis grand slam spurred Baltimore’s surge.
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Sherbet Origin Tied to Arabic Word for Drink
A note explains sherbet is a drink not an ice in Arabia, tracing the term to the Arabic sharaba meaning to drink. The origin ties the beverage to a verb rather than a frozen dessert.
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