Hurlers Lawrence Wilson Halt Doubters in Big Showdowns
Lawrence and Wilson shone for Cincinnati and Chicago as Lawrence won his fourth, 7-2 over Philadelphia, tying the Redlegs with Milwaukee for the NL lead. Wilson added a 5-0 shutout of Washington, keeping Chicago atop the AL standings.
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Zimmer Delivers In 10th Inning Dodgers Victory
Dodgers infielder Don Zimmer, after 0 for 14, hits a leadoff 10th inning homer off Lew Burdette to beat the Braves 3-2. It marks his second 10th inning homer this season and comes as he has appeared in all 24 games, symbolizing his remarkable return from multiple injuries.
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Sam Snead Faces Pressure At Home Tourney
White Sulphur Spring West Virginia May 16 The pressure to win at a golf tournament on his home course weighs on Sam Snead. His club renames the four day 72 hole event the Sam Snead Festival and plans a testimonial dinner Friday to raise the stakes in his final push.
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Bobby Boyd Wins Narrowly in Struggling Return
Bobby Boyd, 23, of Chicago, unbeaten in three since Giardello upset, edged Willie Vaughn in a 10 round split decision at Chicago Stadium. Boyd weighed 159 to Vaughn 1604, with judges split and AP tally favoring Boyd 49-44. The night drew 1,423 fans and a $1,220 net gate amid national TV coverage.
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Hartack Sticks By Gen. Duke In Preakness Talk
In Baltimore Hartack and Fitzsimmons addressed race chatter about Iron Siege and Gen. Duke with Hartack insisting Gen. Duke remains the best horse in the field after their Kentucky Derby win while Fitzsimmons challenged the idea Bold Ruler is a moody performer ahead of Saturday’s $100000-added Preakness.
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Last Minute Scramble Forces 25 Player Limit Across Clubs
All major league clubs met the 25 player cap with nine clubs trading or releasing players to comply by midnight. Exemptions exist for one year for ex servicemen Johnny Podres and Frank Bolling whose service status expires May 28. The National League clubs detailed moves include Brooklyn selling Karl Spooner to Macon Georgia and Washington purchasing Osh Usher from Cleveland while others optioned or waivered players to various farm systems.
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Patterson Signals Break With Boxing Empire
Patterson plans a July world heavyweight title defense in a New York ballpark against any challenger. Emil Lence, named by Angelo D Amato as independent promoter, will challenge the International Boxing Club grip as Patterson launches a wider promotional network beyond New York.
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Hurricane) Jackson
Emil Lence
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Lindbergh Drops Greeting Over Decatur During Flyover
Colonel Lindbergh circled Decatur dropping a brief aviation greeting to citizens as he promoted aeronautics. The message urged support for air mail service and airport development, signing off with Charles A Lindbergh. It fell on a clothing store awning and was given to Mayor James A Nelson by Ed Bailey.
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