McCormick And Wilhelm Lead The Pitching Race
Mike McCormick of San Francisco tops the National League with a 1.32 ERA through Monday and Hoyt Wilhelm of Baltimore leads the American League with 1.54. Wilhelm seeks his third ERA crown while McCormick has won his last four decisions. Monbouquette, Mesi, Shaw, and Sturdivant trail AL leaders with strong showings.
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Ben Olan
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Mike McCormick
San Francisco
Hoyt
Wilhelm
Baltimore
McCormick
New York Giants
Orioles
Mark
Don Messi
Detroit
Bob Shaw
Chicago
Tom Sturdivant
Washington
Johnny Poedres
Los Angeles Dodgers
Art Mahaffey
Philadelphia
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee
Ken Hunt
Cincinnati
Bob Gibson
St. Louis
Joey Jay
Thriftmaster 6 Saves Standard in Fleetside Model
The Thriftmaster 6 serves as standard equipment on the Fleetside model, while V8 power comes with an optional Trademaster V8 at extra cost.
Boat Races at Cullman Boost Local Spirit Sunday
Cullman hosts the first Southeastern Boat Racing Association season race at Lake George on Sunday May 28 starting at 1 PM. Drivers from Florida to Kentucky compete in runabouts and hydroplanes with top contenders including Clarence Doss Ellis Robinson and Ross Malone. Fifteen races are scheduled with heats and a free-for-all finale amid growing turnout.
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Lake George
Southeastern Boating Association
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Kentucky
Louisiana
North Carolina
Clarence Doss
Birmingham
W. G. Chester
Havana
Robert Beck
Pensacola
E. L. “Sheriff
Cochise
Ellis Robinson
Robinson
S.E.B.A
Cullman Jaycees
Leader Earned Run Struggles Highlight 6.90 ERA
The pitcher, identified as Leader, posts a 6.90 ERA this season with 23 earned runs allowed in 30 innings pitched, marking a difficult stretch for the team.
Dark Uses Psychology To Fix Hurler Sanford
San Francisco manager Alvin Dark used a psychology ploy by starting Hobie Landrith behind the plate to steady Jack Sanford, who had not finished a game in five starts. Landrith’s nine innings of steady work and a ninth inning double play by Chuck Hiller sparked a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs, widening the Giants’ lead in the National League standings.
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Alvin Dark
Jack Sanford
Sanford
Giants
Dark
Hobie Landrith
Landrith
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Ed Bailey
Bailey
Chuck Hiller
Cubs
Sam Jones
Lake event organizers ready seating for spectators
Sponsoring groups are arranging facilities to welcome spectators at the lake venue. They plan seating, safety, and access to ensure a smooth event experience for all attendees.
Crackers to add a Black player in coming weeks
The Nashville Tennessean reports the Atlanta Crackers will include a Black player in the near future. Sports editor Raymond Johnson cites difficulty locating a high quality Black athlete and notes possible cities where he may not play. Buzzie Bavasi drives the plan to gauge fan reaction for Atlanta’s future triple A status.
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Nashville, Tenn
Atlanta Crackers
Nashville Tennessean
Raymond Johnson
Los Angeles Dodgers
Atlanta
Johnson
Southern Association
Hal Totten
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