Barons Use 9th To Whip Chicks
Freshman Jack Cassini watched his Chicks hold a 6 1 lead over the Barons after eight innings only to surrender eight runs in the ninth. Don Rudolph allowed a key homer by Bobby Martyn to seal a 9 6 Barons win as Strahs and Stuffel near from Calis AAA clubs to bolster the Barons.
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Akins Stiffens Miceli In First Welterweight Bid
Virgil Akins, a twice-turned fighter from St Louis, knocked out New York’s Joey Miceli in 2 41 of the first round after three knockdowns. Akins vows full effort and clean living as a path to bigger fights with a new manager Eddie Yawitz guiding his schedule. Yawitz says a $40 000 guarantee awaits the Basilio DeMarco winner to face Akins in St Louis.
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Rural roads bear far more traffic deaths than city streets
A report notes that rural road fatalities exceed urban deaths by roughly two and a half times, highlighting a greater risk on non urban routes and the need for improved safety measures.
Texas Battle Heads Up DAV Wrestling Card at Coliseum
Matchmaker Alex Gulas brings a Texas style bout between Frank Thompson and Killer Kowalski with no limit on falls. Kowalski seeks revenge after a disputed decision last week. Also on the card are Millie Stafford and China Mira in a two fall match. Action starts at 8 30 sponsored by the DAV.
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Scotty) Thompson
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Giants and Yankees map summer moves to rebuild rosters
The New York Giants plan a cash deal of 25 000 to bring slugger Sid Gordon back from Pittsburgh. Bob Kuzava joins the Phillies for 10 000, while Gordon lingers as a bench option and Kuzava adds lefty depth after Yankee success.
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Giants Say Cash On Line To Get Back Sid Gordon
The Associated Press recounts a tight pennant race as the New York Giants and Yankees push for strong late May surges. AL leaders Cleveland and Chicago shuffle positions while Brooklyn and Pittsburgh struggle. The National League also tightens with New York chasing pace as Pirates slump and Milwaukee edges into a tie.
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Ashburn Moves Into Thick Of Batting Race
Rich Ashburn of the Philadelphia Phillies extended a seven game hitting streak and raised his season average to .365, climbing to third in the National League race behind Mueller and Virdon. In the American League Vic Power led at .389, while Duke Snider and Ted Kluszewski tied for NL and Mantle climbed to .333 with 11 homers and 30 RBIs.
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Major League Attendance Outpaces 1954 Pace
The Associated Press reports both leagues are ahead of their 1954 attendance pace with total fans reaching 3,623,401. Kansas City's Athletics contribute a 74,000 rise, helping the American League post stronger turnout after a slow start.
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Ted Williams Returns with a 395 Foot Homer for Sox
The 36 year old Boston slugger, in his first spring appearance, hit a 395 foot homer to right in a 4 3 exhibition win over the New York Giants. Williams, sidelined by spring training, praised his form though said his legs felt heavy as he eyed a late week return to the lineup.
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Mrs Webb Sets Pace In Vestavia Qualifying
Huntsville news records Mrs Harry Webb of Huntsville shooting 83 four over par on the 6200 yard Vestavia course to lead qualifiers in the Vestavia tournament. She finishes two ahead of the field with Mrs Ed Rogers and Miss Mary Me tied for second at 85 to 86.
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A’s reach 1954 season totals in few home dates
The Athletics have 321 157 paid attendance in the American League after 15 home dates, already surpassing their 1954 season total of 304 666 in Philadelphia. They have not played a major league game in 69 years.
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Radio and Television Schedule Listing For Decatur Daily
A compact guide lists daily radio and TV programs with show times from morning to late night including news, music, game, gospel, and talk formats. It notes late changes are not the paper's responsibility and includes several local program titles and time slots.
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Cullman Bearcats overwhelm West Limestone in playoff rout
Cullman Bearcats blast West Limestone 27 to 6 on 22 hits to open the district playoffs. Asa Brandon and Delayne Hulsey homered, Van McElroy finished strong after four hitless innings, as Cullman advances toward a Monday showdown with Hart Huntsville and aims for the Western division final.
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IBC in Hurry to Find Sub for Carter Smith Title Bout
The International Boxing Club began a rushed search for a replacement fight after the light weight title bout between Jimmy Carter and Wallace Smith was postponed indefinitely. Carter fell ill with a sore throat and weakness after a Boston visit, receiving penicillin and rests before attempting a comeback.
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Bud) Smith
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St Louis at Chicago and Cincinnati at Milwaukee
A concise listing shows two matchups with St Louis visiting Chicago and Cincinnati traveling to Milwaukee. No additional context or results provided.
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