Cubs Sweep Double Bill From Cardinals
Chicago Cubs defeated St Louis in a double header to climb into second place in the National League. Paul Minner pitched four hits allowed for a 1-0 opener and Bob Rush secured a 3-1 win with a two-hitter. Ed Miksis Gene Baker and Bob Speake provided the offense, while Rip Repulski homered for the Cards.
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Associated Press
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Stan Hack
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Paul Minner
Bob Speake
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Bob Rush
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Gene Baker
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Rip Repulski
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New York Giants
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Giants
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Robin Roberts
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Murry Dickson
J Y Meyer
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New York
Turley
Herb
Berra
Maury McDermott
Ed FitzGerald
Mickey Mantle
Billy Cox
Gene Woodling
Hal Smith
Ike Delock
Cincinnati
The
Redlegs
Art Fowler
Spahn
Cullman and Cotaco Set for 8th District Final Clash
Cullman Bearcats meet Cotaco in the 8th district Western Division baseball final after semifinal wins over Hartselle and Clements. Carl Winton helped Cotaco by fanning 15 in five innings. Cullman’s Jimmy Knight hit a two run homer in the semifinal.
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Baugh
National League results and schedule brief
Wednesday results show New York tied with Brooklyn postponed. Cincinnati edged Chicago 3 1. St Louis lost 0 1 to? The fragment lists Milwaukee and St Louis Chicago matches with incomplete details. Thursday schedule includes New York at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at Cincinnati with other pairings.
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Experts estimate traffic accidents cost billions annually
Experts estimate that traffic accidents cost Americans about 4.3 billion dollars each year, reflecting the broad economic impact of crashes on health care, property damage, and lost productivity.
Nashua Dominates Preakness Field With Record Earnings
Nashua leads the anticipated Preakness field, having earned $502,440 over 13 races, including 10 wins. The $100,000 Preakness purse could lift the Belair colt to near the top of all time money winners. Others like Saratoga and Nance's Lad trail in stakes success, while Traffic Judge Honeys Alibi Fleet Path and Chuck Thompson's entry seek to challenge Nashua's dominance.
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Senators Open Trade Talks for Outfielder and Shortstop
Calvin Griffith, vice president of the Washington Senators, says the team is willing to trade lefty Maury McDermott or righty Bob Porterfield to the New York Yankees in exchange for an outfielder and a shortstop. He notes Yankees GM George Weiss hasn’t committed to any deal. Griffith highlights the club’s strong pitching staff and youth, and stresses the need for a hitting shortstop.
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George Weiss
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Kuenn Heads Stick Men Of American L
AP summary of American and National League leaders shows Kuenn batting .377 with 57 hits for Detroit and Der Mantle leading in runs with 41 and 11 homers tied for top. pitching leaders include Aber and Newcombe with 3 decisions each and 1.000 ERAs. other leaders include Campanella, Snider, Mueller, and Jones with top RBIs, hits, and strikeouts.
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Associated Press
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New York
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Zermal
Kansas City
Minoso
Chicago
Aber
Turley
Mueller
Snider
Brooklyn
Campanella
Kluszewski
Cincinnati
Gilliam
Templé
Boyer
St. Louis
Newcombe
Jones
Young Ladies Of Golf Shine In Wolverine Open
In Detroit the $5,000 Wolverine Open begins today at Forest Lake Country Club. The four day 72 hole medal play event on the ladies PGA tour opens with many top stars absent. The field features rising players led by 19 year old Mickey Wright and offers a $1,000 first prize to the winner.
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Forest Lake Country Club
Babe Zaharias
Patty Berg
Louise Suggs
Mickey Wright
Lookouts Grab First Place as Griggs Shuts Out Pelicans
Chattanooga tops New Orleans 3-1 behind Hal Griggs six hitter and nine strikeouts to move atop the Southern Association standings for the first time since 1952. Birmingham, Mobile, and Nashville also won while Memphis blew a late lead amid a Cassini Neeman fight.
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Mims' Manager Seeks Quick Rise for Boxer Olson
In St. Louis Nick Trotta, manager of fourth-ranking middleweight Holly Mims, demanded a rapid advance for Mims after a disputed shot at Olson. He pressed for a jump up to the fifth rung on the rankings ladder.
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San Diego newcomer and Marlene Bauer shine in women’s course record
A San Diego newcomer tops the field as Marlene Bauer from Sarasota breaks the women’s course record with 71 at Forest Lake. Leading contenders include Betty Jameson Beverly Hanson Betty Hicks Peggy Kirk Bell Mary Lena Faulk and Joyce Ziske with Faulk the 1953 National amateur champion and Jameson a former National Open and amateur champion.
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Former All American Boy Of Tennis World In Official Doghouse
Jack Kramer once tennis ambassador is in the doghouse after admitting he accepted money beyond expenses as an amateur He says other players did similar but USLTA faces a choice to strip him of roles in Davis Cup and blacklist him while some officials urge silence or denial to avoid censorship concerns
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Jack Kramer
U. S. Lawn Tennis Association
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Bill Talbert
Australia
Jack
Tennis Association
Junior Legion Opener Set for Decatur Saturday
Decatur's Junior American Legion baseball opens the 1955 season against Cave Springs at Legion Field Saturday afternoon at 3. Local lineup includes Teel Julich Dry Thrasher Randolph Rogers Joel Thrasher. Post 15 sponsors the team with coach Tracy Knight hoping for fan support as prices are 15 and 25 cents.
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Don ' Dry
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Tommy Rogers
Jerry
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Dodgers Manager Sees Rough Race Ahead in National League
Brooklyn manager Walt Alston insists the NL race will stay tight despite Chicago Cubs surge. He notes Dodgers Giants and Braves as early favorites and says no pennant yet but a strong fight. Alston praises Cubs pitching, infield and relief, while Dodgers endure a rough spell with slumping hitters.
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Walt Alston
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Cardinals
Paul Minner
Bob Rush
Rush
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Don Newcombe
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Mims Wins Unanimous Decision In 10 Round Bout At St. Louis Arena
The counter punching Mims of Washington floored Charley Green of Los Angeles in the first round and withstood a ninth round knockdown to win a unanimous decision in their 10 round televised bout at the St. Louis Arena. Mims weighed 154, Green 160 pounds.
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Washington
Charley Green
Los Angeles
St. Louis Arena
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Number of Known Lizard Species Surpasses Two Thousand Five Hundred
Report notes that scientists have identified about 2,500 lizard species, highlighting the rich diversity of reptiles. The figure reflects ongoing discoveries and classification work by biologists.
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