Indianapol is 500 Qualifiers Narrow to 33 Starts
At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 30th 500 mile sweepstakes workmen prep the track. Bud Bardowski of Gary Indiana loses a last minute spot after Bardowski and the Singer special driven by Charles Van Acker are edged from the starting field.
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Walter Johnson critically ill with brain tumor in Georgetown
Kansas born baseball legend Walter Johnson known as the Big Train is critically ill at Georgetown hospital with a brain tumor. A stroke earlier in April left his left side numb, and after weeks in a wheelchair he deteriorated to unconsciousness amid mounting brain pressure.
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Garrison's Ties Press For Lead In Tennessee Valley Bowling Standings
Tennessee Valley Press and Garrison's both won four games last night, tying for first place after Decatur Transit forfeited a match. Ingalls and Giants loom as potential playoff factors. high scores included Wyle 186 and Masterson 188.
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Army veteran returns to staff after 30 months service
He re joins the staff after completing a 30 month Army assignment. The note invites old friends and customers to welcome him back and share their patronage.
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
National League results St Louis 12 Chicago 2 New York 5 Brooklyn 2 Pittsburgh 6 Cincinnati 3 Boston at Philadelphia night. American League Philadelphia at Boston rain Washington 2 New York 1 Detroit 6 Cleveland 1 Chicago 9 St Louis 2 Southern Association Birmingham 4 2 New Orleans 9 Memphis 8 Nashville 2 Chattanooga Little Rock 2 Mobile 11 Atlanta 9 South Atlantic Columbus 4 Macon Jacksonville 8 Savannah 4 Columbia 2 Greenville 1 Augusta 14 Charleston 3 Georgia Florida Albany 7 Moultrie 4 Americus 3 12 Thomasville 6 6 Waycross 13 5 Tallahassee 12 10 Valdosta 13 3 Cordele 12 9 Georgia Alabama League LaGrange 2 Carrollton 1 Valley 9 Opelika 3 Newnan at Tallassee unavailable
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Major League Leaders Baseball Stat Bars and Leaders
National League batting leaders Walker of Brooklyn 369 and Kurowski of St. Louis 360. Reiser of Brooklyn 30 runs and Cavarretta of Chicago 26. Musial of St. Louis 48 hits and Mize of New York 42. Musial 13 doubles and Holmes 12. Triples Herman Seminick Pafko Musial each 3. Mize 10 home runs and Reiser 5 with Kiner Kurowski 5. Reiser 11 stolen bases and Walker 7. Pitching Lanier St. Louis 6 0 1.000 and Beggs Cincinnati 4 0 1.000. Batting Vernon Washington 395 Williams Boston 351. Runs Pesky Boston 37 Williams 34. RBIs Williams Boston 35 Doerr Boston 33. Hits Pesky Boston 55 Bernardino St. Louis and Williams Boston 47. Doubles Vernon Washington 13 Greenberg Detroit Pesky Boston 12. Triples Kelser New York 5 Spence Washington Edwards Cleveland 4. Home runs Dimaggio New York 10 Greenberg Detroit Williams Boston 8.
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Dot's Team Dominates Meadow Gold in City Softball Action
Dot's moved to the City Softball League and crushed Meadow Gold 18 to 4. Meadow Gold suffers its fifth defeat in as many starts as Decatur Transit beats the Raiders 5 to 3, with Ed Smith and Brewer among key hitters and Thompson on the mound for the Raiders.
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Sports Roundup from May 29 Highlights and Notes
A roundup of brief sports items includes Al Houghton addressing league office delays caused by a fire and rail strike, Hogan’s improved putting, Tacoma and Fresno possibly joining the Pacific Coast Hockey League, Atlantic City exiting Eastern hockey due to convention noise, Chuck Rager sharing no hit game duties with Don Alford, Mal Stevens’ new blocking drill for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and a jab at a blocking dummy that won’t switch leagues.
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Early riser GI student honors newborn with 8 a.m. class
Al Kawal of Michigan State faces a puzzled ex GI student who attended his 8 a.m. physical education class just six hours after his wife gave birth to their first child. Kawal, a new father himself, notes sleep habits among college boys.
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Line Scores From Baseball Games With Key Runs
Box scores show St Louis at Chicago and New York at Brooklyn results with multiple pitchers and run totals. Detailing teams like Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington and Chicago St Louis lines reflect rain postponements and late scoring bursts.
Southeastern League baseball scores and standings snippet
Birmingham blanked New Orleans 8 to 3 as Stone and Andrews led the visitors with hits and runs batted in. Nashville beat Memphis 2 to 8, Abernathy and Choz en contributing. Chattanooga defeated Little Rock 5 to 2 behind Toonee and Radakovich, while Atlanta won 9 to 11 at Mobile with Kinney and Edwards delivering key blows.
Rotary Team to Hold Thursday Tryouts for Softball Team
H R Leeman appointed manager of the Rotary club softball team and announced a 5:00 PM Thursday tryout at Delano. About 25 members will compete. the club provides balls and bats, players supply gloves. First game is Monday at 7:30 PM against the Kiwanis club.
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Nats Move Up In Flag Race
The Nationals surge into the pennant chase with an 11-2 record in their last 13 starts as Ossie Bluege’s club narrows the gap behind the Red Sox. Freddy Hutchinson earns his second win, while Detroit and Chicago also gain ground in varied league play.
Baseball Day Prospects Across Major Cities
Today’s schedule features New York at Brooklyn and Philadelphia at Boston with games in Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago Washington Detroit Cleveland. Also Philadelphia hosts Boston while New York visits Brooklyn and Detroit travels to Cleveland.
Phil Tinsley Undecided Between Alabama and Georgia Tech
Former All-America end Phil Tinsley, hospitalized after surgery for an old football injury, weighs which school to enter this fall. A Navy V-12 alum who starred at Alabama in 1942 and captained Tech in 1944 hints Tech is a strong choice, praising its coaching staff.
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Stars Shine In MLB Recap With Standout Performances
Yesterday's stars include Dutch Leonard of the Senators silencing Yankees to a 2-1 win and Dickey debuting home run. Freddy Hutchinson of the Tigers added two singles aiding a 6-1 victory over Cleveland. Don Kolloway drove in two as White Sox beat Browns 9-2. Dick Sisler blasted a grand slam in the Cardinals' 12-2 rout of the Cubs. Dave Koslo of the Giants ended Brooklyn's seven-game run with a seven-hit effort in a 5-? win.
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