Cooper's Grand Slam Sinks Reds in Cubs Shutout
W Walker Cooper hit a fourth inning grand slam to power the Chicago Cubs to a 6 0 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field before 11 172. Howie Pollet pitched a four hitter to earn his second win against two losses while Hank Sauer Ern ie Banks and Randy Jackson contributed in the scoring.
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Thomas Delivers for Pirates in 3-2 Win Over Phillies
Frankie Thomas drove in one run and hit a solo homer to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2. Thomas doubled in Pres ton Ward in the first inning and later homered in the sixth, his seventh of the year, as Bob Skinner and Sid Gordon also contributed.
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Giants Lose Streak as Dodgers Rally 4-2
In New York on May 29, Pee Wee Reese belts a two run homer in the ninth to cap a 4-2 Brooklyn win over the Giants. Carl Erskine allows five hits while Willie Mays homers for NY, ending Maglie’s subject streak against Brooklyn.
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Woman runs mile in 4 minutes 59.6 seconds in Birmingham
Diane Leather, a laboratory analyst from Birmingham, ran a mile in 4 minutes 59.6 seconds today achieving the fastest time for a woman. The five minute mile is viewed as a major goal though no official world record exists since the mile is not authorized for women by the IAAF.
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Reynolds Ends 21-Inning Shutout Streak as Yankees Win
Allie Reynolds saw a five-run Boston third collapse his string of consecutive shutout innings. Bob Grim relieved in the sixth and earned the win as New York defeated Boston 10 to 9.
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Veterans Nelson Harrison Lead In Fort Worth Meet
Nelson and Harrison shot 210 to lead the Colonial National Invitational at the 54 hole mark in Fort Worth Texas. Gardner Dickinson fired 66 to challenge Hogan while Peter Thomson fell to 214 after a 77. Dickinson used his wife’s putter and praised Hogan’s influence as the group chased the leaders.
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Dutch) Harrison
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Cherokee Rose Triumphs In Belmont Coaching Club Oaks
Cherokee Rose, a bay filly from Cain Hoy Stable, edged Open Sesame by a head in the $62,000 Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park. Riverina placed third as 33,890 fans watched in sunny weather. Queen Hopeful faded to fourth after a favored run.
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Campbell Falls to Bachli in British Amateur Final
Doug Bachli of Rosebud Victoria defeated Bill Campbell 2 and 1 at Muirfield in the British Amateur final. Campbell led or tied through 32 holes but Bachli captured the 33rd and 34th to seal the victory amid a tense wind driven links battle.
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Conrad claims second straight Southern Amateur title
Texas redhead Joe Conrad, from San Antonio, won his second consecutive Southern Amateur, defeating Jimmy Wittenberg of Memphis 3 and 2. Wittenberg led early after his 1947 Tennessee Amateur win but misplayed his irons under pressure, allowing Conrad to tie on the 20th and win on the 26th at Memphis.
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Windy conditions expected for Indianapolis 500 race
Predicted cloudy and warm windy weather for Monday's 500 mile race with scattered showers at night. Indianapolis Motor Speedway postponed the event once since 1911.
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Southern Amateur Crown Defense Noted in Historic Run
A historical note records Nelson Whitney of New Orleans as a prior winner while indicating successful defense of a Southern Amateur title by an unnamed claimant, marking a distinguished setback and ongoing competitive streak in regional amateur circles.
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Williams Homers But Sox Fall 10-2 in May Meeting
The Yankees defeated the Red Sox 10-2 as Yogi Berra hit a grand slam and Harry Byrd earned the win in six innings. Mickey Mantle added a homer and a double, lifting New York into third place while Boston dropped to 21st wins in 31 games.
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Athletics Top Senators 7-5 In Split With Washington
Philadelphia rookie Jim Finigan belted a two run homer in the fifth and the A's rapped 10 hits to beat Washington 7-5 before 1 412 fans. Morris Martin earned the win after Alex Kellner left with an arm issue in the fourth. Frank Shea suffered his fifth straight loss.
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Bessemer Defeats Butler 16-0 For N A Tourney Lead
Bessemer shut out Butler 10-0 in a semifinal while Anniston beat T M Rogers 3-0 to reach the North Alabama high school baseball final. Giddens held Butler to two hits and Chandler allowed four in a muddy, rain-delayed game. winner to face Sidney Lanier for state title.
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Hogan Withdraws From Colonial National Invitation
Ben Hogan, the defending National Open champion and four time Colonial winner, pulled out of the Colonial National Invitation due to illness. He was tied for third at 140 after 36 holes, three strokes behind Peter Thompson of Australia, and his withdrawal left the field wide open. An illness précéding this event prior forced a previous withdrawal in 1951 at Phoenix. Evidence notes the dodo bird extinction reference.
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McGrath Starts From Pole in 500 Classic at Indy
Jack McGrath will start from the pole for the 38th running of the Indianapolis 500. Vukovich, the 1950 winner, qualified 19th after a late run, while McGrath set a 141.033 mph 10 mile record in a Kurtis Kraft chassis. A poll of 27 drivers favored McGrath as winner, with Vukovich as second choice.
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Bardahl Entries Set for Indianapolis Qualifying Trials
The Bardahl team fields Ed Walsh Jr. of St. Louis as a probable short odds entry. Bardahl Specials field three cars with drivers Sam Hanks of Burbank California 1953 AAA champion Jim Rathmann of Miami and Art Cross of La Porte Indiana both notable Indianapolis veterans.
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