Yank, Senator Trade Snagged on Shortstop
New York Yankees block a deal with Washington as 21 year old Gerry Lumpe, a promising shortstop in the farm system, becomes the focal point of trade talks for either Maury McDermott or Bob Porterfield. Lumpe, a 6-2 lefty batter from Warsaw Missouri, has risen from the Sooner State and Western leagues to the Eastern League before entering military service.
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Okla
Liberal Halfback Plans To Enroll at Wichita
Liberal Kansas high school halfback Dennis Joe Paysinger, a 5 foot 165 pound speedster, intends to enroll at the University of Wichita next fall. He has informed coach Pete Tillman he will try out for the freshman grid team.
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Batboy Contest Ballot Instructions and Address
Official ballot details voters may submit one ballot by Telegram sports desk in Garden City Kansas. Votes must reach by midnight June 2 or postmarked before that time. Ballot delivered in person to Batboy Contest Sports Desk. Address given: Garden City Telegram.
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Track meet at Randall's Island eyed for top results
Yale coach Bob Giegengack salutes Frank Merriwell’s prowess as Manhattan and Penn State prepare for the 79th Intercollegiate AA AA championships at Randall's Island. Manhattan guards a standout with rising mile and double mile plans while Penn State lingers as defending outdoor champ amid a field of 47 colleges chasing records and glory.
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Everything Clicking at Once For Surging Cubs
The Chicago Cubs, in second place, surged behind Howie Pollet and rookie Bob Speake. Pollet blanked the Cardinals 3-0 on six hits, while Speake homered and single to fuel the win. Manager Stan Hack reshaped Speake to an outfield role as the staff piled up shutouts and complete games.
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Nohit) Jones
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Hoyt Wilhelm
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Bob Lemon
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Ramblin Red graduates pursue college sports scholarships
Majority of the juco athletes graduated last night and will attend four year colleges with scholarships. LaVerne Billinger chosen Kansas State on a full baseball scholarship. Arkie Morris to Emporia State for football and basketball. Eddie Dater to Kansas University with a basketball scholarship. Wilt Chamberlain noted as future opponent. Other athletes listed with offers or enrollments at Denver University, Missouri Valley, Marshall, Emporia State, Eastern New Mexico, Colorado College, and Wichita University. Dodge City signs two pitchers for Ran Johnson team and adds backstop prospects.
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George Olson
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Bill Bechard
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Dodge City
Ran Johnson
Ronnie Jeffers
Wichita East
Bobby Garrett
Oklahoma A & M
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St. John
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Ronald Stull
Perez Trying To Go Higher
Perez, 22, faces Carmelo Costa in Brooklyn for the featherweight title at Madison Square Garden with a likely shot at Randy Saddler if he wins. Costa, 21, could reach a championship bout in months, but pundits see him not yet ready. Ring magazine lists Costa No 6 and Perez No 7 among Saddler’s challengers as the 10 round bout airs at 8 p.m. CST with NBC coverage.
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National League results and standings snapshot
In a rain affected schedule Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 6 7 while Chicago edged St Louis 3 8 and Philadelphia won 3 7 New York and Milwaukee posted varied scores as Cincinnati and others played through the week The standings show several teams separated by only a few games with key matchups looming next.
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Braves Flop In Race For National Flag
The Braves struggle to stay above .500 after a 5-4 loss to Cincinnati leaves Milwaukee two games behind first. Meanwhile Brooklyn and Chicago push the pennant chase as New York and Cleveland win key games. Bobby Thomson Adcock Mathews power, Spahn pitching, and Grimm's ulcers are noted in a tense, era-accurate recap.
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Associated Press
Braves
Milwaukee
Bobby Thomson
Joe Adcock
Eddie Mathews
Warren Spahn
Charlie Grimm
Young Driver Hoyt Eyes Indy 500 Front Row Show
Indianapolis May 14 Jerry Hoyt headlines the front row for the 500 mile race after earning pole with 140.045 mph in the first qualifying. Jack McGrath then set a track record of 142.580 to claim a spot on the front row with Hoyt. Bill Vukovich, Fresno, California, joins the front row, aiming for the lead on the first lap as Hoyt, son of former midget racer Arthur Hoyt, vows to stay unfazed by the pressure and race pace.
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Car crashes through second story window in Detroit home
A new car slammed into Mrs Liptack s second story window after an auto haulaway truck sped off an expressway ramp and crashed into the Liptack home. The driver blamed brake failure. two other new cars remained on the truck.
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