Christmas tree merchant funds Dodgers through trades
Russ Meyer the Peru Christmas tree merchant credited Brooklyn with a 2-0 victory over Milwaukee as he praised massive evergreens in the outfield. He and teammate Billy Cox sparked the runs with timely hits while Meyer struck out three and walked five to help push the Dodgers within four games of the first place Braves. In Detroit, ex Dodger Ralph Branca won for the third time without a loss as Detroit beat Baltimore 16-6, aided by Chis Zernial’s two homers and six RBIs and Spook Jacobs’s two doubles and four RBIs.
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Yesterday's Baseball Results in the American and National Leagues
Results from yesterday include Phillies crushing Boston 16 to 6 with Trice winning and Clevenger taking the loss. Washington beat New York 9 to 6 as Stobbs absorbed the defeat. Detroit defeated Baltimore 4 to 3. In the National League Brooklyn topped Milwaukee 6 to 1, while St Louis at Chicago was rained out and New York at Pittsburgh was postponed. Only games scheduled.
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Results Across Leagues
Baseball standings show Cleveland and New York top the AL with 13 and 15 games back, while Chicago and Philadelphia trail. Tuesday results include New York 9 Washington 3 and Detroit 4 Baltimore 2. Tonight’s pitchers feature Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at New York with several night games across leagues.
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My Plan May Save You Money for a Vacation
A concise hopeful note touts a plan to save enough for a vacation, emphasizing stress relief and practical budgeting. It highlights simple steps and promises affordable options to cover travel and leisure costs. The tone stresses achievable savings and personal financial control.
Charles Faces Rocky in Heavyweight Title Shootout
In Monticello training notes Ezzard Charles says good boxers avoid punchers, a stance hot with doubt as he prepares for June 17 title clash with Rocky Marciano in Yankee Stadium. Charles, a skilled if vulnerable fighter, must outbox a relentless batter who has kayo power and seeks a decisive finish.
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Ringwise Vets Battle In 10 Round Big Bout Tonight
In St. Louis two seasoned ring veterans collide in a 10 round bout. Carter of New York, former lightweight champion, seeks to regain the title against Charley Riley of St. Louis. The bout shifts from a planned rematch with Paddy DeMarco when illness prompted Carter to take on Riley. Carter remains favored but trains hard to prove himself. Riley, with a decade of fights, has stayed sharp since his last outing six weeks ago.
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150 Miles An Hour In Auto Classic Seen By Lou Meyer
INDIANAPOLIS Ind Wheat Iron Man in a steel car set a breathless 130.840 mph record in the Indianapolis 500. Lou Meyer, three time winner, predicted the record would rise with future races. Bullet Bill Meyer champions engine innovation and anticipates faster speeds as records continue to fall.
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Moatsville Nine Sweeps Mt Vernon In Twinbill
Moatsville Wild Cats shut out the Mt Vernon club in a doubleheader, winning the first game 12 to 3 as Gene Ritter struck out 17 and Bob Frey homered. In the second game Lefty Gus Frey started for Moatsville, Rex Drew behind the plate, but play ended after six innings due to darkness with Frey fanning 11 and Duane Ritter lining a three base hit.
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Marshall Gets Hoop Tourney No WV Quarrel
Huntington Marshall College officials and local fans welcomed a West Virginia High School Athletic Association Board of Appeals decision to move the state basketball tournament to Marshall next year and return to Morgantown in 1956. Marshall Athletic Director Robert A. Morris noted the facilities and hotel capacity here favor Marshall, while avoiding conflict with WVU.
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Darby Day At Epsom Offers Landau A Coronation Gift
In Merrie Old England 250000 Britons gathered at Old Epsom for Darby Day as Landau, Elizabeth II's colt, hoped to win a coronation anniversary prize. A field of 22 contested the historic mile and a half race on Epsom Downs. Johnny Longden, 44, rode Blue Sail at 20 to 1 for Alberta Ranch, the Canadian-based owner for whom he often rides on American turf.
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Cockell Beats Matthews In London Bout Outpoints Opponent
Don Cockell of England defeats Harry Matthews in a London boxing match by outpoint after ten rounds. Gordon Hazzell also outpoints Tiberio Mit in a separate result.
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City Softball Action Stalled by Forfeit and Rain
The City softball league faced delays as Kelly's forfeited to B&O Shops for insufficient players and Cup Club versus Blueville was halted in the sixth inning tied at 11 due to wind and rain. Blueville previously had runners on first and third with no outs. Completion depends on the umpires decision. Tonight features Merchants versus Elites at Brownlow Park and Industrial School against Seviers at Beaumont.
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More Players Selected For North South Fracas
Romney coach Dick McElwee announces three more backfield selections for the North South scholastic football game to set 11 players on his squad. The picks are Bill Domico of Masontown Don Vincent of Shinnston and Bob McCann of Clarkburg Victory. South coach Dick Ware of Barboursville has named 11 of 25 players to date.
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Satterfield Outpoints Williams in Miami Beach Bout
In Miami Beach, Doc Williams from Jacksonville edged Bob Satterfield of Chicago by outpoint in a 10 round boxing match. The bout featured Williams scoring with decisive blows and a clear pace advantage over Satterfield throughout the ten rounds.
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Cats Open Season With Valley Red Sox Game at Local Field
The Cats led 14-0 after the game began and are set to host the Valley Red Sox on Sunday in a single-game season opener at their field near Rt. 92 close to Souls Harbor Tabernacle.
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