Podres Regains Form To Blank Phils In NL Showdown
Dodgers lefty Johny Podres, released from the Navy with a balky back, shined against Philadelphia Phil lies earning a 4 0 shutout. He struck out nine, Gil Hodges and Don Zimmer drove in runs, Cimoli homered, as Brooklyn moved into a third place tie with Milwaukee three games behind Cincinnati. In other action Hank Foiles fueled a Pirates 6 5 win over the Giants as Johnny O Brien scored the decisive run on a squeeze bunt.
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Court Denies Plea Of Man On Memorial Day Sentence
Charleston WV state Supreme Court rejected John Mounts plea for a writ of habeas corpus alleging illegal sentencing on Memorial Day. He claimed Mingo County Circuit Court sentenced him under the habitual criminal act on a legal holiday, arguing West Virginia law bans such sentences.
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Baseball leaders and leaders in early MLB stats
United Press summary lists top National and American League players with hits, averages, home runs, and RBIs. Notable names include Musial St Louis Fox Williams Mantle Sievers Aaron Crowe Robinson and Jensen among others with season totals and marks.
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Major Standings Shuffle After Wednesday Games
Chicago faces Brooklyn in a night matchup while Jersey City hosts Milwaukees at home. Cincinnati visits Philadelphia, and St. Louis travels to Pittsburgh, with all games scheduled for Wednesday night.
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Showdown on Dodgers Giants Move to West Coast
New York Mayor Wagner will meet with Dodgers president Walter O Malley and Giants president Horace Stoneham to learn their intentions on relocating to California after the National League allowed the moves. Officials consider possible city inducements such as new parks while noting tax questions and survey plans for Brooklyn sites.
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Yankees Fined Heavyly By Management For Conduct
Six Yankees nicknamed the sinful six were fined a total of 5500 for May 1 nightclub antics. General Manager George Weiss denied friction with Casey Stengel but acknowledged stiff penalties were imposed, with most players believing Stengel opposed such penalties. Trade talk centered on Hank Bauer and Billy Martin as Dressen influence loomed, with the club slumping on a 13 game Western trip and potential heads rolling before the June 15 deadline.
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German welterweight Redl to be inducted at Fort Dix
New Yorker Frank Ippolito lost a split decision to Stefan Redl at St Nicholas Arena after a brutal ten round bout. Redl, undefeated in 15 straight, will report to Fort Dix, N J for U S Army induction on Sunday with six stitches in his right brow from the bout and examination set for Monday.
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Halfback Signs with Baltimore Colts
Walter Livingston, a 180 pound halfback who rushed for 3,711 yards and scored 58 touchdowns in four seasons at Heidelberg College in Tiffin Ohio, signed today with the Baltimore Colts.
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Patterson Confident Ahead of Polo Grounds Title Fight
Floyd Patterson speaks confidently about his July 29 title defense against Tommy Hurricane Jackson at the Polo Grounds. Promoter Emillence’s organization sets up near West 53rd Street with NBC and General Motors backing, targeting a $600,000 gate and 40 percent to Patterson. Jackson, a 25 year old 4-1 underdog, resumes training at Stillman’s Gym as the bout nears.
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Bears Sign Ronnie Knox to Chicago Beloss
Ronnie Knox, ex UCLA quarterback who played for Hamilton in Canada last year, signed Monday with the Chicago Bel...
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Fight results and Navy Seabees relocation noted
Stefan Redl of Germany outpointed Frank Ippi Olito of New York in a boxing match. Al Williams of Los Angeles outpointed Charley Cotton of Toledo in another bout. Navy Seabees relocated 150000 Adelie penguins to support an Antarctic base during Operation Deep Freeze.
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Snead Qualifies For Big Open Event In Open Trials
Sammy Snead, 45, of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia tied for lead with 69 72 141 at White Plains New York securing a spot among 142 qualifiers for the U S Open at Inverness Club Toledo June 13 The field includes 19 exemptions led by Cary Middlecoff Jackie Burke Peter Thomson and Ted Makalena plus numerous notable players from across the circuit The cutoff at Cincinnati and White Plains drew a mix of veterans and amateurs vying for a major title opportunity.
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