Moose Take Over Little League Baseball Throne
The Moose moved into undisputed first in the Little League as the VFW rose to second and beat the Strand 5-1. Mike Harrison limited Strand to four hits as the Vets built a 2-0 lead by the third inning then added three unearned runs. In the nightcap Dave Smith and Harry Arble allowed two and four hits respectively with twelve strikeouts apiece as the Moose won 6-1 behind timely hitting and defensive miscues by Strand. Bruce Haislip and Barcus boosted the Moose with key hits while the Elks touched Hedrick and Arble for their lone run. Next action has Strand vs VFW Tuesday at Bathe.
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Fleck Wins Open as Hogan Retires in Surprise Finish
In San Francisco Jack Fleck, a 100-1 long shot, defeated Ben Hogan 69 to 70 after an 18-hole playoff to win the U. S. National Open. Hogan then announced his retirement from competitive golf, saying he would be a weekend golfer and play for pleasure. Fleck earned $6,000 plus potential endorsements, while Hogan bowed out after a storied career.
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Tale of the Tape for Lightheavy Title Contenders
Lightheavy title contender matchups include Memphis vs Chattanooga with first bout Memphis leading 2 0 and second 19 1. Nashville vs Little Rock with 7 3 and 3 2 in two legs. Mobile vs Atlanta 7 3. Indianapolis vs Denver 9 0 and 4 0. Omaha vs Louisville 2 1 and 8 7. Toledo vs Minneapolis 2 1 and 1 6. St Paul vs Charleston 6 4 and 5 1. The scores reflect multiple legs and cities across the American Association.
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High School Baseball Star Signs 35000 Contract With Tigers
The Gentral Press reports a high school baseball star has signed a 35000 contract with the Tiger nine. Details are scarce as questions swirl about the player's status and team expectations.
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Firemen Out When Fire Comes in New Orleans
Clarence Teklemian tried to deliver a fire to the firemen but found the station fighting another blaze. He drove to a nearby station for help, then searched for assistance elsewhere.
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Results By United Press American League Scores
Rain postponed Kansas City at Washington and Detroit at Baltimore. Chicago and New York split a doubleheader with scores 7 10 and 8 0. Cleveland beat Boston 7-0. National League games included Pittsburgh Cincinnati, Brooklyn St Louis, and a 7-0 New York loss. In extras Philadel phia defeated Chicago 11-1 after 15 innings.
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Weekend Sports Highlights Across the Nation
Saturday events feature USC capturing a seventh straight NCAA track title in Los Angeles. In Syracuse, Cornell sweeps three events at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta, upsetting Penn in varsity. Louise Suggs wins the Triangle Round Robin in New York by one point over Marlene Bauer. Ted Atkinson rides five winners at Aqueduct including Golf Box in the Shevlin Stake. London sees Rosewall and Louise Brough defending titles at Wimbledon. Sunday action includes Jack Fleck’s upset over Ben Hogan in the Nations Open playoff, Fangio winning the Dutch Grand Prix, Eddie Moylan claiming the Southern Amateur, and Jim Jackson taking the Trans-Mississippi golf title.
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Dodgers Pace Sparks National League Title Chase
The Dodgers race through the season with a pace rivaling early 1900s benchmarks, eyeing near 120 victories as Cubs surge to second place at 33-25. Dodgers lead typical NL powerhouses while maintaining core roster from recent years, with pennant talk intensifying by June.
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Minor League Result: New Orleans Tops Birmingham in Doubleheader
In the Southern Association New Orleans defeated Birmingham 4 to 1 in the first game. The second game ended with Birmingham and New Orleans tied 1 to 1.
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