Rookie Jim Davis Debuts in Cubs 6 Cards 2 Victory
Cubs rookie Jim Davis earned his first big league win with a 6-2 victory over the Cardinals. Davis scattered seven hits, struck out four, and survived a late Cardinals rally sparked by a three-run sequence. Joel Garagiola homered and drove in two for Chicago as Stan Musial struggled in four at bats.
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Boxing Fight Results From Brooklyn and New Orleans
Brooklyn bouts in Eastern Parkway saw Bob Baker of Pittsburgh outpoint Joe Baksi of Kulpmont Pa over ten rounds in New York St Nicks. In Rankin Pa Ralph Jones defeated Pedro Gonzales of St Nicks in ten. Marshall Clayton of New Orleans stopped Augustin Arzone of Spain in seven in Sydney. Ralph Dupas of New Orleans outpointed Freddie Herman of Los Angeles in New Orleans over ten.
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Tiger) Jones
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Babe) Herman
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Baseball results from yesterday across leagues
National League Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 2 Erskine took loss. New York 7 Philadelphia 4 Wilhelm pitched winning. Chicago 6 St Louis 1 Davis won. Miller took loss. American League Philadelphia 3 New York 7 Kellner and Brandt homered. Berra and Grim contributed for New York.
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Major League Standings and Weekend Schedule Summary
Baseball standings show New York and Cleveland leading the AL pennant races with Chicago and Detroit chasing. Monday results include New York 7 Philadelphia 3 and Chicago 6 St. Louis 2. Tonight's matchups feature Lopat at McDermott, Coleman at Gray, and Lemon at Chicago as teams seek ground in the pennant chase.
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Big Joe Drops Bout Ends In Tragedy At Ringside
Brooklyn promoter Big Joe Baski fought back tears as manager Leo Feuereisen died at ringside during a comeback bout. Bob Bakey of Pittsburgh defeated Baksi by unanimous 10 round decision in a dull yet tense card. Feuereisen, 56, and Baksi, 42, had a long history together and the ex coal miner had returned to boxing after two and a half years away.
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Rosen belts sixth homer in five games for league lead
Al Rosen of Cleveland drives a long homer captured by the Magic Eye Camera of Chet Wozney. The swing adds to Rosen’s pace as he leads the league with his 43rd homer in 1959, following last year’s MVP performance and strong power output.
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City League Standings and Second Round Schedule
The city softball league concluded the first round with the Elites showing six wins and one loss. The second half runs through June 14 with games at Kelley Field Brownlow Park Parkview and Industrial School, featuring Sevier’s Sunoco Merchants Cue Club Blueville B&O Shops and Kelley’s Service Station. In a separate note, 1952 U S citizens spent nearly 40 billion dollars on food store sales to feed their stomachs.
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St. Louis Brewer Faces Senate Monopoly Charge Over Cardinals
St. Louis businessman linked to Anheuser Busch Brewery, which controls the Cardinals, prepared to answer Senator Edwin C. Johnson who accused him of using the team to promote a beer monopoly. Johnson vowed further pointed remarks before the Senate Monopoly Subcommittee. Commissioner Ford C. Frick and NL President Warren Giles also awaited their turn to testify.
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Steelers Trade for Al Brosky From Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers acquire defensive halfback Al Brosky from the Los Angeles Rams for an undisclosed draft choice. Brosky, a rookie, averaged at least one interception per game during his college career at the University of Minnesota.
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Wednesday Night Major League Schedule Includes Four Matches
Philadelphia visits Brooklyn for a night game as Pittsburgh travels to New York and Milwaukee to Cinemati. Chicago faces St Louis in a separate night contest, highlighting a diverse midweek schedule.
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Strafaci Wins Over NZ In British Amateur Round
Frank Strafaci of Garden City New York defeated Ron Timms of New Zealand 4 and 3 to reach the third round at Muirfield Scotland in the British amateur golf championship. Other Americans advancing include Frank Stranahan and Bill Campbell who had byes and will play Wednesday. Malcolm Stokes beat George Hendry 4 and 3 and Harold Ridgley defeated John Cutler 6 and 5 to reach the third round.
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U S Open golf entries surge for Springfield course
USGA Executive Director Joe Dey said about 1 950 entries were received for the U S Open as of Monday closing. The championship final will be held at Baltusta Golf Club in Springfield New Jersey on June 17 18 19.
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Gonzales Upsets Tiger Jones In Met Middleweight Bout
Pedro Gonzales defeats Ralph Jones in a ten round middleweight fight at St Nicholas Arena. Jones, a Yonkers resident, entered as favorite but drops a split decision 6-4. Referee also scores for Jones 6-4, amid a close, upset outcome.
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Tiger) Jones
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Americans Ride High On French Open Quarterfinals
Top seed Tony Trabert of Cincinnati is favored to defeat Mervyn Rose as five Americans reach the French International quarterfinals. Budge Patty faces Sven Davidson, Larsen meets Vic Seixas, and Gardnar Mulloy opposes Enrique Morea. Experts expect an all American semifinal with Trabert likely to advance.
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Three More North South Game Gridsters Named BARBOURSVILLE W
Coach Dick Ware named guard Jim Eskins of Beckley tackle James Mann of Logan and end Joe Nicely of Rupert Monday as members of his squad for the 21st annual North South football game at Charleston Aug 14. The selections bring the Rebel squad to nine and follow six players named to the North team by AM McKew of Romney. Also listed are standings and Tuesday schedules for major league cities and teams.
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Dad's Lunch Faces Pruntytown in Wednesday Baseball Duel
Dad's Lunch, winner over Gerard 10-5, meets second place Pruntytown on its diamond at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Pruntytown won its Sunday game with Hamrick 10-6. League standings list Gerard Dad's Lunch Four Corners Hamrick Motors.
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