Bucs Half Game Out of National Lead
The Pirates rose to second place in the National League, half a game behind Milwaukee and four behind the Braves, after beating the Braves 4-1. Lee Walls delivered a key homer and Tony got a solo shot as Bob Friend won his ninth, allowing eight strikeouts and one walk before exiting for a pinch runner in the seventh. The Cardinals dropped to third as the Phillies won, while the Cubs split with Brooklyn in a long, eventful game featuring a crucial error and a late homer by Gene Baker.
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Chilaso UA
Gene Baker
Pee Wee Reese
Chicana Cubs
Ictory
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ed Borkuck
Dodger
Cubs
Ernle Banks
Brooklyn
Duke Snider
L “Reese
Eddie Stiksis Roller
Baker
Chicago
Jim Brosnan
Hoger Craig
Clem Labine
Sal Alaxity
Bracklyn
Sam Jones
Jim Davis
Vila Valentinetti
Turk Jawn
Brosnan
Chieago Abo Ea Rootivo
Too Acres
Apo
Fintat
Milliams Snider
Ubi— Banks
Snider
Baber
Backs
Sader
Aber
AB Gillam
Reese
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Quttan
Dp.jackson
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Hodge
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Zmayer
Campanella
Ana Pzaraas
Lelt
Treoklyn
Chi Bern San" Croley Lowe Ae Taunt Ki Davia
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Dnnea
Vatentnett
Davie
MugMeta
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Doxea
Reamis Beeserach
Toa Piney
Ie—Barteks
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Pirates
Jan
Dick Groat
Dale Eloogsie
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All View
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Wararen Spahn
Braves
Drun
Lee Walla
Tony
Bolfriend
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati
New York Giants
Chicago Jlubs
Neaver
Martyn
Fridley
Phil Paine
Mike Blyzka
Lady George Mater
Millers
Joe Amalficano
Willie Kirk
Tanti
Kirkland
Gail Harris
Maier
Alowers
Jin Depalo
Jenkins
Eddie Bressoudc
Denver
Ted
Whitey Konikowski
Paine
Konikowski
Robbie Richardson
Cracker Graduate Richmon d Ya Up Bill Vois Tile
Richmond Ya native high school star in Ninety Six South Carolina signed with the Richmond Virginians of the International League. He received 180 dollars with a promise of 190 more if he stayed 60 days, endured homesickness, and faced restaurant meals paid by a meter. The article notes a 63 mile move to Moultrie and describes a manager’s letter and drink crackers payment. Nearby headline mentions centennial celebrations and unpermitted cosmetics and jewelry sales.
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Richmond
Bill Voistile
New York Giant
International League
Richmond Virginians
S.C
Bill
Moultrie
Rolland B. Calkins Service and Interment
Rolland B. Calkins of 324th Ave. dies with service 2 p m Tuesday from Macy's drawing room. Interment Lion Grove, Btuart. Mary Stuart of 1305 2th Ave mother of H. G. Grable of Greeley grandmother of Marincie G. Tyler of Weaver and Nancy Luke of Tokyo. Services 2 p m Monday from Macy's drawing room, interment Fremont Nebraska Decker. Mary Etta Decker of Filpton wife of Willam S. Becker mother of Trary Decker, eight grandchildren and great grandchildren survive. Service Monday 2:00 p m Methodist Church Ft Lifguen interment Hi] aide Cemetery Ft Lupton.
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Calkins
Rolland B. Calkins
324Th Ave
Tueasay
Macys
Lion Grove
Mary # Stuart
2Th Ave
H. G. Grable
Greeley
Marincie G. Tyler
Weaver
Nancy
Luke
Tokyo
Intermont
Fremont
Nebraska
Mary Etta Decker
Filipton
Willam S. Becker
Trary Decker
Ft. Lifguen
Aide
Ft Lupton
Giants Win 22 Over Reds In Slugfest At Cincinnati
Johnny Temple sparked the deciding runs with a key base running mistake in a 22 victory by the New York Giants over the Cincinnati Redlegs. The Reds loaded the bases in the ninth but Roy McKil l an's attempt to score Whitey Lackien was turned into a double play by Jim Dyck at the plate.
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Cincinnati
Johnny Temple
New York Giants
Cincinnati Redlegs
Hases
Reds
Roy McKillan
Whitey Lackiens
Jim Dyck
Phillies Top Cardinals 5 2 on strong pitching
The Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5 to 2 Friday night. Pitcher Gurt Simmons earned the win with effective relief pitching, securing his second win of the season against St Louis. The Cardinals threatened in the seventh but failed to score.
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ST. Louis
Pag
St. Louis Cardinals
Gurt Simmons
Bob Millar
Simmons
Cardinals
Miller
Cloverleaf dog track Cloverleaf Friday night race results
Detailed Cloverleaf dog track race results list eight races with multiple greyhounds and payouts. Entries include Beeghound Ivy 640, Adept, Vik Huntsman, Stumble Hoy, Slig Thee, Blue, Sweet Honey, Ivortoc, Cocal Rose, Comviviel, Camelette, Champs Echo, Switch the Pitch, Dixie Dandy, Rex O'Topper, Kickapoo, Frenchant, Short Key, Doll, Sammy Austine, Merton Downey, Rainbow Gold, Rainy Time and others with finishing times around 31.6 to 31.97 seconds and various quinela and daily double payouts.
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Ivy
Adept
Guinela
Vik Huntsman
Stumble Hoy
Slig Thee
Tine
Quinela
Ivortoc
Avinela
Cocal Rose
Rainey
Ivort Nzime
Comviviel
Camelette
Champs Echo
Dixie Dandy
Rex O'Topper
Kickapoo
Frenchant
Tie
Merton Downey
Racy Hed
Rainbow Gold
Carabelle
Bruton Fined After Fracas With Cubs Pitcher
Milwaukee center fielder Bruton was fined 30 by National League president Warren Giles after a first inning fight with Russ Meyer of the Cubs in Chicago Memorial Day game. Bruton charged the mound after being hit by a Meyer pitch. both players were ejected along with Milwaukee manager Charlie Grimm.
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Milwaukee
Billy Bruton
Milwaukee Braves
Russ Meyer
Cubs
Chicaso Memorial Day
Warren Giles
National League
Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
Charlie Grimm
Brolon
Meyer
Ces
Sports in Brief from scattered racing results and events
In Compton California and other venues results of horse and track events feature multiple winners. Notables include Abeadwtny ransh and Cary Minnlulecott with top times, while Belmar and Inglewood report winners in mile and sprint races. The day also notes amateur meets and a $4,000 prize at Hallswood Park with various participants.
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Compton
Calif
Y Guar Nielsen
Ol Dallas
Cary Mnlulecott
Gene Littler
Fitisburgh
Faye Ceorkees Uruwun
Dalle 'Taylbe
Grarege
Racs
Wimiice
Miemington
Del
Miritewe
Ayac
Welewase
Gover
A. Yao
Belmar
Surdte
Gaimors
Nilhai Inglewood
Cal
Bunty Lab
Hallswood Park
Detroit Swamps Yankees 6 to 3 in Rainy Night Showdown
Frank Lary outpitched New York as Detroit defeated the Yankees 6 to 3. Bob Kennedy hit a grand slam in the fifth inning after managers forced walks, powering the Tigers past the league leaders. Kennedy’s slam marked his third career grand slam, while Lary earned the win for Detroit.
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NEW York Ui
Frank Lary
Detroit
New York
Bob Kennedy
Yankee
Tigers
Cary
Yankees
Mets
Janis
Eddie Robinson
Tommy Byrne
Bombers
Kennedy
Cassy Stingel
Red Sox Blank Athletics as Piersall Heroes Fenway Night
Boston pitcher Tommy Arewar blanked Kansas City for his seventh win of the season. Ted Lepcio collected three hits and solidified a dominant performance as Jimmy Piersall made a dramatic leaping catch to rob Jim Finigan and spark the crowd with a standing ovation. Lepcio also played solid defense, while Lewis Brewer shook hands after the final out.
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Boston
Tommy Arewar
Kansas City
Ted Lepcio
Red Sox
Sox
Jimmy Piersall
Jim Finigan
Piersall
Lea Page
Inell
Fenway
Park
Brewer
Septio
Billy Gondrian
Crippe
Burnig
Lepeia
Thee Cingies
Senators 5 Indians 3 in Washington win
Washington pitcher Bob Wiesler earned his first victory as the Senators defeated Cleveland 5 to 3. Bob Lemon took the loss despite a home run, with notable assists from Lyle Littrell Jon Herbert Ed Yost and Jim Hegan. Cleveland scored on singles by Al Smith Vic Wertz and Rudy York.
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Washington
Bob Lemon
Senators
Cleveland
Bob Wiesler
Lemon
Indians
al Smith
Vic Werte
Rudy Ilegalado
Baltimore vs Chicago: a 3-2 Tribune ad note
A garbled sports ad note mentions Baltimore leading Chicago 3 to 2 with scattered names and numbers and references a Tribune classifieds page. It records unclear player mentions and a list of mixed tokens, suggesting a pasted or mis OCRed scoreboard. The fragment hints at a game result and advertising context rather than a full report.
Cowboys Stifle Bear Rally To Cup Opener
Wyoming University wins the first game of a three game series in the District 7 NCAA championship by defeating Colorado State 85. Bob Villasenor and Ralph Vaughan lead pitching for Wyoming as Napierkowski Nagle and Heiss drive early offense. Del Petersen and Wayne Coates spark a late Bears push but Wyoming holds on, with Villasenor improving to 26-2 on the season. The teams meet again Saturday at Laramie with the series winner advancing to the College World Series in Omaha starting June 9.
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Wyoming University
Colorado State
Bob Villasemar
Ralph Vaughaui
Wyoming
Bob Sullivan
Frank Goodie
Don Napierkowski
Ercer
Cierry Nagle
Fritz Meloss
Bob Fishee
Huiss
Napier Rowski
Wie
C-State
Bob Gil
Pele Kutches
Soaing
Cstate Bears
del Petersen
Mike Lucas
Wayne Coates
Villasenar
Vaughan
Don Sleca
Petersen
Kent Hill
Bob Gill
Bears
Villascour
Quint Meien
Sullivan
Hiden
Laramie
Wibner
Onaha
Berrs
Moien
Don Gentry
Lou Tanko
Stolen
Luca
Coates
Texas
Gentry
Tanko
Stern
Bruin
Lucas
Napierkowski
Denver Bears Rally To Beat Minneapolis 7 6 In Ninth
Denver Bears rally in the ninth, defeating Minneapolis 7 to 6 before 5,933 fans. Humberto Robinson earned his first win in two decisions for Denver. Key moments included Fridley’s sixth inning RBI bloop and Martyn advancing on a sacrifice before Fridley’s game winner.
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Denver Bears
California State Athletic Board Quits in Mass Resignation
Los Angeles officials report that all members of the California State Athletic Board intend to resign. Chairman Norman Houston announced the move after a four party phone discussion with Edward Beck Riverside Thomas Bucciarelli and Dr Dan Kilroy amid mounting governance pressures. Local outlets note the shakeup follows political tension and regulatory questions within the sports commission.
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Los Angeles
Norman 0. Houston
State Athletic Commission
Knight Houston
Edward T. Beck
Thomas Bucciarelli
Riverside
Dan Kilroy
Sacramento
Beharrell Captures British Amateur Golf Title at Troon
Troon Scotland August 144 John Beharrell England's 18 year old golf prodigy won the British Amateur Championship concluding with a 5 and 4 victory over Lastie Taylor of Glasgow. The teenage sensation never trailed after taking the lead at nine holes, overcoming several missed opportunities to seal the win.
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Troon
Scotland
John Beharrell
England
Golf Podigy
Hil Health
Lastie ‘Taylor
Glasgow Insurance
Due Conrad
San Antonio
Tex
Beharrell
Fragmented OCR Names Populate A Historical Ledger
A garbled OCR list shows numerous personal names and place fragments including Milwaukie New York Cincinnati and multiple surnames such as Gratz Labinett and Jones. The text reads like a scattered roster or ledger with no clear event or narrative context.
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Narrostay
Beau Chleaen
Gratz
Labinett
Alagie
Rowhurk
Lucars Campacella
Bieatan
Lexa Hel
Velentireltt
Davia Und Jones Dich
Foiles
Npahe
Nurff
Johnson
Crandall
New York
Cincinnati
Margotmti
Aldzik
Wilhelm
Kall
Westrum
Mangada
Nuxhall
Fowine
Burgess
Fragmented Sports Scores and Notices Across Leagues
A garbled recap shows various league results and listings. Notable items include San Diego beating Vanenarer and Sacramento at 3, Los Angeles at 2, while international play features Columbia 5 and Miami 7. Baseball standings mention Montana 102, Montana State 104 in a mailweight note.
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Paciete
Oast Leagle
San Diego de Vanenarer
Beatle de Vollvxoed
Wiest
Sacramento San Predevifa
Ut. Angeles
International League Columbes
Mebmond
Mosteral
Terénta
Miami
Wtavane
Bufiate
Rochariery Peat
Tuxat Leagct
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Okiatoma Ily
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As3n
Tia Feek
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Mempble
Auanla
Tralterasaa
Mabie
Nastoilin
New Czledse
Nore
Egrasi
Reve City
Tincoin
Flex Moines
Apelle Portio Be
Denver Bears Compile Fine Record on Rost
The Denver Bears have a strong 49 game start in the American Association, posting a .696 winning percentage with 16 wins and 7 losses. They also boast a notable .706 home mark with 32 wins and 5 losses, led by a league best in the circuit and challenged only by Omaha and St. Louis in their venues.
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Denver Bears
Omaha
Pesky Cardinals
Hears Stadium
Municipal Stadium
Johnson noncommittal on Buffalo Bill climb
Governor Johnson refused to say whether he would oppose or support an automotile race up the Lariat Trail west of Golden set for June 30 and July 1 with sponsors claiming the highway is a county road and holding a permit. He said he had more important irons in the fire and rejected further comment before heading to Washington with John A. Carroll to seek an east-west highway service for Colorado.
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Denver
Tohnson
Lariat Trail
Golden
Araga
Bit
Jefferson Coumnty Road
Jefferson County
Coimmient
John A. Carroll
Washington
Delye
Colorado
Cassady and Berg Named 1955 Athletes of the Year
New York honors Ohio State star Cassady and Patty Berg as 1955 Athletes of the Year. Cassady plans pro football with the Detroit Lions after flying from Columbus. Berg wins after competing in a Pittsburgh tournament, with Babe Didrikson Zaharias among finalists.
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New York
h—Howard
Hopalong
Casasady
Ohio State
Riverlea Halftack
Patty Worg
Ja Gall
Amera
Bach
Frederick C. Miller
Toyale
Associated Press
Order of Eagles
Robert C. Cannon
Milwaukee- Cassady
Detroit Lions
Coluubus
Oho
Patty
Pittsburgh
Harman Derg, Jr
St. Paul
Maui
Red-Haives
Denver U Hires New Hockey Coach
Denver University announced the hiring of Arm strong as the new hockey coach to replace Neil Celley. Regina Pats mentor Arm strong confirmed via letter his acceptance and plan to move with his wife to Denver by August, pending business wind downs.
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Denver
Neil Celley
Armstrong
Pats
Regina
Wieman
Ant Colum on Line Delays Train in Australia
A great column of ants about 149 miles long blocked a train near Oudnadatta, Ven tral Australia. Wheels failed to operate and sand was spread on the rails before the train could proceed, the crew reporting the disruption.
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Oudnadatta
Australia
Major League 1 Leaders in batting and fielding
Battered lines show players from New York Chicago and St Louis leading in batting runs and stolen bases. Key names include Mantle Berra Mize and Musial with top averages and RBI totals, while Stolen bases and pitching leaders are listed with team affiliations and counts.
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Atlait
Marlie
New York
Staxkethy Deltoit
Vanon
Vsvion
Ste Dougal
Xeeverays Washlasciny
Maile
Berra
New Wat
Sletera
Washington
Manila
Ea Racer
Besra
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