Surprising Giants Leading National League By One Game
The New York Giants, led by Leo Durocher, won seven straight to take a game and a half lead in the National League. Pitchers worked deep, using a four man rotation of Hartung Jansen Kennedy and Jones, with Rigney driving offense including a homer by Gordon and Marshall. The Braves moved into second after a 4-1 win, while the Cardinals pummeled the Dodgers 14-5. The Yankees fell 4-1 to the Tigers as Detroit's Wakefield and Gray shut down New York.
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Derby Cream Ready For Preakness
In Baltimore Pimlico hosts the Preakness field with Kentucky Derby cream among 14 starters possible totaling about ten. Derby winner Ponder and others arrive as trainer Hirsch Jacobs adds Eddie Arcaro to Palestinian. Noble Impulse sets track pace in Survivor Stakes, others like Swap Out and Tar struggle to secure spots.
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Hi-Toms Rally for Baby Night as Pelczarski Set to Hurl
Rained out in Lexington, the Hi-Toms renew the North State League rivalry at Finch Field tonight with Lefty Joe Pelczarski on the mound. Manager Gruzdis shifts Jarlett to rest a knee injury. Pete Williams celebrates Baby Night as fans bring essentials.
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Merger Talks Planned Between North State and Palmetto Conferences
North State and Palmetto conference leaders plan a Charlotte meeting on May 17 to discuss a potential merger. The debate centers on eligibility, regional benefits, and the role of South Carolina schools, with concerns about attitudes and cooperation shaping the talks.
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Cardinals Beat Dodgers 15-5 Behind Kazak's Five RBI Day
Eddie Kazak drove in five runs with a single and grand slam as the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Brooklyn Dodgers 15-5. Ted Gray held the Yankees to five hits as Detroit topped New York 4-1.
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Yesterday's Results From Eastern League Baseball
St Louis beat Brooklyn 14 with Cincinnati Philadelphia rain delayed games New York won 7 to ? Chicago trailed 2.
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Today's Games Preview Across League
St Louis at Brooklyn Munger faces Bata as Chicago meets New York Schmitz Kennedy in a double set. Cincinnati hosts Philadelphia Weh meir against Heintzelman in a standalone pairing.
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Baseball Pitchers Matchups Listed for Upcoming Games
New York faces Detroit with Reynolds against Newhouser in a 2 1 record. Boston meets St Louis featuring Hughson or Stobbs against Embree. Philadelphia plays Chicago with Coleman against Pierce. Washington plays Cleveland with Haefner against Gromek.
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Dirt-track baseball scores and rain delays across North Carolina
Scores from Durham and Martinsville 8 3 and 4 at Greensboro with Raleigh 38 called end of eighth due to rain. Reidsville 1 at Raleigh and Burlington due to rain. Danville and Burlington also listed with rain. Remaining games: Greensboro at Raleigh, Burlington at Durham, Martinsville at Danville, Reidsville at Winston.
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Panther Netters Extend Streak With 6-1 Victory
High Point tennis team clinches 28th straight win in conference play by defeating Guilford College 6-1. Henry Maddux extends winning streak to 28 by taking 6-2 4-6 8-6 over Bob Hilliard. Other results include Steele, N. Maddux, Melvin, Slamey, Gilbert wins. two doubles were rained out with Guilford forfeiting the remainder.
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Watson
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Michigan State Names Three Coaches All From Different Schools
Michigan State's three varsity football coaches each graduated from a different institution Clarence Munn from Minnesota Forest Eva sher ski from Michigan and Hugh Daugherty from Syracuse.
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Sanity Code To Start Rebellion In Dixie Schools
Southern sports editors predict a rebellion against the NCAA sanity code. The plan targets the SEC and Southern and Southwest conferences meeting in Birmingham next week to launch a boycott. The stance is supported by Atlanta Constitution and New Orleans Times-Picayune columnists.
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Nation's Top Golfers Ready For Tough Goodall Tourney
New York May 10 four hand picked field of 16 top shotmakers compete in the Goodall round robin at Wyomg Country Club. Lloyd Mangrum Cary Middlecoff Sam Snead Byron Nelson Bobby Locke are among entrants with defending champion Hierman Barron and others including Harbert Heafner Haas Turner sa Demaret Palmer Harrison Alexander.
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Patriots Clinch First Division Berth in Loop Action
Greensboro moves into first division after a 4-3 win over Winston-Salem. Durham’s Smith struck out 12 to limit Martinsville to six hits as the Bulls swept the series. Raleigh beat Reidsville 8-1 to solidify second place while Danville’s game was rained out.
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Hi-Toms Power Through Lineup With Killer's Korner Hitters
The local baseball club shows a strong middle order, dubbed Killer's Korner by fans, as Hi-Toms bat at a .328 team average. Three players are highlighted for pacing the offense with big hits and steady production through early season action.
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New York Yankees
Hi-Toms
North Carolina Amateur Golf Opens at Wilson Country Club
More than 80 golfers began the North Carolina amateur championship at Wilson country club with qualifying rounds. Thurman Edwards and Martin Taylor of Winston-Salem won the pro-amateur event prior to the tournament with a best ball 63, one stroke better than Charlie Tripp and George Priesinger of NC State College and Tommy Reaves of Warrenton with Roger McManus of Raleigh.
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Warrenton
Roger McManus
Raleigh
Quakers Panthers Game Scrapped By Rainout
Heavy rains washed out the North State conference baseball game between High Point College Purple Panthers and Guilford Quakers in the top of the fifth. Quakers led 7 0 when play halted. no replay date set as the game has no bearing on the championship. Panthers have four remaining conference games all away from home.
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