Yanks End Bosox Streak as Bonham Dominates
Tiny Bonham pitched two hits allowed as the New York Yankees shut out the Boston Red Sox 2 to 0, ending Boston’s 15 game winning run. Key moments included Tommy Henrich’s homer and a sun-blinded Ted Williams misplay that set up the first run. Williams went hitless for the second straight day and Dom and Joe DiMaggio highlighted the Yankee defense and outfield rivalry.
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Senators Hit Three Homers To Beat Athletics 9 5
Sherry Robertson Mickey Vernon and Al Evans each hit a home run as the Washington Senators defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 9 to 5 in the second game of their series. Robertson connected in the first inning with the bases empty, Vernon hit his in the fifth with one on, and Evans belted his in the eighth with one on. Attendance was 5,959.
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Dodgers Rally Past Phillies In 12 11 Win
Pete Reiser hit a first-pitch homer in the ninth off Hugh Mulcahy as Brooklyn outlasted Philadelphia 12 to 11 in a three and a half hour game. Brooklyn used 22 players and seven pitchers tying a National League record. Webber pitched the last five innings for the win. Mulcahy took the loss.
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Tigers 4 Sox 1 in Detroit showdown
Detroit Tigers defeat the Chicago White Sox 4 to 1 in a game noted for early scoring and solid pitching. Key moments include a pair of early runs by Detroit and a shutout effort by the Tiger bullpen. The defeat leaves the Sox seeking momentum in upcoming clashes on the road.
Assault wins Preakness in record Maryland crowd
Pimlico turns to witness Assault delivering a repeat Kentucky Derby triumph. The Texas colt speeds to the wire ahead of Lord Boswell and Hampden with Eddie Arcaro aboard the Delaware runner, as Maryland’s largest crowd and record betting mark fall.
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Detroit Beats Chicago 4-1 Behind Early Lead
Detroit built a 2-0 edge by the third inning and held off the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win. Dietrich, Grove and Dickey contributed for Detroit as Trucks and Richards worked on the mound. Chicago posted a single run in the sixth.
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Giants Top Braves in Floodlit Debut at Boston
In Boston, May 11, the New York Giants defeated the Boston Braves 5 to 1 before 35,945 fans, the largest crowd in 13 seasons. Rookie Monte Kennedy held the Braves to five hits as New York built a lead and kept Boston off the scoreboard after the fifth inning.
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Triangle Clinches League Title With Wins Over Melrose
Triangle defeats Melrose 10-7 as Triangle players tally 16 hits and 14 participants produce. Carolina Container leads 11 runs in second, while Silver Knit suffers a heavy loss to Carolina Container in the other game. Key performances include Jordon and Davis driving runs, Sykes pitching for Triangle, and Patterson taking the loss for Silver Knit in a 2 hour game.
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Clemson Tigers Romp Over Davidson in Baseball
Clemson Tigers defeated Davidson Wildcats 8 to 3 in a Southern Conference baseball game at Davidson. Fleming allowed six Davidson hits while Clemson’s Sanders homered with one on and had two other hits. Mimms went 4 for 5 to lead Clemson.
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Page Wins Southern Women’s Golf Championship in Dallas
Mrs. Julius Page Jr. defeats Dorothy Kirby 4 and 3 in the 36 hole final at Dallas Country Club to claim the Women’s Southern Golf title and return to Greensboro with the trophy amid rain and slow play. Kirby’s rally on the back nine falls short as Page seals victory with a birdie on No. 15.
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Mexican League Controversy Hearing Set For May 16
New York Giants seek permanent restraint to stop the Mexican league and its agents from luring away players. The hearing before Judge William Hecht is set for May 16. Bernardo Pasquel and Marie Loustan are named in the order. nine Giant players defected since February.
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Landis Millers Sweep Thom asville Dodgers in doubleheader
Landis Millers won 2-1 in the opener and 7-5 in the nightcap to take the three game series from the Thom asville Dodgers. Dodgers slide to the cellar of the North State league with 1 win and 5 losses. Statesville and Concord split, Hickory beat Salisbury 13-8, Mooresville fell to Lexington 6-2 and 3-1.
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Oklahoma star Kurland wins Helms Foundation player of the year
Bob Kurland of Oklahoma A&M, a three time All America in basketball, receives the Helms Foundation medal as player of the year. He becomes the first Oklahoman to be honored with the three inch gold medal.
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Indians blank Panthers 4-0 behind Taylor strong hurling
Salisbury May 12 Satanba's baseball team won 4-0 as Jack Taylor limited High Point College Panthers to six hits and Lefty Lisk hit a eighth inning homer. Almond Gabriel and Geor gianian added runs for Catawba with Painter and Gabriel fueling the offense.
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Louis Rough On Spar Mates In Training Fights
Louis Rough on spar partners in a work out as he nears the world heavyweight title defense against Billy Conn next month. He bloodied several spar mates, and promoters watched as he avoids more road work, aiming to maintain weight and condition.
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High Point Faces Busy Week With Four Schedule Tests
High Point embarks on a heavy four game slate after a 10 to 7 loss to Catawba. Painter and Taylor split pitching duties as Almond and Lisk produced RBI hits. Umpires Riden and Whitlock called a 1 hour 45 minute game.
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