Rathmann Heads 500 Mile Race Winners Dinner
Jim Rathmann will head the winner’s list at the 500 mile race victory dinner in Indianapolis. He likely earns over 100000 dollars depending on prize distributions. He topped Rodger Ward in a tense duel, finishing less than 13 seconds back after Ward led most of the race.
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Dale Burgess
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Jim Rathmann
Miami
Rodger Ward
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Ward
Rathmann
Daytona International Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Chick Hiroshima
Eddie Russo
Grip and forward view of early golf backswing technique
The illustration shows a proper thumbs and forefinger grip forming a center line as the backswing begins. The right hand closes over the shaft creating a palm pocket that neatly covers the left thumb, indicating hands working as one without losing finger control. The right hand aligns with the club and left hand.
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Jimmy Demaret
Yanks Caps Hold Lead In Carolina League Standings
Raleigh Caps lead Greensboro by one game in the Carolina League with Durham 10 games back, Winston-Salem 11, Wilson 12, and Burlington 13 4. Raleigh beat Durham 5 3 and Greensboro beat Wilson 9 4 as the top teams stay ahead. Del Margo won his fifth for Greensboro, Radatz earned win for Burlington, and Burlington's 14 hits helped them near third place.
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Winston-Salem
Wilson
Burlington
Dick Radatz
Radatz
Caps
Larry del Margo
District 3 NCAA Play Opens With Four Teams
Four college baseball teams start the District 3 NCAA tournament in Gastonia North Carolina to earn a spot in the national championship in Omaha Florida Southern The Citadel North Carolina and Florida appear Florida Southern and The Citadel make their first NCAA baseball appearances while North Carolina topped the ACC to reach the event Florida represents the SEC The Citadel the Southern and Florida Southern receive at large bids.
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Southern
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ACC
Minor League Baseball Scores From Weekend Action
A collection of minor league results across multiple leagues. Charleston edged Jacksonville 4 to 2 while Knoxville beat Charlotte 9 to 3. Western Carolina League and others report varied scores with Richmond 14 over 2, Havana 1-1, and Toronto 7-4.
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Richmond
Havana
Toronto
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Columbus
Miami
Bally Ache Heads to Belmont Stakes After New Jersey Derby Win
Bally Ache seeks the 3 year old championship with the $125,000 Belmont Stakes after a neck victory in the New Jersey Derby at Garden State Park. Bald Eagle dominates the Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct in a 1:33 3-5, amid a record crowd and wagering.
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New York
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Garden State Park
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Venetian Way
Jamaica
Garden State
Team No. 2 Cops City Duck Title
Team No. 2 won the mythical city duck pin championship at Carolina Bowling Center by sweeping Keever Shell Service in three straight games. The 1636 set featured Nick Bambalis 334, Robert A. Wilson 339, Grady Deal 330, Harold Billings 325, and Matt Elder 76 for top play-off honors.
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Carolina Bowling Center
Keever Shell Service
Nick Bambalis
Robert A. Wilson
Grady Deal
Harold Billings
Bambalis
Matt Elder
North Carolina
Major League Baseball Scores and Schedule Updates
Major League results include Baltimore 7 Boston 3 Cleveland 4 Chicago 1 Washington 2 New York 1 Kansas City 7 Detroit 6 in 11 innings. Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 4 in 10. St. Louis 15 Los Angeles 3. Upcoming games: New York at Baltimore Cleveland at Chicago Detroit at Kansas City Washington at Boston and more.
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Ballyhoo and Burns at Comiskey Park and a Globe of Baseball Views
A column recalls Jimmy Pearsall’s outburst at Comiskey Park after a rough double header, and Bill Veeck’s scoreboard mishap. It notes fan injuries at auto races, recalls Le Mans tragedies, and discusses Ted Williams denying a Red Sox managerial move. It also surveys managers’ failings, NCAA baseball at Gastonia, ACC champion Carolina, and a note about Mihaly Igloi aiding Hungarian refugees.
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