Standings and schedules from Southern Association and leagues
Baseball and basketball standings show Birmingham Little Rock Atlanta Memphis and other teams with scores and upcoming games. American League leaders New York Cleveland Boston Chicago Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Washington with recent results list. Texas League results include San Antonio Fort Worth Shreveport Oklahoma City Dallas Austin Houston Tulsa.
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Hope Lions shut out Gulf boys 4 to 0 at K Park
Hope Lions defeated Gulf boys 4 to 0 in Little League action at K Park. Owens nine crushed Dynamlo 22 to 7, while Hope Builders edged Hope Basket 3 to 2 in Pony league play.
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Major Loop Leaders to Air Troubles
Detroit report from a meeting of 16 major league clubs focusing on winter baseball policy and proposed changes. Commissioner Ford Frick arrives with owners to discuss contract renewal and club standards. Detroit also protests bullpen facilities and hints at preparing for a future World Series context with the Yankees.
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Newcomer Is Leading in Dallas Meet
Newcomer Don January led the Dallas Centennial Open after the first round, firing a 6 under 64 at Prestorf Hollow. Veteran Henry Ransom trailed closely with a 65 while big names such as Mike Souchak and Mario Gonzalez contended but struggled to keep pace.
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Bonus Baby Hurls Atlanta to Victory
Braves farmhand Joey Jay pitched a one hitter for Atlanta’s Crackers in a 4-0 Southern Association win over Memphis. The 17-year-old, signed in 1953, struck out 14 with three walks, boosting Birmingham’s lead over Memphis to six games as Mobile tied Nashville for fourth with a 6-4 win over Chattanooga.
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Mantle Leads Yankees Past Tigers on 11-4 Tour Win
Yankees sweep Detroit 11-4, Mantle homers and singles to push season total. Sturdivant superb in 6 1 3 innings of relief as New York dominates West tour through May. Roberts earns win for Phillies as Snider Furillo and Robinson homer for Brooklyn.
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Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
Los Angeles fighter Charles Tomb stone Smith stopped Danny Perez in Costa Mesa California. In Cambridge Massachusetts Claude Chapman defeated Juillo Mederos. New York Sunnyside Garden saw St Bert Whitehurst outpoint Sid Peaks in Baltimore and New York bouts.
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USC Booster Group Under Close Scrutiny
Southern California Educational Foundation faces official scrutiny over alleged improper aid to USC athletes. Documented disbursements of about 571,235 in two years to 60 or more Trojans prompted investigation, with incorporators including two judges, a former Legion leader, city officials, and USC football figures.
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Bears Beat Chattaoga With Big Innings and Key Homers
Mobile Bears offense clicked as Dick Brown hit a one run homer in the fourth and a three run blast in the fifth to widen the gap on Chattanooga. Ard drove in three with two four baggers and Frank Wehner also homered for Birmingham. Bill Dailey pitched 8 2/3 innings for Mobile allowing 10 hits while Doug Clark held the Bears to one homer the rest of the game. Ben Smyth finished the ninth after Chattanooga threatened.
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Robinson Might Face Homer Fullmer Winner or Moore Next
New York reports Ray Robinson may meet the winner of tonight’s Homer Fullmer bout in his next middleweight title defense. A possible route could pit him against Archie Moore for the light heavyweight crown, with Carmen Basilio and Hyampinn also in the mix. Homer is ranked No. 2 and Fullmer No. 3 in the 160 pound division, Jones improved the odds by beating Humes.
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Unclear Activity of Original Founders Remains in Question
Judge Nye stated he is not active with the foundation and has not been for some time, making it hard to determine how many of the original founders are still active. The remark highlights ongoing uncertainty about leadership and direct involvement.
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Debut March 23 in the Garden and Fullmer’s big wins
Fullmer beat Jones on April 20 in Cleveland after a debut March 23 at Madison Square Garden. Homer, aged 29, holds an 82-3-1 record for 89 pro fights dating back to 1948, while Fullmer sits at 95-3 with 19 knockouts as NBC plans a 9 pm EST telecast.
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Jonesboro Shows Population Increase
Jonesboro's preliminary special census indicates a population of 17,006, a gain of 698 from 1950. The higher figure means additional funds from the state turnback fund.
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