Yankees Hold Two-Game Lead Thanks to Berra's Big Bat
The New York Yankees surge to first place as Berra powers a win over Boston and Cleveland. A shaky dugout spell by catcher Hank Bauer fans concerns, while New York sweeps both rivals to claim the top spot in the American League. The White Sox and Cardinals also push for series wins as battles for division leadership continue.
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Baseball Schedule and Results From Monday Light Schedule
American League slate with notable games and results including New York at St. Louis night tilt, Boston at Detroit, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn at Cincinnati. Standings show Chicago and Cleveland losses. late games include Philadelphia first game 12 innings as part of the day’s action.
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Olympic Tryouts Highlight Top U S Athletic Stars
Boxing great Sugar Ray Robinson faces Joey Maxim in a title bout while track star Wes Santee dominates the 1500 and 5000 meters at the Olympic trials. Henry Armstrong eyes hammering in Los Angeles as athletes prepare for Helsinki. Large crowds expect revelry at Yankee Stadium with finals slated amid broadcast plans.
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Betsy Rawls Favored In National Open Meet
Betsy Rawls appears favored in the National Open at Skokie Country Club Chicago as top contenders aim for the title. Details emphasize Rawls’s probability to win and prize context, with other competitors from Texas and the BOP contingent noted among the field.
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Red Birds Top Versailles 4-3 In Tight Mound Duel
Jefferson City Ted Birds beat Versailles 4-3 in 12 innings at City Park 19 to seize undisputed first in the Central Missouri League. Charney West worked the long relief when Garrison went distance for Versailles. Ray Curlis led Red Birds with five singles as the offense sparked a late rally, while Cullen Maxey and Jerry Collie supplied key hits in extra frames.
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Soldier Steals KC Tennis Show
A scrambled report from Kansas City covers a tennis event with players like Davis Cup participants and local rivals in Kansas City. The piece notes finalists in men and women’s draws, including Beaten rivals, and mentions a mishap near a swimming pool and shower room.
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Local Netmen Open Season with Narrow Loss to Marshall
The Capitol City tennis squad swept five singles matches but dropped one in doubles as Marshall edged them in the Central Mirror round. Players Stiles Saurry Belt, Guy Ritweh, Tad, Dan Seretae, Oscar Mack, Teele Cverbard, Alvin Papin, and Chester Williams posted wins for Marshall while McGuire, Kirsch, Engle, Gerhard, Schupp, Childs, and Nutter represented Local Netmen. Moberly will meet next in the round-robin tourney leg.
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American Legion Defeats Eldon to Claim Southern Title
Eldon fell 8-3 as American Legion Juniors clinched the Southern Division crown at Eldon. Pitcher Gene Finley worked the full game with 12 strikeouts, benefiting from a fast start with three runs in the second inning. Key hits came from Ren Otke, Pete Hrenneke, Floyd Roberts, Carl Blockberger, Hers Schrieler, Danny Horlace, Bill Healey, and Rob Wilks. The win marks Finley’s sixth in league play and the team’s tenth in 71 starts. Sun game vs Badville to follow.
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Tweedies Tackle Dodgers Tonight at City Park
Tweedies seek their thirteenth win as they face the Dodgers at City Park in a 8 p.m. game. Starter Doug Link clashes with Dodgers ace Virgil Black or Arnold McBride while Enos Whikiker and Marty Tune or Wyman Basinger may handle catching duties for Tweedies.
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Brazle and Brecheen Lead Cardinals Doubleheader Sweep
veteran righties Al Brazgle and Harry Brecheen tossed strong five hit games as the St. Louis Cardinals swept a doubleheader from the Boston Braves. Musial extended his hitting streak to 19 games and boosted his batting average to .339 as St. Louis moved within 2.5 games of third place in the race for the league standings. In the opener, the Browns fell to the Washington Senators 8-5 due to errors, then bounced back to win the nightcap 9-2 led by Gene Bearden’s RBI and late support. despite strong starts, Bearden faded in the seventh.
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Girl Infielder Awaits Male Reaction in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania, Eleanor Engle, a 24 year old secondary status infielder, trains with the Harrisburg Senators as debate grows over a woman playing in the Interstate League. Managers, executives, and players weigh whether a female could sign or participate, with some open to the idea and others cautious.
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64th AAU meet delivers standout marks and upsets
The 64th annual AAU produced its share of excellent marks, upsets and surprises, reflecting strong performances across events and venues. Strong competitors and memorable moments highlighted the meet with notable results and remarkable standout efforts.
Hamilton, Harbert lead in tight PGA title chase at Louisville
In Louisville, Hamilton and Harbert top a crowded PGA field after third round, scoring decisive victories as Haas, Champ, Doser and Turnesa advance. Hamilton crushed Vic Ghezzi 8 and 8, while Harbert beat Henry Williams Jr. 6 and 4 to reach the 36-hole quarterfinals.
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Telethon Raises Olympic Pledges for Helsinki
Hollywood AP reports the UW 5 Olympic team will travel to Helsinki funded by a coast to coast telethon hosted by Bing Crosby and Sidely Hope. The 144 hour show raised about a million dollars in contributions and pledges from 1088 participants including movie and vaudeville figures. The CBS NBC telecast began Saturday night and ended Sunday morning marking Crosby's TV debut and urging nationwide donations to local stations.
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Durocher May Use Three Giants Against American Leaguers
CHICAGO AP Manigner Leo Durocher who will direct the National League in the 11th All Star Game in Philadelphia July 8 may start three Giants against the American League. The trio leads the All Star poll as the final week of voting closes Whitey Lockman Alvin Dark Bobby Thomson lead the infield with Robins and Campanella among starters. Stengel of the American Leaguers may start three of his New York players Rizutto Bauer Berra lead the way.
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Merchants Fall 7 0 to Hartsburg in Rough Game
South Side Merchants lost their tenth game as Hartsburg upset them 7 to 0. Hartsburg gathered eight hits led by Reeger with three and Wintemeyer and Buescher with two each. Moss Booger pitched well for Hartsburg, fanning 10 and walking few, while Harold Danahon started for the Merchants and exited after eight.
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