Yankees complete doubleheader sweep over White Sox
The New York Yankees beat Chicago 3-1 and 6-3 in a doubleheader to extend their AL lead to two and a half games over the Tigers. Joe DiMaggio powered the nightcap with a three run homer and four RBIs, while Phil Rizzuto and Hank Bauer contributed key hits in the opener.
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White Sox Trade Sparks Debate Over Big Deal
Baseball’s biggest deal of the season stirs talk as Chicago White Sox acquire Rae Scarborough and others. Analysts weigh who benefits most, noting Cass Michaels departure to the Senators and mixed form from Bob Kuzava and Eddie Robinson. Washington appears to gain future value, while Chicago faces uncertain immediate impact.
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Red Sox Faces Changes as Williams Is Center of Trade Talk
The piece discusses the Boston Red Sox potential roster moves if they fail to win the pennant, naming Ted Williams as a costly asset and suggesting possible deals involving Vern Stephans Billy Goodman and Dom DiMaggio. It also notes coaching additions for next fall and highlights Ardy Aarstad and Paul Schroeder joining Logan's staff along with Aarstad's local track success.
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YMCA Swim School Opens Here June 10
The YMCA-La Crosse Tribune Learn to Swim School starts Saturday June 10 with classes through June 15. Frank Lochridge, Boys' department secretary, urges all boys to register in person at the YMCA and take the entry form to enroll.
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NCAA Sanity Code Committee To Meet In Cleveland
The NCAA enforcement committee for the Sanity Code will meet in Cleveland June 5 to 7 to review whether 22 schools are in compliance. The names of the 22 institutions were not released. The committee will consider complaints filed in the last three months alleging code violations.
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Illini Meet Cham Illini Baseball Tradition Highlight
Illinois boasts a .721 all time Big Ten baseball winning percentage while a West region pinon pine is noted for fragrance and sturdy branches as a Christmas tree option.
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Braves Triumph Over Pirates In 10-6 Duel
Sid Gordon and Wally Westlake led the offense in a 10-6 Boston win over Pittsburgh. Gordon hit two homers driving in seven runs, boosting his season total to 11. Johnny Sain earned the win as Boston moved, with Sain becoming the first eight-game winner. Westlake added two round-trippers for four RBIs.
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Pros eye National Open Crown at Merion
Sixty five top pros stake the 50th National Open at Merion Golf Club. Sam Snead seeks first Open title, Ben Hogan aims for comeback glory, Frank Stranahan pursues a second link, and Cary Middlecoff looks to repeat as champion after Ralph Guldahl’s 1938 feat. Eighteen holes Thursday and Friday trim field to 50 for the weekend 36-hole finish.
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Newburgs Host Winnebago In Evening Baseball At Copeland Park
The Newburg Panthers welcome the Winnebago Indian squad to Copeland Park for an 8 15 p m game in La Crosse. It marks Winnebago's first La Crosse appearance in years and their only one this season with an unusual mid game ceremony planned and several celebrated figures among the visitors.
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Prince Jay Breaks Harness Race Mark at Santa Anita
Prince Jay, a four year old harness horse, won the $5,000 San Diego pace at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. He set a world pacing record for a mile and one eighth with a time of 2 15 1/5, surpassing the 2 15 4/5 mark from 1934 set by Calumet Dubuque in Salem, New Hampshire. The crowd numbered 10 365 as the record was broken.
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Belmont Jockey Ted Atkinson Wins Four Races
New York jockey Ted Atkinson bounced back at Belmont on Friday after a quiet Thursday. He rode four winners including Whirl at 6.60 to 1, Novel Request at 19.50, One Hitter at 3.80 and Jam Session at 8.70.
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Major League All-Star Poll Opens June 9 in La Crosse
La Crosse Tribune announces the Major Loop All-Star poll opens June 9 with initial balloting June 12. Fans vote for one player per position in both leagues except pitchers. ballots go to the Tribune sports department for tabulation and forwarding to the national clearing house. The All-Star game is July 11 at Comiskey Park.
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Redskins Sign Harold England From Kansas
The Sheboygan Redskins of the new National Professional Basketball league announced the signing of Harold England aged 23 a guard from the University of Kansas on Friday.
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