Thompson and Mays Show Different Paths From Slump
Giants stars Hank Thompson and Willie Mays both shook off hitting slumps with distinct methods. Thompson returned from a knee injury to homer in his first three at bats, lifting his average and driving in eight runs. Mays, on a 10 game streak, collected 23 hits with 12 extra bases, tying the NL lead in homers as the Giants defeated the Cardinals.
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Douglas Paces Western Open
Dave Douglas of Grossinger N Y shot 68 to lead the Western Open after one round at Kenwood C C in windy wet conditions. Jackie Burke Jr Pete Fleming and Bob Duden tied for runners up at 69 while Allen Joslin and Walter Burkemo posted 70 alongside Smiley Quick Robert Rosburg Art Wall Jr and Les Biagetti in the 70s.
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Charles Adopts Busy Tactic Against Marciano in Monticello
Ezzard Charles outlines a bold plan to keep Rocky Marciano off balance by keeping him busy. He cites lessons from Walcott fights and stresses constant pressure over one big punch. The ex-champion notes his shift from cautious counterpunching to relentless barrage aiming to deny Marciano openings.
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College Rules Adopted For All Star Football In Chicago
Chicago reports that the All Star game at Soldier Field on August 13 will use collegiate rules with limited substitutions. Detroit Lions president Edwin J. Anderson said world champions will follow the 1953 collegiate rule book. Lions coach Buddy Parker indicated Bobby Layne will see limited action and a shift from the T to a single wing with Doak Walker at tailback.
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Lenzini Receives Big Ten Honor Medal at Illinois
Champaign Illinois Bob Lenzini captain of the 1953 Illinois football team and a senior in the university's college of engineering has been awarded the Big Ten honor medal for proficiency in athletics and scholarship.
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Surkont Faces Braves in Pirates Milwaukee Series Opener
Max Surkont, a former Milwaukee Brave, faces his old club with the Pittsburgh Pirates at County Stadium to end Milwaukee’s four game skid. Milwaukee manager Charlie Grimm plans to use a two platoon system with Dittmer at second and White catching unless Pittsburgh starts a lefty, prompting lineup changes including OConnell, Calderone and Pendleton.
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Thompson Leads Giants Past Cardinals With Three Homers
Hank Thompson tied a modern National League record by hitting three home runs off Gerald Staley in a 13-8 win for the New York Giants over the St. Louis Cardinals. Thompson drove in eight runs, doubled, and said he enjoys facing Staley despite the three homer spree.
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Johnny Saxton Cleared of Revolver Charge
New York welterweight boxer Johnny Saxton, 23, was cleared of possessing a .38 revolver without a license after his wife testified he did not point the gun. The weapons charge was dismissed for lack of evidence in Felony Court.
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Northern League and American Association Scores Report
Thursday results show Cleveland 9 over New York 2 and Chicago 9 over Detroit 4 while Boston and Philadelphia each posted 6 and Baltimore 4 over Washington 4 in a tied midweek set. Saturday’s matchups include Chicago at Washington and Cleveland at Philadelphia with Detroit at Boston and Baltimore at New York. Northern League results list Superior 12 over Grand Forks 3 and Winnipeg 5 over Duluth 2 plus Fargo Moorhead 8 and St. Cloud 4 while Aberdeen 7 tied Eau Claire 6. American Association notes Charleston 6 over Kansas City with only game scheduled.
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National Golf Day Saturday For Ben Hogan
Ben Hogan, recovering from a virus, will not yet meet Baltusrol in the National Open but 150000 handicap golfers nationwide will try to outscore him on National Golf Day. The event, sponsored by Life Magazine and the PGA, raises funds for the USO and the U S Golf Fund with medals for beating Hogan.
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Late Starter Joe Presko Reaches Cardinals Pitcher Height
Joe Presko, who later became a St Louis Cardinals pitcher, began organized baseball only in his senior year of high school. He emerged as a notable talent despite the late start, eventually joining a major league club.
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Remind Area Fans Of All-Star Baseball Poll Starting June 11
La Crosse area baseball fans can vote in the annual All-Star poll from June 11 to July 3. The La Crosse Tribune prints ballots and local standings while Chicago Tribune national standings provide a clearing house. Fans vote for position players. pitchers are chosen by managers.
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Will Use Lights Six AL Teams to Complete Sunday Games
Six American League teams will use their lights if needed to finish Sunday games this season. Only New York and Chicago have refrained.
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North Star Shuffle Team Wins Tourney
The North Star Tavern undefeated in 18 weeks won the Heileman Peerless city mixed shuffleboard tournament. The Red Lantern finished second with Amber Inn third and Club 53 fourth. Twenty one teams entered the event.
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