Go-Go Sox sweep A’s as White Sox climb in standings
Chicago drains 25 hits in a twin bill 13-1 and 2-1 to win eight of 11, with Lefty Pierce and Grissom earning wins. Minnie Minoso and Eddie Robinson power the attack as Detroit beats New York andBoston slips in the NL race. Gordon Roe and Bell deliver key moments in Dodgers and Pirates games.
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Ganterts top Police in tight Federal Little League clash
Ganterts edged the Policeman's Protective Association team 7-6 at Memorial Field in a back and forth Federal Little League game. Lefty Vaaler earned the win with nine strikeouts over seven hits, while Dick Pappenfuss added nine Ks for the Police.
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Local Lutheran League and Open Golf Dates Preview
Wednesday schedules list Lutheran league matchups at multiple venues including Trinity First Hogan Our Savior Immanuel and St. Paul at West Ave and South Avenue. Golf action notes the U S Open June 12 14 at Northwood Club Dallas with 1941 Open at Colonial Port Worth.
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Indians rally past Milwaukee as Brewers fall 13-9
Indianapolis exploded with a 6-run seventh inning and clutch blows from nonstarters to defeat Milwaukee 13-9. Al Smith and Quincy Troupe homered for the Indians while Ray Narleski and Frank Papish split pitching duties for the Brewers in a high-scoring American Association game. Kansas City beat Louisville 5-1 to cut Milwaukee's lead. Minneapolis blanked Toledo 5-0. St Paul edged Columbus 7-6.
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Disco Nine Triumphs 5-2 Over French Creek
In Taylor Wisconsin Disco Nine broke a 2-2 tie with three runs in the third inning and defeated French Creek 5-2. Art Haugstad allowed hits to the first two batters, then settled in to pitch with 12 strikeouts and one walk.
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Mae Murray Leads U S Charge in British Amateur Golf
Mae Murray of Rutland Vermont remains the sole American survivor in the British Women's Amateur Championships at Troon Scotland. She faces Jeanne Bisgood in the quarterfinals as other American contenders fall, including Polly Riley and Mrs Frank Goldwaite.
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Cleveland
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Duke Baseball Names Pitching Candidates Billy Goodman Ted Williams
Duke University lists two pitching candidates for the baseball team Billy Goodman and Ted Williams. Neither is related to the famed Williams baseball star.
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Maxim Robinson Title Bout Seen As Storied Clash
New York report previews a 175 pound champion Joey Maxim versus 160 pound king Sugar Ray Robinson. Promoter Doc Kearns and manager George Gainford figure a big crowd, while Robinson questions Maxim’s readiness and pay. Odds and weigh in dispute add to the build up.
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Crusader 9 Wins NCAA Baseball Title for Holy Cross
Holy Cross defeats Missouri 8-4 to capture the NCAA title in Omaha. Pitcher Jim O Neill earns his third win of the six day tournament, named most valuable player as the Crusaders win five straight after an early 1 0 loss. Coach John J Barry kept the same lineup throughout the event.
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Rushford Bulldogs Rally Past Mabel 9-7 in League Showdown
Rushford defeated Mabel 9 to 7 to claim a second Fillmore County league win. Miller and Knutson pitched for Mabel while Dubbs and Jones guided Rushford on the mound. Rushford tied the game at 7-7 in the sixth and added two runs in the seventh and eighth to seal the victory. Soup Winblad Max Molock and John Engle had two hits for Rushford, with Mabel totaling six hits.
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Badger Entrants Lose In Women's Western Open
Wisconsin entries in the Women's Western Open at Skokie Country Club were defeated in the opening round. Mrs. John Clauder of Milwaukee fell to Bonnie Randolph of Columbus Ohio 2 and 1. Barbara Little of Wauwatosa lost to Betty MacKinnon of Dallas 3 and 1. Mary Agnes Wall of Menominee beat by Betsy Rawls of Austin 4 and 3.
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Packers Sign 1951 Star Fred Cone For 1952
The Green Bay Packers announced Cone, 1951 rookie fullback and former Clemson star, signed for the 1952 season. Cone led the club in 1951 scoring with 50 points, including 29 on PATs.
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Pro Golfers Start Firing In PGA Meet
Louisville report previews the PGA Championship as a wide field battles through two 18 hole qualifying rounds and five rounds of match play. The event favors unpredictability with many lesser known players able to upset top names, while stars like Boros Snead Mangrum Oliver and Middlecoff attract attention.
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Johnny Bratton S Tonight Bratton seeks knockout over Rocky Castellani in Chicago rematch Eight o’clock CST national airdate set for the 10 round bout at the Stadium
Johnny Bratton, noted puncher, faces Rocky Castellani in a Chicago 10 round rematch after Castellani defeated Bratton by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden on March 28. Castellani weighs about 155 while Bratton is around 149, and Bratton predicts a heavy comeback in tonight’s bout broadcast nationally at 8 p.m. CST.
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Florida star Hall enters shot put after high jump miss
J Pappa Hall national collegiate champion from Florida attempted the shot put in the dual with Georgia after a pulled muscle kept him from high jumping. He did not place.
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Sparta Beats West Salem 8-3 in Local Diamond Contest
Sparta opened with a 3-0 lead and pulled away to 8-3 over West Salem. Dean Benedict allowed four hits for the win as Sparta hitters, led by Arnie Mayes and LaVerne Olson, produced seven hits while Salem’s Kelseth and D. Groth were roughed up for seven. Mengelt doubled for West Salem.
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DiMaggio Closes Gap on Sauer in All Star Vote Lead
Chicago’s Hank Sauer remains the poll leader with 138 159 votes while Dom DiMaggio climbs to 136 222 as fan balloting sets the 19th annual All Star Game starters in Philadelphia. Voting ends at midnight June 27. The Cleveland Indians have had at least one 20 game winner every year since 1939.
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