Conley Shuts Cubs as Braves Win Sixth Straight Victory
Big Gene Conley pitched a three hitter for his sixth win of the season as the Milwaukee Braves beat Chicago 4-1 at Milwaukee County Stadium. Bruton, OConnell, and Aaron produced key hits while Sam Jones took the loss. Proceeds from tonight’s charity exhibition vs the White Sox go to Community Chest and Cancer Fund.
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Braves Clip Cubs 5 1 to End Four-Game Slide
Braves topple the Cubs 5 to 1 as Milwaukee's pitching cools Chicago. Conley earns the win, Jones takes the loss, with notable RBIs from Jackson O Connell Aaron and Fondy. Attendance 27,544.
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Conley Holds Cubs With Fast Ball In Braves Win
Gene Conley pitched three hits and a fast ball masterclass as the Braves beat the Cubs 5-1 under rainy conditions. Manager Grimm praised Conley's stuff while plans for double platooning at three positions were discussed and All-Star game talks proceeded among baseball brass. Zeke Mathews left hospital after appendix surgery and rest beckoned before rejoining the team. Fans braved rain as a delayed start was approved after weather bureau input.
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Four Games In Coulee Region Baseball Action
Four contests were played in the Coulee Region league Sunday with Summit Cataract Leon and Rockland posting wins. Summit defeated Cashton 7 to 2 aided by eight doubles and Donsky as winning pitcher. Cataract beat Middle Ridge 17 to 7 with Fritz O’Neil allowing two hits. Leon topped Sparta 10 to 2. Rockland beat St Mary’s Ridge 24 to 4.
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Recreation Softball Tonight Schedule
On Monday May 23 at 615 p.m. Vogue Tavern plays Kabat's Tavern and at 715 p.m. Frits' Beer Depot faces Friendly Nabor. At 815 p.m. Bohemian Hall meets Gib & Ruby's. Ed's Tavern vs Chuck's U-Bar at Houska Park. Top Hat Tavern vs Glen's Tavern at Copeland. Jumpy's Tavern against Square Deal Tavern at Roosevelt. Ray's Tavern versus Sportsman's Bar. 16 Industrial League Memorial No. West Fire Dept vs Borden's (make-up).
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National League and American League Batting Leaders Listed
The PBL list shows leaders by at bats and key stats. Notable names include Mueller and Dark for NL runs, Snider and Campanella strong in RBIs, Mantle power in the AL, Kaline, Kuenn and Ford among others with top hits and home runs. Pitching figures highlight 3 decisions leaders and strikeout totals.
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Baseball Standings and Results Roundup
Major League standings show Brooklyn 27 wins, New York 21, Chicago 20, Milwaukee 18, Cincinnati 18, Pittsburgh 14, Philadelphia 10. Sunday results include Brooklyn 8 Philadelphia 3 and New York 5 Pittsburgh 2 with rain affecting the second game. Tuesday schedules list games across the circuit with times and venues.
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Superior Cup Two Northern League results
Superior won two Northern League games over the weekend, beating Grand Forks 4-3 on Saturday and 6 5 in 12 innings on Sunday. Eau Claire split results, losing 5-4 to Fargo-Moorhead on Saturday and routing the Twins 14-0 on Sunday. Saturday scores include Winnipeg 83 over Duluth and Aberdeen 7-46 in 11 innings. Sunday saw Winnipeg 4-1 over Duluth and St. Cloud 2-1 over Aberdeen.
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Benefit Dance for Kitzen Player LeRoy Meiners
A benefit dance for Kitzen baseball player LeRoy Meiners injured in a practice session will be at the Community Hall on Wednesday night. Meiners suffered a fractured skull after a line drive struck him in batting practice last week and is not hospitalized in Rochester.
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Giants Sweep Pair and Trim Dodgers Lead in Tight Race
Yankees surge past Orioles 5-0 and 7-5 to extend their lead to one game as Berra belts five homers in four games. Giants sweep Pirates 5-2 and 5-3 while Dodgers widen their NL edge to six games behind. Enos Slaughter and Eddie Lopat spark KC and NY soured by late rallies and rain-shortened games.
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Nite-Hawks Triumph Over Hawkeyes at Trane Park
In a Trane Co. plant league game at Trane Park the Nite-Hawks defeated the Hawkeyes 14 to 3. Dwyer earned the win allowing five hits while Hentges took the loss. Krett and Tauscher hit homers for the Nite-Hawks and Murray hit a four-bagger for the Hawkeyes. Hawkeyes 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 Nite-Hawks 3 6 0 2 1 2 x 14 2.
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Fight Results Summary from Hollywood and Berlin Events
Jorge Macias of San Jose halted Lou Filippo in Hollywood. Gustav Scholz of Gere many outpointed Tuzo Portuguez of Costa Rica in Berlin.
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Sectional Baseball Pairings for Wisconsin Tourney
Wiscon sin Interscholastic Athletic Association announced Sunday the sectional baseball tourney pairings for the state finals to be played June 3 and 4 at Menasha. Games must be played by May 28 with winners advancing to state.
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Akins Favored Over Miceli In 10 Round NYC Bout
Virgil Akins a 13 to 10 favorite to beat Joe Miceli in a 10 round match at St Nicholas Arena New York Akins seeks his fifth straight win after knocking out Ronnie Delaney in May Miceli 26 eyed rival with 45 20 7 record DuMont TV 9 p m EST Also on card Saddler meets Lopes in Sacramento for a 10 round non title bout with Lopes hometown crowd and no TV Middleweights Holly Mims and Charley Green meet in St Louis arena telecast planned
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39th 500 awaits 33-car field on quarter mile track
Indianapolis May 30 500 race will feature 33 cars for about a quarter mile with top qualifiers led by Bill Vukovich Jack McGrath Tony Bettenhausen Fred Agabashian and Sam Hanks. Don Freeland paced Sunday sessions at 139.866 mph as 18 of the starters have run the race at least three times.
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Mayer Wins Kansas City Open by Six Strokes
Dick Mayer of St. Petersburg Florida claimed first place in the Kansas City Open with a six stroke victory finishing 72 holes at 271 after a final round 67 establishing a 5 under par. Billy Maxwell from Odessa Texas and Chandler Harper of Chattanooga Tennessee tied for second at 277 with 71 and 72 in the final rounds.
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Arthur Truss Dies Voice Of Milwaukee Stadium
Arthur Truss 50, longtime announcer for Milwaukee County Stadium, died Sunday after a short illness in Milwaukee. He broadcast every Braves home game from the stadiums public address system until May 11 and previously announced Milwaukee Brewery games and local boxing events. Also noted, Ben Agajanian of the New York Giants led his NFL team with 35 extra points and 13 field goals without a touchdown.
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Badger Whites Top Cardinals In Spring Football Tilt
The Whites edged the Cardinals 17 14 before 8 500 fans as Wisconsin closed spring drills. Scoring came from fumbles interceptions and a blocked punt. Glen Bestor led on offense from Fond du Lac with 52 rushing yards and strong defense.
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Five Squads Battle For Big Ten Golf Title Friday
In Lafayette Indiana the 36th annual Big Ten golf championship starts Friday with Ohio State the defending champions and Iowa the runner up from last year. Purdue hosts the event and seeks a strong showing along with Minnesota unbeaten in 11 duals and Michigan the seasoned favorite group.
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