A’s Rally Past Yankees 6-5 in Tight Allegheny Showdown
Philadelphia's Sam Chapman sprinted home from first on Buddy Rosar's single to give the Athletics their seventh straight win, with Bill Dietrich earning the victory as Joe Page took the loss. The Yankees were out hit 14 to seven but stranded 13 runners. Browns top Tigers 6-1 as three hurlers combine in St. Louis. Cleveland blanks Chicago 4-0 behind Bob Lemon's seventh complete game and 23 scoreless innings in his last three starts. Washington sweeps doubleheader as Red Sox drop to seventh place with a 5-4 win and 4-9 score in the nightcap.
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Memorial Day Classic Opens Local Baseball Season
VFW and American Legion teams in the city recreation Senior diamond league clash on Copeland field at 2:30 p m Monday in an exhibition before the June 7 regular season. Managers Meyer and lineups feature new players and a balanced VFW squad with tentative pitching and field plans.
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Jim Handle
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Peerless Baseball Team To Play At DeSoto
The Peerless team travels to DeSoto for a twin bill at 12 15. In the nightcap, Mickey Vernon cleared the bases with a three bagger in the third to push the Senators ahead. Boston rallied for five in the ninth off Thompson and Masterson. Dick Westeroth earned the win in relief for eight innings with one run allowed. Ted Williams hit his tenth homer, and earlier Williams added a triple and double as Boston fell to Mickey Haefner.
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Scottish Boy Wins Two Feature Races at Fairmount Park
In Collinsville Illinois a 98 year old gelding named Scottish Boy won both feature events on opening night of a two week grand circuit at Fairmount Park. The black pacer clocked 2 04 4/5 for the mile, fastest mark of the meet so far, then won the second half of the Free For All by a nose with Chief Direct second and Angus Worthy third.
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Marquardt Fires 65 At Country Club in Local Golf Meet
Pro Bill Marquardt shot a five under par 65 at the Country Club, two strokes from the course record of 63. He opened with five birdies and four pars for a 30 on the front nine, then added a 35 on the back. Paired with Dick Pearse Jr, Trif Haritos, and Jerry Wollan, Marquardt trails Red Smith's nine hole record and Johnny Erickson's amateur mark of 64.
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Dick Pearse, Jr
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Jerry Wollan
Waukon Prep Students Win Multiple Sports Letters
Waukon high school honored athletes with letter awards across junior, senior, and seventh to ninth grade levels. Football recipients included Ronald Brandt captain and teammates, while basketball and baseball letters went to players such as Neale Downing Clayton Ricker and LeRoy Leas with managers noted. Seniors receiving athletic awards were led by John Ashbacker Ronald Brandt Barton Bullman and Merlin Dehning among others.
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Bernard Eyestone
Floyd Hill
Jooke Henderson
Bervene Ludeking
Duane Duvel
Leslie Kerndt
Bob Promnitz
Bob Davis
Gus Herman
Bob Hanson
Leland Reeder
Walter Gilbertson
Garvin Larson
Dale Gilson
Wesley Goeke
Donald Twite
Romaine Beardmore
Donald Evenrud
Gene Lindblom
Gene Hermeer
Gordon Ebner
Neale Downing
Chris Oolberg
Wayne Hermeier
Leroy Leas
Clem Smith
John Ashbacker
Chuck Mathews
Everett Roe
Chuck Bauercamper
Clayton Ricker
Theron Thomson
Ronald Brandt
Barton Bullman
Merlin Dehning
Bill Gleisner
Eugene Lindblom
Charles Mathews
Emmet Nolting
Ronald Opheim
Bill Stock
Leland Wenig
Illinois Wins Share Of Big Nine Title
Illinois rallied to a 6 to 3 win over Ohio State to share the Big Nine crown with Michigan. The Illini scored all runs in the seventh inning after a round of hits and one error, tying Michigan at 10 wins and 2 losses. Feldman Kilbane and Gala aided the victory with solid efforts.
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Hoosiers Clinch Big Nine Baseball Win Over Minnesota
Indiana defeated Minnesota 11 to 6 to close the Big Nine season. Indiana piled up 13 hits with home runs by catcher John Gorkis and first baseman Ray Kruna while Don Ritter pitched a full game for Indiana. Minnesota managed three runs in the final innings. Belgrade?
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For Sale Orange Island Resort Cottage and Craft
A 4 room cottage on Orange Island Resort is offered with a 20 ft Criscraft boat across from Isle la Plume. No road access. Price listed at 4000 dollars. Call Carl at the Cerise Club for details.
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Baseball box score summary with Boston and Washington
Game details show Welteroth winning over Johnson in a 2 51 game with 14 062 attendance. Highlights include Williams and Coan RBIs, Vernon and Sull ivan multi hit efforts, DiMaggio two base hits, and a Boston home run. Groundouts, errors, and a passed ball feature in the chaos.
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Masterson
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Jones
Paparella
Summers
Pirates Stretch Lead With 7-3 Win Over Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates toppled the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 behind rookie Bob Chesney as three first inning, three in the third and three more in the seventh fueled the victory. Red Schoendienst homered for St. Louis, while Stan Musial added a late triple.
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Chesness
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St. Louis
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Heinz Becker Leads A A Batting Race In Milwaukee
Berlin born Heinz Becker, Milwaukee first sacker, topped the American Association batting list with a .394 mark through Wednesday’s games. Joe Muffoletto of Kansas City trailed by 16 points. Pete Castiglione, Al Rosen, Clarence Hicks, John Douglas, Damon Phillips, Erick Tipton, Ferrer Anderson, and John Phillips followed with strong averages. Castiglione led in hits with 59. Bama Ray and Tipton tied for 86 total bases. Rosen led doubles with 12. Bauer had 8 triples. Fleming and Bauer shared home runs with six. Hutchinson and Bagby led pitchers with wins. Indianapolis led team batting. St. Paul topped fielding.
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Branch Rickey Takes Blame as Dodgers Slump Deepens
Brooklyn report shows Branch Rickey admitting fault for the team’s poor play. He acknowledges criticism from Ebbetts Field as the Dodgers drop to sixth after a seven game losing streak. The last year's NL champions struggle this season.
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Purdue Stops Iowa Nine By 7-3 Score
Purdue earns a 7-3 victory at Iowa City to sweep the Western Conference baseball series. Boilermakers tally seven hits against Wes Demro in seven innings and add two more late versus Jack Bruner. Purdue pitcher Ervil Noel yields eight hits but keeps Hawkeyes to three runs.
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