Lawton Braves Scout Phinney for pro baseball return
Likeable Al Phinney, released as Lawton first baseman to clear room for Mac Biggs, heads to Pauls Valley for a tryout with the Raiders amid talk of a pro return. Phinney, 22, batted .279 with 29 RBIs in 41 Braves games and eyes another chance in the league.
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Giel Nears Major League Pact as Giants Express Interest
All American Paul Giel says he is close to signing a major league contract with the New York Giants who have not committed to specifics. A Chicago report floated a $50,000 bonus deal if he joins New York. Wayne Belardi shifts to the Detroit Tigers for first base, likely in a two platoon role with Walt Dropo. Oregon and Massachusetts arrive for NCAA baseball tournament as Michigan State Missouri Oklahoma follow, with Rollins and Lafayette in Thursday matchups.
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Braves Open Road Trip With Ada Showdown Tonight
Lawton’s Braves, fresh from sweeping McAlester to pull within a game of first place, head to Ada for a four day road junket facing Lefty Mike Kilmer and Jim Spencer. Gilmore earned the win with seven solid innings as Bickett and Cothran led Lawton’s 12-5 victory over McAlester.
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Walser Poised To Top State Amateur Golf Field
Tulsa veteran A L Young relinquishes favorite status to Joe Walser Jr of Oklahoma City as the 42nd state amateur opens. Walser shot 59 for medalist honors lifting him as the man to beat in the week long event at Derrick Hills Count 1y course, with Glen Fowler and other contenders aiming to upset early favorites.
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Milwaukee Braves Struggle At Home Amid Travel Win Gap
The Braves hold a strong road record with 14 wins and six losses including a nine game stretch, while Milwaukee’s home crowds face a lackluster start with 21 home wins and 16 losses at County Stadium. The team sits four games behind the Dodgers in the league standings after dropping eight of eleven upon returning home on May 28, highlighted by a 65 heartbreaker to the Giants as Joe Adcock delivered a grand slam. The Giants pulled ahead 2- runs in the ninth after Dark’s fourth hit and a Monte Irvin double.
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Missions Pad League Lead as 7-4 Win Over Indians
San Antonio's Missions beat Oklahoma City 7-4 to move within two games of the Texas League lead. Ray Cash homered for Oklahoma City while Jim Snyder and Jim Pisoni hit for San Antonio and John Murff earned his sixth win. Dallas Eagles won 8-3 over Shreveport with Willie Brown homering. Fort Worth's Jim Bragan delivered a two run single late.
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Tiger Lefty Shuts Down Yanks as Hoeft Wins Big
Detroit pitcher Hoeft held the Yankees to one hit through five innings, fanned three as Detroit triumphed 8 to 0. Kuenn drove in four with two doubles and two singles, Ray Boone homered, and Walt Dropo added a triple and two singles. In the National League, Musial and Moon drove in four each to pace St Louis past Brooklyn 10 to 3.
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Richards Expects White Sox To Win
PHILADELPHIA The Chicago White Sox sit atop the standings as manager Paul Richards predicts they will stay there amid a six game winning streak. George Kell’s two run homer and a late five run rally highlight a win that reinforces their pennant chances. Bill Pierce, back from a sore arm, reports improved health as Ed Lopat holds a lifetime edge over the Indians.
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Aggies Lose Four Football Stars in Suspension
The Dallas Morning News reports four of 17 Texas A&M students suspended for alleged secret fraternal ties were key football players. Co-Captain Ohlendorf, Bill Schroeder, Ray Barrett, and Billy Pete Huddleston face ineligibility this fall, with A&M president Dr. David Morgan saying reapplication begins in June 1955. Ohlendorf confirms suspension but notes no names released.
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Fort Sill Baseball League Showdown Sparks Heavy Hitting
In Fort Sill league action Bob Stratton the 77th right fielder led with four hits in five trips as the 52nd Group met the 41st Group tonight at Butner Field at 8 pm Second-place Tithe Group roared past 187th 144 with Oakes starting for the 77th and turning in strong work Holland Viecell and Oetes powered the attack to secure the win.
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