Braves Ada Twin Bill Clash Sparks Puzzle Like Jigsaw
White Sox beat the Indians 4 to 2 to snap Cleveland’s 11 game streak and trim Chicago’s deficit to a game and a half. Cass Michaels and Ferris Fain led the scoring while manager Paul Richards pondered where to fit George Kell and Phil Cavaretta into the lineup.
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Michaels Rallies Sox In Comeback Bid At Third Base
Cass Michaels vows to keep playing for the Chicago White Sox as he shifts toward third base after George Kell’s arrival. He leads the team with a .342 average, credits manager Paul Richards for improvement, and details his grind at spring training. The White Sox win 5 to 1 while Mantle, Bauer, and Lockman star in other league action.
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Yanks Dominate Paris Net Meet
Paris May 26 Three American men reach semi finals in singles and Maureen Connolly advances to defend her women's title at the French clay courts championship. Gardnar Mulloy's upset loss by Enrique Morea leaves the U S with two potential all American men’s final matches. Yong Trabert faces Budge Patty, Art Larsen meets Morea in the other semi finals.
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Maureen Connolly Hints On Tennis Future After Marriage
Little Mo Connolly plans marriage to Ensign Norman Brinker and weighs whether to continue full tournament play. She has dominated women’s tennis since 1951 and aims for a third straight Wimbledon title next month, but travel and plans after marriage remain uncertain.
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Yank Stars Still In British Amateur Championship
Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio and Bill Campbell of Huntington West Virginia, two of the top U S entrants, advanced to the third round of the British amateur golf championship in Gullane Scotland. Stranahan faces Dr R J Henderson of Scotland while Campbell meets Stephen Tredinnick of Britain. Wallace Jr of Pomona California also began third round play alongside other original U S entrants.
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Fearless Fraley Withdraws as Indy 500 Field Gears Up
Indianapolis May 26 UP 33 cars prepare for the 500 mile race with Troy Ruttman Bill Vukovich and Johnnie Parsons among hopefuls Fearless Fraley has withdrawn. Jack McGrath set a one lap record at 141.287 mph during trials. The writer humorously recalls the brutal course and the race’s grueling pace ahead of Monday’s start.
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Johnson Admits Loss To Busch
U S sen Edwin C Johnson conceded defeat in his bid to separate professional baseball from brewery ownership. He told a Senate judiciary subcommittee I am through I closed up shop Tuesday while reiterating concerns about Anheuser Busch owning the St Louis Cardinals. August Busch Jr denied using baseball for tax benefits or to damage minors as Frick and Giles warned against the antitrust plan. Johnson said he would not press for action on the proposal.
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Giardello and Jones Sign Deal for TV Bout at MSG
Middleweight contenders Joey Giardello of Philadelphia and Bobby Jones of Oakland California signed Tuesday to meet in a nationally televised bout at Madison Square Garden in June.
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Auto prizes added in Indianapolis speedway event
Extra prizes worth 11400 added Tuesday to this year's Indianapolis 500 mile race. The total for accessory prizes now stands at 35000.
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Indianapolis Motor
Army probes discrimination claim by star athlete Martin
The Army will investigate whether Billy Martin faced discrimination due to his sports status after he alleged he was barred from trying out for Ft. Ord baseball and given fewer passes. House Armed Services subcommittee chair Hess requested the inquiry, citing a claim Martin was treated as too valuable to assist. Brig. Gen. Powell said the investigation would assess the incident.
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USC Coach Jess Hill Named West Shrine Head Coach
May 26 Up UPI reports University of Southern California coach Jess Hill is named head coach of the West team for the Shrine East-West game on January 1 1955 Edwin Price of Texas and Len Casanova of Oregon are named assistant coaches.
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Three Willies Lead This Year’s Jockey Standings
Prominent jockeys in the current season include Willie Hartman, Willie Shoemaker, and Willie Harmatz, who share the lead among top riders with strong showings across major meets.
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Bassett to Meet Perez in TV Radio Featherweight Fight
Perey Bassett of Philadelphia will face Lulu Perez of Brooklyn in a 12 round featherweight title bout at Madison Square Garden on June 25. The bout is slated for television and radio coverage.
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Athletics rookie Bob Trice studies Bible on road trips
Rookie pitcher Bob Trice of the Philadelphia Athletics is a serious student of the Bible. He carries a copy with him on every trip.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Cracked Crankshafts Found in 10 Cars for 500 Mile Race
In Indianapolis May 26 193? a wave of cracked crankshafts among at least 10 of the 33 starters and two alternates was found after time trials. Cars will race with fixes after magnaflux testing and rechecks before race day.
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Boxing Results From Tuesday Fights In West Coast Cards
In San Jose California Ray Perez and Ernie Greer both weighed 148 pounds and drew after ten rounds. Jim Grow of Kennewick Washington outpointed Blackie Vandeer Veer of Lewiston Idaho in Seattle.
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Lawton Braves Open Home Stand With Ada Herefords Twinbill
Lawton hosts Ada Herefords in Memorial Park for a seven inning game at 6 p.m. followed by a nine inning nightcap. Hank Asmussen and Jim Spencer will duel the Adans as Lawton seeks to climb from sixth place.
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Houston Outfielder Killed In Highway Crash
Ray Cucchiarini a Texas League outfielder with the Fort Worth Cats died after a rain slick highway crash near Huntsville. He was en route to join the Houston team after being claimed on waivers and had batting .347 for Fort Worth.
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Raiders Edge Texans 3-2 in rainshortened schedule
Pauls Valley rallied for a ninth inning winner as Jim Bawcum drove in Willie Labeff with a double after Gene Marinacci earlier homered to pace a 3-2 win. Lloyd Pearson allowed five hits for the victory while Phil Newell took the loss. Gainesville homered by Bob Picciano but fell short.
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Action Returns In Fort Sill Baseball League Tonight
The Fort Sill baseball loop resumes after a weather pause with the 17th Group meeting AAL at 7:45 p.m. at Butnerfield. The 187th Group nine has dropped two straight since arriving from Camp Polk and had its game postponed.
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