White Sox sweep Yanks as streak reaches four
EW YORK June 15. The White Sox beat the Yankees 8 7 and 14 5 to stretch their winning streak to four and reclaim the league lead. Chicago erased a 7 6 Washington edge, then poured in six runs in the second inning of the nightcap. Marv Rotblatt earned the win in relief, while Eddie Stewart and Cass Michaels homered for Chicago. Meanwhile Brooklyn drubbed the Cubs 2 1 as Gil Hodges hit his 20th homer, and other majors results included Dodgers, Giants, and Indians wins. The National Open saw Slammin Sam card a 71 in harsh conditions as Haefner and Besselink trailed.
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Swish) Nicholson
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Sammy Snead Leads Open Tourney In Birmingham
Sammy Snead led the Open Tourney in Birmingham Michigan as the field chased the veteran golfer. The report notes Snead advancing with a steady rhythm while opponents struggle to keep pace, reflecting his consistent form this season.
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Cards and Pirates Announce Trades
PITTSBURGH June 15 Branch Rickey announced a trade sending Wally Westlake and Cliff Chambers to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Howie Pollett Joe Garagiola Bill Howerton Ted Wilkes and Dick Cole The deal was arranged with Cardinal owner Fred Saigh in New York and the Pirates indicated Cole would likely be optioned and two more players would be moved to clear room Chambers who pitched a no hitter on May 6 was said to be knocked out of the rotation.
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Pirates Bolster Pitching and Infield With Trade Moves
The Pirates acquired Westlake who has 16 homers this season and a 282 batting average with 45 RBIs. Gargaliola, a left handed hitter, was added to strengthen the catching department as Clyde McCullough and Chambers leave the Cubs. Westlake, with the Pirates since 1947, was the regular right fielder before shifting to third this spring. Castiglione may return to shortstop.
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Brooklyn and St Louis Edge 2 1 in Baseball Row
Scores listed show Brooklyn 2 over St Louis 1 and Philadelphia 11 over Chicago 3. New York 11 defeated Cincinnati 6 with Pittsburg 9 and Boston 4 noted in the tally.
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Baseball scores from Chicago to St Louis and beyond
Chicago defeated Washington 8 to 14 in a high scoring game. Cleveland posted 3 runs, Philadelphia 1. St Louis at New York game postponed while Detroit at Boston also postponed.
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Chandler is Ousted As Baseball Head
In a Detroit All Star era, A B Happy Chandler departs as baseball commissioner after a day-long meeting where he secures a $65 000 severance and liability protection. Warren Giles will deliver final terms in Cincinnati. Chandler plans to reveal his date after the All Star game while remaining unavailable due to travel.
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Happy) Chandler
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Royal Navy Refuses Auto Scrubbers for Sailors
The Admiral rejects a proposal by officers to allow sailors to operate automatic floor scrubbing and polishing machines. Time spent on domestic duties would instead be redirected toward additional training.
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First Written Record of Soap in Pliny's Writings
The earliest documented reference to soap appears in Pliny the Elder's natural history around 77 A.D. He notes soap as a cleansing agent used by the Gauls and Germans.
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Jockey Receives Threat in Letter
Jockey Johnny Adams, missing last Tuesday, has received a threatening letter demanding he fix races. The letter bore a nickel mark and was turned over to postal authorities, the FBI, and the state's attorney as investigators probe the incident. Adams is the leading rider at Lincoln Fields.
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Louis and Savold Set for Madison Square Garden Bout
In New York the heavyweight clash between Joe Louis and Lee Savold proceeds tonight under a solid roof at Madison Square Garden after rain forced postponements. The match, billed as the battle of the ancients, features 37 year old Louis and 35 year old Savold in a 15 round contest.
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Local Store Promotes Full Line of Appliances and Radios
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Louis Savold bout odds and weigh-ins unchanged
In smoke-filled confines the Louis Savold match remains 3-1 favorite to win by any method and 614-5 to win by knockout. Weights stay at 211 1/2 pounds for Louis and 190 for Savold with no further weigh-in. Edward Eagan, head of the New York state boxing commission, confirms no more weigh-ins. Radio and TV coverage remains nil, with broadcast piped to theaters in six cities.
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Thief Spins Heist of Spaghetti at Parkersburg Parish
An unidentified thief stole 25 pounds of spaghetti from the Trinity parish house in Parkersburg West Virginia. The next night the robber returned and took several gallons of spaghetti sauce.
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Merchants to Play Pair of Contests
The Linton Merchants travel to host a 7:30 p.m. game against Sandborn Merchants at the High School park diamond and return Sunday for a 2:30 p.m. contest with Worthington at the local diamond.
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All-Star Net Tilt Set for Saturday in Indianapolis
Indiana and Kentucky high school senior basketball standouts headline a Saturday all star tilt in Indianapolis. The matchup features top players from the 1951 harvest, inviting mob of fans and local schools.
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Rivalry renews at All-Star Basketball Classic in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Star reports the 11th annual All-Star Basketball Classic set for tomorrow night at Butler University Fieldhouse with 8:30 p m. tip off. Lt. Gov. John A. Watkins to toss the opening jump and the Star of Stars to be chosen by visiting writers and radio announcers, winner receiving a 21 jewel Lord Elgin wrist watch.
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Reading Glasses Correct Eyesight at Fifteen Inches
Reading glasses typically correct vision for clear distance at about 15 inches. They improve focus and reduce strain for close work and detailed tasks.
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