Dennis Named to Eastern All Star 1954 Baseball Squad
Ronnie Dennis of LHS Chieftains earns selection as left fielder on the Eastern Ohio Senior All-Star baseball squad for 1954. The Ohio coaches plan an East versus West All-Star game, with Red Bird Stadium hosting June 7, 1955, and include nine Southeastern players among thirty eastern selections.
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British Champ Favored Over Kid Matthews
Harry Matthews of Seattle faces Don Cockell in a ten round bout with a possible world title bid. Cockell is a 4-7 favorite, drawing pressure from expectations as the British champ tests his form against the American challenger.
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Boxing Contender Cockell Aims at World Title After Victory
Cockell, following his win over Roland La Starza in March, seeks world championship status as the outspoken boxer aims to deny odds and prove himself a top contender. Matthews, at 180 pounds, challenges the public perception while Cockell weighs about 210 pounds.
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Tuesday and Wednesday Basketball Schedule Update
Kansas City 20 21 488 6% Columbus 21 23 477 7 Toledo 20 25 .444 gi Charleston 18 27 .400 10% Tuesday's Schedule Toledo at Louisville Minneapolis at St. Paul Indianapolis at Kansas City Columbus at Charleston Monday's Results Charleston 6-7 Columbus 5-9 Kansas City 7 Indianapolis second game postponed Toledo 7-5 Louisville 3-3 St. Paul 4-3 Minneapolis 0-6 Wednesday's Schedule Indianapolis at Kansas City St. Paul at Minneapolis
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Monday Stars Pitching for Senators in 1-0 Win at Yankee Stadium
Johnny Schmitz allowed only three hits as the Washington Senators defeated New York 1-0 at Yankee Stadium. Milt Bolling of the Boston Red Sox had six hits in nine at bats against Philadelphia, including two homers, five RBIs, and five runs scored in Boston’s doubleheader sweep.
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Baseball Leaders and TV Work Highlight Floyd Bakers Season
Major league leaders list includes Musial Jablonski Snider and Mays in various categories with Rosen Consuegra Turley and Haddix noted for pitching and strikeouts. The piece adds Floyd Baker of the Boston Red Sox who is televised on the field and also works as a TV salesman during the off season.
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Boston Red Sox
Will Sox See Bloom Or Doom In June 1954 Baseball Outlook
The Red Sox enter an 18 game Fenway Park homestand in June after a rough spring and injuries. Boston carries a three game win streak and Williams is expected to break out as Lou Boudreau fields a makeshift lineup. Standings show them 14 1/2 games behind, with first division teams already pulling away.
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Indians Rest Near East Tour After Split With White Sox
Cleveland Indians hold a one game lead and rest before a three game set with the New York Yankees. Early Wynn, Bob Lemon, and Mike Garcia to face Reynolds Lopat and a TBD Yankee hurler in successive games while Bobby Avila Strickland and Hegan drive offense as Minnie Minoso hits his eighth homer to break a 3 3 tie in Chicago.
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Giants, Dodgers, Pirates clash sparks two game split
In a doubleheader at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn, Willie Mays hit his 14th homer in the first game as the Pirates rallied for two runs in the ninth to split the twin bill. The Dodgers nearly faulted as Hodges gave Brooklyn the lead before Duke Snider saved the second game with a leaping catch. Willie Jones blasted a deep drive but Snider robbed him to end the threat.
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Ninety Three Pros And Thirty Four Amateurs At Western Open
Ninety three professionals and 34 amateurs tee off Thursday and Friday in the 51st Western Open Golf Tournament at Kenwood Country Club. The event offers fifteen thousand dollars in prize money over a 6800 yard par 71 course.
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