Erskine’s TV no hit stands beside 1952 World Series heroics
Carl Erskine’s second no hitter on national TV recalls his 1952 World Series classic duel with the Yankees. The piece honors his courage, notes Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese plays, and salutes John Landy’s impact on track. It contrasts eras and lauds Australia’s gift to American sports.
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Ewell Blackwell
Johnny Mize
Charlie Dressen
Gil Hedges
Jackie Robinson
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Willie Mays
Ine Smash
Carl Torrillo
Bobo Olson Plans Fast Start For Las Angeles Bout
SANTA MONICA Carl Bobo Olson vowed to start quickly Friday night in Los Angeles as he prepares to challenge Sugar Rey Robinson for the middleweight title. Olson said he will shadow box six or seven rounds in the dressing room at Wrigley Field before the fight and vows to press the champion harder than in Chicago. The Derby Club in Las Vegas listed the bout as even money with Robinson slight favorite for the return match.
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Bobo) Olson
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Kansas City Next for Dow Open, Pro Rally Leads
Dow St Louis pro Don Finsterwald, 26, eyes the Kansas City Open after earning 3600 dollars for winning the Carling Open. He faces Mike Souchak for PGA money, following a rally Sunday that produced a 69 and a 274 total, three strokes ahead.
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Mike Souchakli
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Jace Burke
Bill Casper
Stan Lrowach
Don Faleti
Bud Holscher
George Bayer
Bob Knight
Fagl Sie Gutts
Bob Posburg
Mart Furgol
Tbr
Art Ring
Winninger Pea
G. Dickinson
Gene Webb
Fiebao-Ge Abr
Dickson and Wehmeier Help Cards Sweep Doubleheader
Dickson and Wehmeier bolstered the St. Louis Cardinals after being dealt from Philadelphia. They swept a doubleheader from Chicago 3-2 and 14-7, staying within a half game of the Milwaukee Braves as the pennant race tightens in the early season. Haddix struggled in the loss, while Duke Snider fueled Brooklyn with two homers in a four run win over the Giants.
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Murray Dickson
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Redbirds
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Elis Kin Fer
Harvey Haddix
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Stu Miller
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Murfew Law
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Oliver wins Greenbrier Open in 14 under par play
Porky Oliver, Boston star, captures the $10,000 Greenbrier Open with a 266 total, 14 under par, ending a two year major drought. Runner-up Sammy Snead finishes at 269 amid a temper flare, while others like Bkee Fiegel and Mike Homa post solid scores at White Sulphur Springs. Oliver plans no further events until the National Open in Rochester on June 12 and the PGA match play at Blue Hills.
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Bkee Fiegel
Mike Homa
George Fauld Cates
Irish Freshmen Spark Irish Spring Game Fire
Notre Dame's spring game ended 42-32 as Terry Brennan fields a young squad. The Irish added several promising freshmen including Mosca Ecuyer Wetoska and tackles Nagurski Lawrence and Geremiah, while injuries sidelined Nagurski and Lawrence.
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Suph
Ron Toth
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Cleveland
Nick Pietra
Tsante
Ansonia
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Dick Royer
Cincinnati
Bronko Nagurskin
International Falls
Minn
Don Lawrence
Frank Geremiah
Secrapenta Calif
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Minnesota
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Lawrence
Orioles Acquire Johnny Schmitz From Red Sox
Baltimore buys lefthander Johnny Schmitz from Boston and trades pitcher Mel Held to the Minneapolis Millers. Orioles vice president Jack Spain did not disclose prices. Held, long with the Browns Orioles system, had been optioned and sent outright to Minneapolis before.
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Hadeen
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New York Giants
Preakness no Lure 16
Sixteen horses were considered possible starters for the Preakness despite the withdrawal of all three C. V. Whitney entries Career Boy Headman and Born Mighty Whitney's Syl Veitch said Career Boy will run in the Belmont Stakes on June 16 Five Preakness eligibles Ricci Tavi Inside Assorted Quarter Deck and Roman Battle are in the Prep field Also entered is Helicopter a non Preakness eligible
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Syl Veitch
Whitney
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Born Mighty
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Christiana Stable
Ricci Tavi
Jose F. Siccard
Quarter Deck
Roman Battle
Britain Near Net Cup Berth Secured In Davis Cup
Britain moved toward a European Zone Davis Cup berth as England’s Roger Becker won his singles match 5-4 6-2 6-2 against Yugoslavia’s Josip Palada and Bill Knight led at 6-4 6-2 5-2 when night halted play. Italy, defending champion, led Poland 3-0 as Pietran zeli Merlo defeated Piatek Redzie lat 6-3 6-2 5-4 in doubles.
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Josip Palada
Bill Knight
Dija Panajotovic
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Australia
Nicola Pietranzeli
Giuseppe Merlo
Poland
Piatek
Redzielat
Warsaw
Angels and Solons Clash For PCL Lead In West Series
Sacramento Solons move into Los Angeles for a Pacific Coast League three game set with the lead Angels after LA swept San Francisco 9-3 and 4-0. San Diego fell 7-6 and 6-5 as Sacremento fought back in both games. Osenbaugh to start for LA with Briggs or Piktuzis from the Cubs in relief. Other series begin Tuesday as San Diego heads to San Francisco, Hollywood to Seattle, and Portland to Vancouver.
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Sea
Fitz Seeks Fair Shake In Camden Handicap
New York AP Fitzsimmons says Nashua may skip Garden State if the Camden Handicap becomes a weight contest rather than a race. Nashua is the sport’s second richest horse with 1 677 618, 8145 behind Citation. hopes a fair weight break prompts Thursday travel with Eddie Arcaro to ride.
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Sports Schedule Notes From City Venues
A compact calendar lists events at Lennon Stadium Olympic Auditorium and State JC venues. Tours and matches across local circuits occur with teams and players preparing for upcoming contests.
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Lennon Stadium
Sports on Radio TV Race Results Report
Race results broadcast on KalPC at 9 20 pm show Pitkeen versus Indians and Blots versus Vancouver Legion. Blisie at 1136 30 exits 1 Boller Deri RTLA (5) and Dan.
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Landy Plans Miami Rest After Sub-4 Minute Mile Feat
John Landy departs San Francisco for Miami to rest after breaking the four minute mile barrier twice in eight days. He notes the West Coast mark remains 5:58 and signals focus toward the 1500 and 5000 meters with Olympics near, aiming for longer distances to avoid pack confusion among runners.
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