Bill Wilson joins Memphis Chicks on 24 hour recall
Ex Jordan High star Bill Wilson, once eyed as a White Sox hopeful, is sent to the Memphis Chicks for a 24 hour recall to join manager Luke Appling and bolster the Southern Association pennant push. The outfield scene remains crowded with Rivera Minoso and Wright, but Wilson gains a path to regular play with a top team.
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O Donnell Vies With McLish In Pacific Coast League Series
Hollywood travels to face Los Angeles in a nine game series that shapes as a major box office draw for the Pacific Coast League. George O Donnell starts for Hollywood against Cal McLish as the Angels sit four games behind Seattle and Hollywood two and a half back in a tight standings race.
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Storm Halts British Golf Championship at Hoylake
Storm halted play at Hoylake during the 48th British Amateur Championship. Notable early results include Jack Munger defeating Thomas Blyne 6 and 5 and John Grahad beating Hubert Goldwater 4 and 3. Other matches featured players from England Scotland and Texas, with weather driving temperatures from 85 to 50.
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Sports on Radio-TV Ace Roundup Televised Boxing
A terse rundown lists sports on radio and television including racing results and expected broadcasts. Mentions a Butte Los Angeles style pairing and a station lineup with KEWB and KEWB like call signs.
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Nascent Coast League results and scattered baseball scores
Fragmented report lists Fenelsaa in a close loss to Hennice supragaent Ke and ongoing league play with Portland, Los Angeles, and Nor Franciaco results. Includes American League and National League snippets with multiple city matchups, scores, and scheduling notes amid hazy OCR text.
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Palica Freitas Notch Wins As Red Sox Lead California League
The San Jose Red Sox, atop the California League by three games, rely on a strong pitching staff. Old Bo won a 4-1 decision over Bakersfield in his second start. Fresno beat Visalia 7-4 for its sixth straight, while Stockton swept Santa Barbara in two games. Tony Freitas pitched well in the opener, allowing seven hits.
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Auto Race Results Summary
A fragmented report lists race results and participants including names such as Rosa, Fred Hasaall, Ud Sottimann, BM Wilkerson, Paul Pout, Peteap, Pia Van Geierny, Sealth, Rob, Cas, Davie, Ger, and Be Davie. The text is garbled but indicates an auto race event outcome with multiple entrants.
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Ana West
Hogan Nabs Colonial and Eyes National Open
Ben Hogan, nearing semi retirement, wins the Colonial National Invitation by five strokes with 228 total, earning $5000 and pushing season winnings to $14,400. He birdies early, extends lead through a windy final round of 67 while others falter. Doug Ford and Cary Middlecoff tie for second at 287, each $2500, as Hogan targets the National Open.
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Dodgers Hit 12-Run Inning To Dazzle Phils
The Brooklyn Dodgers exploded for 12 runs in the eighth at Connie Mack Stadium to beat Philadelphia 16-2. Gil Hodges ended a batting slump as Augie Donatelli and Smoky Burgess drew ejectments amid a tense night.
Vukovich Aims to Beat in Saturday's 500 Mile Race
Indianapolis AP report notes pilots enter the 37th Indianapolis 500 with Vukovich seen as the frontrunner. Averages jump to 136.435 mph in trials, up from 135.504 last year, with 19 of this year’s 33 starters exceeding 136 mph. Vukovich qualified pole with 138.392 mph top speed. race pace may set a new speed record at the speedway despite weather risks.
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Victoria Nine May Drop Out of WIL
Victoria Nine May quit the Western International League due to attendance woes. The team, struggling with a 12 of 27 home losses and eighth place, faces possible withdrawal unless attendance improves and the club can ensure financial stability for the season. General Manager Reg Patterson warned fans the club must draw crowds to stay viable.
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Native Dancer Narrowly Beats Jamie K in Preakness
In Baltimore Jamie K surges past Native Dancer in a dramatic stretch run to win the Preakness. Eddie Arcaro rides Jamie K to victory worth 65 200 dollars, as Native Dancer settles for a neck margin and eyes the Belmont Stakes on June 13. Royal Bay Gem finished third, six lengths back.
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ABC Bowling Jubilee Brings Four New Champions at ABC Tourney
The Golden Jubilee ABC tournament in Chicago crowned four new champions while Detroit Pfeiffer Beers earned a second straight title in the regular division. The event reportedly lost between 20 000 and 40 000 dollars due to weak gate receipts. Prize details and cash values for top finishers were listed with several sponsor names and scores, including Donier Les Koepr Jovel and others, as readers noted in the damaged OCR.
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DiMag’s Caps Stolen From Hall in Cooperstown Capers
Officials at the Baseball Hall of Fame report two caps once worn by DiMaggio were stolen from the DiMaggio locker. Authorities investigate the theft as a museum security concern. The incident underscores gaps in protecting historic artifacts at the Cooperstown institution.
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Baseball Briefs Snapshot of 194? Batting and Pitching Notes
Al Rosen hits most home runs against righties this season with seven, including No. 7 off Satchel Paige of the St. Louis Browns in Sunday's opener. Warren Hacker of the Cubs has the heaviest losses with seven despite Cubs scoring only 11 runs in his defeats. Jackie Jensen of the Senators leads the majors with five triples, eight doubles, three homers in 36 hits, including a three-bagger against the A’s. The Red Sox struggle at Yankee Stadium hitting .100 in five games. Det Ennis slips to .225 after leading NL at .244 last year. he was benched Sunday then used as pinch-hitter vs Brooklyn. Ralph Kiner of Pittsburgh has 10 hits in 16 at-bats lifting his average to .261 with five homers. Roy McMillan of Cincinnati slumps to .144 with 14-for-97. He collected a single in 24 trips Sunday at St Louis.
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Hollywood Park Big Week With Argonaut Handicap in Focus
Inglewood California Hollywood Park plans a full week highlighted by the 50 060 Argonaut Handicap on Saturday Memorial Day attendance is expected to be strong last year 59 445 with a best 72 186 set in 1948 A Gleam and Spanish Cream lead an 11 horse Ramona Handicap lineup for Wednesday headed by noted stakes winners Ruth Lily Filling Past Season s Best and Danae.
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Milwaukee Bellhops Decline Players Tips Story
Brooklyn's Billy Lees laments inconsistent performances after strong showings. Ben Hogan now weighs 162 pounds, tops rivals, while Milwaukees bellhops reportedly refuse Upstron hall players. Umpire Gor man loses teeth. Dick Gernert suffers a spike wound. Premier Menzies fears Trabert in Melbourne Davis Cup. Al Lopez would bench Ray Boone for Strickland if a new catcher joined. Andy Pafko says his role is to guard the foul line.
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