Giants and Dodgers Move to West Coast Approved
National League owners unanimously approve transfers sending the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants toward Los Angeles and San Francisco. Officials in New York and Los Angeles scramble to hold the line, while Cincinnati and baseball authorities assess the implications for a possible new NYC franchise.
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Senens
Robert Wagner
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Wagner
Nortis Poulson
Prvalont Walter O'Malley
Kennieth Hahn
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Gabe Paul
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Warren Giles
O'Malley
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Robert A. Taft
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Ford Frick
Acction
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Emanuel Coller
Patrick J. Willings
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Beth O'Malley
Hormee “Stoneham
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New York City
500 Facts And Figures INDIANAPOLIS Memorial Day Gould race
Facts and figures for Tweestry’s Memorial Day race in Indianapolis project a 3,000 attendance and a 20 prize money purse with $1000 to the winner. The event plans a total purse rising with entries and a network of more than 500 stations, though television coverage is absent.
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IL Ain
Io Ieinner
Sadia
Speedway
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Cebt
Spahn Shuts Down Redlegs Before Ninth Inning Bid
Warren Spahn fans the Redlegs into the eighth inning before a late miscued play spoils a potential no hitter. The veteran southpaw, now with the Milwaukee Braves, showcases his seasoned form as the dignified lefty fights through a tight stretch in a classic early season tilt.
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Gross
Spahn
Wofford Wins Pine Mountain League Game 12-3
Wofford roared to a 12-3 Pine Mountain League victory over Crounches Creek Sunday. Rains led with four singles, Veach, Cox, Bird sow, and Ravenport added two hits each, while Tramell contributed a run and a hit in five at bats. The game featured early offense and a late surge that widened the gap, cementing Wofford’s win.
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Crounches Creek
Glans
Rains
Veach
Cox
Birdsow
Ravenport
Tramell
Watford
Daily News Beats Motormen 23-1 in Babe Ruth League
Daily News took the lead in the Babe Ruth League with a 23 to 1 rout of Black Motors at Bracner Stadium. John Spriggs earned his first win of the season while David Cawood struck out eight and held Black Motors to four hits. Meyers led the Motormen with two singles as Daily News opened strong with runs in the first, third and seventh frames and error-filled defense from the visitors.
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Cawood
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Richard Wiliams
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Pope
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ligms-Ball
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Adking
Meyers
Hatfield
Sharp
Herb Score Back Home
Cleveland pitcher Herb Score returned to Hagertown Maryland to recover from a severe eye injury suffered pitching for the Yankees on May 7. Score said he would stay about two weeks at his uncle Arthuc Flood’s home before doctors reassess the eye.
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Merb Score
New York Yankees
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Score
Rosenbluth Named ACC Athlete of the Year
Lennie Rosenbluth, North Carolina’s All-America basketball star, was chosen ACC Athlete of the Year after guiding the Tar Heels to an undefeated season and the national championship. He collected 202 of 243 points in ACC Sports Writers poll.
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N. C
Lennie Rosenbluth
North Carolina
Hosenbluth
Tar Heels
ACC Sports
Gayles Hurls Elks Win Over Jaycees in Lille gud game
The Elks defeated the Jaycees at Lite League Park in the West End as two three-run innings decided the game. Gayles pitched six-hit ball for the win with Andrews taking the loss after a seven-hit effort. Crawford led the Elks at the plate with two hits, while Joe Fovles and Andrews each collected two for three for the losers.
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Andrews
Crawford
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Bennatt Ib Sraraa
Y. Richardson
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SO. Gayles
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L—Andrews
Pit's Sports Slants Preview of Reds Cubs and Rookie League
The piece notes a lively season with the Cincinnati Reds facing the Chicago Cubs in a Friday night battle at Crosley Field. It highlights a rookie league push, fan interest at Middlesboro, and hints at a special Saturday program with Ladies Day and Knothole Kids events.
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Chicago Cubs
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Cols
George Weidner
Suidy Bay
Gabe Paul
Birdie Tebbetts
Bob Schefting
Waite Hoyt
Dack Dforan
Googe Bryson
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