Murtaugh Top Prophet Pirates Leading League
Pirates sit atop the NL early in the season as Dany Murtaugh predicts strong form. Pittsburgh rode a 7-3 win over Milwaukee to extend a streak and grab first place while the Cubs and Giants faltered. Smoky Burgess, Bob Skinner and Elroy Face featured as key contributors in a busy day of results across the league.
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Maughn Eyes Preteen Scouting Tour For Charity Team
Former Milwaukee Braves scout Bill Maughn aims to form a nationwide preteen baseball tour. He would scout top youngsters for a traveling team to charge admission and fund education. Cincinnati Knothole officials praised the program while noting need for more experienced coaching.
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Burleson Aims for Fresno Mile After Record Run
Oregon sophomore Cyrol Burleson clocked a 3 58.6 mile, aiming at three forthcoming meets with Washington State and Oregon State, before the West Coast Relays in Fresno May 14. Australia’s Herb Elliott may join Fresno mile, challenging Burleson who edged Ernie Cunliffe at the Oregon meet. Cunliffe finished 4:00.4 as Burleson surged late to seize the American mark once held by Don Bowden.
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Californian race driver Allen Franks killed in Ascot heat crash
Gardena California AP Allen Franks a 34 year old San Bernardino racer died Saturday when his modified sports car overturned during a qualifying heat at Ascot Stadium dirt track It was his second racing effort.
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Baseball scores and schedule from Monday and Tuesday
The American League results show Detroit 12 Chicago 4 and New York 15 Baltimore 9 in Monday play, with Washington 11 and Cleveland 7 Detroit 12 Chicago 4. Monday schedule listed Chicago at Kansas City Baltimore at Washington. Tuesday features Cleveland at Detroit Baltimore at Washington and Boston at New York.
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Baseball scores and minor league results from varied matchups
List of results across leagues: Pittsburgh 7 Milwaukee 3. Philadelphia 9 Cincinnati 5 10. Chicago 9 San Francisco 4. St. Louis 7 Los Angeles 2. San Francisco at St. Louis. Los Angeles at Chicago. Montreal 8 Richmond 3. Toronto 7 Columbus 3. Buffalo 24 Havana 1 5. Rochester at Miami rain. St. Paul 5-2 Charleston 4-1. Dallas Fort Worth 4-7 Minneapolis 1-6. Denver 6 Indianapolis 4. Louisville 5 Houston 4 17 innings.
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Runnels to undergo X ray after wrist injury
Boston infielder Pete Runnels will have an X ray today on the left wrist he injured when hit by a pitch in the eighth inning of Sunday’s Boston Washington game. He left the field after the incident and fell to the ground as the ball bounced off his wrist.
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Wynn's Failures and Tiger Power Mirror AL Spotlight
Early Wynn faltered as Detroit slugged six first-inning runs to beat Chicago 12 4. Casey Wise belted two homers while Lou Berberet hit a grand slam, boosting Detroit’s power surge. The Yankees surged with eight first-inning runs in a 15 9 win, joining Cleveland and Washington in late inning comebacks amid a 30 homer day across both leagues.
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Score Makes White Sox Debut Tonight In KC
DETROIT AP Herb Score, a left handed pitcher with a question mark arm, prepares for his White Sox debut in Kansas City against the Athletics. Once a 20 game winner with Cleveland, Score has faced recent doubt after injuries and a rough 1957 season.
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Lane Confident Indians Rally To 7-0 Win Over A's
Cleveland general manager Frank Lane, known for volatility, addressed the team before the game against Kansas City. Lane declared faith in the club and predicted a winning streak as the Indians exploded for five first inning runs and a 7-0 victory. Manager Joe Gordon supported Lane, stressing belief in the ball club and that character would prevail.
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Cantrell Captures U S Auto Club Midget Championship
In Gardena California Billy Cantrell won the national midget racing title for the U S Auto Club after lapping all competitors on the 100 lap event held Saturday in Anaheim California.
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Newcombe Earns Reds Win as Comeback Continues in Philly
Don Newcombe overcame early trouble to work seven solid innings and earn credit for Cincinnati’s 9 5 victory at Philadelphia. Roy McMillan led the offense with a homer, Robinson and Kasko added drives, while Ed Bailey’s triple and Kasko’s homer backed the lefty’s bid. The win ended a four game skid and shifts focus to a Crosley Field clash with Milwaukee.
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