Acker Keeps Reds in Front as Maas Shines for Detroit
Tom Acker, a 6-4 right hander, leads Cincinnati with two relief wins as the Redlegs gain a two game NL lead. Charley Maxwell drives Detroit with a homer and two singles. Tito Francona belatedly hits four homers in four days as Chicago and New York rallys unfold around White Sox and Yankees.
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Chicago
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Vancouver
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Cleveland
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Indians
Vic Wertz
Rocky Colavito
Shantz
Duke Maas
Washington
Chuck Stubbs
Tito Francona
George Kell
Burgess Trade Controversy Fades As Gomez Shines For Reds
Smoky Burgess’s trade talk fades amid an ankle injury, while Ruben Gomez dominates with a 6-1 record, becoming the league’s winningest pitcher. The Reds pondered shedding Burgess for Gomez, but injuries and performance shifted the balance.
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Smoky Burgess
New York Giants
Ruben Gomez
Redlegs
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Burgess
Ed Bailey
Rookie Sachs front row starter in 500 mile classic
Eddie Sachs became the first rookie to start in the front row of the Indianapolis 500 in seven years. Pat O Connor earned pole with 143.948 mph, Sachs posted 143.822 mph while Troy Ruttman, slowed by rain, finished with 142.772 mph. Only nine cars qualified as rain washed out the second session, leaving 24 starting spots for next weekend.
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Eddie Sachs
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Pat O’connor
Troy Ruttman
O'Connor
Sachs
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Rudolph Billiards Champ Twice Dies in Sayre
Erwin Rudolph died at 63 in Sayre Pennsylvania after a brief illness. The Cleveland native was world pocket billiards champion in 1930 and 1933 34 and shared the title with Ralph Greenleaf and Thomas Hueston in 1926 and with Willie Mosconi in 1941.
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Erwin Rudolph
Cleveland
Rudolph
Ralph Greenleaf
Thomas Hueston
Willie Mosconi
Schedule and results from early baseball week
American League action lists Cleveland at New York and Chicago at Boston among Monday games with Detroit visiting Washington and Kansas City at Baltimore. Sunday results show New York beating Cleveland 6 3, Baltimore routing Kansas City 10 0, and Detroit 6 Washington 1. Weather cut several games short and rain affected multiple matchups.
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Omaha
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Baltimore Buys Art Houtteman from Indians
The Baltimore Orioles announced the purchase of pitcher Art Houtteman from Cleveland. The deal price was not disclosed. Houtteman, 29, had a 87-81 lifetime mark since 1947, with a peak 19-12 in 1950 for Detroit and a 15-7 season for Cleveland in 1954.
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Baltimore Orioles
Art Houtteman
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Houtteman
Cleveland
Indians
Say Hey Kid Is Back On Beam For Giants
Willie Mays returns from a May 6 hospital visit and hits safely in nine straight games for a .400 clip while stealing four bases. The 26 year old centerfielder leads in thefts with 14 for the season as Giants beat Milwaukee 6 3. Rigney praises his daring baserunning and influence on wins.
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Bill Rigney
Rigney
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Better Bench Bullpen Keeps Chisox On Top
Manager Al Lopez credits improved bullpen and bench for an eight game unbeaten streak and a first place lead in the American League after a 6-2 win over Boston. He praises speed pitching and defense and notes front line pitching is improving as other pitchers excel. Berres, now with Lopez, has prior ties to Pittsburgh and the Braves.
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Acker
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Lebanon
Charles Shoop
Smith
Indianapolis Speedway
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Boston
al Lopez
Chicago White Sox
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New York
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Berres
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Boston Braves
Reds Rally Twice to Take Lead in NL
Cincinnati Reds overcome Pirates 8-7 and 5-4 to seize a two game NL lead. Tom Acker earned both wins as Cincinnati staged late rallies after erratic pitching from Brooks Lawrence and Warren Hacker. George Crowe drove in the decisive runs, and Smoky Burgess's homer paced the late offense. The Reds head into a day off before facing the Brooklyn Dodgers with Hal Jeffcoat slated to start Tuesday.
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Ray Katt
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Katt
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Red Murff
Newcombe
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Kansas City
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Orioles
Rip Coleman
A's
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Pirates
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Crowe
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Reds
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Redleg
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Johnny Temple
Warren Hacker
Johnny Klippstein
Ron Kline
Frank Robinson
Robinson
Kline
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Hal Jeffcoat
Bold Ruler Wins Preakness as Belmont Calm Looms
The Wheatley Stable’s Bold Ruler captured the Preakness at Pimlico earning $65,250, with Calumet’s Iron Liege runner-up after a tight finish. Belmont Stakes expectations rise as Calumet hints at Barbizon and Gen. Duke while Inside Tract and Galant Man eye the final leg. Arcaro notes Bold Ruler’s Derby setback came from a cut tongue and tight rein sensitivity.
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Willie Hartack
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Gallant Man
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