Braves Crush New York 13-4 in NL Clash
Milwaukee Braves overwhelmed the New York Giants 13 to 4 at the Polo Grounds to move into third in the National League. Ed Mathews and Hank Aaron powered the attack with a two run double and a two run homer as Chet Nichols earned the win before Warren Spahn. The Giants were hurt by four Milwaukee pitchers and a late burst that included two runs on Bruton’s quick baserunning.
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Catfish Catcher Elevates Sugar River Moment
Gary Williams aged 14 caught a 13 pound catfish in Sugar River near the mill race. In other notes the Washington Senators traded Jim Busby to the White Sox for Johnny Groth Clint Courtney and Bob Chakales. Byron Nelson barely qualified for the U S Open with a 147 in San Francisco. Republicans beat Democrats 12 4 at Griffith Stadium to end a seven year congressional baseball streak.
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Race Between Nashua and Swaps Set for Chicago Meet
The Chicago Tribune reports talks underway for a high stakes match race between Kentucky Derby top two finishers Nashua and Swaps at Washington Park in August. Owners William Woodward Jr. and Rex Ellsworth consider bringing their colts to Chicago from Aug 1 to Sept 5. Purse described as 50 000 to 100 000 winner take all.
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Harness Races Set for Elkhorn July 16 17
The Elkhorn harness meet at Walworth County fairgrounds runs July 16 and 17 with over 80 horses in four classes. Wisconsin Colt Stakes highlight the program, featuring 2-year and 3-year trot and pace events. Notable entries include DarnSure De Tone and Victory Beeline. Proceeds support disabled veterans in hospitals.
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National League standings and upcoming games brief
The National League table shows Brooklyn leading with 2 losses and eight games back, Chicago at 8. Milwaukee and New York around .500, Cincinnati and St. Louis at 16% and 22% back, while Philadelphia trails. Tonight’s matchups include Cincinnati at Brooklyn and St. Louis at Philadelphia with Chicago at Pittsburgh.
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Musial Sparks Cardinals Rally Against Phillies Amid Rally
Stan Musial collected three hits and three RBIs in a 5-4 Cardinals win over the Phillies helping St. Louis climb to a fifth-place tie with Cincinnati. Brooklyn Dodgers led Milwaukee and Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh as the Yankees fell to Detroit in 12 innings.
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Garden directors resign over boxing promoter influence
Chairman Bernard F. Gimbel and five Madison Square Garden board members resign claiming they are captives of boxing promoter Jim Norris, according to the New York Herald Tribune.
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Okayed Deer Shining Sentence Noted in Kohler Laws
Madison governor signs ten day jail term for killing a deer at night with artificial light, raising fines from 50 100 to 100 200 dollars. Lorge introduced measures funding conservation camps and study of financing state and county institutions. Repeals mandatory hunter success reports.
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Rain Postpones Brewers Game In Wisconsin town
Fred Huber, manager of the Huber Brewers, announced the game with New Glarus tonight is postponed due to wet conditions. The game is tentatively moved to June 22 at Recreation Park, with a 2 p.m. Sunday game against the Madison Eagles and an 8 p.m. Sunday clash with Portage possible. The Eagles, boosted by returning servicemen, beat Black Earth 24-3, while the Brewers strive to start their season after last Sunday's 7-1 loss to Commercial State Bank of Madison.
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Harold Pilz Receives Carroll College Tennis Letter
Harold Pilz Jr. of 1511 17th Street earned a varsity tennis letter at Carroll College. The Pioneer net team went 7 of 10 in the season and placed fifth in the College Conference of Illinois tournament. Pilz won five singles and five doubles across seven meets and claimed first round singles and doubles in the tournament before losing in the second round.
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Two Braves Games Rescheduled After Rainouts
Milwaukee Braves rainouts against the Cardinals and another make up dates set by NL President Warren Giles. The May 26 second game will be July 8 as part of a twilight doubleheader at 6 p m, and the April 24 Cardinals game will be August 11 in an afternoon twin bill.
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Softball Action Postponed by Rain for Two Unbeatens
The Municipal Softball League halted action last night with two games postponed. Phillips Smith vs Gemplers and Helland Hein vs Commercial Bank will be played June 16 at Recreation Park. Makeup night moves ahead. Commercial Bank faces Simmons at 7 p.m. and Jefferson Center plays Ernies at 9 p.m.
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Highway Accident Rate Cited As Safer Travel Time Debate
A statistic notes a US highway accident occurs roughly every three seconds, prompting discussion on road safety measures and traffic management approaches.
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