Braves rally past Reds as Spahn notches fifth win
Wes Covington belted a third homer in six games lifting Milwaukee to a 5-3 win over Cincinnati. Warren Spahn earned his fifth victory, also his team’s fifth consecutive win, while San Francisco rose to second with Willie Mays driving in five runs in an 11-3 win over Los Angeles. Ted Kluszewski’s 12th inning homer beat Philadelphia 1-0 as Pittsburgh edged the Phillies. St Louis defeated Chicago 3-2 despite Stan Musial’s hitless game. Yankees lead in the AL after a 9-5 win over Washington. White Sox blank Cleveland 2-0. Detroit beat Kansas City 7-1. Boston routed Baltimore 13-5. Covington’s homer capped Milwaukee’s late rally and handed Bob Purkey his first defeat.
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Baseball standings and results from the league schedule
The scoreboard shows American League leaders New York and Kansas City with around .611 and .500 records and standings gaps. Friday results include Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 0 in 12 innings and Milwaukee 5 Cincinnati 2. National League leaders Milwaukee and San Francisco hover around .650 and .609 with Chicago at .581.
Wagner to Head Legion Athletics in State Line Junior League
John L. Wagner named athletic director of the Zilmer-Riley American Legion program replacing Robert Hardell. Play begins June 7 with John H. Walter coaching. First tryout May 17 for about 25 boys born by Sept 1 1940 or later from area and nearby counties. Western and Eastern sections organized with multiple towns listed. Each team to play within and across sections.
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Walworth
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Ortiz Outboxes Lopes for Win in Hollywood
Carlos Ortiz of New York delivered a convincing 10 round victory over Joey Lopes of California before 1,700 fans at Hollywood Legion Stadium. The 21-year-old Ortiz remained undefeated in his 27th straight win as he dominated with a sharp left jab and precise combinations. Referee Charley Randolph and two judges scored the bout in Ortiz's favor, with the AP tally at 99-93.
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Covington Sparks Braves Past Redlegs in Chicago Comeback
Wes Covington’s late three run homer capped a five of six run series after returning from knee brace drills at County Stadium. The Braves won 5-3 over Cincinnati, keeping a half game lead on San Francisco as Warren Spahn earned the win. Covington hit .421 in eight for 19 with three homers and Spahn added three hits as he improved to .364.
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Monroe High linksmen rout Jefferson in Badger League match
Monroe High School golf team defeated Jefferson 942 to % at the Country Club. Medalist honors went to Bill Lovelace 36. Jim Lovelace and Dave Grams each shot 37. The squad improves to 6 wins 2 losses and heads to the Janesville Invitational.
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Lyle Schuld
Grossenbacher and Eggen Hit Two-Run Homers in Tight Win
Orfordville edged New Glarus 3 to 2 as John Grossenbacher and Dale Eggen blasted two-run homers. Mike Nyre scored the deciding run on an error. Harold Christensen earned the win with seven strikeouts, no walks, and New Glarus had four hits to Orfordville’s three.
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Yankees Return To Old Tactics In Weekend Win
The New York Yankees beat the Senators 9 to 5 as Yogi Berra ended his slump with a homer and three RBIs and Bob Turley earned his fourth win while overcoming early trouble. Mantle added an inside the park score as Detroit and Boston also posted wins among AL results.
Brewers Open Season Sunday in Central Wisconsin League
Monroe fans set for opening day as the Huber Brewers host Shar on in Recreation Park at 2 p.m. in the league’s first year of play. Beloit, Janesville, Milton, Wilmot, and Elkhorn join the division. Monroe travels to Beloit next Sunday. Manager Fred Huber announced a 10-player lineup with Brickner on the mound and Moon catching.
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Roger Isely
Red Schoendienst Extends Hit Streak for Braves
Red Schoendienst extended his hitting streak to 17 games with a third inning single. He has hit safely in 19 of the Braves' 20 games this season, with only the third game of the year ending his streak.
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Spahn’s Season Highlights and Best Start
Warren Spahn did not win his fifth game until May 28 last year. His best stretch was in 1953 with an 8 1 record by June 17 including seven straight wins.
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Wisconsin anglers find trout fishing generally good in early season
The State Conservation Department reports overall good trout fishing in Wisconsin with low waters and warming weather expected to boost angling. Field reports from Sawyer County on Namekagon River to Ashland Chequamegon Bay note very good conditions, while some lakes like Wazeech, Nepco, and Winnebago show mixed results in walleyes, northerns, and bass.
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Regional Fishing Report Highlights Varied River Action
Streams are low and clear with Oconto-Trout very good, Oneida-Trout spotty, Lincoln-Fair trout on Prairie River. Marinette-Trout activity fair to good, Langlade-Trout fair to good, panfish fair to good. Florence water levels too cold for good fishing.
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Badger Nine Upsets Michigan in Tight 5-4 Victory
Wisconsin defeats Michigan 5-4 in a Big Ten baseball game. George Schmid broke a 3-3 tie with a seventh inning homer as John Herrnstein reliever yields. Earlier Michigan errors and a wild pitch aided Wisconsin scoring. Michigan drops to 4-3 in conference play while Wisconsin sits 3-4.
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Wynn Throws Seventh Two-Hitter as White Sox Dominate Indians
Willie Mays powers the Giants to an 11-3 win over the Dodgers with five RBIs on two homers and a double in four at bats. Wynn records his seventh two-hitter of his career, walking three and striking out five in a 5-0 Sox victory over the Indians.
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