Keegan Hurls Four-Hitter As Sox Stop Detroit 6-O
Chicago pitcher Bob Keegan threw a four-hitter to blank Detroit 6-0, improving to 1-0 since 1956 and earning strong support from Walt Dropo’s second grand slam of the season. The White Sox extended their lead to four games atop the league.
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Charles Chamberlain
Chicago FP
Chicago White Sox
al Lopez
Bob Keegan
Tigers
Harvey Kuenn
Earl Torgeson
Gan
Walt Droppo
Jim Rivera
Phils Tie Milwaukees For Third In NL Race
The Philadelphia Phillies surge into a third place tie with Milwaukee after a 2 1 victory over Brooklyn. Rookie and veteran mix fuels the win as Robin Roberts earns his fifth win on a six hitter. Willie Jones adds a two run triple as Gran Hamner breaks Don Drysdale’s hitless streak. Giants beat Pirates. Yankees, Indians and others win in a busy day across the majors.
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ED Wilks
Associated Press
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Cincinnati
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Milwaukee
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Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
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Willie Jones
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Young Don Drysdale
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Yanks
Baltimore
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Ray Moore
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Cleveland
Ned Garver
Washington
Boston
Lindy McDaniel
Juan Pizarro
Eddie Kasko
Wally Moon
Willie Mays
Giants
Ray Katt
al Worthington
Pirates
Moore
Hrank Bauer
Joe Collins
Oriole
al Pilarcik
Bob Turley
Coalers Defeat Minooka Nine In Memorial Day Tourney
In Ottawa Memorial Day tournament action Coal City beat Minooka 6 to 1 in the title game after Coal City previously defeated Ottawa KC 13 to 3 to reach the final. Minooka pitcher Dale Thompson threw a no hitter against South Wilmington, fanning 14 with three walks.
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Ottawa Knights of Columbus Baseball Club
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Ottawa Kc’s
Dale Thompson
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Dick Thompson
Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
American League standings show Chicago leading with 76 wins and New York close behind. Detroit and Cleveland trail, with Baltimore and Washington midpack. Friday results include Chicago over Detroit, Baltimore top New York, and Kansas City defeating Cleveland. National League standings list Cincinnati atop with Brooklyn, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia nearby. multiple Friday results noted with rain delays and rescheduled games.
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Boston
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Milwaukee
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St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Coal City, Minooka to Clash After Scoring Burst
In New York at St Nicholas Arena Harold Johnson of Philadelphia knocked out Clarence Hinnant of Washington. Coal City led early after three runs and never gave up the lead. Moorman of Coal City held Minooka to scattered singles for a lone run in the fifth. A Coal Valley League rematch is set for Sunday on Minooka's diamond.
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St. Nicholas Arena
Harold Johnson
Philadelphia
Clarence Hinnant
Washington
Coal City
Moorman
Minooka
Sam Hanks Wins Indy 500 With Record Prize Money
Sam Hanks pocketed a record 103,844 dollar share from a 300,252 dollar purse for winning the Indianapolis 500. The 42-year-old Pacific Palisades runner shared first prize with George Salih and Sandy Belond, while a Mercury convertible and other prizes accompanied the victory. He will not race at Monza, Italy, as plans to drive the Ansted Rotary Special were dropped after the owner withdrew.
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George Salih
Los Angeles
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Sandy Belond
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Calif
Don Freeland
Jones Billed As Mile Choice In Central Meet
Iowa sprinter Charles Dea Jones leads the field in the 32nd Central Collegiate Conference mile at Marquette Stadium. The lineup includes Dintelman Murphy Long Schroeder Howell Gay and Duff all under 4 15. Kansas favored for team title with Missouri and Notre Dame as top challengers for the Knute Rockne trophy.
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Charles Deacon Jones
Iowa
Marquette University Stadium
Jones
Boys Town
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Chicago
Johnson Stops Hinnant With Single Punch
Harold Johnson, top heavyweight and light heavyweight prospect, clocks Clarence Hinnant in 1 24 of the first round at St. Nicholas Arena. ThePhiladelphia boxer seeks Archie Moore’s 175 pound title and anticipates bigger bouts after a quick knockout. Johnson notes a opened left after Hinnant’s jab as the setup for his right. Less than 500 witnessed the bout.
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Moore
Archie Renu
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