Yanks and KC Split as Dickson Fades in 12 innings
Murry Dickson, aged nearly 42, pitched 12 innings for the Athletics but lost to the Yankees 3-2. Yankee rookies Andy Carey and Elston Howard drove in the crucial runs as New York leads the league. Oakland won the opener 4-1, while Boston moved to second with a 4-2 win over Detroit. Orioles, White Sox, and Senators posted wins in other AL action.
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Struck Impresses As Vilands Edge Newark In Softball
Joe Struck dominated Newark giving up two hits as Vilands beat Newark 4 to 3. Bob Brayton led Vilands with three hits. Tonight Mufflers of Morris face Plattville at 7:00 on the Lisbon diamond.
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Tim Tam To Undergo Vet Surgery At Philadelphia Clinic
Tim Tam the three year old Derby winner will have a surgical removal of bone chips at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Medicine. Calumet Farm’s Jimmy Jones said the operation may save the horse for stud but he will not race again. The injury occurred to Tim Tam’s right front ankle during the Belmont Stakes with the horse finishing second.
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Hungarian refugee Mihaly Iglói leads Santa Clara track team
Mihaly Iglói, a Hungarian refugee, serves as long standing track coach at Santa Clara, guiding sprinters and distance runners and shaping programs with European coaching method outlines.
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Santa Clara
Nobody-But Nobody Tops Opening Day Open at Tulsa
Open field at Southern Hills sees Dick Metz in front after first round with Tommy Bolt and Julius Boros tied for the lead at 71. Veterans Gene Sarazen and 20 others struggle while stars like Hogan Snead and Middlecoff chase a fifth Open title as 50 players advance to the 36 hole finale.
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Gene Sarazen
Ralph Guldahl
Lloyd Mangrum
Frank Stranahan
Jimmy Demaret
Bruce Crampton
Cary Middlecoff
Sam Snead
Standings and Friday schedule in the American League
The American League standings show New York leading with three wins and one loss, Boston close behind at 28 26, with Kansas City and Baltimore also in the mix. Friday games feature Detroit at New York and Kansas City at Boston among others, with KC beating New York 4 1 and Boston prevailing 4 2 over Detroit.
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Anthony Decks Pitts in Fifth Round Knockout
Second ranked light heavyweight Tony Anthony endured a rough start from Orville Pitts in the early rounds. He swung hard in the fifth, decking Pitts four times to halt the former college boxer.
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Orville Pitts
Pirates Edge Giants as Raydon Fans Two in Major League Debut
Curt Raydon tossed a two hitter for his first major league win and complete game, a 2-1 Pirates victory over San Francisco to complete a three game sweep. The Braves rallied to beat the Cubs 5-4 in Chicago, Del Crandall driving in the decisive run in the eighth. Cincinnati beat St Louis 5-0 behind Brooks Lawrence's six hit effort. Philadelphia edged Los Angeles 4-3 as the season moves on after the winter trades that brought several players to Pittsburgh.
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Peterson Slams Three-Run Homer To Tie Game In Darkness
Norm Peterson hit a three-run homer that tied the Morris Junior Legion game with Streator at 3-3 in the sixth inning. Darkness halted play at Streator field. the game will be completed later. Cheshareck and Vodacek were on base, with the next twin bill set for Mendota Sunday after a 11:30 a.m. Legion Hall gathering.
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Streator
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LaSalle
Phillies Rally Behind Anderson To Take Rally Victory
The Phillies beat the Cubs as Harry Anderson drove in three runs with a ninth inning single to crack a 3-3 tie. Stan Williams started strong but took the loss while Dick Farrell earned the win in relief. Williams had extended his scoreless streak to 14 innings before Anderson's two run double broke the tie.
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Dick Farrell
Brooks Lawrence Shuts Out Cardinals for Reds Third Place
Reds pitcher Brooks Lawrence earned his third straight complete game victory, six hits allowed in a 5-0 win over the Cardinals. He walked none and struck out five as Cincinnati moved to third place. Harry Anderson drove in three runs for the Phillies in a 4-3 comeback win over the Dodgers, turning a 3-0 deficit with a two run double and a ninth inning RBI single.
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