Cunningham's Hit Pushes Cards to 6-5 Overtime Win
The St. Louis Cardinals rally to beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in 11 innings. Stan Musial sparked a ninth inning comeback, Eddie Kasko drove in two, and Joe Cunningham delivered a two-run pinch single to force extras. Morrie Martin earned the win in relief.
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Rumor Title Bout To Be Staged in LA
Sacramento reports the State Athletic Commission chair hints a September Los Angeles venue for Floyd Patterson vs Roy Harris may replace August. Co promoter Weill plans Aug 4 bout. Clarkson Tech hockey team earns four dean’s list honorees.
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Rich Darling Hurls No-Hit Opening Game
Rich Darling pitched a no hitter to spark the Wildcats in an 11-0 Little League opener win over the Panthers at Morris Community High School. The Lions beat the Tigers 10-7 in Pony League action as Rees Mathews and Jim Czura each had two hits for the winners.
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Fight Results Across Cities From Associated Press
Frankie Ruff of New York outpointed Tommy Tibbs in Boston while Alex Miteff of Toronto drew with George Chuvale in Tononto. Sonny Leon of Caracas defeated Carmelo Costa from Brooklyn, and Al Asuncion of Manila stopped Koji Ishi bashi of Japan in Manila.
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Pike bites tire line ends Walter Stone fishing trip
Walter Stone of Fredericksburg caught a 26 inch pike in Aquia Creek and released it into his boat. The fish clamped a rubber gasoline line in its teeth and punctured it, shortening the outing.
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Ellsworth Debuts Sharply for Cubs in Exhibition Win
18 year old pitcher Dick Ellsworth, fresh from Fresno High, impressed in his Cubs debut by defeating the Chicago White Sox 1 0 in an exhibition before 21 804 at Comiskey Park. He allowed four singles walked five and struck out two while escaping multiple jams. Ellsworth plans to start a possible championship game against Cincinnati, and Cubs coach Freddie Fitzsimmons praised his poise and cool fastball curve.
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Watch Turley: McGowan’s eye spots a rising Yankee ace
New York 1955 profile of pitcher Bob Turley, praised by umpire Bill McGowan for speed and potential. Early struggles fade as Turley refines delivery, gains control, and builds a string of wins with backing from Jim Turner and a strong infield.
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Cardinals Rally Win Over Reds 6-5 In 11th
Major Stars Pitching Larry Jackson relieves after Gus Bell homers and protects a 6-5 Cardinals win. Joe Cunningham hits a two run pinch single to tie the game in the ninth, then singles and scores in the 11th for the decisive run as St. Louis defeats Cincinnati.
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Tim Tam Undergoes Surgery After Belmont Injury
Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Tim Tam faces leg surgery today after injuring a chipped bone in the Belmont Stakes attempt. Trainer Jimmy Jones says Tim Tam will retire to stud after the operation, though vets report potential full recovery for racing in some horses. The three year old had won nine straight before the Belmont when he finished second to Cavan.
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Former NFL star Sam Baugh tutors Colorado backs on passing
Sam Baugh, former professional football star and current Hardin-Simmons University head coach, spent the spring teaching University of Colorado backfielders his passing technique.
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