Vinegar Bend Pitches Cards Into 2nd Place
St Louis 63 left hander Mizell won fifth of season in seven decisions as Cards beat Cincinnati 9-3 to move into second, Braves top the Cubs 15-8, Pirates hand Giants 3-0, Yankees win 9-6 over Washington, Red Sox beat Baltimore 4-1. Musial and Blasingame each collect four hits in a 15-hit Cards showing.
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Washington
Mickey Mantle
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Baltimore
Bob Porterfield
Art Fowler
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Tex Kluszewski
Frank Robinson
Stan Musial
Don Blasingame
Joe Adcock
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Lew Burdette
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Illinois Baseball Touring Barnstorm Through Illinois
Illinois university extends a 40 game barnstorming tour across the state in summer. Coach Lee Eilbracht and assistant Dick Raklovits will manage and play with the squad. Key players include Jim Bickhaus Quincy Frank Schwartz Springfield Ron Richards Oglesby plus Tomm Haller Lockport Vic Petreshene Meyford Mass Dave Williams Bloomington Ill John Kating Chicago and Don Siweck Decatur.
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Decatur
Braves Hit 16 Home Runs in Four Games
Milwaukee Braves erupt for 16 homers across a four game stretch to set a club record. Bobby Thomson leads with five homers, Eddie Mathews adds three, Joe Adcock hits three, Del Crandall two, Henry Aaron two, and Billy Bruton one as Chicago Cubs are swept in a three game series and a double header. The record ties three and four game marks previously held by others.
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Billy Bruton
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Baseball Standings and Results From Weekend Schedule
In the American and National Leagues Cleveland faced Washington while Chicago played Baltimore and Kansas City met Boston with Detroit to New York. Thursday featured New York defeating Washington 9 to 6 and Boston beating Baltimore 4 to 1. Pittsburgh topped New York 3 0 with a late rain delay. Milwaukee routed Chicago 15 to 8. St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 9 to 3. Next, Chicago visits Baltimore, Kansas City at Boston, and Detroit visits New York. Friday’s slate has Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at St. Louis, and Pittsburgh at Milwaukee with results noted.
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New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago (2) Philadelphia at St. Louis
Major league fixtures list three games featuring New York visiting Cincinnati and Brooklyn visiting Chicago. Also scheduled is Philadelphia traveling to St. Louis with results pending and standings to follow.
Kline Sees 15 Wins With Pirates Confidence
Pittsburgh pitcher Ronnie Kline, 24, says he can win at least 15 games this season as the Pirates sit in third place. After a rain-delayed 3-0 win over the Giants, Kline improved to 4-3 with his second shutout, praising manager Bobby Bragan and his growing confidence. The win opened a series against Milwaukee, 114 games behind the Braves.
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Five World Champs Meet at Compton Relays Tonight
A galaxy of track and field world record holders competes at the Compton Invitational Meet in California. Gunnar Nielsen of Denmark and Roger Moens of Belgium headline events, facing rivals from UCLA Villanova San Francisco and more, including Olympic champion Mal Whitfield and Parry O'Brien in shot put.
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Denmark
Roger Moens
Belgium
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Bob Seaman
UCLA
Ron Delany
Villanova University
Dublin
Fred Dwyer
New York
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Lon Spurrier
San Francisco
Mal Whitfield
Los Angeles
Lang Stanley
San Jose
State Colege
Parry O'Brien
Fortune Gordien
Galaxy of Heroes
Jim Lea
United States Air Force
Modesto
Elks Club Giants Pitcher Tosses No-Hitter
David Thomas of the Elks Club Giants threw Mt Vernon Little League’s first no hit game yesterday. He blanked MTV The Cardinals 13 to 0 with a sharp, decisive effort.
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Little League Seeks All Eligible Boys for Minor Division
All boys aged eight to twelve may try out for the minor division. Those interested should report to the Little League field on Monday at 1 pm. Everett Thompson announced that organizers will form as many teams as needed to give every boy a chance to compete.
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Pigeon Killers Contenders Fall in World Championship
Rome Bill Isetts of Keno, Wis., trailed as the world pigeon shooting title neared its end with two misses. Five of sixty shooters remained flawless, while Homer Clark noted Isetts would need a miracle to reclaim the crown. Philadelphia Frank Alotta outpointed Bobby Douglas by a score of 149 to 143.
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Frank Alotta
Allentown
Bobby Douglas
Boxing's Hurricane Jackson Still Deadly Challenger
Boxing writer Jimmy Breslin recalls Hurricane Tommy Jackson, once feared as a major heavyweight gate draw, now viewed as diminished but still dangerous. Across bouts in Brooklyn and Detroit, Jackson battles critics, rival Floyd Patterson, and lingering power, with managers and trainers offering mixed assessments of his chances against rising stars. The piece frames Jackson as a resurging threat to the Roc ky Marciano lineage, despite past defeats and fading dominance.
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Rex Layne
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Rocky Marciano
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Archie Moore
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Woodman
Freddie Brown
Bob Baker
500 Mile Classic Payout Sets Record $282,050 Purse
Indianapolis May event sees Pat Flaherty win a record split of $93,819 from a $282,050 purse in the Memorial Day 500. Flaherty also collects trophies, a DeSoto pace car, wardrobe, meal ticket, tools, plaques, rings, and athletic goods. Sam Hanks takes $32,919 for runner up. Don Freeland $20,419 for third. Johnnie Parsons $15,769 for fourth. Dick Rathmann $10,744 for fifth. Troy Ruttman $2,384 at 31st.
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Sam Hanks
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Don Freeland
Los Angeles
Johnnie Parsons
van Nuys
Larry Boardman Faces Frankie Ryff Tonight at Madison Square Garden
New York boxing card features Larry Boardman aka Boy Wonder in a 10 rounder with Frankie Ryff. Boardman, Marlborough native and rising lightweight, seeks to solidify his buzz after upending Wallace Smith and Sony Saddler in non title bouts. Ryff ranked No. 6, and coming off a layoff due to cuts, aims to rebound tonight on NBC telecast.
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Bud) Smith
Sony Saddler
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Cards Sign Hogland From 49ers At 247 Pounds
Chicago Cardinals announce the signing of Doug Hogland a 247 pound tackle guard who played for the San Francisco 49ers for three seasons He was obtained from the 49ers for an undisclosed draft choice and previously starred at Oregon State confirming the deal today Walter Wolfner managing director said Hogland joins the Cardinals to bolster the line
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Sime Can Cover 100 Yards In 9.2 Seconds Predicted
Duke sprinter Dave Sime draws hype for California debut as Red Lewis says he could clock 100 yards in 9.2 seconds under perfect conditions. Sime has already matched the world 100 record of 9.3 and aims to surpass it in AAA Pacific Association action facing Mike Agostini.
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Western Tourney Quarterfinals feature Hometown clashes in Nashville
Tim Holland of Rockville Centre NY defeated Robert Tinney of Columbia SC 9 and 8 in the opening match. Jack Parnell of Nashville edged Bill Davidson 1 up after 37 holes. Don Bisplinghoff of Orlando beat Rex Baxter 1 up. Rex Baxter defeated Martin Stanovich 1 up. Cochran trailed early but won 2-0 in the morning. Thursday’s schedule includes Mason Rudolph vs Gene Dahlbender and Dale Morey vs Floyd Addington in the Western Amateur Quarterfinals.
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Amarillo
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Waukegan
Bisplinghoff
Robert Cochran
Normandy
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Mason Rudolph
Clarksville
Atlanta
Gene Dahlbender
Dale Morey
Indianapolis
Floyd Addington
Dallas
Scottish champion ousts American in British Amateur quarter final
imn-Reid Jack of Scotland defeats defending champion Joe Conrad of San Antonio Texas in the British Amateur Golf Championship quarter final. Conrad was the last American remaining in the event after Thursday’s match.
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Three-I League Scores From Cedar Rapids and Peoria
In a rain affected set of results, Waterloo hosted Cedar Rapids and Burlington defeated Keokuk 3 to 2. Evansville beat Terre Haute 1 to 0, while Peoria topped Quincy 5 to 2.
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Keokuk
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Terre Haute
Peoria
Quincy
Major League Leaders Season Totals Across Leagues
Summary of leaders in batting runs and pitching from season data. Mantle leads in batting average hits and runs, while Bauer and Berra share RBIs. Kuenn tops doubles and runs, with Sievers noted for homers and other players for steals. Ford and Brewer lead pitching wins and ERA with notable strikeout totals.
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New York
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Detroit
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Berra
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Vernon
Boston
Washington
Jensen
Sievers
Busby
Cleveland
Ford
Brewer
Lemon
Pascual
St. Louis and Pittsburgh stars lead league totals
Repulski and Long top batting for St. Louis and Pittsburgh with solid averages. Boyer and Long pace runs batted in. Furillo Walls and Mays share doubles and steals. Pitching leaders include Friend and Mizell with strong strikeout totals.
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Major League Stars Pitching And Hitting Recap
Ronnie Kline and the Pirates blanked the Giants 3-0 in an eight inning rain shortened game as Kline allowed four singles and struck out three with no walks. Joe Adcock led the Braves with two homers and a double driving in five in a 15-8 win over the Cubs.
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Dodgers swap tensions as Robinson sits with Furillo trade talk
In Chicago, the Dodgers opened a West swing with Jackie RobinsonBenched as Carl Furillo top trade bait for a strong pitching swap. Randy Jackson shines at third and Gil Hodges moves to left field with Furillo benched, while Alston weighs Nelson and Furillo off the bench for depth.
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Russ Meyer
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Baseball Scores From Stacked Midwest Matches
Denver defeated Omaha 5 to 4 while St Paul won 10 to 5 against Minneapolis. Indianapolis led Wichita 7 to 4 and Charleston at Louisville game was postponed.
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Lane Tech New Champion Of Prep Baseball Meet
Lane Tech wins the state prep baseball title by defeating Freeburg 5 to 3 as Jim Woods earns his ninth straight win for the season. Woods allows six hits and fans 13 with two wild pitches aiding Freeburg’s sixth inning rally. Lane closes 20-1, the ninth Chicago school to win the pennant in 19? years.
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Freeburg
Jim Woods
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Bud Felichio
Frank Bonsignore
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Yurgee
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Durler
Weather Costs Doug Ford In Red-Hot Round
Dallas weather paused the $70,000 Texas International Golf Tournament as wind rain and lightning stopped play. Sam Snead remained the favorite while Doug Ford Ben Hogan and Jimmie Demaret were seen as threats. Ford was five under par through 12 holes when conditions halted play on the 6,216-yard Preston Hollow course. Snead had not yet begun his round.
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Sam Snead
Doug Ford
Ben Hogan
Jimmie Demaret
Ford
Mahopac
N.Y
Preston Hollow Country Club
Snead
Turtle Livers With Dunking Sauce
Edible turtle liver and heart can substitute chicken giblets in recipes. Fry livers in seasoned flour until crisp about 5 minutes. Serve with a spicy dunking sauce of catsup horseradish mustard tobacco sauce and minced celery.
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Wildlife Pantry Club
California Now On Spot In Grid Quiz
California faces fresh scrutiny in the Pacific Coast Conference football scandal as the university of California is accused of a phony job racket. UCLA and Washington already penalized for illicit payoffs. Newsman J Miller Leavy swore statements from five athletes and said investigations will proceed once the materials are reviewed.
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University of Southern California
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Major League Stars by the Associated Press
Virgil Trucks of the Tigers, idle 10 days with a swollen ankle, pitched a three hitter and walked one while beating the Athletics 5-1 in the second game of a double header. Bobby Thomson of the Braves slugged four homers, driving in seven in nine at-bats as they lost 10-9 to Cuba but won the nightcap 11-9.
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