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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1954

Page

3

Clinton Nips Dubuque Packers Open Series Here At 7:45

Clinton right fielder John Kilroy had a single and double driving in a run as Clinton beat Mt. Vernon 3-1 and Dave Jiminez earned his sixth win. Over 1,000 fans attended as Clinton opened a seven game homestand at Veterans Park with a 7:45 start against the Dubuque Packers.

John Kilroy Clinton Chuck Hawley Hawley Pirate Dave Jiminez Kings Glinton Mt. Vernon the Pirates Rooters Nick Starosta Land Dwojeski Kilroy Dick Carney Joe Henry Carney Henry Virgil Black Johnston Jiminez Bekeza Starosta Tuffy Henry Jack Klingert Don Bartlett The Veterans Park Dubuque

Major League Stars rally in marathon extra innings

Major League Stars pitcher Tom Brewer of the Boston Red Sox scattered nine hits and fanned 11 as Boston defeated Detroit 5 to 4 in 12 innings. Duke Snider of the Brooklyn Dodgers homered, tripled and doubled to lead Brooklyn past St. Louis 7 to 5 in 12 innings.

Tom Brewer Boston Red Sox Detroit Duke Snider Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn St. Louis

Maxim Beats Patterson In Brooklyn Bout Via Points

Joey Maxim from Cleveland narrowly outpoints Floyd Patterson of Brooklyn in a ten round fight held in Brooklyn. Maxim secured a clear decision win with superior punching to claim the bout. Patterson pressed the pace but could not overcome Maxim's countering and ring control.

Milwaukee Inks Carlyle Hurler

Vic Rehm an 18 year old pitcher from Carlyle reportedly drew interest from several major league teams as Milwaukee secured his signing in a move that boosts the farm system and adds pitching depth. The report notes multiple teams were pursuing the young hurler as the deal reached completion.

Associated Prous Carlyle Vic Rehm

Rehm Visits Register News With Scout Dick Keely

Mt. Vernon standout Rehm who lost to Mt. Vernon Rams in the regional tourney this year stopped at the Register News office with Milwaukee scout Dick Keely. Keely, a regular M O Valley scout for the Braves, was taking Rehm to Evansville Indiana. Keely said the Carlyle youngster was signed to a Toledo contract.

Rehm Mt. Vernon Rams Register News Office Milwaukee Dick Keely Keely Braves Evansville Tnd Carlyle Toledo

Local High School Pitcher Signs with Milwaukee Braves

A Milwaukee Braves official announced today the signing of a one year contract for 4000 dollars with pitcher Rehm a tall left hander who just graduated last month from St Marys High School here He will report today to the Braves Three League farm club at Evansville Ind for development after four years on the varsity squad.

Milwaukee Braves Rehm St. Mary's High School Lehander Braves Jevansville Ind

Birdie Ends Play In Pony League Collision

A fielder Ted Lesko popped a high fly after a Monday Pony League game. The ball struck a nighthawk bird and fell to the ground as Lou Dina of Chiss DD Hamilton faced a Helders choice and caught the ball. The bird fell dead at his feet.

Associated Press Ted Lesko Lou Dina Chiss Hamilton

Tuesday and Wednesday Major League Baseball Schedule and Results

Tuesday's schedule lists Cleveland at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit at New York and Baltimore at Boston all at night. Boston 3 Detroit 5 and 2 4 in 12 innings. Wednesday's games include Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit at New York Baltimore at Boston and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati with New York at Milwaukee and Philadelphia at Chicago listed. Brooklyn beat St Louis 7 3 and New York defeated Milwaukee 4 2 in other listed scores.

Cleveland Washington Chicago Philadelphia Detroit New York Baltimore Boston Pittsburgh Cincinats Aige New Brooklyn St. Loui Milwaukee Onis Cincinnat Louis Mn Cincinnati Baltimore Greene Minoso T. Tuttle Rosen Zernal Rivera Branca Morgan Stone Turley Pierce

Dodgers Ride Campanella Comeback In 12 Inning Win

Campanella's return sparks Dodgers as they beat the Cardinals 7-5 in 12 innings. He homered and scored the go ahead run after Furillo tied it with a single. Brooklyn's win vaults them to NL lead while Giants and Reds win. Brewers slump.

Joe Presko Gil Hodges Roy Campanella Carl Furillo the Brooks

Musial Reigns In Slugging With .785 mark

Stan Musial, 36, leads NL slugging with a .785 average, 72 hits in 191 at bats, including 3 doubles, 3 triples and 9 homers. He has 400 total bases in 191 at bats and 3,896 total bases in 6 seasons, with Babe Ruth and others cited for comparison.

Ky Ben Olap New York Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinal Associated Press Musial Redbirds Stanlye Chicago Cubs Tlo Geville al Rosen Cleveland Minnie Minoso Chieapso White Sox Rosen Calorful

Patterson Edges Maxim For Boxing Title Verdict

In New York Floyd Patterson defeats Joey Maxim by decision at Madison Square Garden to retain a heavyweight crown amid crowd protests. Officials Stusskind Eppy Goldstein award Patterson the win. Patterson’s camp plans to protest to the New York State Athletic Commission. Maven, Johnson, and Whitehurst results anchor the page as broader boxing notes unfold.

Associated Press New York Floyd Patterson Joey Maxim Careyoy Charmynen Acuhan Cus Dramote Patterson New York State Athletic Commission Brooklsn Bef Oro Parkway Mantua Arthur Stusskind Joe Eppy Ruby Goldstean Boan Paterson Patterson Joey Maain Aretie Maren Vis Wehdey Tlarold Johnson San Francisco Bert Whitehurst St Nicholas Arena Whitehurst Mark Conn

M O Valleys Top Hitters Report

Johnny Lucadello of Decatur leads Mississippi Ohio Valley League with a . A17 average while Joe Schmidt of Paris is runner up at .411. Schmidt has most home runs. Paine of Paris leads in triples. Wyre of Clinton and Campbell of Decatur tied for doubles. Sean Warner of Danville has most hits 50 and total bases 84 with 36 RBIs. Teammate Jack Flas leads in runs and steals with 19. Bracken of Paris tops wins undefeated at 4. Clinton’s Dave Dininz has 5 losses and a win. Top hitters list reflects unofficial figures through June.

Johnny Lucadello Decatur Joe Schmidt Paris Hlowe Schmidt Paine John Wyre Clinton Joe Campbell Sean Warner Danville Jack Flas Bracken Dave Dininez Feawie

Local Names Fragment Chronicle

Fragmentary OCR list includes names such as Nick Starastasoa Zeke Bokesa Totty Heners Cary Proctor Varant Black Jack dutigert Dick Carnes and Joe Henry with unclear context or actions. No dates places organizations or events are discernible.

Nick Starastasoa Zeke Bokesa

Jackie Robinson did not mean to throw bat into stands

National League officials say Jackie Robinson did not intend to throw the bat into the grandstand after an argument with umpire Lee Ballanfant in Milwaukee. Robinson admitted tossing the bat after being ejected and was fined $50. Mrs Wolinski, hit in the face, and her husband were among those affected. no court action decided yet.

Associated Press Cincinnati National League Jackie Robinson Peter Wolinski Milwaukee Robinson Jackie Warren C. Giles League Brooklyn Lee Ballanfant Ballanfant St. Louis Wolinski Harry Yelvington Wolinskies

Four Hole-In-One Golfers Fail to Qualify for Open

Four players scored holes in one during nationwide Open qualifying but none earned a place. Allen Coulter Richmond Indiana holed out on the 154 yard eighth for two rounds total 160. Mel Carpenter Hebron Ohio aced the 202 yard 16th, totaling 144. Pat Cheelit Mamaroneck New York made a 215 yard hole in one on the seventh but posted 151. Nick Petrillo Sayville New York hit the 15 yard fifth at Rockville Centre with 160 for the day.

Associated Press New York Cincinnati Allen Coulter Richmond Ind Mel Carpenter Hebron Ohio Coulter Carpenter I Mamaronee N. Y Pat Cheelit

Jaycees Defeat Rotary 12 to 3 in Junior League

The Jaycees beat the Rotarys 12 to 3 at City Park diamond. Jimmy Barnes had a three hit game including a three run homer, Willie Hardin added two hits, Bob McDaniels pitched a complete game for the Jaycees. Sutton pitched for the Rotarys with Metzger catching. Kiwanis versus Lions set for Thursday at 4 at the park diamond.

Jayeees Rotarans Diamond Jimmy Barnes Jaycee Willie Hardin Jaycees Bob McDaniels Sutton Rotarians Metzger Kiwanis and Cions The Park Diamond

Paul Eckert Named Davenport High Basketball Coach

Paul Eckert from Centralia is named head basketball coach at Davenport High School Iowa. The 26 year old is a University of Illinois graduate and previously served as assistant coach at Centralia High School.

Paul Eckert Centralia Iowa Associated Press Davenport Paul Eckers Eckert University of Illnois

American Association Scores Read Like A Doubleheader Card

St. Paul defeated Louisville 9 to 3 while Toledo beat Minneapolis 5 to 0 in four innings. Indianapolis won 6 to 2 over Charleston as Kansas City topped Cimblee 7 to 1.

American Association Associated Press St. Paul Louisville Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis Charleston Kanaas City Catimbue

Major League Leaders Baseball Stat Summary

Key leaders across leagues are listed by team and stat, with Avila and Minoso topping batting and runs races. Musial leads multiple categories for St Louis while Jablonski and Mays appear among doubles and triples. Pitching leaders include Raschi and Haddix, with strikeout totals noted for Turley and Roberts.

Padres Brooklyn Raschi St. Louis ABBA Haddix Roberts Philadelphia

Cubs Buy Hurlers From Texas Loop

The Chicago Cubs purchased two pitchers from Shreveport of the Texas League. Right-hander William Tremel was bought as a reliever after Cubs scouts watched him in 19 relief appearances for Shreveport this season and posted a 4-1 record. Right-hander John Andre, who has a 1-3 record, will report after the Texas League season ends. The Cubs also optioned rookie pitcher Jim Willis to Shreveport.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Cubs Shreveport Ohe William Tremel Cubs Smid Ray Hayworth Ray Blades Tremel John Andre Jim Willis

Field Ready For College Series In Omaha

Arizona qualified for the college baseball world series in Omaha with an 11 inning 8 to 5 win over Colorado State. Michigan State Massachusetts Rollins Lafayette Oklahoma and Oregon advanced in playoffs. Missouri entered without a playoff. Michigan State is the favorite as Big Ten champion following last year’s title win by Michigan State.

Associated Press Omaha Arizona Colorado State Michigan State Massachusetts Rollins LaFayette Oklahoma Oregon Missouri Michigan

Bums Beat Birds For 10 In Row

The Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7 to 5 in 12 innings, extending their win streak to ten. Del Rice suffered a spike wound but Stan Musial homered for the Cardinals to boost his NL lead. Campanella and Snider homered for Brooklyn, while Moon homered for the Cardinals.

Campanella al Brazio Presko Brooklyn Cardinal del Rice Stan Musial Hank Sauer Chicago Cubs Jackie Robinson Snider Moon The Birds

Yankees in Distress as Tigers Visit New York

New York the world champions await Detroit as rumors spread that the Yankees are in distress. They sit 32 games behind the Indians and White Sox after a season of struggles and injuries to Joe Collins Enos Slaughter and Andy Carey. General Manager George Weiss denies trades while the club seeks a power hitter or pitcher to turn the tide.

Associated Press New York New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Yanks Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox George Weiss Howver Joe Collins Enos Slaughter Andy Carey

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