Gwen's 2 Run Homer Clinches Mt Vernon Victory
Mt Vernon defeated Mattoon 4-3 at Veterans Park as Gwen delivered a two run homer in the ninth to cap a comeback. Brookman earned his sixth win in seven starts guiding the Kings while Hill struggled, fans clashed with umpires, and Milinkov was ejected after a late altercation.
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Tigers chase Conley as scouts swarm NCAA playoff hopeful
The Detroit Tigers pursue Gene Conley, six foot eight pitcher from Washington State, with a scout flying to Pullman and staying two weeks. He draws at least eight scouts per game, more than some college teams attract. Chicago's Scotty Fessenden misses the Open after surgery. He says they removed a golf ball from his arm.
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Springfield Centralia grid schedule note and games
Local schedule lists Mattoon at Mt Vernon Paris at Paducah Vincennes at West Frankfort and Springfield at Centralia for tonight. Sunday doubles Springfield at Mt Vernon with two games at 2 pm and 7 45 pm Mattoon at Centralia Vincennes at Paducah Paris at West Frankfort.
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Breeze Defeats Mt Vernon Legion Team
Mt Vernon junior Legion base ball club lost its third straight league game, 5 to 3, at Breeze Illinois. Brookman pitched for Mt Vernon allowing Breeze eight hits while Mt Vernon had nine off Breeze pitcher Kuzzka. The locals rallied for two runs in the seventh with the bases loaded but fell short. Mt Vernon schedules fourth league game at City Park Diamond against Centralia on Monday at 2 30 O clock.
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Lipon drives Tigers past Yankees with big three hit game
Johnny Lipon led Detroit with a triple and two singles driving in four runs as the Tigers outscored New York 13-7. Sam Zoldak earned the win for Detroit while the Indians pitched to hold Washington to protect an 8-7 lead.
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Old Pros Take Over The Open Golf Championship
In Ardmore Pa on June 10 the U S Open at Merion moved into a decisive final 36 holes with veteran contenders. E J Harrison from Arkansas leading at sub par pace, while Ben Hogan sits just behind as the 6,694 yard course tests nerves and endurance amid high expectations and surging scores.
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Errors Put Cubs on Skids in NL Race
June 10 The Cubs fell to sixth in the National League after the New York Giants swept a three game series with a 9-3 win at Wrigley Field. Chicago scored in the seventh on a Bill Serena double Roy Smalley triple and a Ron Northey debut homer by Phil Cavarretta his fourth of the season. Giants starter Johnny Schmitz outpitched Hiller as Giants piled up seven runs in the seventh and Cubs committed four errors for their 22nd total in six games.
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Centralia Here Tonight for Lofty Exhibition
Nashville edged Mt Vernon VFW 2-1 in ten innings at Mt Vernon city park. Auto-Lites beat Salem 2-1 behind Marvin Williams six innings pitched and Bob Jones relief. Tonight McLeansboro vs Jackson-Martin juniors and Centralia Lamberts vs Mt Vernon Stove Co. in two exhibition games.
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Today’s MLB Schedule and Probable Pitchers
The day features St. Louis at New York with Dorish facing Reynolds at noon. Detroit meets Boston with Trout opposing Kinder. Cleveland plays Philadelphia with Garcia against Brissie. Chicago visits Washington at 12:30 E.S. with Pierce versus Consuegra.
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Brissie
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E.s.—Pierce
Consuegra
National League Matchups Highlight Day of Baseball
Brooklyn visits Cincinnati with Roe facing Wehmier in a 1:00 start. New York plays St Louis at 1:30 with Hartung against Munger. Boston meets Chicago at 12:30 as Bickford opposes Minner. Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh at 11:30 p.m. with Roberts against Law.
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Yesterday's results in baseball scores and rain delayed game
Detroit defeated New York 13 to 7 and St Louis beat Boston 12 to 7 while Cleveland routed Washington 8 to 7 and Chicago downed Philadelphia 3 to 2. Brooklyn over Pittsburgh 9 to 7 and New York edged Chicago 9 to 3 with St Louis 8 Boston 5 at night. Philadelphia at Cincinnati postponed due to rain.
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Tomorrow’s Major League Baseball Schedule
The schedule lists games from the American and National Leagues for tomorrow. Detroit hosts Boston with two starts, St Louis visits York, Cleveland plays Philadelphia, Chicago meets Washington, Brooklyn visits Cannes, New York at St Louis, Boston at Chicago, and Philadelphia at aura with two afternoon starts plus early morning options.
Belmont Stakes Set for Hill Prince Middleground Clash
New York June 10 Hill Prince and Middleground head a field of nine in the 75 000 Belmont Stakes the third leg of the triple crown for three year olds. Also racing are Mr Trouble Loto White Lights Up Hawley Greek Song Greek Ship and Sunglow with post time at 3 47 p m EST.
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Braves blast four homers but Cardinals win 8-5
Boston Braves slugged four home runs off Max Lanier at Sportsman's Park, but the St. Louis Cardinals triumphed 8-5 to stay tied for first with Brooklyn. Injured catcher Joe Garagiola will undergo surgery Monday and miss about eight weeks. Stan Musial shook slump with three extra-base hits.
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Weather rain and trades color PAOR ROUNDUP
Interleague president Shay Shaughnessy vents about rain delaying baseball practice in Kansas City while noting Memorial Day crowds. He discusses White Sox Washington trade rumors and possible Scarborough Yankees link, then recalls the 1943 Illinois Ohio State ending and a field goal miss by Stangis and Brown's quip about never missing one.
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Fight Night Result in Hollywood
Frank Buford of Oakland, age 195, defeated Abel Cestac from Argentina, age 223, by points in Hollywood. Buford earned the decision after ten rounds, in a close light heavyweight matchup.
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Now Leo Durocher Can Say I Told You So
The Giants under Leo Durocher rebound to fifth in the pennant race with seven straight wins on a western swing, led by Eddie Stanky and Wes Westrum. In the NL, Brooklyn and St Louis stay atop as Newcombe closes out a Pirates threat, while other leagues see Porterfield injured and Boston’s Williams and Doerr matching a homer pace.
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Saigh Defies Big Boss Over Sunday Night Game
St Louis Cardinals owner Fred Saigh defies Baseball Commissioner Chandler by refusing to cancel the Sunday night game with Brooklyn on July 16. Saigh says he will not cancel without a hearing, arguing no rule prohibits the game and noting minor leagues play Sunday nights. Ford Frick also says a NL rule amendment bans Sunday night games.
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Badgers Ohio Battle for NCAA Playoff Berth
EAST LANSING Michigan June 10 Wisconsin and Ohio University clash for District 4 in the NCAA baseball finals at Omaha. Wisconsin routed Michigan State 13 6 while Ohio toppled Western Michigan 4 2 to reach the regional final.
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Irish Bob Murphy Stops Patterson in San Diego Bout
In San Diego Irish Bob Murphy, 170, halted Bob Patterson, 164%, in a brisk boxing match. Patterson, from San Francisco, fought to the final bell as Murphy claimed the victory at the local venue.
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