Yanks Invade Cleveland And Risk 5-Game Bulge
New York Yankees travel to Municipal Stadium for a four game set with Cleveland aiming to extend a five game lead in the American League as White Sox stumble and the Indians seek to close the gap. Ford and Lopat to start as Konstany shines in relief, while Boston and Chicago chase in a crowded pennant race.
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Konstanty Relief Ace For Yanks
Jim Konstanty at 38 has emerged as a Yankees relief ace. He has pitched 31 1 3 innings with only two earned runs allowed and a 3-0 record, including a key sixth appearance in seven games in Detroit where he isolated one hit over 42 3 innings as New York beat the Tigers 7-3. He previously helped Whitey Ford and, in 1950, helped the Phillies win the pennant with 74 games pitched and a 16-7 mark.
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Giardello Receives Prison Term for Riot Conspiracy
Philadelphia boxer Joey Giardello was sentenced to 6 to 18 months in County Prison by Judge Edward P. Little for riot and conspiracy to riot. He was convicted March 16 of five counts of assault and riot for taking part in the beating of Howard Short at a Philadelphia gas station. Giardello hit Short with a crutch during the October incident. Three companions pleaded guilty to rioting. two also admitted assault and battery.
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College World Series In Omaha Opens With Key Matchups
The NCAA baseball College World Series in Omaha opens with Colgate vs Wake Forest in a late morning game. Southern California faces Colorado State in the afternoon at Municipal Stadium. Night games feature top favorites Arizona and Oklahoma A&M with strong pitching and hitters.
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Baseball standings and schedule update for American and National Leagues
The American League standings show New York 37 17 and Chicago 29 19 leading, with Cleveland 30 21 and Detroit 29 23 nearby. Friday and Saturday games listed. results include New York 7 Detroit 3, Kansas City 4 Washington 2, Baltimore Chicago rain delay, and more. In the National League, Brooklyn leads at 40 12, Chicago 32 21, New York 27 26, Milwaukee 26 26. Chicago defeats Pittsburgh 6 2, Philadelphia 2 St Louis 0, with various postponed games due to weather.
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Brooks Sell Joe Black To Cincinnati
Brooklyn Dodgers trade right hander Joe Black to Cincinnati for about $25,000 and a minor league player. Black, 31, anchored the 1952 pennant run with a 15-4 record and 15 saves in 54 games, but a later slump followed by a demotion to the minors.
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Boat race postponed in Saginaw by rain
In Saginaw Michigan the Andrews Duke Harris boat event was postponed to Monday due to rain.
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Belmont Stakes field set seven hopefuls test Nashua in Belmont
New York Belmont Park will host the 87th Belmont Stakes with Nashua seen as the favorite for Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons seeking a sixth win in the $100,000 race. A seven to eight horse field includes Little Dell Blazing Count Jabneh Flying Fury Portersville Retamera and possibly Uncle Gus. The 1 1/2 mile race will telecast on CBS at 2 30 p.m. CST.
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Moose Indians and Senators Ring A Minor League Pitch Battle
In a sparse score synopsis Moose Indians lose to Shrine Senators with Caraker earning the win and seven strikeouts. Mt T V Cards fall to Woods Dodgers 24 to 3 after Downey notches the win and three strikeouts. Milan Italy’s Flaviano Ciancielli outpoints Robert Tartari of France in a featherweight bout with weights not listed.
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Ancient One Fights Scales For Olson Title Shot
Boxing veteran Archie Moore known as the Ancient One will weigh in under 175 pounds to face middleweight world champion Olson, with the bout to follow up to 45 minutes. Betting odds tilt toward Olson as writers and gamblers expect Moore to struggle on the scales and perhaps lose the fight and a potential heavyweight shot.
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Mt Vernon golfer Pipes leads 128 in SigA tourney
Mt Vernon’s Pursie Pipes, reigning SI champ, shot a 68 to lead a 128-golfer field at Du Quoin Elks Country Club in the 34th Southern Illinois Golf Association event amid steady rain. The field is split into four flights after 18 holes with more rounds set through Sunday. Mt Vernon has 12 entrants including Pipes, Reed, Smith, and Willis.
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Swaps Gets New Jockey For California Stakes
Swaps the Kentucky Derby winner will race in Hollywood Park's Calfornian at a mile and one sixteenths with new rider Dave Erb. Erb flies in from Chicago to replace suspended Willie Shoemaker who rode Swaps to recent wins. The field includes Determine, Rejected, Novarullah, Mister Gus and Gigantic.
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Foul Balls Drive Hamtramck Man to Seek Better Backstop
Dennis A. Shad told the Hamtramck City Council that foul balls from Memorial Park’s sandlot hurt his home life. His wife was bruised, his dog killed, and windows shattered by balls landing nearby. The council ordered the recreation department to install a higher fence or improved backstop.
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American Association Scores In Extra Inning Duel
Toledo beats Omaha 7 to 5 in 10 innings. Denver defeats Charleston 9 to 1. Louisville shuts out Minneapolis 4 to 0.
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Sox Brass Stand Put On Busby
CHICAGO The White Sox front office defends trading for Jim Busby from the Washington Senators for Johnny Groth Clint Courtney and Bob Chakales. Busby slumping at .225 but manager Frank Lane and vice president Chuck Comiskey expect him to hit around .280 and boost defense as the team tightens pitching depth.
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Doctor Says Football Pro Hockey Rougher Than Boxing
Dr Mal Stevens chairing New York medical advisory board of the state athletic commission argues boxing is relatively safe with proper controls. He says football and pro hockey pose greater injury risk due to momentum and contact, while retinal injuries and brain damage remain debated amid tests on boxers.
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DeMarco Stakes Crown With Basilio Tonight
Welterweight champ Tony DeMarco meets Carmen Basilio in a 15 round title bout at War Memorial Auditorium Syracuse N Y DeMarco seeks to break a 10 title defense drought while Basilio defends home turf in a closely watched matchup. DeMarco listed as 17 10 underdog. Basilio expected to present stiff challenge.
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Boxer Lou Nova Wins Libel Suit Against Flaherty
In Los Angeles, Lou Nova wins a $35,000 libel verdict against Vincent X. Flaherty and Hearst Publishing Co. for calling Nova a coward after the Sept 29, 1941, Joe Louis bout. Flaherty seeks a new trial. Nova sought $200,000.
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Three I League standings show mixed results
Peoria 6 11 leads with 6 wins and 11 losses while Terre Haute posts 5 1 as another addition. Quincy dominates with 11 wins and Evansville close at 10. Burlington 7, Cedar Rapids 3, Keokuk 9, Waterloo 5. A compact league snapshot of team records.
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Ruling welter bout set for Sept 18 1953
The welter ruler over Basilio faces him on September 18, 1953. Local fans snapped up 9,100 tickets for the arena at a total of 115 dollars. The bout starts at 8 p.m. CST and will be telecast and broadcast.
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Roberts Heads Toward 1952 Pace With 9-4 Record
Philadelphia Phil Roberts, age 28, is ahead of his 1942 pace after nine wins and four defeats this season. He held the St Louis Cardinals to three singles over 30 batters, fanning nine in a 2-0 win. Roberts seeks a sixth straight 20 game win season but may miss 30 wins due to limited run support.
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East St. Louis Names New Grid Coach
East St Louis High School names Fred Cameron to lead football and track, promoting him from assistant to head coach. He inherits an 32 game undefeated string and pursues further success after a career at Hannibal Missouri and four Iowa schools before arriving in 1945.
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Start Voting On Star Teams
America's baseball fans begin nationwide voting to name starting lineups for the 22nd interleague All Star series to be played at Milwaukee County Stadium on July 12. The Chicago Tribune coordinates the poll with 761 outlets taking part over 22 days. Fans select eight players from each league for eight positions plus a pitcher, with the 16 elected players starting the game for at least three innings.
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Birmingham bout ends as Barton halts Brown in London
Ron Barton of Birmingham stops Mel Brown of St Paul at 170 16644 in London. The finish timing and outcome reflect a decisive victory for Barton in this lightweight clash.
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London
Mel Brown
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Roberts and Phils blank Cardinals in three hitter
Philadelphia pitcher Robin Roberts hurled a two run, three hitter to defeat St. Louis 2 0. The Cardinals managed only three hits and had baserunners on only first base twice as Roberts struck out nine. Del Ennis and Jim Greane drove in insurance runs for the Phillies. Musial, Moon and Hemus were Cardinals notches.
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Gorham III Boy Hurls No-Hitter in Pony League
Hamilton Red Birds defeat Erie Senators 5-0 as 8 year old Garry Geiger, a right handed pitcher in his first organized season, throws a no hitter and no runs. Geiger walks six, strikes out seven while facing 36 batters. his team makes three errors and only five balls reach the outfield. The young pitcher carries an 8-1 record for first place Hamilton.
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Major League Stars Pitching and Hitting Delivers Wins
Robin Roberts silenced the St Louis Cardinals with a 2-0 complete game allowing three singles. Eddie Robinson of the Yankees blasted his 10th home run with two aboard in the first, his fourth in four days, powering a 7-3 victory over Detroit.
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