Pitching Just Luck Says Buhl Leads Braves With Hot Streak
Milwaukee pitcher Bobby Buhl explains his 7-2 record and three straight four hit victories as luck or timing. He discusses his form, past control problems, and his request for steady starts to improve. The Braves hold a half game lead over the Cardinals in the NL.
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Cardinals surge near NL lead after two big wins
The St. Louis Cardinals won 5-2 and 5-1 over Pittsburgh to trim the gap to within seven percentage points of Milwaukee after a 20–27 stretch, while other results left the Braves, Dodgers, and Reds within striking distance. Legend: Musial extended his hitting streak to 19 and homered as Lindy McDaniel won his seventh.
Dodgers Giants clash ends with Giants victory and pitching notes
National League summary shows the Dodgers 102 0 23-8 and the Giants 36101 x-11 with Eddie Edwards of the Giants earning the win and 5 strikeouts. Larry Shields Podgers took the loss with 4 strikeouts.
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Hogan Collects Damages From Book Publisher
Philadelphia judge awards golfer Ben Hogan 5000 damages against A. S. Barnes and Company for misappropriating his name and photograph in the book Golf with the Masters. The decision found unfair competition against Hogan and noted his own Power Golf royalties nearing 63000.
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Cubs Call Up Young Pitcher Dick Drott For Shutout Win
Chicago Cubs right hander Dick Drott, 20, pitched the season’s first Cubs shutout, a 9-0 win over Philadelphia, lifting his record to 6-6 as he also helped sweep a twin bill. Drott, making his first big league season, has 72 strikeouts and tops the league early. manager Bob Scheffing praises his control and pitching sense.
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Dee Fondy Sidelined by Eye Injury for Pirates
Dee Fondy, the Pirates first baseman and NL third hitter, sustained a broken nose and left eye hemorrhage during pre game practice ahead of a two game doubleheader with St. Louis. Cardinal physician Dr. J C Middleman said prognosis would be clearer in 48 hours for potential permanent eye damage.
Hands Off Please Says Baseball Leaders Before Congress
Baseball leaders return to Congress to resist federal antitrust jurisdiction over the sport. Commissioner Ford Frick, supported by George Trautman and leaders Will Harridge and Warren Giles, defend the reserve clause while opposing antitrust coverage. The hearing probes the legal status of professional team sports and potential team relocations by the Dodgers and Giants.
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Brown Wins on 15th Round TKO in Denver Coliseum
Lightweight champion Joe Brown defeats Orlando Zulueta by a 15th round technical knockout at the Denver Coliseum before 3,686. Brown was ahead on points when referee Ray Keech stopped the bout in the final seconds after a flurry of punches. Zulueta, who weighed 133 1/2 pounds, suffered a knockdown in the 13th and a cut over Brown’s eye opened in the 10th.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Mantle leads batting with .377 from 125 at bats for the Yankees while Williams hits .362 for Boston and Sievers drives in 49 for Washington. Sox and Cubs show 16 doubles tied by Malzone and Fox, with Skowron leading New York in hits. Pitching shows Shantz at .889 with 81 decisions for the Yankees and Bunning at .875 with 71 decisions for Detroit. Musial and Hodges pace other categories with high hit totals and runs batted in.
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Baseball scores from American Assn game list
Louisville defeats Minneapolis 5 to 4 Omaha edges Wichita 4 to 0 Indianapolis wins 16 to 6 over Denver Charleston beats St. Paul 4 to 3 in the late season slate of American Association games.
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Chicago White Sox defend with defense and speed
The Chicago White Sox lead the AL with a .250 team batting average and beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1. Willie Miranda, Ken Lehman and Bill Gardner produced hits while Jim Rivera and strong glove work saved runs. Nellie Fox remains the lone .300 hitter. Orioles struggle with runners and late rallies.
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First National Wins Junior Sg Slugfast 16-5
Gene Clark pitched two hit ball with six strikeouts as First National Bank topped Ellis Case 16-5 in a lone Junior League tilt. Charlie Emmons homered and doubled, Larry Skelton and Gary Badgett had two hits each, boosting the Bankers to 2-4 while Ellis sits at 3-3. Two games slated today with Kiwanis facing Jaycees and Lions meeting Rotary.
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Michigan and Tulane Face Tight NCAA Tennis Final
In Salt Lake City doubles action at the NCAA tennis tournament Tulane and Michigan battle for the team title. Tulane and Michigan sit tied for first with five points after Wednesday singles play as top doubles teams Crawford Henry with Ronald Holmberg and Barry MacKay with Dick Potter vie for points. Texas and Iowa trail with four points each while Miami Maryland Houston Notre Dame and Murray State hold two points apiece.
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Cardinals Rally in Twin Bill to Sweep Pirates
St Louis fans finally cheer as the Cardinals beat Pittsburgh 5-2 and 5-1 in a twi night doubleheader. Sam Jones earned his fourth win, Hobie Landrith and Joe Cunningham delivered key hits, Musial added a homer, and St Louis moved within a half game of Milwaukee. Musial collected three hits across the two games.
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Klu Puts Damper on Boo Birds in Cincinnati
Cincinnati slugger Ted Kluszewski, aging with a back issue, faced boos in recent games but silenced critics with a seventh inning double against Brooklyn. He later rode a standing ovation off the field as Don Hoak followed with a game-winning homer.
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Meriam Bailey Tops Ruth More in Illinois Women’s Amateur
In Bloomington Illinois Meriam Bailey 19 defending champion from Evanston rallied from 5 down after nine holes to beat Ruth More Pekin 1 up advancing to the quarterfinals of the Illinois Women’s State Amateur Golf Tournament. Other results include Nan Berry Vincy beating Mrs N P Dommer Belvidere Miss Slobe Waukegan defeating Virginia Ingram Winnetka and Mrs Clyde Webb Kankakee defeating Mary Tully Chicago. The 36 hole match final is Friday with semis Thursday afternoon.
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Cubs and Braves Lead Early Season With Sweeps
Major League Baseball recap via AP: Bob Buhl of the Braves earned his seventh win in a row with a six hit shutout of the Giants. Dick Drott of the Cubs collected his sixth win with an eight strikeout performance in a 9-0 shutout, part of a 9-0, 4-3 doubleheader sweep over the Phillies. Ernie Banks and Walt Moryn each homered twice for the Cubs in the nightcap rally from behind to clinch the second game.
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National League American League standings and results
Baseball standings show teams like Milwaukee Chicago New York and Brooklyn with games back and win loss records. Thursday results include Chicago defeating Philadelphia and Milwaukee beating New York while Cincinnati edged Brooklyn and St Louis defeated Pittsburgh. Upcoming schedule lists multiple interleague and league games with several night doubleheaders.
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Reluctant Champ and the Woman Who Won't Quit
Doris Mayer, wife of golfer Dick Mayer, guides his comeback from illness and personal doubt. From a spell of ulcers and depression to repeated tournament appearances, she acts as manager and motivator, pushing him to compete at events including the St Petersburg Open and the U S Open, culminating in a public moment of acclaim as she kisses him at the championship.
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