Klingert And Bekeza Lead Mt Vernon Twinbill Sweep
Mt Vernon Kings beat Danville Dans 7-6 and 7-2 in a doubleheader to capture their first 1954 twinbill. Klingert and Bekeza powered the offense with multiple hits and a homer, as Evans threw well in game two with seven strikeouts. The Kings sit at 22-38/.400, 15 games behind the league leader, and next face Danville again before hosting Paris Lakers, with possible league intervention impacting Thursday’s game.
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Baseball score table and results from regional games
Readable lines show Mt. Vernon, Danville, Hannibal, Paris, Dubuque, Clinton, Mattoon, and Decatur results. First Mt. Vernon beat Danville 7 to 6 in seven innings, home run by Klingert for Mount Vernon. second Mt. Vernon won 7 to 6 again, Danville outhit by Danville in late innings. Schedule lists pairings and venues with final scores and innings details.
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Optimist National Dodgers and Tigers Lose Games
Optimi st National notes Dodgers fall 5 to 1 after late frames with Threlkeld earning the win for the Dodgers and Snyder taking the win for the opposing team with five strikeouts. Tigers stranded two runners in the late innings as Manion and Meme Run contributed early, while Wright, Crosnoe, Snyder, and Neal pitched for their clubs.
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Aragon Predicts KO of Martinez in LA Show
Aragon, upset by Vince Martinez getting press, vows a knockout in five rounds or less at Gilmore Field in an outdoor Thursday night bout not to be broadcast. Martinez remains betting favorite at 8-5 after a May 26 seven round KO of Chuck Davey. a February split decision over Davey was seen as controversial.
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Tennis Courts Ready For Play At Mt Vernon Park
Two tennis courts at Mt Vernon City Park have been prepared for use by local enthusiasts. Nets are up and courts are swept and ready. Public may play at any hour during the day.
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Wednesday through Thursday Baseball Schedule and Results
Wednesday's schedule includes Brooklyn at New York, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, St. Louis at Cincinnati, and Chicago at Milwaukee. Tuesday results show New York 4, Brooklyn 8 in 13 innings. Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 0. Cincinnati 11, St. Louis 4. Milwaukee 7, Chicago 0. Thursday's sole games list St. Louis at Milwaukee, Detroit at Chicago, Cleveland at Baltimore night, Washington at Philadelphia, New York at Boston. Cleveland 5, Baltimore 1. New York 14, Boston 5. Philadelphia 3, Washington. Detroit 10-0, Chicago 4-5.
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Major League Leaders National League highlights
The report lists top hitters and pitchers by league. Snider and Mueller lead batting, Musial and Schoendienst top runs, Musial and Snider run batted in, Schoendienst and Snider hits, with notable doubles and triples. Pitching leaders include Reynolds, Turley, Haddix, and others with wins, ERAs, and strikeouts.
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Ring rating shakeups trim Turpin and Bratton from top ten
Two former champions Randy Turpin of England and Johny Bratton of Chicago fall out of the Ring magazine top ten. Edu ardo Lausse and Gustav Laub Scholz rise in the welterweights. Nardico and Turner drop from the list as Al Andrews and Billy Smith climb. Heavyweight changes bring Harry Matthews in for Tommy Harrison. Boxing results note Liston outpointing Summerlin in Detroit while Nunn Randolph KO Cleo Lane.
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Deadline Looms On Mt. Vernon Kings Baseball Status
MC Valley League President Clarence Hoffman said he must know by 3 30 p m today if any new group will keep the Mt. Vernon Kings in the league If the Kings move to road status plans with other league cities must be made Max Cornick chaired last night s meeting outlining Mt Vernon s financial picture and the collapse of the Mt Vernon Athletic Association The new organization and immediate financing are hoped to ensure the current season. No action was taken.
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Dutch) Hoffman
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Snider and Reese Sit Out Dodgers Giants clash
New York AP reports Brooklyn center fielder Dick Snider and shortstop Pee Wee Reese will be absent from the Dodgers lineup in the second game of the series with the New York Giants. Snider suffered an elbow injury blocking his throwing arm in Tuesday's 4 3 loss. doctors found no break but he cannot lift his arm. Reese aggravated a leg injury while running from first to third on a 12th inning single and will miss one or two days.
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Westrum Behind The Plate Giants Depend On Him
The Giants rely on Wes Westrum as catcher after injuries thin their lineup. He is praised by Leo Durocher for his defense and pitch calling, while his hitting remains limited. His durability and framing keep him central as the club searches for a reliable long term option behind the plate.
Mims Dykes TV Showdown Promises Middleweight Clash
Washington's Holly Mims, ranked No 2, meets crafty Texan Bob Dykes in a 10 round TV bout at Uline Arena on CBS at 8 PM CDT. A victory could earn Mims a world title shot against Bobo Olson. Mims favored 7-3 before odds drifted to even money or slight Dykes edge due to experience.
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Westrum shines in field as Musial is barely out
Westrum dove along the first base foul line, securing a ball that could have been foul. Musial was tagged out after a quick throw from Westrum, whose fielding work often goes underappreciated by fans who focus on his hitting. Hoyt Wilhelm's knuckleball also poses a constant challenge for the catcher.
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Local AP Standings Report Mixed Scores Across Cities
American Association of Associated Press results show Charleston defeating Minneapolis 6 to 4, Toledo 2 over Kansas City, Indianapolis 8 over Louisville 3, and Columbus 22 over St. Paul 9, reflecting varied outcomes across the circuit.
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Giants Rally Past Dodgers In 13 Innings For Miracle Win
The New York Giants beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 4-3 in 13 innings as Dusty Rhodes delivered a two out bases loaded single with the tying run aboard. It marked the Giants 10th win in a last at bat this season amid late inning comebacks and a hot stretch over the past three weeks.
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Reds Beat Cardinals 11-4 as Beard Wild in Loss
Cincinnati Redlegs defeated St Louis 11-4 in a game where Ralph Beard, making his first start for the Cardinals, walked and hit a batter in the second, while Gus Bell and Roy McMillan drove in key runs. Bell homered and Rip Repulski added two RBIs as Cincinnati pulled away with three runs in both the seventh and eighth innings. Cardinals used Al Brazie on the mound and optioned Tom Burgess, promoting Joe Cunningham from the New York farm club.
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Cubs Bench Kiner After Slump as Hack Moves Sauer and Rice
MILWAUKEE Despite an 11 game losing streak Ralph Kiner will sit on the Chicago Cubs bench for the next several days. Manager Stan Hack said he is pressing and a few days rest may help. Kiner, a seven time NL home run king, is hitting .328 with 13 homers but only 36 RBIs this year and has one hit in 12 at bats in the recent stretch. Hank Sauer will move to left field and Hal Rice will play right.
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Major League Stars Shine In Shutout Wins And Big Innings
Milwaukee pitcher Jim Wilson won his fifth straight decision and his third shutout as the Braves beat Chicago 7-0. Mickey Mantle led the Yankees with four hits including a triple in a 14-5 rout of the Red Sox.
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Dorothy Webb Leads 16 Strokes at Southern Illinois Women’s Golf
Centralia report states Dorothy Webb held a 16 stroke lead in the third annual Southern Illinois Women's Golf Tournament with 56 entrants from nine towns. Her nearest rival was Doris Phillips of Belleville with an 87.
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Carrasquel Leads AL Shortstop Balloting for All Star
Chicago’s Chico Carrasquel surged to a 10 918 vote lead in American League shortstop balloting as fans vote for the starting lineup for the 21st All Star game in Cleveland. He held 431 539 votes to Harvey Kuenn’s 420 621, while Yogi Berra led individual voter totals with 464 201 to Stan Musial’s 462 381.
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