Yankees Win 3 0 as White Sox Falter Behind Larsen Turley
New York pitcher Whitey Ford uses a half wind-up while White Sox fall 3 0. Mantle and Bauer power the win with homers. In the Orioles lose to Washington 2 1 in 10, Harshman suffers a tough defeat. Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 8 2 behind Nuxhall’s complete game. Rocco game postponed due to wet grounds.
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Whatever Happened To Johnny Berardino
Former major league infielder Johnny Berardino known for time with the Browns Indians and Pirates. After a baseball career cut by war service he moved to Hollywood and TV acting, dropping the R to Berading and gaining roles in films and television.
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Waterford Park Opens Wednesday in West Virginia
Waterford Park near Chester West Virginia begins a daily showcase starting Wednesday June 4 with the first thoroughbred race at 1 41 PM. The season runs until July 2 featuring 21 major events and large purses drawing thousands to the track. Strewn with boxing notes Virgil Akins and Vince Martinez prepare for Friday weigh in after physical checks by Dr Harold Freedman of the Missouri Athletic Commission. Red gloves and vault security mark the weigh in. Both fighters plan final training Wednesday.
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West Virginia Football Schedule Adds New Opponents
West Virginia University announces 1959 grid slate with Southern California Maryland and The Citadel as new foes. Home games feature Pitt, Penn State for only the second time in WVU history, plus Richmond Virginia Tech and The Citadel all from the Southern Conference. Maryland returns as a home and home foe starting next season at College Park.
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Welterweight title plan includes $30,000 prize
Promoter Heyman Taylor announced plans for a Welterweight championship bout between Viner Martires and Virgil Akine in Saint Louis with a $30,000 prize for the winner. The promoter also outlined a defense in Philadelphia in August and a potential title-elimination match against the Gil Turner Sugar Hare winner from a June 19 Connie Mack Stadium event.
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Penn State Freshmen On WVU Grid Card and Standings
WVU announces 1958 freshman schedule featuring Penn State, Maryland, Ohio, and Virginia Tech as opponents. Five state border schools highlight weekend games starting in September with WVU alumni groups and campuses hosting events. Penn State and West Virginia have met on gridiron only twice since 1923.
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Baseball game summary with messy OCR data
Washington and Baltimore played with unclear scoring lines and several misread names. Key events include a defensive highlight with a double play and a triple play involving Bridges, Begler, and others, while Shavers and Nord were noted in batting. Overall line shows Baltimore trailing with scattered runs and errors amid a late Washington push.
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Cardella's Homer Powers Bears In 10th Inning Victory
Cardella belted a homer in the 10th inning lifting the Wabash Bears to an 8 4 win over Ramey & Saints at Seventh Ward Slow-Pitch. Skipper Russo earned the win as Bol Pyolist took the loss. Ratney & Saints, in first place, tied the game with a ninth inning rally but Wabash answered late to secure the win.
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Sleater Sold To Baltimore Orioles
Sleater, a 30-year-old left handed pitcher, was sold Monday to the Baltimore Orioles after balking at a Detroit offer to move him to Charleston. Orioles paid around $20,000 and he reported to Powson as part of the deal.
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Optimists To Conduct Fishing Contest Here
Optimists announce a local fishing contest to be held in New Castle on July 12 at Wasendo. Participants must meet age requirements and register with the organizers for entry.
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Los Angeles Votes On Ravine Question
Voters weigh a ballot measure on the Chavez Ravine site amid a chaotic report of city racing, fishing contests, and baseball franchise uproar. The issue, tied to the Dodgers stadium plan, dominates local discourse as candidates and officials forecast turnout and outcomes.
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Roger Signs With Canadian Eleven
Former Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State fullback Roger Signs announced on Memorial Day that he signed a 1954 playing contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, current Canadian League champions. He said he would report for training on July 14 after terms were agreed with Hamilton coach Bud Miners and Vernon Thorne.
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Red Sox Sign Linsead To Farm Club
Willard Linsead, a 22-year-old Bowlin College alumnus from Farmington Maine, has been signed by the Boston Red Sox and assigned to the Allentown Pa farm club in the Class A Eastern League.
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Runaway Fears Damp International League Roundup
Fears of a runaway fee in the International League eased as front-running Montreal Royals, after a strong start, dropped their fourth loss in five games 4-3 at Cal Innnbus. Rechester won at Havana with a close score, keeping margins tight and the standings unsettled.
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Bonus Kids Fail To Deliver In Recent Years
A fragmented recap notes many MLB bonus signees underperforming after bonuses. It names players like Frank Leja, Emil Pasko, Tony Bartiromo, Dave Nicholsov, Garry Blackburn and Dick Ricketts, with teams such as Yankees Indians Orioles Reds and franchises paying sizable sums yet struggling for returns.
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Bonus Rule Changes Bring Highpriced Prospects to Minors
The text discusses the end of the bonus rule allowing top high school and college players to join minor league teams for seasoning. It notes that clubs seek huge bonuses, with figures like 50 000 to 100 000 being mentioned for Kansas City prospects and shortstop Gomlaws. The shift moves young stars to the minors where pay is lower, affecting team morale and signings as major league clubs push to build contenders.
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Futures Fall to Youngstown in No-Hitter Night
Milwaukee futures fall 1-0 as Romeo throws a no hitter over Youngstown Cunming's Party Shop. Miller allows only three hits and 16 batters but loses the game after Fanan scores on a wild pitch in the fifth. Miller drops to 1-2 with 56 strikeouts on the season. Milwaukee's record slides to 7-2.
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Nuxhall Stymies Pirates in 82 Victory Over Bucs
Joe Nuxhall dominated the Pirates, earning an 82 win with eight strikeouts, improving his record against Cincinnati’s foes. Bob Smith started for Pittsburgh and was charged with the loss after four innings, while Ed Porterfield finished the game. Errors by Clemente, Skinner, and Mayerowski marred a rough night for the Pirates who scored their lone run in the ninth on two Frank Thomas hits.
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