McCurdy Field Hosts Babe Ruth League Tryouts Under Lights
Young players swarm the McCurdy Field diamond as managers and coaches record progress for the Babe Ruth League. Aspiring batters and fielders endure long tryouts on the worn but cherished play space, as league leaders note strong turnout and keen effort despite looming disappointment for many hopefuls. The scene captures youth baseball’s summer kickoff amid aging park charm and community ambition.
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Senators edge Indians 5-4 in ten innings
Washington Senators defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-4 in 10 innings in Florida spring action. Lenny Green hit a homer for Cleveland, while Walter Bond sparked Washington with a clutch double play with bases loaded in the 10th. Abernathy Hyde and Bat Stey aided the rally, as Thomas took the loss.
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Middie hurler attracts big league scouts
Navy pitcher Chuck Davis, a 6-3 southpaw from Arlington, Virginia, draws interest from major league scouts. Coach Max Bishop doubts any pro departure, noting Davis’s service family background and strong Navy record with three wins this season and a 9-win, East Zone title path last year. Bishop compares Davis’s delivery to Herb Pennock and praises his overhand curve and control.
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Big Ten States Split Over Postseason Participation
Four Big Ten schools backed continuing post season play in all sports after opposing a ban on NCAA events and the Rose Bowl. Illinois Northwestern Ohio State plus Purdue favored renewal votes, while Minnesota and Wisconsin earlier signaled support for NCAA events, despite Pasadena Rose Bowl splits.
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Major League Standings Across National League Report
National League standings show San Francisco remaining atop with 20 games won and 11 losses, followed by Cincinnati 1 game back. Milwaukee and Chicago trail, with Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St Louis further behind. Wednesday results included San Francisco defeating St Louis 6 to 1 and Chicago beating Los Angeles 4 to 1. Upcoming matches list St Louis at Los Angeles, Chicago at San Francisco, Milwaukee at Philadelphia, and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh with no Friday games scheduled.
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Cadets Dominate 4-Way Track Meet
Walter Bond, Cleveland Indians prospect, stars in spring training with a .407 average, five homers and 27 RBIs in Arizona and Florida. The 22-year-old outfielder, praised by manager Joe Gordon, is vying for the regular center field job after a standout start in the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues. Bond’s size speed and range draw comparisons to former star Luke Easter as he captivates AL circles.
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Frederick Cadets win quadrangular meet at home track
Frederick High School trackmen win their third meet on home turf with 65% points to 56 5/6 for Bethesda Chevy-Chase. Dick Meehan sets school pole vault record at 31 6 inches and Eddie Higinbotham anchors two winning relays. Bill Hildebrand shines in mile prep as coach Hal Moser vows top form for next meet.
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Hart Scores 5th Round TKO Over Kalingo
Sugar Hart, a No. 7 welterweight from Philadelphia, defeated Rocky Kalinga by technical knockout in the fifth round at Chicago Stadium. Kalinga was knocked down late in the fourth, did not come out for the fifth, and suffered a cut above the left eye.
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Derby hopefuls fail as Francis S wins Bay Shore Handicap
At Aqueduct on Wednesday Francis S. from Harr bor View Farm led in the stretch to win the $29,450 Bay Shore Handicap over Don Rickles with Count Amber third. Francis S. carried 119 pounds and paid 5.70 13.0 2.40. Don Rickles returned 3.70 and Count Amber 3.60. Also noted Hogan and Snead were invited to a Wentworth charity match in July.
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McCormick Leads Giants Past Cardinals 6-1 on Three-Hit Win
Youthful left-hander Mike McCormick silenced the St Louis lineup, losing a potential no hitter when Stan Musial singled in the eighth, but he finished with a three hitter as San Francisco downed St Louis 6-1. Willie Kirkland homered, and Willie Mays had two of four straight hits as the Giants collected 13 hits including five doubles. Kirkland drove in two with Wagner adding another, while Musial and the Cardinals managed a run on Leon Wagner's homer earlier.
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Canadiens threaten fifth straight Stanley Cup sweep
The Montreal Canadiens, needing one win to seal a fifth straight Cup, protested an early morning workout by Toronto management. If Montreal wins Thursday, they close the series in four and join 1952 Detroit as a record eight straight playoff rounds won. Coach Toe Blake criticized Gardens officials for the hour. The Leafs coach Punch Imlach remains hopeful.
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College Boxer Charlie Mohr Remains In Critical Condition
Madison Wisconsin University boxer Charlie Mohr, 22, remained near death from a brain injury suffered in the NCAA tournament. A team of surgeons performed a three hour operation after he collapsed minutes after losing a title bout to Stud Bartell of San Jose State.
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Navy selects Spooner over Dietz at quarterback
Annapolis AP Wayne Hardin announced middle spring changes in Navy football after a scrimmage win by the second team 8 7. Hal Spooner named No 1 quarterback over Harry Dietz with a very close margin to Jim Stewart as a sophomore contender.
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Eisenhower to Throw First Ball in Opening Day
President Eisenhower shortens Augusta vacation to visit Washington and Boston for the American League opener in which he will throw out the first ball. This marks his seventh opening appearance as president, with De Gaulle visiting later in April. Floyd Patterson discusses contenders for future heavyweight title bouts after a hockey playoff scene in Toronto.
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Doubs Baseball Team Aims for Higher Tri County Standings
Tri County League Doubs eye higher rank after first practice. Seventeen newcomers joined the Sunday session while veterans like Doug Carey and Jim Beachley return to key roles. Season opens April 24 versus Middletown at Middletown.
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Hub City Elminates VFW Golf Team in Maryland Match
The VFW Country Club golf team was eliminated from Maryland State team matches by Hagerstown Country Club at Hagerstown. Hagerstown scored 112 points to knock out Frederick which had 6 percent. The report lists team members and points from both sides.
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Beer maker approves stadium project in St Louis vote
Anheuser-Busch stockholders pass a seven to one vote approving a million dollar stake in a downtown stadium project. The opposition led by St Louis attorney Low Hocker argued investors lacked adequate information on the 5 million equity portion.
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