Yankees and Dodgers Battle for Early Series Advantage
New York Yankees look strong three weeks into the season as Brooklyn Dodgers struggle near .500. The Yankees, bolstered by young talent, have dominated rivals like Boston and Chicago while the Dodgers rely on a championship-era lineup. If the Yankees sweep Cleveland, a runaway race could emerge.
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Zuverink Reliever Tops In Cancelling Alert
Captain Meckling testifies he has a red light and can trigger relief as Zuverink exits hull after alert is cancelled. Manager Paul Rich notes change as Levin J. Marvel sails across. Boston Red Sox explore Ted Williams return while Yankees face White Sox at Comiskey Park. Indians challenge Stengel in Cleveland. Dodgers strong start recalled at season’s end.
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Loyola Wins Two From Mountaineers
Loyola hurlers allowed Mt St Mary's seven hits as the Greyhounds shut out 6-0 in the opener and a later 6-4 in the nightcap. Jack Benzing pitched the opener three-hitter while Cary Foreman held Mount St Mary's to four singles. John Quinn doubled twice driving in runs. Paul DePino added a triple. Loyola improves to 12-1 overall and 11-1 in the Mason-Dixon Conference with playoffs set for May 18.
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Baker Holman Fight Promises Elimination Showdown
Pittsburgh heavyweight Bob Baker and Chicagoan John Holman meet in a 12 round bout in Miami Beach on May 9 televised by ABC. The winner likely faces Floyd Patterson or Jackson while Archie Moore looms as top heavyweight in two divisions. Baker favored 8 to 5, with records 44-6-1 for Baker and 30-11-1 for Holman. stakes rise after Rocky Marciano’s retirement.
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American Circus Returns to Boston Competes With Ringling Bros
Boston will host a labor sponsored American circus in competition with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey next week. The one ring shows begin next Monday and run through May 20 with performances in Boston. Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Athletics games will be postponed amid picketing at Ringling grounds impacting a New York visit.
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League Leaders AMERICAN LEAGUE and NATIONAL LEAGUE batters and pitchers
Highlights show Mantle leading the American League in runs batted in hits and homers for New York. Other top AL players include Kuenn Tuttle Philley Bauer Runnels Lemon and Ford. In the NL Bailey leads batting while Post leads in homers and runs. Musial and foyer share RBIs. Mays tops in steals. Lawrence leads in pitching and Friend in strikeouts.
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Boxing results from last night in multiple cities
The Associated Press reports lightweight Joey Lopes won by decision over Don Jordan in Sacramento. Vince Martinez defeated Dick Goldstein by points in Phoenix.
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Mad Man) Goldstein
Fifteen Tommy Byrne In New York
Tommy Byrne of the New York Yankees is sidelined by a virus bronchitis near pneumonia and will miss at least a week. The 37-year-old left hander was taken to Lenox Hill Hospital after a several day cold, described as not serious, despite last season's 16 win 5 loss record and AP comeback honor.
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Opening of Junior County Softball League Tonight
The Junior County Softball League opening is set for 6 30 p m at Maryland Avenue diamond in this city. East Frederick will play Liberty in the opening game originally slated for Liberty.
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