Yankees Slump Drops Them Into Last Place in AL
The Washington Senators swept a doubleheader 4-3 and 7-3, dropping the New York Yankees to ninth in the AL for the first time this early season in 25 years. Injuries to Mantle Maris and Howard left seven Yankees hitters under .200 as Seners rallies backed by King and Howard, with McCormack Ridzik wins, shaped a rough night.
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Clay Liston title bout switched to Lewiston Maine
Cassius Clay reaction to moving the May 25 title bout from Boston to Lewiston Maine shows no concern for location. He remains confident saying they gotta fight me and notes Liston may be more unsettled. Clay trains lightly at Chicopee and interacts with Brown, fans, and soldiers awaiting the bout.
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Baseball scores and schedules from Friday to Saturday
Friday night results include Milwaukee at New York postponed due to rain. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 2 0, Los Angeles 4 San Francisco 3, Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 4. Cleveland at Boston McDowell 1 0 2 Monbouquette 2. Sunday games list Kansas City at Los Angeles Chicago at Minnesota New York at Washington Detroit at Baltimore and Cleveland at Boston. Saturday pitchers Milwaukee at New York Cloninger 3 2 versus Cisco 0 0 St Louis at Philadelphia Los Angeles at San Francisco Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Milwaukee at New York Houston at Chicago.
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Gibson Throws One-Hitter as Cards Top Phillies 2-0
Bob Gibson’s one hitter powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium. A seventh inning error, Julian Javier’s infield hit, and Lou Brock’s third of four hits produced the runs. Johnny Callison’s fifth-inning single prevented a no-hitter. Dodgers beat Mets. Mays homers in fourth straight game. Cepeda placed on DL speculated.
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St Pauls Junior Tracksters set three school records
St Pauls Junior High track team set three school records in a triangular meet with Perkins and Huron. Perkins won with 70 points. St Pauls was second 34 1/2. Tom Weisenberger broke Terry Ackerman's broad jump record with 15 feet 11 inches. Dave Heyman set a 75 yard hurdles mark in 16.5 seconds. the 880 relay of Weisenberger Hetten Tinker Heyman finished in 1 55.2.
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Saldivar Retains Featherweight Title in Outdoor Defense
Vicente Saldivar defeated Raul Rojas in a 15th round stoppage at Memorial Coliseum to defend the world featherweight crown. Referee Tommy Hart halted the bout with 10 seconds remaining, prompting comparisons to the 1931 Schmeling bout. Saldivar vowed to return to the gym within 24 hours for his next defense.
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Pet N Pup Parade Committee Meeting Planned
A meeting of the Pet N Pup Parade Committee will be held at the recreation center at 7 30 p m on Tuesday to finalize preparations for the parade on May 15.
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Norwalk Horseshoe League Plans 2026 Season Kickoff
The Norwalk Horseshoe Pitching League meets at 7 p.m. on May 10 at League Street Park to set up this year’s league and potential team tournament. Lights are on, practice is open, and teams will form four men per squad with captains chosen by the director.
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High School Softball League to Meet Thursday
The High School Boys Softball League will meet at 7 30 Thursday at the recreation center. Any team wishing to enter this year league should have a representative at this meeting.
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