Dodgers Edge Brewers Behind Meyer Shutout Pitching
Dodgers beat Milwaukee 1-0 as Russ Meyer pitched a complete game showing 6 hits and three strikeouts. Brooklyn gained ground on the Braves with timely sac bunts and key hits from Cox Rees Gilliam and Bunt, while Branca triumphed for Detroit and the Athletics exploded for 16 runs against Boston.
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Ralph Branca
Detroit
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S. Louis
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
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American horse wins 175th Epsom Derby at odds 33 to 1
Never Say Die owned by Robert Sterling Clark of Upperville Virginia captured the 175th running of the Epsom Derby in England. Darius finished a photo for second ahead of Arabian Night as the field included Ferriol and Rowston Manor as joint 51 favorite. The American colt was foaled in the United States and bred from Singing Grass by Nasrullah.
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Upperville
Darius
Arabian Night
Singing Grass
Nasrullah
United States
Rowston Manor
Ferriol
Ten Americans in French Amateur golf compete in Paris
Ten Americans in the French Amateur golf championship at Saint Germain faced third round matches after a tough start. The group, including four servicemen in Europe, represented under half of the original 28 U.S. entries as eight players defaulted and ten were eliminated in earlier rounds amid strong French contenders Roger LaGarde and Henri de LaMare as favorites.
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Stevicemen
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U.S
Me Toarling
Roger LaGarde
France
Henri de LaMare
National League Race Tightens Amid Shaky Standings
National League president Warren Giles predicted a possible record-breaking race. Midseason standings show Milwaukee and Brooklyn leading, with New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Pittsburgh in chase as teams collide in a volatile scramble.
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Warren Giles
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Pittsburgh
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Astern
Badlands
Four Teams Set for Dallas Track Meet Repeats
Southern California Texas Texas A&M and Southern Methodist will be invited again to the college invitational track meet in Dallas. The event next year will be April 30 with Matty per leading the Dallas Chamber of Commerce sports committee. Net profit exceeded $7,000 with $160 paid to each school after expenses.
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Indians and Orioles Trade Players
In a June 2 deal the Cleveland Indians sent Bob Chakales to Baltimore as part of a trade deadline push. Baltimore gains Wertz after three years of pursuit, with GM Hank Greenberg declaring the acquisition a long sought move. The exchange adds depth to both clubs as the season progresses.
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Bob Chakales
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Hank Greenberg
Faster speeds foreseen in 500 race
Lou Meyer, three time winner of the Indianapolis 500, predicts records will be broken as speeds rise beyond 150 miles per hour. Bill Vukovich set a 130.840 mph 500 mile record, with Meyer noting advances in engines and braking could push averages to 144 145 mph and beyond. He recalls his 1939 Indy wipeout and says younger drivers will exceed old limits.
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Lou ‘Mever
Bullet Bill
Mever
Meyer
Eversbody
Lee Wallard
Troy Ruttman
Vukovich
Rex Mays
Lou
Trabert Seixas Lead U S To Copenhagen Tennis Win
United States players Tony Trabert of Cincinnati and Vic Seixas of Philadelphia defeated Denmark 2 matches to 1 at the K B Center in Copenhagen. Trabert defeated Danish champion and last year’s Wimbledon finalist Kurt Nielsen in one singles while Seixas and Trabert defeated Nielsen and Torben Ulrich in doubles.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
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Tony Trabert
Cincinnati
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
K. B. Center Court
Kurt Nielsen
Nielsen
Torben Ulrich
Handy Andy Pafko Tops Braves Balance In Milwaukee
Milwaukee veteran Andy Pafko, 34, emerged as the Braves constant in clutch moments and overall balance. The former Cubs and Dodgers outfielder, honored by Milwaukee fans with a Cadillac, returned from a two week absence after a beaning by Joe Nuxhall to post strong batting form.
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Joe Nuxhall
Cincinnati
Orioles Attendance Slips as Rebuilding Prompts Trade
Baltimore Orioles face a declining attendance slump with 399000 total and 19950 per game after 20 home dates. Amid pressure Art Ehlers trades Vic Wertz for Bob Chakales, amid a stretch of 12 losses in 14 games and a weak start to the rebuild plan.
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Bob Chakales
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Wertz
Memorial Stadium
Hole in One Memories from Horton Smith
Horton Smith recalls two notable golf moments the 1928 Oklahoma Open ace on the 130 yard second hole with a mashie niblick and a 1940 US Open bid at Cleveland Country Club. He details the 17th hole for a 230 yard carry and a near miss after a long approach, finishing one stroke behind Lawson Little and Gene Sarazen.
Indians Take Top Position In TL Chase
The Oklahoma City Indians climbed from a terrible start to lead the Texas League after a 6 0 win over Shreveport. Jim Neufeldt hit a grand slam in the seventh, Pete Taylor drove in two runs, and San Antonio lost to Dallas, creating a half game edge for OKC. Tulsa beat Beaumont to rise to sixth as the Exporters fell to seventh.
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