Redlegs Break Jinx With 11 6 Extra-Inning Win Over Braves
Cincinnati roared to an 11 6 ten inning victory in Milwaukee, sweeping aside a late lead loss as Hank Aaron and Del Crandall homered late for the Braves. The win extends Cincinnati’s road streak to 15 wins, two off the 1917 NL mark, and keeps them two games ahead of the Dodgers.
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Standings and box score highlights from Kansas City Chicago game
National League race shows Kansas City and Chicago split, with Aparicio and Skizas powering attacks. Box score details reach player lines, innings, and defensive notes, with Kellner Wilson and LaPalme among key pitchers and a final 2 01 game time of 2:01 and 16,788 in attendance.
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Bethea Edges Andrews In 10 Round Heavyweight Bout
Wayne Bethea, 24, survived two knockdowns and scored a split decision over Paul Andrews in a 10 round telecast at St. Nicholas Arena. Bethea rallied late after being staggered in rounds two and seven to win on the judges’ cards while the AP tally was even at five apiece.
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Thursday Race Prep for Indy 500 Tests in Practice
Drivers at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ran carburetion tests and grooves in final practice laps before the Memorial Day 500 mile race. The track will be closed for cleaning tomorrow as 33 cars prepare for a flying start. Co favorites are Trot Ruttman and Pat OConnor, each with four votes in Champion 100 Mile an Hour Club poll.
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Topeka Opens League Lead 15 2 in Pair of Games
In a rare two game set the Topeka squad built a 15 2 league lead and extended its early season stride. LANGDON and LANGDON led the charge as the team posted strong scores and tight defense, keeping opponents off balance through both contests.
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Melvern Girls Softball Rain Halts Game at Ottawa Clash
A letter to the Herald claims Melvern Girls softball led Ottawa Girls 2 to 0 with two runs and one out when rain halted play after partial innings. The paper notes a 3.0 score was posted for the incomplete game and invites readers to submit results and photos for coverage. Forest Park report notes night insects outnumbered fans.
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Legion Team Opens Season At Paola Inopportune Outfield
The Ottawa American Legion baseball squad opens its season with a road game at Paola. A stable infield led by Glen Davis on the mound and Gerald Firestone behind the plate anchors the lineup. Center fielder Bob Allen appears the lone sure fielder, while left and right field spots may feature Larry Cyre and Dennis Smith with Allen in center.
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Tax Talk, Kansas City Athletics, and Local Ballpark Woes
A fragmented letter page discusses tax ideas for the Kansas City team and city issues at the ballpark. It notes Ottawa leading 3-0 after the first inning, and questions Mayor Kenneth Andrews about fence removal. The piece mentions the Athletics, Topeka Hawks, and a cadet’s letter praising early basketball organizing efforts.
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Pitcher Herb Scare To Leave Hospital
Pitcher Herb Scare, who suffered an eye injury from a line drive, leaves Lakeside Hospital today to stay with an uncle in Hagerstown, Maryland for further observation. Doctors diagnose a swollen retina and await the home team game planning amid other scores and notes from the day’s sports slate.
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Rumors Fly As Baseball Chiefs Meet
In Chicago National League directors met six weeks early amid denials of franchise moves. Rumors claimed Dodgers to Los Angeles Giants to San Francisco Redlegs to New York with allegedly approved TV contracts. Officials said no moves are requested or on the agenda and October territory drafting would apply if discussed.
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League meetings set for July with franchise shift vote
The editorial notes Frick summons an American League and joint session for July 8, the day before the All Star game. Agenda items include Milwaukee Braves’ proposal to lower franchise shift voting to six, waiving time limits for extra night games, a rule for suspended games, and a TV committee report. A Cincinnati chamber panel studies a proposed Reds stadium.
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