Dodgers Hit Mark but Fade in Tampa Slugfest
Dodgers earn three homers in a 12-11 loss to Detroit in a long Florida game as Walter Alston’s club moves to face Cincinnati and Chicago. Montemayor Furillo Larker homer as Dodgers rally before late Tigers burst. Collum falters in ninth.
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Cincinnati Redlegs
Chicago White Sox
Walt Alston
Redlegs
Chicago
Tigers
Lakeland
Jackie Collum Whos
Carl Furillo
Felipe Montemayor
Norm Larker
Montemayor
Howe Tung
Rex Wilson
Lerker
Dodger
Hodges
Furillo
Randy Jackson
Callum
Billy Martin
Harvey Kuenn
Harry Byrd
Kaline
Collum
Jim Running
Charley Maxwell
Ow Tigers
Maxwell
Gail Harris
Larker
Elmer Vale
Bunning
Martin
Gilliam
Monte
Detroit
Indians Face Major Overhaul as Bragan Brings Veterans
A bleak outlook hangs over the Cleveland Indians as Frank Lane under manager Bobby Bragan rebuilds with veterans. The infield lacks punch and a second baseman, with Chico Carrasquel and an aging lineup prompting questions about future success.
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Tucson
Frank Lane
Bobby Bragan
Herb Score
Bob Feller
Genera
Lane
Tribe
Chico Carrasquel
Chicago
Carrasquel
Bobby Avila
Milt Bolling
Washington
Larry Raines
Ren
Narueski
Moss
Bragan
Hoyt Wilhelm
Cal McLish
Vito Valentinetti
Bud Daley Gué
Hal Wondeshick
Detroit
JW. Porter
Jim Hegart
Hogan
Russ Nixon
Dick Brown
Score
Hal Nara
Son
Porter
Indians
Lillis Tops Dodgers In Florida Bat Averages
In Lakeland Florida Bob Lillis leads the Dodgers with a .324 average after 17 games while Pee Wee Reese hits .375 with limited at bats. Norm Larker drives in nine, one ahead of Dick Gray and Charlie Neal as the club pursues early-season pacing.
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Dodgers
Lillis
Pee Wee Reese
Norm Larker
Dick Gray
Charlie Neal
Charles Herbert Koln 64 former NL MVP dies
Charles Herbert Koln known as Chuck Koln dies at his brother Frank Yei home from a cerebral hemorrhage in his brother's house. He hit 76 home runs in 3 1 year major league career with the Phillies Cubs and Pirates. He led the league in home runs four times and RBIs twice and had a .320 career batting average.
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Charles Herbert
Chuck) Koln
Frank Y) Hiei
Buin
Philadelphia
Denver Cats Clash Tonight for AAU Title
Denver and Peoria meet in the National AAU Championship after Peoria crushed Bartlesville 90 to 53 in semifinals while Denver beat Ft Leonard Wood 76 to 64. Key players include James Palmer and Howie Crittenden for Peoria, with the match set in Denver for the title.
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Murray State
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Robbery claim follows New York boxing match
In New York the fight ended with Mickey Crawford defeating Gil Turner amid protests of a robbery. Officials voted Crawford ahead 6-4-1 on rounds, with judge scores reflecting Crawford winning on points and Turner's complaints about the outcome.
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Mickey Crasgford
Gil Turner
Crawford
Juodge
Sam Irom
Berl
Artis Aidala
Crawford Impoints
Rays, KluSizzling Castoffs Rush Pirates in Deals
Off-season trades boost Milwaukee and Pittsburgh as Boo Rush and Ted Kluszewski show promise. Rush pitched nine innings against Chicago White Sox, while Kluszewski homered twice and added a single in an 8-7 win over the Phillies.
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Kluszewski
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Blu
Ted
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Lananay
Trojan Passes and Pranks at Bovard Field Amid SC-Trojans Insider Tales
Columnist George T. Davis recounts attempts to gain Bovard Field access through fake passes, noting the guarded system led by Al Wesson and the Circus of insiders. He cites colorful anecdotes of trying to enter games, praising Wesson while lampooning the gatekeepers and rival reporters.
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Frost
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al Wesson
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Howard Jones
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Bill
Emperor Chares
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Dick Hyland
Roward Field
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Pop Warner
Dicky
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Marke Kelly
Kelly
James
Academy
Hhey
Rocie
George T. Davis
Pop
Ernie Nevers
Jim Thorpe
Thorpe
Irving Eckhoff
St. Peters
Troy
Mexican Fans Flock to L.A for Title Bout
Los Angeles draws a flood of Mexican fight fans as Ricardo Moreno seeks the featherweight title from Hogan Kid Bassey at Wrigley Field next Tuesday. Border traffic, flights, and hotel bookings surge to support Moreno while manager Lupe Sanchez says Moreno plans to stay active if he wins, despite rival remarks from Bassey’s camp.
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Pajarita) Moreno
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Bassey
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Ete
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Brazilian shocks Beverly in Caribbean tennis final
Brazilian player Bueno upset Beverly Pleitz of Long Beach California 7-5 6-3 to reach the Caribbean championship final alongside Althea Gibran. Pleitz led 5-1 in the first set but faded as Bueno pressed with a defensive style.
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Maria Bneng
Bryell
Beverly Baker Fistix
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Calif
Althea Gibran
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Mrs. Fleits
America
Pleitz
Bet Miss Bueno
Palmer leads as Finsterwald chases in Azalea Open
In Wilmington North Carolina Arnold Palmer holds a one stroke lead over Don Finsterwald going into the Azalea Open second round. The pair previously traded the lead at St Petersburg Florida where Palmer narrowly won by one stroke.
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Falmer Ceame
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Fla
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Don Finsterwald
George Ba
Bob Goalby
Ay Hete
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Ite Souenak
Alex Roma
Sh Aveover
Fairfield
Cleary McMuni
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