Throneberry Boosts Red Sox Early Lead in Fast Start
In the first week of the season the Red Sox, led by Faye Throneberry and other hot hitters, surge to five wins in six games and a .330 team average with 11 homers while sweeping Baltimore. Dodgers and Phillies win. St. Louis explodes on Chicago. Kaline paces league with three homers and a .560 average for Detroit. Kuenn adds four hits.
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Brooklyn Pirates and Pittsburgh Pirates Box Scores
Brooklyn and Pittsburgh games close with Reese and Freese driving runs for Brooklyn while Gilliam and Campanella star for Pittsburgh. Data shows scores, box score details, and bullpen notes across multiple leagues and lineups.
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Standings and schedule from the Associated Press baseball desk
Eastern standings show Boston Cleveland New York Chicago Detroit and Washington in a tight race with only small gaps. Today's schedule includes Cleveland at Kansas City and New York at Baltimore while yesterday Chicago beat Cleveland 3 2 and Boston routed Baltimore 14 5. Tomorrow features multiple games including Cleveland at Kansas City and Washington at Boston with Hacker Buhl and Nuxhall Raschi listed as starters.
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Saturday Results From American Association Games
Omaha 4 4 Indianapolis 3 3 Minneapolis 6 5 Louisville 4 8 Denver 8 4 Charleston 0 6 Toledo 1 6 St. Paul 8 8.
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Boston Lights Up Boxing Night in East Coast Card
Boston fighter Eduardo Lausse, 158, stopped Georgia Small, 161, in Boston. In another bout, Charlie Goulart, 158, Cambridge, out pointed Stanley Ketchell, 156, from Portland, 8. Matchs held at 4 Waterville, Me, site details sparse.
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Senators, Bears in tight AA race clash tonight in Charleston
In Charleston, the Senators and Denver Bears renew their AA series as both sit in a four way 2-3 pack for fourth. Ross Grimsley will start for Charleston after a 1-0 win over Omaha while Alvin Cicotte toes the rubber for Denver. The clubs split a doubleheader yesterday with Denver winning 8-0 in game one and Charleston edging Denver 6-4 in the nightcap as Luke Easter homered and doubled for Charleston.
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Snead Wins Greensboro Open With Last Hole Birdie
Sam Snead, nearing 43, wins the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield CC with a final 273 total after a dramatic last hole birdie. Art Wall Jr and Julius Boros tie for second at 274, Wall earning $1,335 and Boros $1,335. Snead collects $2,200 from the $12,500 event. Wall leads after nine holes but bogeys 13 and a late birdie collapse.
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Lulueta Meets Carter In Week's Boxing Headliner
Cuban 26 year old Zully Lulueta opposes lightweight champion Jimmy Carter in a non title 10 round bout at Washington on Wednesday night hoping for a title shot after three losses and a draw. Willie Pastrano fights Willie Troy in a 10 rounder at Chicago Stadium and Mile Savage meets Bobby Boyd at New York for a 10 rounder.
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LaStarza Culbertson 10 Rounder Called Off
Providence Rhode Island heavyweights Rol LaStarza of New York and Baby Dutch Culbertson of Los Angeles were scheduled for a 10 round bout tonight but Culbertson suffered a twisted ankle. Rhode Island boxing rules bar substitutions in main bouts, leading to the entire card cancellation.
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Jameson Wins Zaharias Open in Beaumont
San Antonio veteran Jameson captured the Babe Zaharias Open at Beaumont Country Club with a 54-hole record 210, nine under par, earning $1,000. Patty Berg finished second with 218 and $700, Louise Suggs placed third with 221 for $600, while Mrs Zaharias ended thirteenth with 230 and $115.
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A's Get Royal Welcome After 16-0 Loss in Kansas City
Kansas City crowds greet the Oakland Athletics on arrival after a rout at Detroit. Tears from coach Oscar Melillo and praise from Lou Boudreau reflect the city’s belief in the team. Parke Carroll cites a 32,000 forecast for the next game against Cleveland. Prior note mentions Michigan State’s swimming era.
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Thompson Dies Of Ring Injuries After Boxing Bout
Thompson, 23, a Philadelphia middleweight, died in St. Francis Hospital after sustaining fatal injuries from a March 29 bout against Jerry Leadee of New Haven. The State Athletic Commission will file a formal report Thursday. Thompson had been unconscious since collapsing in the ring and the incident was called an unfortunate accident.
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Kaline hits three homers as Tigers rout Athletics
Al Kaline of Detroit slugged three homers two in the sixth and added a single driving in six runs as the Tigers crushed Kansas City 16 0. Murry Dickson limited the Giants to two singles in a Phillies 4 2 win in the twin bill. Ted Atkinson clinches his fourth Hialeah riding title with three winners on closing day, adding to his 1947 1948 and 1953 titles.
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