Hamamura Wins Boston AA Marathon in Record Time
Japan's Hideo Hamamura clocks 2:18:22 to win the 59th Boston AA marathon, the second fastest ever. He defeats rivals including Natick's Costes, while Britain’s Peters holds the Olympic mark. Za tokep’s mark remains distant as Yamaguichi clerk Hamamura rises as a top distance runner.
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Hideo Hamamura
England
Jim Peters
London
Czechoslovakia
Emil Zatopek
Nippon
Yoshitaka Uchikawa
Sadaaki Tanaka
Hamamura
Shigeki Tanaka
Hiroshima
Yamada
Finland
Fini Pulkkinen
Nick Costes
Natick
Mass
Senators Triumph 17-7 Over Denver On West Tour
Charleston fans saw the Senators win 17-7 at home before a western swing. Luke Easter homered twice with two aboard, Easter and Battey driving in runs as Charleston piled up 14 hits and Denver walked 10 times. The win ties Charleston with St Paul and Indianapolis for third as Omaha and Toledo lead.
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Minneapolis
Charleston
Luke Easter
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Earl Battey
Marvin Thornberry
Indianapolis
Omah
Toledo
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T’bach
A'tnlo
T'berry
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C'lman
Torpey
Parsons
Reeder
Cicotte
Lowe
Coleman
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Skiras
Tettlebach
Throneberry
Northey
Antonello
Winkles
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RBI
Garmond
BB — Reeder
SO — Reeder
Patrick
Garsmond
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R-Er—Reeder
Mond
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L—Coleman
Uphillips
Crawford
Salt Lake City Boxer Retains Title In Chicago Bout
Salt Lake City fighter Rex Layne, aged 208, stopped Willy Jackson of Alberta in a Miami Beach main event. Joe Lind, 186 percent, Brooklyn, outpointed Bob Satterfield in Chicago.
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Rex Layne
Willy Jackson
Alberta
Miami Beach
Fla
Joe Lindsay
Brooklyn
Bob Satterfield
Chicago
Yesterday's Stars: Power, Conley Spark Weekend Wins
Vic Power of the Kansas City Athletics pounded four hits in five trips, driving in two with a two run triple during a nine inning burst that overhauled Cleveland 8-7. Gene Conley of the Milwaukee Braves held the Cubs to seven singles and a double over nine innings in a 3-2 mound duel victory.
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Associated Press
Vic Power
Kansas City Athletics
A’s
Cleveland
Gene Conley
Milwaukee Braves
Bob Rush
Chicago Cubs
American Association Last Night's Results Summary
Charleston 17 beat Denver 7 while Indianapolis 5 defeated St. Paul 4 and Omaha beat Toledo. Louisville 14 edged Minneapolis. Standings show Omaha 4 2 .667 Toledo 4 2 .667 Charleston 4 3 .571 Indianapolis 4 3 .571 St Paul 4 3 .571 Minneapolis 3 4 .429 Louisville 3 4 .429 Denver . no games tonight as clubs travel.
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Denver
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Omaha
Toledo
Iain
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Minneapolis
Pet
National Tennis Finals Moved to Forest Hills
National Tennis Championships will be held at Forest Hills from September 2 to 11, moved from the original August 29 to September 5 dates after a 66,600 to zero vote. USLTA vice president Renville McMann announced the change amid pressure from Eastern delegates and concern over gate losses.
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Forest Hills
Renville McMann
USLTA
Pacific Coast
Brooks 1 Short Of Consecutive Opening Record
The Dodgers drive a 13 game opening stretch and sit two and a half games ahead after a 7 6 loss to the Phillies. Milwaukee and St Louis impact the New York Brooklyn lead as rain and delays shape the NL race.
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Pirates
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Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
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Cleveland
Washington
Boston
St. Louis Browns
Tex Carleton
Bucky Walters
Baseball Notes on Gilliam and NL pennant chatter
Baseball Notes by Jack Hand highlights Junior Gilliam of Brooklyn with a leadoff single halting Bob Purkey’s perfect bid and igniting a five run Dodgers inning against Philadelphia. Gilliam, hitting .321 as leadoff, makes spectacular plays and draws Burress into a two-string status while Orioles slugger Maglie remains as the last link to 1946 Mexico upheaval.
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New York
Junior Gilliam
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Phillies
Gilliam
Bob Purkey
Pittsburgh
Purkey
Dodgers
Phillies
New York Giants
Pee Wee Reese
Smokey Burgess
Phils
Stan Lopata
Zulueta Faces Carter Tonight
Washington Orlando Zulueta meets lightweight champion Jimmy Carter in a title bid after recent disputed decisions. Promoter Goldie Ahearn says a win or strong showing could earn another title shot in June at Griffith Stadium. Zulueta, 26, Cuban, fell from the No 1 contender spot to No 9.
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Orlando Zulueta
Jimmy Carter
Goldie Ahearn
Zulueta
Carter
Griffith Stadium
Michigan deer herd starved in harsh winter, experts warn
Michigan wildlife officials say the state’s deer population, about 600 000, faced its worst winter starvation in decades, comparable to the 1950 51 disaster when large portions died from food shortages, signaling a severe wildlife crisis.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Western delegation Appears To Back Down in Standoff
The Western delegation seems to concede, signaling a shift as they align with negotiators and end any unresolved standoff. Officials confirm the move amid mounting pressure from peers and stakeholders.
Redbirds Place Vic on Waivers
Veteran pitcher Vic Raschi, part of the Yankees’ five straight titles, is placed on waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals for unconditional release. At 36, Raschi reports feeling physically sound despite back trouble and a rough spring, after a brief exhibition season with St. Louis. He joined the Cards for about 85,000 in 1954, aiming to reach a deal as a free agent if not claimed within 72 hours.
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Rush Reed Jr
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Vic Raschi
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Raschi
Cards
Cincinnati Redlegs
Yankees
Bombers
Allie Reynolds
Big Vic
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Baseball standings and daily schedule for leagues
Eastern and National Leagues list team records, recent results, and today's and tomorrow's game lineups. Notable entries include Brooklyn 8 0 first in NL, Philadelphia 4 3, St Louis 4 3, Chicago 4 4, New York 2 5, and Cincinnati 2 6. Featured games: New York at Pittsburgh 8:15 p.m. and Philadelphia at Brooklyn 8 p.m. plus several 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. starts across leagues.
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New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Kansas City
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Palica
Grim
Brewer
Stubbs
Consuegra
Hoeft
Lary
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Hearn
Gomez
Littlefield
Ridzik
Meyer
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Arroyo
Fowler
Burdette
Jones
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Iain
Second BA Meeting At Mullens Tonight
Mullens Babe Ruth League schedules a second meeting at the Moose Lodge at 7 to reorganize. Youth players aged 13 to 15 are ready for summer play, but the group needs at least 12 adults to run the circuit. officers and team managers must be elected. The local Little League has already organized for 1955.
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Raleigh County Umpires Association
EF. K
Toots” Rogers
W. H. Humphreys
Hinton
Jimmy Salters
Montcoal
K. R. “Duffy” Ridenour
Talmadge Cheetham
Stanaford
Bob Harmon
Mullens
Moose Lodge
Lewis D'Antoni
Sonny" Phillips
Virginia Beach Open Pro Am Sets Stage for Tourney
Virginia Beach Va a pro am event opened with 132 golfers including leading money winner Mike Souchak. Pros and amateurs combined for the tuneup ahead of the $17 500 Virginia Beach Open slated to begin tomorrow in Virginia Beach.
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Virginia Beach
Mike Souchak
Rookie outfielders Gorbous and Boyer headline early season rookies
Glen Gorbous of Cincinnati Larry Jackson and Ken Boyer of St Louis plus Hal Smith of Baltimore lead 83 new major leaguers through the first week. Clemente Virdon Triandos Foiles Score and others also shine as Cubs use most rookies.
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Glen Gorbous
Cincinnati
Larry Jackson
Ken Boyer
St. Louis
Hal Smith
Baltimore
Bill Virdon
Cardinals
Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh
Stan Palys
Philadelphia
Gus Triandos
Hank Foiles
Herb Score
Cleveland
Chicago Cubs
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New York Giants
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Alberta
Canada
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Fort Worth
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Smith
Triandos
Orioles
Eddie Waitkus
Clemente
Virdon
Stan Musial
Foiles
Indianapolis
Score
Kansas City
Detroit
Jackson
Boise
Idaho
Cubs
Rhodell 5 Wins Stonecoal Title In Championship Clash
Rhodell captured the first Stonecoal Grade School Basketball Tournament title with a 63 to 29 defeat of Collins at Stoco High School. Stoco took consolation honors by routing Lillybrook 61 to 32 as Prichard scored 16 points.
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Collins
Stoco High School
Stoco
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Prichard
Rhodell Harper
Helmick F
Powell c
McGrady G
Almon G
Wyco S
Holloways
Lilly S
Harts
Sneads
Collins McGraw
Weston F Fi
Wall
Grimm
McKinney G
Phillips S
Jim Bolen
Dave Powell
McGraw
Ed Hemick
Rho- Larrydell
Junior Shrewsbury
Powell
Helmick
Brooklyn Boy Barry Storick Named W&L Captain
Barry Storick 6-3 sophomore from Brooklyn New Jersey elected captain of Washington and Lee 1955 56 basketball team Storick led the Generals with 288 rebounds and 293 points in 29 games as the squad won 11 of its last 14 contests Name and place tied to the captaincy and season totals
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Lexington
Barry Storick
N. J
Washington and Lee
Storick
Generals
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