Giants Tie for First as Durocher Bets Pay Off
Leo Durocher fans paid for a dramatic comeback by Hank Thompson and Bill Taylor as the Giants rally to beat the Reds 5-3. Thompson belted a three run homer late, while Taylor’s homer earlier helped pull New York into a first place tie with Brooklyn. Milwaukee moved to third as Philadelphia beat St Louis 3-1. Cleveland widened its AL lead with a 9-3 win over Washington and other scores mirrored a busy baseball night across the circuit. Durocher’s wager added local drama to a pivotal pennant chase.
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Baseball Scores and Standings From Yesterday
American League results New York defeated Baltimore 6 to 4 Cleveland beat Washington 9 to 3 Detroit over Boston 4 to 1 Philadelphia routed Chicago 11 to 4 National League New York beat Cincinnati 5 to 3 Milwaukee won 7 to 6 against Brooklyn St Louis 3 to 1 over Philadelphia Current standings show New York leading with 35 wins, 21 losses, Brooklyn 34-22, Milwaukee 29-24, Philadelphia 28-25, St Louis 29-28, Cincinnati 26-29, Chicago 23-32, Pittsburgh 18-41. Tonight's schedule features Cincinnati at New York Nuxhall vs Hearn, Milwaukee at Brooklyn Burdette vs Milliken, St Louis at Philadelphia Staley vs Roberts, Chicago at Pittsburgh Hacker vs Law.
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Major League Box Score Recap With Key Runners and Runs
Keegan suffers loss as Burtschy dominates with 3-1 win in a 3 04 game. Finigan drives three RBIs and Limmer Carrasquel Fox Groth Renna all contribute with extra base hits and two baggers in a high scoring nine inning clash at Philadelphia.
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New York Giants Fall Short in American League Showdown
In a tightly played tilt, Cincinnati defeats New York 5 to 3 as Kluszewski and Harmon drive runs for the Reds while Mantle and Berra mash for the Yankees. Westrum and Collins supply late offense for New York but not enough to avert the defeat.
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Batting and pitching leaders listed for multiple clubs
The data shows leaders and top performers across teams. Snider of Brooklyn leads with a .380 batting average and 18 doubles while Musial of St. Louis drives 56 runs and 21 home runs. Minneso and Fox post strong marks for Chicago with 48 RBIs and 75 hits respectively.
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Minor League baseball scores and weather effects
Ottawa 4 8 Montreal 1 3 Toronto 4 Syracuse 1 Bufalo 5 Rochester 0 Richmond at Havana postponed by rain. American Association Louisville 10 Indianapolis 1 Minneapolis 10 Charleston 3 Columbus 3 St. Paul 0 Kansas City Toledo postponed by rain. Appalachian Johnson City 6 Bluefield 5 Pulaski Welch Wytheville Bristol postponed by rain.
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Rocky Marciano Set to Retain Title Over Ezzard Charles
New York rounds up boxing talk as Rocky Marciano, unbeaten in 45 with 40 knockouts, is favored to defeat champion Ezzard Charles. Pundits predict a knockout inside 15 rounds, likely around the 12th, noting Charles's vulnerability to body punishment and Rocky’s power.
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Giants Hank Thompson homers with two on to beat Reds
Hank Thompson of the New York Giants hit a home run with two aboard and two out in the ninth, lifting New York to a 5-3 victory over Cincinnati. Vic Raschi earned his sixth win for the St Louis Cardinals, allowing six hits in a 3-1 win over Philadelphia.
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Olson Stops Turner in Eight at Honolulu Stadium
Middleweight contender Carl Olson overwhelmed Jesse Turner of St Louis in eight rounds in Honolulu in a non title bout. Turner bled from the nose and eyes as both fighters traded, Turner fading from round six. Olson weighed over the limit at 166 pounds and finished with a bloodied but dominant performance before 5,159 fans, promoter Tommy Miles hoping for more.
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Olson Stops Turner In Eight In San Francisco Bout
Honolulu boxer Hon|olulu Carl Bobo Olson outpointed Jes Turner in eight rounds in San Francisco. Hazleton fighter Bob Provizzi barely outpointed Joe Aurillo in eight rounds in Chester.
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Charles III of 3 Ex-Champs Who Failed to Regain Crown
AP News notes no former heavyweight champion has regained the title. It recalls attempts by Corbett in 1900 and 1903, Fitzsimmons in 1902, and Jeffries strikes. Ezzard Charles seeks revenge against Rocky Marciano in Yankee Stadium on Thursday, June 17, after a 1952 loss to Walcott.
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Rocky Marciano and Ezzard Charles Weigh In For Big Fight
New York report on Rocky Marciano and Ezzard Charles awaiting the opening bell at Yankee Stadium. Training ends, mental games begin, with forecasts targeting a big gate and a share of the $190,000 knockout bonuses for each fighter. Charles leaves Monticello for the weigh‑in amid weather hopes and brisk ticket sales.
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Scribes Pick Rocky Marciano to Beat Charles in Rumored Bout
New York boxing writers forecast Rocky Marciano will defeat Ezzard Charles by a 20 to 5 majority in a quick forecaster poll. Consensus says the bout ends around the eighth or ninth round.
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Hamner and Reese Take NL All Star Lead in Balloting
WW Gran Hamner of Philadelphia and Pee Wee Reese of Brooklyn moved into the NL lead for the starting lineup in the All-Star vote. Hamner surpassed Red Schoendienst 3,486 to 3,252, while Reese outpolled Hoyt Johnson Logan 2,748 to 2,503. Minnie Minoso led AL voting with 4,116, and Stan Musial topped NL with 4,012.
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Coast to coast telecast and purse for 15-round bout
A boxing card will be shown on coast to coast television and radio with a net of $5,000. No home television is planned for the 9:30 p.m. est start. A canvas cover will shield the ring if drizzle arrives late Thursday night. If weather postpones, the bout will be held.
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