Disciplinary Action Urged Over Western Shift Talk
House antitrust subcommittee chair Celler says testimony on possible major league expansion westward calls for disciplinary steps. Frick testifies as profits of 16 clubs show minor averages, with Brooklyn and Milwaukee money makers amid losses for Pirates and others. Trautman notes Pacific Coast League damage from Dodgers and Giants move talk.
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Senators Plan Two Special Nights at Watt Powell Park
Charleston Senators announce Father and Son Night and Mother and Daughter Night next week at Watt Powell Park for games with the Louisville Colonels. Children enter free with parents, or can upgrade seats with extra charges. rainouts May 18-19 to be made up as doubleheaders next Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Fireballer Turley sharp in 13-1 win over Tigers
Bob Turley fired six hit innings in a 13-1 Yankees victory over Detroit to sweep the Tigers and pull New York within a game and a half of the White Sox. He credited a new curve and slider for his effectiveness while limiting walks to one.
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Cornell Supposed Favorite in Intercollegiate Regatta
In Syracuse New York coaches expect Cornell to win the 35th annual Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta on Onondaga Lake. The field includes Navy Princeton Stanford and Penn with the big question who finishes second. Cornell coach Harrison Sanford denies any premature Henley plans.
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Bragan doubts Cards as pennant rivals grow
On the first day of summer the St. Louis Cardinals sit atop the National League after a 7 3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pirates manager Bobby Bragan says he would pick Milwaukee or Brooklyn for the title, predicting the Cards cannot win the pennant. Frank Lane and Fred Hutchinson counter that Bragan is wrong and the Cards could still threaten.
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Senators Open final road trip at Omaha Cardinals
Charleston Senators visit Omaha Cardinals in the closing two week road trip with Bob Mabe to start for Omaha. St Paul Saints beat Charleston 7 to 3 as Demeter homered with runners on in the fourth. Glenn drove in three on a triple in the sixth.
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Scores from early games across leagues
American Association games show Omaha 4 Wichita 3. Minneapolis 12 Louisville 6. St Paul 7 Charleston 3. Denver 7 Indianapolis 4. Close finishes mark a busy slate with multiple teams trading runs.
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Dee Fondy Eye Clearing At St Louis Hospital
Dee Fondy eye hemorrhage is clearing up and he may be discharged today from Jewish Hospital in St Louis. Dr I C Middleman says a specialist will dilate Fondys left pupil and release if the retina is clear. Fondy was injured by a thrown ball in practice before a doubleheader and also has a broken nose and a fracture beneath the eye socket.
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Redbirds Take Early Lead as Race Tightens in Major League
In a tight pennant chase the St. Louis Cardinals moved into first place while the New York Yankees closed in on the Boston Red Sox. Early pace had them eight games back before a late surge reshaped the standings.
Giants Rally Past Pirates as Musial Extends Streak
The St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh 7-4 behind Stan Musial who extended his 20 game hit streak with a double. Ray Crone and Murry Dickson split the win, as New York and Philadelphia posted wins in late-season pennant pursuits.
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Major League Box Scores From Crucial Yankees Sox Series
Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles split a tight four game set with Chicago scoring late and Baltimore pitching well. Al Lopez guided Chicago while New York media noted the Yankees’ advantage as the season’s road trips tighten.
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Major League Leaders Summary Figures by League
The American League leaders include Mantle with a .378 batting average and 37 runs, Sievers in runs batted in, Malzone and Fox tied for hits, and Simpson leading triples. Shantz tops pitching with 81 wins and 889 strikeouts by Wynn and Bunning. In the National League Musial leads batting and runs, Aaron tops runs batted in and homers, Schoendienst and Aaron share hits, and Sanford leads pitching with one win and 0.189 ERA while also striking out 73.
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Pitching Turley and Yankees Halt Tigers Streak
Pitcher Bob Turley limited the Tigers to six hits as the Yankees won 8 to 2. Ike Chestnut delivered a bases loaded homer and Yankee win streak stretched to seven. Wally Post drove in a run for the Redlegs in Boston.
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