Battle Of Sex Looms In AL Giants Cubs Triumph Orioles
Former shoeshine boy Johnny Pesky, manager of the Boston Red Sox, is praised as a rising AL manager of the year. He recalls polishing shoes for Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams in his youth as Boston’s team stays atop the league.
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United Press International
Johnny Pesky
Boston Red Sox
Pesky
Portland
Joe DiMaggio
Ted Williams
Mike Higgins
Frank Crosetti
Red Sox
Major League Leaders and Standings Summary
American League leaders include Wagner Angeles and Nicholson White Sox with eight in runs. Seven players tied at six in runs batted in, with Nicholson and Stuart leading AL RBIs. Pitchers Fischer and O'Dell head AL and NL pitching marks. Team standings show Cleveland and Los Angeles atop divisions with tight spreads. Thursday results feature Boston beating Los Angeles 3-0 and Baltimore routing Washington 9-1.
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Angeles
Nicholson
White Sox
Tresh
Yanks
Hinton
Senators
Osborne
Powell
Orioles
Gentile
Stuart
Red Sox
Aaron
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Phils
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Robinson
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Allison
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Fischer
Athletics
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O’dell
MacKenzie
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Simmons
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Los Angeles
New York
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Osteen
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Chicago
Baltimore
San Francisco
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Houston
Shaw
Buhl
Jay
Broglio
Hamilton
Nottebart
Angels Hold Off Pirates In Tight National League Night
Dodgers ride eight wins in 11 to climb from seventh as Johnny Podres earns a 1-0 win over the Pirates. Gilliam’s ninth inning single plates the deciding run while Moon is intentionally walked. Giants edge Mets 6-5. Braves down Cardinals 5-2. Phillies top Colt 5-2.
Beckley Elks Club secrecy and racially charged rosters questioned
A columnist questions the Beckley Elks Club and Western Eastern Little League rosters amid alleged discrimination and forged forms. The piece cites a green page with no holdovers and 253 names, naming 233 on rosters and accusing a mailer of cowardice. It praises golf coach Paul Vennari and the Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles for a 17 3 record, crediting Everett Wray III and captain Eric Lilly for strong play as Beckley aims for the state tournament on June 11.
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Secret Service
Beckley Elks
Little League
David Rhinehart
Beckley Elks Club
The
Elks
Paul Vennari
Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles
Beckley
Everett Wray
Wray
Eagles
Black Knight Country Club
French Toney
Cotton White
Eric Lilly
Steve Wood
Charleston
Stonewall Jackson
Red Sox blank Angels to take league lead on Earl Wilson gem
Boston dumps Los Angeles 3-0 behind Earl Wilson two-hitter with Wilson adding a 379 foot triple and a single in a 10 hit attack against Dan Osinski who made his first major league start Osinski usually relieves. Indians topple White Sox 5-4 to chase them from first. Orioles rout Senators 9-1 as Brooks Robinson drives in four and Brandt adds three in a strong all-around day.
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Wilson
Boston
Dan Osinski
Angels
Red Sox
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Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Washington Senators
Alvin Bears Brosnan
Rainiest Place in the World Named
Mt Waileale on Kauai Hawaii is regarded as the rainiest spot on earth due to persistent heavy rainfall and lingering low pressure systems.
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Island
Kauai
Hawaii
Redlegs topple Cardinals in Trap Hill Little League
Rodney Lambert pitched a two hitter in an 11 4 win for the Redlegs as 16 hits supported him. Atkinson Shopping Center built a 10 run first inning to beat Crook Produce 19 3 at Stamford with Dave Hannah pitching all nine and homering. Tom Scott contributed two doubles and a single, while Duane Shaver homered for Crook Produce.
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Redleg
Cardinals
Trap Hill
Robert Showalter
Atkinson
Crook Produce
Stamford
Dave Hannah
Tom Scott
Duane Shaver
Crook
Harris
Shawver
Bryant
Hannah
Hightower
Indian Hurler Hurls 2-Hitter for 6-0 Win
Eastern League roundup. Tommy John of the Charleston Indians shut out the Springfield Giants 6-0 on Thursday night allowing only two infield hits. York White Roses beat Elmira 5-1 behind John Kennedy’s sixth homer. Ken Pelczynski had two seventh inning errors leading to three unearned York runs. Jack Jenkins allowed six hits for his third straight win as Reading beat Binghamton 9-6.
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Larry Jackson
Reds
Cubs
Jim O'Toole
Ernie Banks
Eddie Mathews
Ray Washburn
Braves
Cardinals
Denny Lemaster
Stan Musial
Gene Oliver
Phillies
Colts
Houston
Don Demeter
Dick Crott
Ray Culp
Jack Baldschun
United Press International
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Charleston Indians
Springfield Giants
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Tony Eichelberger
Bob Bishop
Don Carlson
Carl Sheldon
Fran Rivas
York White Roses
Elmira Pioneers
John Kennedy
Public Relations Vaults for West Virginia
Dave Tork, West Virginia's pole vaulter in a grey flannel suit, is described as the state's public relations man who carries the Mountain State's banner wherever he competes.
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John T. Kady
Charleston
UPI
Dave Tork
West Virginia
Clear Fork Triumphs Over Stoco In ACL Clash
In a Raleigh County League decision, Clear Fork defeated Stoco 8 to 6 at Colcord. Spike Hamilton delivered a two run homer in the bottom of the ninth to seal the win, as Clear Fork tied Marsh Fork for the league title and coach Bill Montgomery hinted at a playoff if schedules allow.
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Stocovery
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Elkins
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Williams
Rash
Thomas
Mullins
E -Mullins
Searcrist
Jacinto Vasquez Sweeps Three at Churchill Downs
Jacinto Vasquez rode a riding triple at Churchill Downs on Thursday winning three races. He took Big Pow Wow at 14.80 in the third, Old Hat at 2.80 in the seventh feature, and Potentiality at 4.60 in the eighth.
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Louisville, Ky
UPI
Jacinto Vasquez
Churchill Downs
Tip Champions at Desert Inn Country Club Las Vegas
The Desert Inn Country Club in Las Vegas hosted a golf event featuring the Tip Champions. Players competed for top placements and prize recognition in a weekend outing at the famed Nevada course.
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Desert Inn Country Club
Las Vegas
Nev
Manufacturers Capture Title In Wed Cap League at Sky Lanes
BFC Manufacturing won the Wednesday Night Handicap League title at Sky Lanes after a tight playoff series over Beaver Service Station by 19 pins. Joe Zebrosky led with 506, Aiden Wilson added 202-459, while Charles Akers led Beaver with 488.
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Sky Lanes
Beaver Service Station
Joe Zebrosky
Aiden Wilson
Charles Akers
Chickadees Clip Woodpeckers Behind Betty Kelly's 165-439
Betty Kelly led the Chickadees with a 165 439 series as they defeated the Woodpeckers twice. Della Fisher topped the losers with a 405 total while Tim Zelma and Tim Bair each had 341 for the trailing team.
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Zelma Bair
Betty Kelly
Della Fisher
Chicka Dees and Robinettes Tie Lead in Early Birds League
In Sky Lanes action the Chicka Dees and Robinettes split three games each to stay atop the Early Birds standings. Robinettes’ Jeanette Long rolled a 433 series to power a two of three win over the Cardinals, with Erma Wilcox contributing.
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Robinettes
Sky Lanes
Jeanette Long
Cardinals
Erma Wilcox
Harold Johnson Arrives in Las Vegas for Pastrano Title Fight
World light heavyweight champion Harold Johnson arrived in Las Vegas to start training for his June 1 defense against challenger Willie Pastrano. Johnson is scheduled to begin camp immediately at a local facility ahead of the title bout.
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Las Vegas
Harold Johnson
Willie Pastrano
Y-Nots top league with forfeiture win at Sky Lanes
Y-Nots control lead as four C P Telephone League teams forfeited series at Sky Lanes. Dick posted 212 573 while Dave Jacobs bowled 222 high game and 554 series to pace the Y-Nots for a forfeiture against Telstars. Bruins, Repeats, and Green Hornets also won forfeitures as Phillips Cuthbert led with 496 for the winners and Richmond 518 for the Hornets.
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C & P Telephone
Y-Nots
Sky Lanes
Dave Jacobs
Telstars
Bruins
Phyllis Cuthbert
Repeats
Green Hornets
Howlers
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Arnold Wyant
John Richmond
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