Phillies Take NL Lead With Key Weekend Wins
Philadelphia rallies to a 5-2 extra inning victory over the New York Giants to seize first in the National League, as Dick Sisler and Dick Whitman trigger the late rally. The Phils split a doubleheader with New York, then pasted a 4-1 loss on Chicago in a separate set, aided by strong bullpen work and timely hitting.
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Craddock to Face Pony Express in Oak Hill Opener
Weirton and Beckley top area scholastic baseball contenders as the northern and southern tournaments begin. Weirton’s 14-1 record backs a strong pitching staff led by End Jim Hanna while Beckley relies on Walter Craddock and Carl Legursky. First round games set for Tuesday with finals to follow and the state title to be decided later.
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Stranahan Wins British Amateur Title in Scotland
Weekend sports roundup reports Frank Stranahan defeated Dick Chapman 8 and 6 to win his second British Amateur title in St Andrews Scotland. Samuel Snead captured the Colonial National Invitation Tournament at Fort Worth with a 277 four-round score. Patty Berg won the Women's Eastern Open in Newton Mass by one stroke over Babe Didrikson Zaharias. Yale men set IC4A track records in New York. Bi Adams of North Carolina set record marks in hurdles as SEC defeated the Southern Conference in Atlanta. Jersey Joe Walcott won a 10 round decision in Mannheim Germany. boxing news also notes the National Box Association action in Washington.
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Baseball standings and results from today’s leagues
National League standings show Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis and Chicago in close chase with Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati and New York. Yesterday Brooklyn beat Boston Philadelphia topped New York while St Louis beat Cincinnati. today doubleheaders and scheduled games feature Roe Kennedy Gumpert Schacht and other pitchers across Brooklyn New York Boston Chicago St Louis Detroit Cleveland Washington and Philadelphia matchups.
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Fastest 500-Mmile Race Lineup Sets Event Pace
Indianapolis The 500 mile race lineup for Memorial Day promises a fast, balanced field. Time trials yielded an average speed of 131.045 mph for 33 cars, surpassing last year’s 128.361 mph record. Veteran Mauri Rose seeks a fourth win while 21-year-old Jerry Hoyt headlines the fresh talent.
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