Vukovich Wins Indy 500 With Strong Pit Crew Push
In Indianapolis, Bill Vukovich secures his second straight 500 mile win aided by a fast pit crew. Two fuel and tire stops kept him ahead as Jack McGrath battles early pace, finishing third behind Jimmy Bryan. Vukovich led late, posting a record speed despite a chaotic race with several crashes and pit delays.
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Paul Butt Annexes State Tennis Title
Paul Butt won the men's singles at the 19th New Mexico Open, defeating Bob Aesell 2-6 6-1 6-3 in Albuquerque. Arvilla McGuire claimed the women's singles with a 6-2 6-3 victory over Marie Cooley. E. W. Whistler held the junior veterans singles title as well.
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Ed McBride
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlight A Laid Out
National and American leagues show Milwaukee, New York, Chicago and Brooklyn leading with schedules listed for today. Yesterdays results include Brooklyn over Philadelphia in 12, Chicago routing St Louis and New York beating Pittsburgh. several rain-postponed games noted.
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Opening of Youth Baseball Is Success in Roswell
Roswell launched its Summer Youth Baseball Program with a large turnout and parade through Main Street. At Optimist Park two Little League games featured Conoco beating Clardy's Dairy 14-4 and Marco defeating Tucker Brothers 11-3. Walker Little Wheels routed the Imps 15-1 as Jorckheere led the offense. Umpires from the Roswell Officials Association officiated. funds will aid park expenses.
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Turf champions in doubt as 1954 races loom
Sports roundup notes experts face head scratching over possible 1954 turf champions. Native Dancer and Tom Fool dominate past seasons, but injuries and fresh defeats cloud outlooks. Belmont Suburban winner Straight Face gains status while prospects like Imbros and Royal Vale falter.
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Phillies Opt Joe Black to Montreal Royals in IL deal
Philadelphia reports rookie of the year Joe Black from 1952 was optioned to the Montreal Royals of the International League by the club. The move appears to be part of a reshuffling within the organization as the season progresses.
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Legion Practice Gets Underway at Roswell NMMI Diamond
Roswell American Legion Junior Baseball opens at 5 p.m. on the NMMI diamond with coach Monroe Harrelson estimating 20 to 25 players ages 15 to 17. Eligible youths include 15 and 16 year olds, with 17-year-olds allowed if they are 17 within 1954. Daily practice sessions run Monday through Friday at 5 p.m.
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Miler Landy Ties All-Time Mile Mark In Europe
Finland TURKO track scene spotlights John Landy who tied the fourth fastest mile ever with 4 minutes 1.6 seconds as Brooklyn Dodgers name drops in the same report. Doris Hart and Shirley Fry advance in Manchester Northern Lawn Tennis Tournament. Lulu Perez and Mickey Mars clash in New York boxing bout with scores and weights noted. Jackie Labua defeats Jacques Royer in Brooklyn bout as reported.
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Coral Gables
Fla
Shirley Fry
Akron
Ohio
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Lulu Perez
Brooklyn
Mickey Mars
Cleveland
Jackie Labua
East Meadows
N. Y
Jacques Royer
Ewen's Four Hitter Beats Sweetwater In Lone Horn Battle
San Angelo Colts defeat Sweetwater Spudders 4 to 1 as Bill Ewen throws a complete game for San Angelo. Duane Peters takes the loss after nine hits allowed. San Angelo scores in the first and third innings and adds two in the eighth for the win. Joe Spencer leads Spudders with two hits, while Bob Gonsalves drives in two RBI for the Colts.
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Bill Ewen
San Angelo Colts
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Joe Spencer
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Bob Gonsalves
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Peters
Looney
Timely Hitting Pays Off for Odessa Oilers
Odessa Oilers beat Midland Indians 7 to 5 for a split in the series. Tony De Primio hit a first inning grand slam start a four run burst, Earl Caldwell Jr added a solo homer, while Oilers pitchers yielded eight hits and walked 10. Midland left 14 on base before final out.
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Memorial Day Racing Draw Draws 44,465 Fans
A total of 44,465 thoroughbred racing fans attended nine Memorial Day cards at Suffolk Downs Boston and Rockingham Park Salem N H. They wagered 2 151 345 dollars across the event.
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Suffolk Downs
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