Kin der Shines as Red Sox Narrow Indian Lead
In a tight AL race Boston moved within one game of Cleveland as Ellis Kinder earned his 18th win in relief over Chicago. A seventh inning homer by Fred Hatfield broke a 2-2 tie and Kinder improved to 4-1 this season. Across the circuit, St Louis swept a doubleheader from the Giants, Brooklyn moved to the top by defeating Chicago, and in the other twin bill the Braves beat Cincinnati 9-4. Lou Sleater and Ted Gray won for Washington and Detroit in a split doubleheader, while rain halted two other scheduled games.
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Lou Sleater
Washington
Ted Gray
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Pete Runnels
Virgil Trucks
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Indians
Yankees
Cardinals win twin bill as attendance hits milestone
The St Louis Card Giants split a Sunday doubleheader in St Louis, drawing 32,399 to push their home total to 212,687 for 21 dates. The Browns drew 201,078 in 25 games as Cardinal and Browns fans pursued a rare two-win day against league leaders.
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Illini sweep Big Ten titles in one historic year
Illinois claimed the first school in Big Ten history to win undisputed football basketball indoor and outdoor track crowns plus the baseball title and shared titles in wrestling and gymnastics. The achievement follows a season of strong showings across major sports.
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Rain Squelches Herrin Bally Nashville Triumphs
Christopher tops Carbondale Merchants 9 to 2 in a teenage baseball game at Christopher Sunday. A 6-run rally in the sixth broke a 1-1 tie as Stritzel hit a homer and Isom doubled. Carbondale committed 10 errors, aiding Christopher pitchers Chancey and Lingle. Green struck out 12 Merchants, while Stearns was fanned four times.
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Southern Athletes Name Outstanding Man for 1951 52
Southern Athletes pick the outstanding man of the year at the all sports banquet in Carbondale tonight. Phil Coleman is highlighted as the top distance runner and a conference cross country champion, along with 1952 mile and two mile wins. Bob Ems and Wayne Grandcolas are noted standouts, while Bob Barnes of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat will headline with a banquet talk.
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Gorham trio named to state prep baseball team
Gorham earned three players on the state prep baseball squad after the tournament in Peoria last week. Catcher Wayne Skobel first baseman Tom Morgan and pitcher Lewis Glidewell were selected to the team.
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Herrin Township Softball Team Seeks Players
All boys 17 and over are invited to join a major league bracket in Herrin Township softball this summer. Meet at the lighted park at 8 p.m. Tuesday to register, invited by Gene McPherson, president.
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Gene McPherson
Hogan Beaten by 7 000 Golfers Handicap Makes Wins Possible
New York June 2 AP more than 7 000 golfers beat Ben Hogan on National Golf Day at Northwood Dallas many via handicaps. 7 511 of 55 105 entrants posted better scores than Hogan par 71. Low card holder was John Haine 60 with 74 net after 14 handicap. Notables including Omar Bradley and Senator Taft participated.
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Southern Illinois awards spring letters to 41 athletes
The SIU program distributed spring letters to 41 athletes across baseball track tennis and golf with participants from Carbondale Belleville and nearby towns. Names include Larry Burns Ed Coleman Jack Chor Ron Hagler Wallace Bierman and Ernie Flote among others. A separate AP item from Cold Spring Harbor N Y notes Arnold Levine achieving a hole in one at Bid Line Country Club on a 135 yard par 3 third hole.
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