Sad Sam Back With Indians Pitches Victory
Sad Sam Zoldak relieved for Cleveland and threw 6 strong innings, earning a 4-1 win over the pennant favorite Boston Red Sox after Mike Garcia was hurt. Zoldak also drove in a run as Cleveland snapped a string of rough outings. In other AL action, New York beat Chicago 2-4 and Detroit routed Philadelphia 14-8 as rain wiped out remaining games.
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Elk Bowl Team Thursday Champ At Carbondale
The Elks Keglers clinched the Thursday league title in the Carbondale Bowling Association by defeating Walters Garage. Individual highlights include Ted Crews 566, Dr. C. L. Wright 542, Ira McLaughlin 538, and Leo Smith 590 for Walters Garage. Bob Reynolds won the division high with 177.22 in 105 games. Final standings list Elks 60, Walters Garage 59, plus other teams.
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Braves star Spahn opens season with three wins
Boston ace Warren Spahn started fast for the Braves by winning his first three decisions, accounting for a large share of the team's early victories. The quick start highlighted his role as the pitching staff's anchor and set the tone for the season.
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Forum notes and local sports updates from Du Quoin area
Absent a single dominating story the page aggregates local sports and notices. Mentions include Charles DeWitt visiting for a Murphysboro Du Quoin Trico league game, Pat Partington named Sparta High outstanding athlete, Central Michigan spring football climax, Mec Martin teaching at Fairfield, and early double play stats for Durocher’s Giants versus Braves with Stanky Dark and Kerr contributing.
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Demos Beat Republicans Again In Congressional Baseball
The Democrats defeated the Republicans 8 to 4 in the annual congressional baseball game in Washington. Olin Teague of Texas starred with two double plays and a single, while Rep Runt Bishop clashed with an umpire over a call. The charity game drew Marine Band performers and even a high school girl catcher for the GOP.
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Bulldogs’ Bad Break Turned Out Well in Final
Harrisburg and Mt Vernon clashed in the district baseball final Friday afternoon. Coach Ralph Davison moved starter Don Stout to the bench due to a late arrival, pushing Bob Roper to start. Roper shut out Mt Vernon Rams on four hits in a fine performance.
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