Campanella Hits 2 Homers as Dodgers Win Seventh Straight
Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella returns from a hand bruise and belts two homers driving in all five Dodgers runs in a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia. Ben Wade pitched a nine-hit complete game to earn his third win as Brooklyn stretches its lead over the Giants.
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Salas Beats Sawyer In Phoenix Boxing Bout
In Phoenix last night Charlie Salas 50 outpointed Charlie Sawyer 147 in a ten round boxing match. Salas controlled the action with effective jabs and sharp counters earning the decision. Sawyer showed grit but could not overcome the bout's momentum and fell short on the cards.
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Bratton Defeats Flanagan in Madison Square Garden Bout
Johnny Bratton won a split decision over Del Flanagan at Madison Square Garden. He announced a June 18 rematch with Rocky Castellani in Chicago, after the referee favored Flanagan. Bratton floored Flanagan in the sixth, but the crowd of 3,031 paid 8,373 dollars for the Polo Grounds card.
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World records set by trotters and pacers in 1938
The Billy Direct set a new mile record of 1.55 on September 28 and Greyhound followed with a 1.55% mile on September 29, both achieving world records for trotters and pacers on successive days.
Managerial Move Seeps Through Giants Era to Cardinals
A veteran baseball figure from the New York Giants era of 1950 continues his career transition, moving from playing to management with the St. Louis Cardinals, shaping the club’s direction under his leadership.
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Doby, Rosen lead 6 run rally as Indians fall
Garver walks for Garver in eighth as Cleveland loses to St Louis 6-3. Doby, Mitchell, Easter, Rosen drive in runs. 2B by Mitchell Avila Doby Boone Rapp. Doby HR. Garcia wins in 7 2/3 innings. Final: Garcia 6-2 over Garver 3-4. 2B and 3B and 3 RBIs noted.
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Yesterday's Stars Batting Boost Dodgers in 5-1 Win
Roy Campanella hit two homers driving in all Brooklyn runs as the Dodgers swept past Philadelphia 5-1. Sal Maglie earned his eighth straight win, pitching the Giants to a 5-3 victory over Boston.
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Benton High football coach resigns after two seasons
McAllister resigns as Benton High School football coach and will take a similar post this fall at Kennett Missouri. He is Joliet native and Lake Forest College graduate. Benton has now had three straight years without a stable head coach after Don Anderson and McAllister.
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Hurons Qualify 19 Athletes For Lt A C Finals
Ypsilanti Michigan May 24 The Hurons of Michigan Normal qualified 19 men for finals at the Intercollegiate conference track meet with Michigan Normal placing in every event in the prelims. Illinois Normal and Central Michigan tied for second with 10 qualifiers each. Western Illinois led the golf with 342 after 18 holes and Tom Lindeman of Northern Illinois was medalist at 75.
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Final Men’s Swimming Tryouts Held in New York
The final Men’s swimming tryouts will be staged in New York for the first time in the event’s history. The move marks a milestone for the competition as top swimmers from several programs vie for a coveted spot.
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Hornsby Son Becomes Falstaff Beer Sales Rep
Bill Hornsby, 25 and unmarried, visited Southern Illinois this week as a Falstaff beer salesman. He joined the brewery after an injury ended his baseball hopes, explaining he walked in and applied, then waited about three weeks to start. He works with distributors and retailers as a liaison to promote sales.
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Herrin and Marion Baseball Teams Set Practice Game
Herrin and Marion Coal Belt teenage baseball clubs will meet in a practice game at Marion tomorrow at 2 p m. Regular league games were postponed due to a fight and will be rescheduled. Herrin co managers Jimmy Campbell and Robert Jones said players meet at city hall and depart at 12 30 p.m Lefty Bill Donahue will start on the mound for Herrin.
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