Dropo's Big Bat Aims to Boost Boston Red Sox
AP News reports on Walt Dropo's hot start with the Red Sox after being recalled from Louisville. Dropo hit .400 with 14 hits in 35 at bats, driving in nine runs as he revived Boston's offense while questions linger about his fielding and health risks. The piece links his rebound to Joe McCarthy's managerial decisions and recalls events from Dropo's minor-league career.
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Holiday Angling Good to Fair Prospects Across Illinois
Illinois fishing outlook for Memorial Day weekend ranges from good to fair. Chicago area reports very good conditions for crappie and others if weather stays calm, with bulls and hogs noted. other regions show mixed but generally favorable bite across lakes and parks including Vermilion County sites and central and southern water bodies.
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Derby Dandy by Alan Marer in Kentucky Derby heat
A racing note highlights Willie as an apprentice with a lightsome start as Middple Ground wins big at the Kentucky Derby scene. The report marks a sensational jockey rising in Derby excitement.
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Cardinals Rout Reds in 9 Run Rematch
St Louis wins 9 to 4 as Musial and Kluszewski homerled in a high scoring game. Raffensberger earns the win for Cincinnati while Hearn takes the loss. Musial and Lindell drive key RBIs for the Cardinals with Staley and Dusak also contributing relief.
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Kazak
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Martin
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Hearn
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Dusak
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Hatton
Wyrostek
Northey
Raffensberger
Kluszewski
Pramesa
Stallcup
Baseball Shakeups Hit Three MLB Clubs in Cotillion Week
Chicago White Sox fire manager Jack Onslow and install coach John Red Corriden. Philadelphia Athletics appoint Jimmy Dykes as assistant manager replacing Connie Mack, Mack becomes chief scout, Mickey Cochrane named general manager. Dick Wakefield leaves Yankees to join Oakland Pacific Coast League within 48 hours. Sammy Snead leads Colonial Invitational after 36 holes. Frank Stranahan and Dick Chapman reach British amateur final.
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Chicago White Sox
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Philadelphia
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Jimmy Dykes
Philadelphia Athletics
Farle Mack
Mickey Cochrane
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Mich
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Oakland
Calif
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Scotland
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Toledo
Ohio
Dick Chapman
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Fort Worth
Texas
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Egyptian Semi-pro League Schedule Summary
The schedule lists matches in late May through June for teams including Centralia Moose Du Quoin Dowell Anna Orient Cen tralia VFW Murphysboro Me tropolis and Orient with venues Centralia Du Quoin Dowell. Key dates: May 28 May 30 June 4 and June 11 featuring cross-town games and venue swaps.
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Anna
Orient
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VFW
Murphysboro
Metropolis
Anne
Bettors Get Break as UK Pools Coupons Go Free
The British government lifts a rule requiring advance payment for football pools entry coupons, saving about 10 million pool players and roughly 1 million pounds for operators. Coupons, originally two shillings, will be issued free to cover a 42 week season, the pools spokesman said. The move, aimed at paper control, affects most Britons and pool operators alike.
Schedule and notes on teams and athletes from 1940s era games
Detroit at St. Louis 2 30 p m Boston at Washington twi night New York at Philadelphia Cleveland at Chicago Cardinals at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia at New York Chicago at Pittsburgh Mickey Frinzi star athlete at Villanova excel in football baseball and track The St Louis Cardinals have placed first or second in every season since 1941
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