Chiefs Sweep Wings in doubleheader to gain runner-up spot
The Chiefs swept Rochester Red Wings in a Memorial Day doubleheader at MacArthur Stadium to climb back into second place. Zeke Melignano and Charlie Weathers led the offense as John Welas and Enton Mole homered, with Landeck earning the win in the nightcap after a 9 inning battle. A late Reds defense error and injuries to Landeck and Zientara marked the day, while Cat Deal and George Condrick prepared to start for the Wings.
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Ward Routs Stranahan in British Amateur Final
Harvie Ward of Tarboro North Carolina won his first major international golf title by routing Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio 6 and 5 in the British Amateur Championship final at Prestwick Scotland. Ward handled rough and bunker play despite early jitters to take a 2 up lead at noon and finish strong as Stranahan failed to rally. About 1,000 spectators attended the All American final on a gray day.
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20000 Watch Boat Races At Anondaga Lake
Timmy Robinson of Holly wins the Clase 4 event at Anondaga Lake while Harold Ruggles beats him in B stock utility. Alan Guerin 16 of Rochester and Wagvahner prize in A class. Peter Mesher of Brockport among other winners as crowds near 20 000 enjoy speeds above 70 mph under ideal conditions.
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Albany Keeps Two-Game LE Lead In Eastern League
Albany still leads the Eastern League after eight games with two in front, while Williamsport sits 14 percent back. Hartford’s Ghaze took the loss as the Chefs won 2-1 in ten innings on two home runs. Reading split with Scranton, Elkora beat Williamsport, and Schenectady evened with Binghamton as Stan Milankovich and Pete Konvar supplied key hitting in narrow games.
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Indians Seek Repeat East Run to Hold AL Lead
The Cleveland Indians head east for a 1952 road stretch eager to recapture form after briefly leading the American League following an earlier series at Yankee Stadium and Boston. The trip offers anticipation and relief as they aim to ward off West rivals.
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Shooters Hit 50 Targets in Opening Skeet Championships
Perfect scores were registered by three contestants as the New York late skeet championships opened at Patil Chi. Meanwhile Detroit, Chicago White Sox and Cleveland battled, with Detroit and St Louis winning split DHs and Boston slicing the lead in the pennant race.
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LaStarza Dominates Bucceroni In Memorial Day Fight
Heavyweight contender Roland LaStarza defeated Dan Bucceroni by a one sided 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden. LaStarza floored Bucceroni five times, outweighing his opponent by 18 1 2 to 38 1 2 pounds. Crowd 4 797 paid 14 469 to attend the Garden’s first Memorial Day fight card.
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Mind Blank For Chick Evans After Blow At Troon
Chick Evans, 62, Chicagoan and British Amateur champion, allegedly suffered a blow to the head at a Troon hotel and has memory loss. New York physicians plan to meet as Evans remains under care following his mid match incident during the British Amateur Championship.
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Brewerton Bill Tonight at Brewerton Speedway
SEVENTY-FINE drivers will be on action in tonight’s program at the Brewerton speedway featuring modified stock and strictly stock car action. Promoter Al Richardson guarantees a purse of 1,000 dollars and notes renewed NASCAR and International Racing Association approval for a working Brewerton Oswego arrangement. Drivers are invited to race at Brewerton Saturday night and Oswego Sunday afternoon.
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Indians pitcher near perfect game vs Detroit in 1950
AP sports brief recalls Bob Lemon of the Cleveland Indians nearly pitching a perfect game against Detroit. Wertz hit a home run as Lemon allowed one run on a single to Valo? before the final out. Also notes Mauri Rose won the Indianapolis speedway race five years earlier.
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Minor League Baseball yields scattered results across leagues
International News Service reports minor league action with scores from Minneapolis St Paul to San Francisco and Portland. Highlights include Toledo 3 over Columbus 2, Oakland 3 over Hollywood 2, Seattle 3 over Sacramento 3, and Fort Worth 4 over Oklahoma City 3, along with several regional matchups and standings notes.
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Ruttman Wins 500 Mile Indianapolis Race in Record Time
Troy Ruttman, at 22 the race’s youngest winner, captured the Indianapolis 500 in 3 hours 43 minutes 41.88 seconds at an average speed of 128.922 mph. Bill Vukovich led much of the race before a steering shaft failure derailed his bid. Sam Hanks and Duane Carter followed for top places. Vukovich owner Howard Keck could earn about 318,000, with 15,000 of that for Vukovich.
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Ottawa Wins Two Games in Holiday Sweep
Ottawa right-hander Charley Bishop pitched a no-hit no-run second game and a three-hitter to blank Springfield 10 in a two-game set. Ottawa also won the opener to climb to fifth place, while Toronto won its opener against Buffalo 4-3 but fell 4-2 in the nightcap as late rallies shaped both games. Montreal defeated Baltimore 24-? after a tailenders fade.
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Ramblers Top A C 324 In Griffin Field Duel
Almonte starred with a home run and pace paced the Syracuse Ramblers to a 324 victory over Syracuse AC at Griffin Field yesterday Paul Hanrahan earned his 11th straight win for the Ramblers.
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Hart and Pryor Meet in All American French Final
Doris Hart of Jacksonville and Shirley Pryce play for the Paris net title in an All America final, while the men’s crown in the French championships features Jaroslav Drobny Ted Kroll and Frank Sedgman. Golf figures praise Tourney balls from Mace Gregor Co.
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Two Gridders Expelled Appeal Leniency At Norman
Two University of Oklahoma varsity football players expelled for panty wads appeal to return to classes. A non playing student also expelled and a third varsity man recommended for suspension. Fifty others placed on probation. president Cross defends privacy and states football outlook not seriously affected.
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