Peoria Chiefs explode for eight in third to rout Terre Haute
In Peoria Illinois on June 2 the Chiefs hammered Terre Haute 10 to 1 to open a Three I League series. Harvey Cohen threw a complete game for Peoria while Ron Davies took the loss as the Hats suffered a third straight defeat despite remaining in first place by 16 percentage points behind Quincy and Cedar Rapids.
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Claire Troxell
Dick Camilli
Don Brown
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Strole and Carpenter Triumph in City Doubles Crown
Garfield’s Paul Strole and Jack Carpenter won the Terre Haute city doubles crown at Rea Park defeating Wiley pair Jerry Isenberg and Dick McGuire 2-6 6-4 6-3. The Purple Eagles led Garfield with 17 points, followed by Wiley with nine and Gerstmeyer with three.
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Garfield
Strole
Jack Carpenter
Terre Haute
Rea Park
Purple Eagle
Wiley
Jerry Isenberg
Dick McGuire
Gerstmeyer
Carpenter
Paul Watson
Bill Bray
Isenberg
McGuire
Jack Sears
Kay Shaw
Brewers and Nieman Spark Wins In MLB Action
Tom Brewer pitched a five hitter for the Red Sox to beat the A’s 5-0, earning his seventh win in eight decisions and his fifth complete game, while Bob Nieman of the Orioles had two singles in four at bats driving in all three runs as Baltimore edged the White Sox 3-2.
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Bob Bauer
Lyle Krall
Bauer
Joe Ellison
Frank Walenga
Peoria
Pausig
Charley Metro
Hut
al Morris
Bob White
Morris
Troxell
Brown
White
Paul Petro
Bubba Morton
Camilli
Walenga
Ellison
Gene Neff
Tom Brewer
Red Sox
A’s
Bob Nieman
Orioles
White Sox
Whitey Lockman
Roy McMillan
Jim Dyck
Cincinnati
Giants
Johnny Temple
Gene Baker
Ed Roebuck
Cubs
Ernie Banks
Duke Snider
Boston
Jim Piersall
Jim Finigan
Pirates Surprise Experts With Strong Start In 37 Games
Pittsburgh sits second in the National League, just a half game back amid an improbable start under manager Bobby Bragan. With Bob Friend leading the pitching and Dale Long swinging hot, Bragan seeks more infield power and a lefthanded reliever to push the Pirates toward the top.
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Bobby Bragan
Pirates
Bragan
Pirate
Bob Friend
Dale Long
Three Minnesota Players Earn All Conference Honors
Minnesota basebal l champions place three on the All Conference team led by .436 hitter John McCarten and .440 batting leader Jerry Kendall. Jerry Thomas adds a 5 0 record on the mound. Ohio State claims two sophs Galen Cisco and Don Kelly. Other selections include Purdue’s John Brrietto and Michigan State’s Jim Sack with more from Iowa Wisconsin Northwestern and Illinois.
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Minnesota
Ohio State
John McCarten
Jerry Kendall
Gopher
Jerry Thomas
Galen Cisco
Buckeyes
Don Kelly
John Brrietto
Purdue
Jim Sack
Michigan State
Les Hawthorne
Iowa
John de Merit
Wisconsin
Chuck Lindstrom
Northwestern
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Doug Gillen
Ken Tippery
Moby Benedict
Michigan
Dave Ellis
Frank Howard
U.S.A
Em Lindbeck
Illinois
Tom Kolacki
Don Bock
John Rehl
Rod Oistad
Purdue duo earns spots on Big Ten baseball honors
Chicago June 2 report: Purdue second baseman John Enrietto was the lone Hoosier on the Big Ten first team, with Purdue outfielder Tom Kolacki on the second team. Third team includes Purdue infielder Joes Sexton and Indiana infielder Art Herring.
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John Enrietto
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Big Ten
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Joe Sexson
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Indiana
Gonzales to Meet Smallwood in New York Night Bout
Middleweight contenders Tex Gonzales of East Orange New Jersey and Hardy Smallwood of Brooklyn will fight Monday night at St Nicholas Arena New York televised by Dumont. Also scheduled are Bob Boyd from Chicago and Mile Savage of Salt Lake City clashing Wednesday at Chicago Stadium on ABC TV and radio.
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Brooklyn
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Bob Boyd
Chicago
Mile Savage
Salt Lake City
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Louisville Shut Out By Robinson
Humberto Robinson allowed five passes and struck out, posting a 5-0 shutout for his first win in two decisions. The loss dropped Louisville to fifth place, one percentage point behind Omaha as Omaha beat St Paul 6-1. Indianapolis beat Charleston 4-3 to stay seven games behind first place Denver. Ed Gasque worked two hitless innings for Indianapolis as they opened the series, while Denver rallied to beat Millers after trailing 4-1.
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Louisville
Omaha
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Charleston
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Wally Shannon
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John Gray
Dave Pope
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Rudolph Shapes Up As Man To Beat For WAT Golf Crown
NASHVILLE Tenn June 27 Twenty two year old Mason Rudolph a veteran golfer shaped up as the man to beat for the Western Amateur title as the tournament moved into the semifinals Friday Rudolph defeated Gene Dahlbender 7 and 7 and shot 67 in the morning round and 33 on the front nine in the afternoon Morey 35 Indianapolis and Baxter 20 Missouri Valley Conference champion advanced to meet Rudolph in the first semifinal Baxter beat Don Bispinghoff 3 and 2 while Morey beat Floyd Addington 1 up Parnell 20 Nashville Oklahoma A M swept past Tim Holt 8 and 7 to reach the other semifinal against Morey
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Orlando
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Morey
Louisville
Floyd Addington
Dallas
Texas
Jack Parnell
Oklahoma A. & M
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Tim Holt
Rockville Centre
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Bruton Fined Fifty Dollars After Cubs Braves Fight
Milwaukee center fielder Billy Bruton was fined $50 by National League president Warren Giles for the first inning fight with Cubs pitcher Russ Meyer during Chicago Memorial Day action. Bruton and Meyer were ejected. both later shook hands and said the incident was forgotten.
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Milwaukee Braves
Russ Mayer
Cubs
Chicago Memorial Day
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Braves
Pittsburgh
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Meyer
Charlie Grimm
Crocker Holds One Stroke Lead At Pittsburgh Golf
Fay Crocker of Montevideo Uruguay relied on a red-hot putter to retain a one-stroke lead over Patty Berg of St Andrews Ill in the third round of the $7500 Churchill Valley Women Invitational. Crocker needed 26 putts Friday to card a 70 on the 6000 yard par layout. Berg, leading money winner among the women pros, shot 74 to stand at 146. She led after the first round with 72.
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Montevideo
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Braves Buy Phillips From Wichita Club
Milwaukee Braves announce the purchase of southpaw Taylor Phillips from the Wichita Club of the American Association. Phillips, 22, with a 2-2 record, appeared in 12 games and allowed 33 hits, and was expected to report today.
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Bradley Faces North Dakota State In District 5 Final
Bradley and North Dakota State were to meet for the NCAA District 5 baseball championship with the winner advancing to the NCAA finals in Omaha on June 8. North Dakota State earned its spot by defeating Oklahoma 8 to 3 Friday, while Bradley had a bye.
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Bears Sign Wrightkin to Sixth Contract for 1956 Season
Chicago reports veteran tackle Bill Wrightkin formerly of Notre Dame signed his sixth contract with the Chicago Bears for the 1956 professional football campaign. He joined the team Friday and continues a long NFL tenure with Chicago.
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Three-I League Scores and Saturday Matchups
The SCOREBOARD lists Terre Haute 1 over Peoria 10 with Quincy 5 and Evansville 2 over Waterloo 6. Cedar Rapids 4 over Keokuk 3. Saturday games feature Terre Haute at Peoria. Burlington at Waterloo. Keokuk at Cedar Rapids. Evansville at Quincy.
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Baseball scores and upcoming games from Friday and Saturday
Saturday and night games list with scores for Chicago Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Philadelphia St Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee and others. Probable pitchers named for matchups including Gomez Lawrence Munger Conley S Miller Wehmeier Newcombe Erskine Rush Minner Hoeft Ford Gorman Sullivan Ferrarese. Friday results include Indianapolis Charleston Wichita Louisville Omaha Denver St Paul. Today Louisville Wichita Charleston Indianapolis Minneapolis Denver St Paul Omaha.
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New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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Milwaukee
Gomez
Lawrence
Munger
Conley
S. Miller
Wehmeier
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Ferrarese
Detroit
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Washington
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Omaha
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Giants Sign Sovde From Occidental College
Pitcher Dick Sovde a 6 foot 8 inch right hander who weighed 200 pounds and lost only three games in three years with Occidental College was signed Friday by the New York Giants. Giants scouts describe him as a fastball thrower with fine control and he will report to the Giants Minneapolis club soon after graduating Occidental on June 10.
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Occidental
Sub Four Minute Mile Club Admits Two More Members
COMPTON Calif June 2 The sub four minute mile club admitted two more members Ron Delany of Ireland and Gunnar Nielsen of Denmark, timing 3 59 0 and 3 59 1 at the Compton Invitational. Delany led Nielsen to a stunning duel to the tape as Wes Santee remains the club’s lone American member. Delany named athlete of the meet while Nielsen runs first since February.
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Tom Courtney
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Ira Murchison
U. S. Army
Parry O’brien
Bob Richards
Ron Morris
Southern California
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Jim Lea
Air Force
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Boardman May Fight Smith for September Title Shot
Larry Boardman the 20 year old Marlborough lightweight may be in line for a September title shot at champion Wallace Bud Smith after KOing Frankie Ruff in Madison Square Garden in 46 seconds of the ninth round. Boston promoter Sam Silverman says he could arrange a $50 000 guarantee for Smith to fight Boardman in Boston on Sept 10. The plan hinges on a complex deal involving Modus resort owner Ted Hilton. Smith has an upcoming non title bout in Milan on June 23 with Duilio Loi.
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Larry Boardman
Marlborough
Silverman
Ted Hilston
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New York State Athletic Commission
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Satchel Paige Lifts Miami in International League Race
Old Satchel Paige as the Miami pitcher, making his 11th appearance, helped protect Don Cardwell’s lead in a 7-2 Miami victory over the Habana Sugar Kings. Home runs by Mickey Micelotta Glenn Gor bous Cardwell and Bob Bowman fueled the win as Montreal gained ground in the standings with a 4-1 over Toronto. Columbus Jets beat Richmond 5-2 on eight hits. Buffalo-Rochester game postponed by cold weather.
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Bob Bowman
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Fred Kipp
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Red Wings
Gibson Favored To Win Surrey County Finals
Miss Althea Gibson of New York, aiming for an eighth straight women’s singles title, meets England’s Anne Shilcock in the Surrey County Championships final after Gibson beat Australia’s Mrs Thelma Long 6-3 5-7 6-4 and Shilcock defeated Jennifer Middleton 3-6 6-2 6-1 to reach the final.
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New York
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Miss Shilcock
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Cassady and Berg Named America's Athletes of the Year 1955
Ohio State halfback Howard Cassady and golfer Patty Berg were named America’s Athletes of the Year for 1955. They received the Frederick C. Miller Memorial Trophy from the Fraternal Order of Eagles, with presentations by Judge Robert C. Cannon. Cassady led in AP year-end voting, while Berg topped rivals including Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Doris Hart.
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Ohio State
Patty Berg
America
Frederick C. Miller
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Order of Eagles
Robert C. Cannon
Milwaukee
Cassady
Detroit Lions
Columbus
Ohio
Patty
Pittsburgh
Herman Berg, Jr
St. Paul
Minn
Rocky Marciano
Brooklyn
Johnny Podres
Pfizer and Hillman's Cup L L Victories in Little League
Pfizer edged Ranes-O'Daniel 4 3 and Hillman's downed Model Milk 5 3 in Little League games yesterday. Pfizer had only two hits yet benefited from four Ranes-O'Daniel errors. Purcell homered three runs for Model Milk to grab the lead, then Hillman's answered with four runs in the fourth.
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Fight Results Highlight Boxing Cards In New York And Charlotte
In Madison Square Garden Larry Boardman from Mari Se a Ne defeated Frankie en Yor. In Charlotte Nino Valdes born in Havana stopped Ken Hammer of Detroit. The event featured regional bouts with notable opponents in a brisk boxing card.
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Bucs Move Toward NL Lead With Braves Upset
The Pirates climb to second place a half game behind Milwaukee after beating Warren Spahn 4-1 on Friday night. Lee Walls homered in the outfield boost, and Bob Friend earned the win. The Giants, Cubs, and Phillies also won or lost as the pennant race tightens across the National League.
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Youth Dominates Texas Open Opener Amid Return of Cary Middlecoff
In Dallas the Texas International Open opened with Cary Middlecoff, Gene Littler, and Bill Casper tied for first after an opening 64. Bisdorf, Hebert, and De Vicenzo trailed one stroke back as Littler and Casper eagled the 12th and all three matched Middlecoff’s six under par. Middlecoff said he’s back playing well after a slump.
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Cary Middlecoff
Gene Littler
Singing Hills
Calif
Bill Casper
Chula Vista
Middlecoff
Bill Bisdorf
San Diego
Jay Hebert
Sanford, Fla
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Mexico City
Don January
Abilene
Tex
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Littler
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Anderson Sets Three Weight Lifting Marks
Paul Anderson, at 24, set three world marks in Philadelphia advancing toward a 1,200 total. He lifted 400 pounds in the press 335 in the snatch and 440 in the clean and jerk to reach 1,175 pounds, breaking the Pan American snatch record.
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Paul Anderson
America
Amateur Athletic Union
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Mexico City
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140 Track Hopefuls Compete At U. of C.
CHICAGO June 2 Some 140 track and field hopefuls, many of them Big Ten stars, compete today in the University of Chicago Open at Stagg Field. Michigan Iowa Michigan State and Ohio State send entrants led by Edward Brabham in sprints Joe Savoldi Henry Kennedy in distance events Selwyn Jones and Dave Leaf in the 440 hurdles Ted Wheeler Western Conference mile champion and Glen Davis high point man from Ohio State also compete.
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University of Chicago
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Ohio State
Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
A compact roundup lists top hitters and pitchers by 75 at bats or 5 decisions. Mantle of New York leads in average runs and homers with Berra and Bauer among leaders. Kuenn and Mays show strong hitting and steals across Detroit St. Louis and New York teams.
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