Maglie Delivers Three-Hit Shutout to Put Pirates in NL Lead
Giants veteran Sal Maglie earned a 3-0 three-hitter over the Braves, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to first in the National League as Lew Burdette and Chicago results shaped the pennant picture. Maglie allowed one baserunner after the fifth and needed 98 pitches to seal the win.
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Hot Dog Fighters Rate Heavyweight Contenders in Dull Ring
Promoters and fans find current heavies unimpressive, yet hot dog vendors at Madison Square Garden remain confident in the lineup. Veterans note Willie Stribling as a top draw among dull bouts, while Rocky Marciano has left the ring and Pastrano shows potential. A veteran manager weighs in on the top ten heavies amid lukewarm performances.
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Baseball Results Highlight Mixed League Action and Notables
The report blends American and National League results with player notes. Highlights mention pitchers Rogovin and Burdette, hitters Ramos and Campanella, and figures like Patterson and Averill. A mix of scores, lineups, and evaluative comments appears, reflecting a busy baseball card of the era with emphasis on notable players and performances.
Baseball Standings Major League Leaders Musial Cards
Major league standings and leader Musial of the St Louis Cardinals tops batting with high average while the Cardinals lead in standings. Other players and teams compete for top spots as the season progresses and results roll in from early games.
Yale Dominates 1940s All American Swimming Selections
Yale leads the 1940s All American swimming picks with 11 men in 10 of 14 events as coach committee selects top performers. A. L. Wiggins remains from last year and leads in individual medley. Rex Aubrey and Bill Woolsey shine in sprints. Dick Fadgen sets a 2:19.9 NCAA record in breaststroke. Ohio State, Northwestern, and Indiana also feature multiple top finishers. selection chaired by Jack Medica.
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Indians at Baltimore and Were at 8 Tonight Sportcast
Tonight's sports bulletin lists baseball Indians at Baltimore and Were at Baltimore, with 8 PM airtimes. Early tomorrow horse racing coverage from ThistleDown, WEOL FM, and WDOK at 5:15 AM.
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Caroline Signs With Chi Bears
Caroline, former University of Illinois star halfback, signs with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League after playing for the Montreal Alouettes in Canada's Big Four Union where he was declared ineligible at Illinois.
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Moore Set as Big Favorite in Harringay Title Fight
Archie Moore enters Harringay Arena as a strong 4 to 1 favorite to retain his light heavyweight crown against Yoland Pompey of Trinidad. The veteran insists a victory is imminent and pursues a shot at the vacant heavyweight title after this bout. Pompey, 27, seeks an upset after 135 fights and two prior losses, while Moore’s punching power and experience loom large in London.
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Elyria Softball and Baseball Schedules Spark Preseason Meeting
Steve Bako Elyria Commissioner calls a final preseason meeting at City Hall as Elyria teams unclear on participation. Elyria Post No 12 Junior Baseball faces Fostoria and hosts Shelby. Juniors’ Fremont game rainout with practice set for Ely Stadium. Bittner DeCario softball faces Ridgeville and Elyria C.O. Thursday. uniforms issued tonight. Old-Timers meet before Norwalk opener. Rone Radio cards Lehman Johnson Realtors game at Ely Stadium.
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Four Leagues Postponed By Rain Across City
Continuing rainy weather left Elstia’s baseball teams idle last night with Pony League and three Little Leagues—East West and North A Minor—indefinitely postponed. Wet fields and light showers halted all four leagues and no makeup dates were announced for the two games scheduled in each loop, eight games in total.
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Bragan defies rest rules as Pirates ride hot streak
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Bobby Bragan defends using three days rest for pitchers, saying his young staff thrives with less downtime. He highlights Bob Friend, Ronnie Kline, and Elroy Face as key contributors, notes Vernon Law’s injuries, and praises his catching trio Danny Kravitz Hank Foiles and Jack Shepherd for their handling and hitting.
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Local Fairways Golf Results At Spring Valley Country Club
In General Industries Golf League action at Spring Valley, Picards defeated Lockes 1 to 0, Middlecoffs tied Hogans 2 to 2, and Demarets edged Burkes 32. Middlecoffs and Demarets share the league lead with 15 1 points each. Bob Chapman nearest to the pin on No 1, Ted Ruth had the low net, and George Dahl did best on odd holes.
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Model Plane Builders Meet in Lorain YMCA
Plans for a model plane show will be discussed tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the crafts room of the YMCA. The meeting invites anyone interested in the show and also aims to form a Lorain County model plane club with an election of officers scheduled.
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Thomson Captures Playoff at Dallas Tournament
Australian Peter Thomson won the $70,000 Texas International title in a sudden death playoff at Preston Hollow after tying with Gene Littler and Cary Middlecoff at 267. Thomson, 26, was the only top finisher to play the par four 18th in even par and sealed victory with a 12-foot birdie putt worth $13,478.
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Gonzalez Surprises Himself in Unlikely Knockout
Tony Tex Gonzalez of East Orange New Jersey stunned Hardy Smallwood of Brooklyn at St. Nicholas Arena winning a unanimous decision after flooring Smallwood in the first round. Gonzalez credited a month of heavy bag work and his trainer Roscoe Manning for boosting his punching power. The light middleweight improved to 22 wins in 28 fights before 11 231 fans in New York.
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