Rosen Powers Indians to Split With Browns in Doubleheader
Al Rosen hit his 10th homer and drove in three runs as Cleveland defeated St Louis 6 2 to split a twin bill with the Browns. Sam Jones earned the win after St Louis took the opener 7 5. Rosen leads the league with 10 homers and 26 RBIs while hitting .338 as Cleveland remains three games ahead in the American League race.
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Two berths up for grabs in Memorial Day 500 at Indy
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, at least 15 cars vie for the final two spots in the Memorial Day 500 field. Chief Steward Tommy Milton will open the track for six hours at noon after Trials two, with 31 cars already qualified and 24 posting marks on Saturday. Car speeds for the contenders range from about 132.6 to 133.4 mph, while the existing qualified group averages 135.075 mph, higher than last year’s pace.
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Hogan Rallies To Take Colonial
Ben Hogan eyed defense of his National Open title but found the Colonial National Invitation tougher. He chipped to finish at 279 the 72 holes for a four stroke win over Lloyd Mangrum who took $2,700 in prize money.
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Elyria Junior C of C Softball Meeting Planned
A meeting for Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce members interested in softball is set for 6 30 tonight on the Jefferson School diamond. Don Boddy, the team manager, says plans include forming a local team and others across the county for Lorain County Junior Chamber of Commerce League play.
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Standings and results from a baseball and league update
The AMERICAN LEAGUE standings show Cleveland leading with 37 wins and 24 losses, Washington and Boston tied at 33 19, New York at 30 16, and Chicago in the middle. Yesterday, St Louis beat Cleveland 7-2, Chicago won 3-1, Detroit and Washington split, while New York at Boston rain interrupted play. Today’s schedule features New York at Boston, Cincinnati against St Louis, Philadelphia at Washington, and Chicago at St Louis with various pitchers listed for early games.
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Gains"A" Team Crown On Final Night At Inter-City Meet
Zimnox Coal of Steubenville won the Class A team title at the 41st Inter-City Bowling Association Tournament at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. Tony DeLeonardis led with a 703 series as 2,996 team total paced the champs, while Chuck Bowers rolled a 289 in singles the tournament's top game. Ed Ainsworth and teammates contributed solid series as Steubenville captured the crown for the first time since 1948. Boos Plumbing of Huron won Class B, with John Chap and Clyde Potter taking doubles honors and Karl Gillman of Rittman claiming all-events.
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Inter City Tenpin Tourney Standings Final
Final standings from the Inter City Tenpin tournament list top finishers and team placements with scores. The report highlights overall winners and notable performances among competing bowling clubs.
Lumber Team to Drill on West Side Stadium Practice
West Side Lumber and Coal, Class E Hot Stove League, holds an important practice at Ely Stadium. Manager Fritz Thornton asks all members to be on hand promptly at 6 o'clock Wednesday.
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Ross Fire 160 At State Scholastic Golf Meet
Jim Ross of Elyria Catholic High fired 79 81 for a 160 total in the Ohio State University course state scholastic championship over two days. Medalists were Fritz Schmidt of Columbus University High and Fred Jones of Youngstown Raven with 155. Team title went to Youngstown East at 666, followed by Raven 669, Aquinas 672, Circleville 675, and Withrow 685.
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Six Players and Umpire Sidelined by Injuries in Weekend MLB Actions
A weekend of hard knocks saw six players and rookie umpire Augie Guglielmo suffer injuries. Mickey Mantle and Roy Campanella joined Ted Kluszewski Herman Wehmeier Cliff Chambers and Sam Mele among the hurt, with Mantle leg pains, Campanella a swollen thumb, Kluszewski a pulled heel tendon, Wehmeier and Chambers line-drive blows, and Mele a wrist hit. Guglielmo, struck in the hand, continued play after first aid.
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Williams Nears End Of Refresher Course
Williams, a former Boston Red Sox slugger now a Marine Corps captain, nears the end of a refresher flight course at Willow Grove. He has completed 20 hours of training and may move to Cherry Point within the week. A final navigational cross-country flight is planned weather permitting.
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