Sanford Impresses Phillies Scout With Fine Showings
Coach Whitlow Wyatt lauds Jack Sanford after his strong early exhibition work with Philadelphia. Sanford, recalled from Schenectady, could stick with the club in 1955 following 16 wins and two years in the Army. Wyatt sees growth and readiness, while noting the pitcher’s eagerness to earn a permanent spot.
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Army
Golfers Seek National Open Berths Across 24 Qualifying Sites
More than 1,900 players including six past Open winners will try today to qualify for the National Open at Inverness Club Toledo Ohio June 13 to 15. Notables Sam Snead Byron Nelson Jimmy Demaret Gene Littler Ben Hogan Peter Thomson Jack Burke lead a field chasing one of 18 final spots allocated from regional qualifiers. Amateur and professional entrants face a reduced handicap while districts from New York Cleveland Detroit Chicago Cincinnati and Dallas provide large qualifying pools.
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Granny Hamner Returns to Phillies as Second Baseman
The Phillies recover as Granny Hamner, after a year of shoulder pain and trying pitching, returns to the infield. He debuts May 7 with an RBI home run and stellar defense helping an 8-4 win over first-place Braves.
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Pirates Dominate Pony League with 49 to 0 Victory
Pirates roar to top of Pony League standings with a 49 0 win over the Jaycees at Pony League Park. A five run fifth inning sealed the game as Ruffensberger limited Jaycees to two hits while Tammy Dubel made two one handed catches in the sixth for a standout defensive effort.
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Bowden shatters four minute mile with 3 58.7 run
Don Bowden, UC Berkeley, sprinted 880 yards in a 3 58.7 mile at Stockton to smash the four minute barrier and claim outstanding man honors at the Pacific AAU meet. The 20 year old San Jose native plans to focus on the 880 next, eyeing rivals like John Laude and Wes Santee in future races. Bowden’s clock toppled the U S citizen record of 4 00.5, set by Santee, as he led four other runners to the tape ahead by about 15 seconds.
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St James Grabs Fourth Position In League Win
St James moved into fourth in the Independent League after a 6 1 victory over Antietam's Redbirds at Keedesville. Duffey pitched well, allowing only two hits through seven, but gave up two hits in the eighth as Antietam rallied. Kretzer and Burgin had two hits for St James while Crampton and Marshall each drove in runs.
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iRecruiting Raids Hit Little League in Allentown
Allentown Virginia Little League leaders call a special meeting to address recruiting raids from outside leagues. The group lists 270 players ages 8 to 12 and notes offers of trips to New York City, free taxi rides, and gifts to lure players away. Mountainville Memorial Association represents the local Little League amid several other leagues in Alles town. baseball remains a serious pursuit among youths.
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Williams Gives Sage Advice From a Hall of Fame Hitters View
Ted Williams offers hitting guidance from Boston, stressing a good half to hit and patience with two strikes. He advises choosing a bat you can handle, keeping the plate covered, and adopting a comfortable stance while awaiting the pitcher’s best offer.
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Second Game Heavyweights Battle in Low-Scoring Tilt
Baltimore limped through a tight game against New York with a 7 to 37 scoreline in a rare pitching dominated contest. Brown, Ceccarelli, Zaverink, Triandos, Berra and Brown anchored the offensives while G'Dell, Ceccarelli, and Zaverink handled the mound duties.
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