New Drivers Seek Berths in 500 Mile Race Debutants
Eleven new drivers win approval from USAC officials and veterans to qualify for the 500 mile Indianapolis race on May 30. Notables include Elmer George, newly married to Anton Hulman’s daughter Mary, and veteran entrants Jud Larson, Dempsey Wilson, Giuseppe Farina, and Jim McWithey. Accidents at the track highlighted the danger with several incidents, but most drivers escaped injury and some cars were repairable before trials.
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United States Auto Club
Allemp
Elmer George
Mary Hulman
Anton
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
George
Frnie Ruiz
Moresto
Calif
George Amick
Venice
Pon Edmonds
Aanahein
Katmionds
Bill Vukovich
Newcomaccs
Jud Larson
Kansas City
Bill Cheesbotte
Tucson
Ara
van Yale Johnson
Anaheim
Jim McWithey
Anderson
Ind
Dempsey Wilson
Hawthorne
Mike McGill
Haddonfield
Johnnie Baldwin
Giuseppe Farina
Turin
Italy
Inaiananolis
Jack Turner
Seattle
AAA
Walt
Amick
Farina
Johnson
Jimmy Reace
Ike Turner
Rain Halts Pairings Across Leagues
Schedule shows multiple rain delays across the International League and American Association. Games listed include Columbus at Toronto, Miami at Buffalo, Richmond at Montreal, Havana at Rochester, Wichita at Indianapolis, and St. Paul at Omaha. Charleston 9 and Minneapolis 5 were noted with incomplete results.
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Columbus
Toronto
Miami
Buffalo
Richmond
Montreal
Havana
Rochester
Charleston
Louisville
Minneapolis
Denver
Wichita
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Omaha
Big League Leaders in Baseball Summary
National League leaders include Hoak of Cincinnati batting .415 with 21 RBIs and Aaron of Milwaukee leading in runs and second in RBIs. Moon of St Louis among leaders, and Mays of New York top steals. American League leaders feature Williams of Boston with .443 batting and 17 runs, Sievers of Washington 24 RBIs, Simpson of Kansas City 3 hits, and Williams also homering nine times. Pitching leaders show Burks of East City with 40 strikeouts and Score of Cleveland with 99.
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Bouehee
Phila
Hollers
Adcock
Moon
St.Louis
Mays
New York
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Roberts
Williams
Boston
Siev’rs
Washa
Simpson
Kansas City
Malzone
Sievers
Washington
Kuenn
Detroit
McDougald
Sudlenby
Landis
Chicago
Urks
East City
Stikeouts
Cleveland
College Scores Veterans and rivals dominate scoring rundown
Virginia 0 South Carolina 0 Maryland 4 Clemson 2 Randolph Macon 7 VMI 3 Marshall 8 Virginia Tech 4 Norfolk State 84 Towson 8 Baltimore 110 MI St Mary's 8 Win Maryland 7 American U 5 Georgetown 6 Penn State Richmond at SLEATER CALLED UP DETROIT May 21 Detroit Tigers buy Sleater from farm club Irvin retiring Charlton W Va two area schools LOS ANGELES May 11 Pete Vosey exchange for classic track meets will be held at South High first annual Interstate A g t Academic Conference championships James School hosts National League pennant chase for 1950s season
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Clemson
Randolph Macon
VMI
Marshall
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Charledton
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South High
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Milwaukee Braves
Rebels
New York Giants
Vojey
James
Jnings
Tigers
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Track Title At Stake Today In Southern League
William and Mary leads the Southern Conference track finals at Williamsburg as Virginia Tech and VMI push the field. W&M advanced 15 in prelims, Tech 11, VMI 10, while Davidson Richmond West Virginia and others fielded smaller contingents. Walt Fullman of W&M tied the conference mark with a 9.8 second dash.
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Virginia Tech
VMI
William & Mary
Iits
Tech
Davidson
Richmond
West Virginia
Citadel
Furman
Washington and Lee
Dashman
Walt
Fullman
Maryland
Fal Murphy
Herb Score Eye Exam Pending After Line Drive
Cleveland eye specialist Dr Charles Thomas said Score’s right eye may be clear enough for examination today or Sunday. The injury followed a line drive hit to Seare’s face at Cleveland Stadium Tuesday night as the Indians faced the Yankees, with bleeding and rest guiding treatment.
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Cleveland
Herb Store
Charles T. ‘Thomas
Scuthigan
Seare
Cleveland Stadium
Cleveland Indians
Ace
New York Yankees
Cardinals Hold Off Yankees In Sharp World Series Effort
Johnny Logan and Harrison Hayes delivered key hits as the St. Louis Cardinals faced the New York Yankees. The Yankees were limited to eight hits and struck out eight as their bid for the title faced a tough pitching showing in a 41 decision game.
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Reas
Johnny Logan
Hrayes
Ory
St Las Cardinals
Johnson
Orvnles
Yankees
Boonsboro Softball Game Promises Town Rivalry
Boonsboro schedules first softball game at Boonsboro park next Thursday at 6 30 with proceeds to the town fund. East Side nine led by Dr John Crider faces West Side team captained by Robert Merchant. No admission for opening day, collection taken. Proceeds aid local causes as players from both sides may join to form a town team against Keeville Sharpsburg and other county clubs.
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West Sie
Thevit
Boonsboro Park
Boonsboro Urance
John Crider
Robert Merchant
West Siders
Keeville
Sharpsburg
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