A's Sweep Indians in doubleheader first since 1945
Philadelphia Athletics won both ends of a doubleheader from the Cleveland Indians, with Lon Brissis pitching a five hitter to take the nightcap 7 to 2 and Pete Suder delivering an eighth inning double for a 5 to 4 opener. Rookie Alex Kellner notched his 11th win as the A's closed within two games of the idle Yankees. Briesie walked nine in five innings and Cleveland any runs came on four walks and Larry Doby’s fourth homer.
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Phils Edge Pirates 6 5 In Ninth Inning Finish
Philadelphia nips Pittsburgh 6 to 5 as Pi Dick Sisler hits a ninth inning double scoring Jackie Mayo for the walkoff win before 41,465. Robin Roberts allows 13 hits in a fourteenth victory with Konstany closing. Five homers tally in the doubleheader opener before rain suspends the second game.
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Sexton Meets Davis In Mat Bout Tonight
The wrestling card at Troy Arena features top contender Frank Sexton facing Hollywood actor Wee Willie Davis in the best two of three falls main event. High Lee returns to meet Tom Collins in a one fall semi final, with Collins having appeared at La Salle weeks ago. A Shard working Billy Hansen faces Steve Buds in a thirty minute prelim. Opening bout lists Frank Krause and Rudy Wrochewski in a heavyweight clash.
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Tiger Crew Wins Cup Sets Carnegie Mark
The Priestan crew won the Carnegie Cup in record time Saturday, fighting off a Yale challenge on Lake Carneris. The Tigers set a new mark 841.7, Yale finished strong in second. Princeton won the jay and was prevented from making a late run.
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Two Amateur League Games Set Tonight
Two Amateur League games are scheduled tonight as Emeralds visit Catholic High field to face Via ducts in a key matchup. A win could pull Emeralds within one game of the league leaders, while the Rockys challenge the Travels in a separate clash at Geer Field with stakes tight in the standings.
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Columbia Backfield In Grid Classic
New York grid game pitted Columbia backfield against New York City team in the annual Herald Tribune grid classic. Quarterback and receivers used a fast pace with passes and rushes, as stars like Hernan Hirgenan and John Nork were highlighted.
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Roosevelt Raceway Sets Attendance Mark
Roosevelt Raceway drew a large crowd as fans packed the venue on a Saturday, boosting attendance beyond prior records. Officials touted the high turnout and the favorable weather for the event, highlighting the strong showing of racing enthusiasts.
Breaks Two Marks To Win By 4 Strokes In Golf Tourney
Philadelphia The front running Joe Kirkwood Jr. from Hollywood won the sixth annual Inquirer Invitation with a four stroke margin. He shot rounds of 86 68 and 74 for 276, breaking the course record at Whitemarsh 8,670 yards. Bobby Locke took second by one stroke over Johnny Palmer with Fred Haas Jr. and others in pursuit amid heavy rain and mud.
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Johnny Palmer
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Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Clayton Heather
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Williams Freshmen Lacrosse Captain Named Wyn Shudt
Wen Studt of Williams College freshmen lacrosse team has been named co captain. Tick Custis of Reston, a prep pupil at Andover, is the other co captain. The team is coached by Draduri of Lansingburg High and Drerfeld Academy.
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Dodgers and Reds Split Twin Bill at Crosley Field
Cincinnati southpaw Ken Raffensberger pitched his third one hit game in two seasons as the Reds shut out the Dodgers 2 0 to split the doubleheader. Dex Newcombe won the opener 3 0 behind five hit pitching while Dodgers Joe Hatten matched Raffensberger in a pitchers battle. Gil Hodges delivered a key eighth inning hit for Brooklyn and Hank Sauer homered for Cincinnati. Raffensberger walked two and struck out three while Newcombe allowed five hits and no walks in a tight 2 0 loss for Brooklyn.
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Braves Beat Cubs 7 2 Behind Sain In Boston
The Boston Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 7 to 2 as Johnny Sain earned his fourth win over nine hits. Cal McLish hit a homer off Schmitz in the third, and Elmer Fletcher muffed a ball allowing a Chicago run. Sam Sain started strong, with Hank Edwards delivering key hits for Boston before 15,113 fans.
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RPI Fresh Lacrosse Squad Rout Union in Season Finale
The RPI freshmen lacrosse team closed their season with a dominant win over Union. Lester Eustace led scoring with seven goals, followed by a strong effort from a teammate with five, as the squad extended its impressive win total and undefeated run in the final stretch.
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Turnesa Seeks British Amateur Crown Return
Turnesa aims to retain the British Amateur title with a strong showing in the event. The report highlights Turnesa’s recent form, noting his past champion status and confidence as he faces a field including Frank Strovaran and Rennie from England. teed off at EMR EST on the arc and hopes for steady play despite weather and course conditions.
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Siena Golfers Trip Engineers In Upset
The Siena College golf team defeated engineers at a weekend match held at Welferts Rone. Ed Korviak of RPT faced Billy Shiels of Siena in a key pairing as Loudonville area players posted strong scores. Shields led Siena with a 27, while John MarcIntore contributed for the Engineers.
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Ed Korviak
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Norsisk
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Th. Witt
Giants Rally Twice To Top Cardinals In Doubleheader
New York Giants defeat St Louis in both games of a doubleheader, 3-0 and 7-4, as Cooper homers and Lockman belts a three run double in the nightcap. Musial homers for St Louis in the first game. Jansen, Hartung, and Hoeft pitched for NY while Musial powered the Redbirds with his fourth homer of the year in the opener.
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Bill Rigney
Larry Jansen
Bob Hofman
Lockman
Willard
Marc Shall
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Bobby Thomson
Johnny Mize
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Musial
Clint Hartung
Red Schoendienst
Marty Marion
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Parnell Delivers Walkoff Hit To Beat Tigers In 12th
Boston tops Detroit 3-2 after Mel Parnell singles with two out in the 12th scoring Zarilla from second. Parnell improves to 8-1 with six AL wins, one loss, seven complete games, and a .400 batting mark through seven games. Attendance 41,687 as Sox rally after Igarita’s tieing single.
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Chisox Rally Past Nationals 6-4 In Final Frames
The Chicago White Sox erased a 2-4 deficit with two runs in the eighth and four in the ninth off Washington pitching to beat the Nationals 6-4. Floyd Baker and Jerry Scala sparked the late rally with two-out hits, Calvert drove in two with a late single, and Philley doubled as Chicago surged to the win. Washington had led 2-0 before Chicago’s comeback.
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Floyd Baker
Jerry Scala
Walter Masterson
Dave Philley
Paul Calvert
Gordon Goldsberry
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Clyde Shoun
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Billy Pierce
al Evans
Eastern League Results Roundup from Albany Elmira Scores
Yesterday in the Eastern League Albany lost to Elmira while Binghamton edged Witkes-Barre 7 to 6. Tonight Aurant visits Elmira and Hartford travels to Williamsport with Utira at Spraninn Fa. Finghamton posted a 9 to 7 win over Witkes-Barre.
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Buffalo Trot Meet Opens With Record $403,000 Pool
The Buffalo Trotting Association starts its seventh Buffalo Trot tonight in Buffalo with a $403,000 prize pool, the largest in the event’s history. Entries include top trotters and pacers from leading ranks for feature races on the one day meet.
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Buffalo Trot‘ine Association
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Canadian American sports postponements amid rain in upstate NY
Quebec and Oneonta games were rescheduled after rain postponed two matches. Oneonta defeated Quetes 10 to 6 while Amsterdam faced Three Rivals, with Pittsfeld at Schenectady and Gloversville at Rome also postponed due to rain.
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Mosquito Killer DeCosta Inspires Army Recruits
Sergeant Frank T. De Costa of Dunellen New Jersey, 71, veteran insect and rodent control expert at Fort Dix, speaks on developing talents in the Army. He urges youths to seek opportunities with recruiting offices listed in Troy and local phone directories.
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