Poor White Sox Trade Power for Pitching in Win
The White Sox, after winter trades for pitching, chalk up a 4-0 win over the Red Sox behind Early Wynn two-hitting the lineup through six. Wynn improves to 7-5 with eight strikeouts, matching his 36th shutout and 10th two-hitter. Yankees widen lead with a 9-3 victory over Cleveland.
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Associated Press
al Lopez
Chicago White Sox
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Dick Donovan
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Boston
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Red Sox
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Pro Tennis Tourney Sleeper Shakes Title Chase
Forest Hills recap of the $15,000 pro tennis tournament where Rosewall trails 4-0 after a 6-3 6-3 win over Hartwig. Gonzales 3-0, Hoad 3-1, Trabert 2-2. Rosewall's two wins could clinch $3,000 in the six match round robin.
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Lew Hoad
Rosewall
Rex Hartwig
Gonzales
Los Angeles
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Pancho Segura
Tony Trabert
Frank Sedgman
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Sugar Hart Defends Off Women in Philadelphia Cases
Sugar Hart a 22 year old welterweight boxer faced three municipal court actions in Philadelphia. Two women claim he is father of their children while a third accuses him of owing 1017 in support for two children. He was excused temporarily in one case, held on 500 bail in another, and postponed in the third until August. He said he would marry the girl tomorrow and quipped I just have to fight them off.
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Garnett
Hart
North American continent includes Greenland and nearby regions
The region spans from Greenland through Canada and the United States to Mexico and Central America, plus the West Indies and surrounding islands.
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Canada
United States
Mexico
Central America
West Indies
Baseball Standings and Scores Update
The Associated Press reports American League leaders New York and Boston with their latest records and upcoming games. Results include New York 9 Cleveland 3 and Baltimore 4 Kansas City 2, with Chicago beating Boston 4 0. NL highlights Milwaukee 5 San Francisco 4 and Philadelphia 9 Los Angeles 3.
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Chicago
Lily Washington
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Braves tumble as Spahn takes third loss in row
Milwaukee, the world champions, lead the NL by two games yet drop three of their last eight. Warren Spahn took the loss in all three defeats, highlighting a rough stretch for the ace.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Braves
Warren Spahn
Mount race tragedy ends Jackie Westrope career
Jackie Westrope, 40, died after a spill at Hollywood Park in the Hollywood Oaks race. His mount Well Away clipped the rail near the finish as Westrope led by a length, the track official said. Westrope, a former national riding champion, leaves his widow Celia and four daughters Pam Jan Jackie Jill. He began racing in 1933 and had 2,439 lifetime wins.
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Well Away
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Kluszewski sheds girdle boosts batting average
Big Ted Kluszewski has raised his batting average above .300 for the first time this season after removing a back girdle he said hindered his swing. In the past eight games he has 13 hits in 29 at bats, lifting his average to .305.
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Ted
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Woman 80 Still Plays Ball In Schoolyard
Mrs. Charlotte Phillips Thompson of Stockville Nebraska says she once hit many home runs and still plays with children in the schoolyard. She jokes she no longer passes first base quickly, plans to be 80 next November and stays in shape by chasing around the ranch daily.
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Neb
Charlotte Phillips Thompson
Phillips
Local Road-E-O Winners Headed For State Finals
The state finals of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Road-E-O will be held in Staunton on Saturday. Winchester winner William A. Morrison Jr. and Berryville winner Clinton McWhinney will be escorted to the finals by Nat Joyner.
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Winchester
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Berryville
Nat Joyner
Willie Mays Ends Slump With Hospital Visit Overnight
Willie Mays, NL leader despite a two week drought, stayed overnight for a physical check up at a New York hospital and was expected to rejoin the San Francisco Giants soon. A hospital spokesman said he likely would be released today or tomorrow with a full report to Giants manager Bill Rigney. Rigney noted Mays appeared run down with a possible touch of the flu after being benched in Pittsburgh.
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Willie Mays
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Willie
Giants
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Rigney
Pittsburgh
Southern Cal Wins NCAA Baseball Title Over Missouri in 12 Innings
Southern California captured the NCAA World Series crown by defeating Missouri 8-7 in 12 innings. Mike Blewett lined a game winning hit to right, bringing Red Johnston home from third with two outs.
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Missouri
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Red Johnston
Elks defeat Moose 8 5 in Pony League clash at Senseng Park
Elks beat the Moose 8 to 5 as Griffith pitched two hits through the first five innings and contributed a multi hit day. Pryor homered and Reed walked in each of his plate appearances as Hinkle allowed six hits and struck out eight. Walks fueled both sides with four of Griffiths walks turning into runs.
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Bolt Leads Flint Open After Strong 69 Round
Flint Michigan reports Tommy Bolt, fresh U S Open champion, led the Flint Open with a 69 as Sam Snead struggled. Bolt credited a new attitude and quick-putting run, while Snead failed to make the 36 hole cut for the second straight week.
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Danor
Sam Snead
Bolt
Carey Middlecoff
Cities Service Still Unbeaten In Little Loop
Cities Service remained undefeated in the Little Loop with an 11 to 6 win over Working man's Store at Senseng Park. John Miller slammed a grand slam in the fourth, Morris earned the win, Berry the loss, and the game ended after five and a half innings due to weather.
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Winchester and Middletown meet in sun baseball clash
Weather permitting the Apple Valley Baseball League schedules a Sunday doublebill at Rouss Park with Middletown visiting Winchester in a winless duel. Mt Falls travels to Stephenson as the Rebels seek their first win while Oak Grove visits Gainesboro with a pitching edge in a tight matchup.
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JCC Junior Golf Match Set For Monday At Winchester Club
The Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts its fourth annual junior golf tournament at the Winchester Club starting Monday morning. Boys under 18 before August 15 compete in 27-hole medal play with 20 entries anticipated. The winner may advance to the state tourney at Elizabeth Manor in Portsmouth July 7-9.
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Portsmouth
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