Nats Extend Winning Streak To 2 for Cookie Lavagetto
The Washington Senators beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 in a one game series. Pitcher Ted Abernathy and Herbie Plews starred with four hits and four RBIs combined, lifting Lavagetto to a 3-3 record since taking over May 7.
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Harry
Cookie’ Lavagetto
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Billy Klaus
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Dick Gernert
Boston
Lavagetto
Chuck Dressen
Dressen
Milwaukee Braves face pennant pressure with weak left field
Milwaukee's four left fielders post a combined .163 batting average, led by Chuck Tanner at .192 and Bobby Thomson at .156 before his benching. GM John Quinn notes trade talks are quiet as June 1 deadline nears while evaluating value beyond averages.
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Andy Pafke
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Frank Robinson
Rip Repulski
Philadelphia
del Ennis
St. Louis
Thomas
Braves
Tragic Mille Miglia Crash Sparks Proposals to Ban Open Road Races
In Rome officials weigh banning open road auto racing after the Mille Miglia disaster that killed 13 in a single day, bringing the race toll to 29 dead and 30 injured over two years. Spaniard Alphonso De Portago and co pilot Edmund Nelson perished when their Ferrari crashed into spectators. a second fatality occurred in a separate incident. Families of the victims press for action as deputies urge a ban.
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Texas Faces More Flood Threats After Weekend Storms
Storm battered Texas faced renewed flood threats as cleanup continued in Lampasas where a flash flood harmed the business district and Left 750 homeless. One hundred drowned or missing and presumed dead nationwide with at least 30 dead and 90 million dollars in damage from floods and storms across the state.
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Prisoner Shot To Death In Police Car
In Houston a 35 year old man identified by a rape victim as Th 0X Thompson was killed when a police shotgun discharged after the patrol car hit a bump. Thompson, handcuffed in the back seat, died instantly. Police will conduct a formal investigation. Two teen attendants at a service station also injured.
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New Baseball Loop Formed in Frederick County
The Frederick League debuts with six teams Lucent Stephens City Bartonsville Gainesboro Armel Opequon and a Win chester entry. Games began last Sunday at Senseny Park and winner’s diamond and extend each Sunday through summer. The league adds to Frederick County and Winchester’s vast youth baseball landscape.
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Massanutten Jackets Rally To Upset Eagles At Front Royal
Massanutten Jackets defeated the Eagles 6 to 5 at Front Royal in a ninth win in ten starts. Despite early lead by Eagles on Tomboin and Heflin , Jackets came back with key hits from Robinson Mente and Kerneghan to seize the game in late innings. Next up for Eagles is a Wednesday night game at Front Royal against Warren County.
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Bill Robinson
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Leroy Tomblin
Maxwell
Robinson
Wertz
Bobby Barr
Tomblin
Hudson
Darrell Jones
Gregory
Rodgers
Front Royal
Warren County
District 10
Deadline set for softball team registrations tonight
Final registrations for City and Church League softball teams must be filed at the War Memorial Building by tonight. Commissioner Eddie Ritter says no exceptions will be made this year as the schedule must be set to avoid disruption. A 7:30 PM meeting is on the agenda.
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Baseball standings and schedules for major leagues
Eastern games show Detroit at Boston, Kansas City at New York, and Chicago at Washington with listed pitchers. Yesterday Washington beat Boston 5 to 3. National League standings place Cincinnati atop with 16 trials, Milwaukee and Brooklyn close behind. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia trail. Today Pittsburgh visits Chicago, Philadelphia plays Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Milwaukee, and New York travels to St Louis with evening start times.
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Major League Leaders Highlights
Major leaders from the American League and National League are listed with top batting runs hits doubles triples homers and pitching strikeouts. Notable figures include Aaron Mays Bou chee Sievers Walls Kuenn Williams Trucks Score and others across Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia Boston Kansas City Detroit New York Washington Cleveland and Chicago.
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Kluszewski Arrives in Boston for Spine Evaluation
Cincinnati slugger Ted Kluszewski checked into New England Baptist Hospital for examination by neurosurgeon Dr. James Popper after a slipped spinal disc threatened his major league career. He declined to speak about his condition on arrival in Boston.
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Big Six Baseball Drama Ends Tight as Race Narrows
In Virginia Big Six play Richmond loses to Virginia Tech as William and Mary rise to first with a 5-3 mark. Tech beats Richmond as Virginia routs Washington and Lee 11-4. Virginia and Virginia Tech contend for top spots while William and Mary seeks an upset over Richmond in the final stretch. RPI slips past Bridgewater in Little Eight scraps with homer bursts from Pritchard, Thompson and Padgett.
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Ed Clevenger Wins Annual A Handicap Bowling Title
Ed Clevenger led 51 bowlers to win first prize of 30 dollars in the Annual A League Handicap at Health Center Alleys. He totaled 410 with games 101 140 145 plus 24 pins, carrying a 108 average for Ken Smith Agency. Francis Hudson took second with 399, Allen Carter third at 389, Bill Thompson fourth with 386, and Harold Pugh fifth at 382 setting the highest game of 151.
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Jimmy Archer Ends Dibiase Win Streak
New York welterweight Jimmy Archer defeats Tony Dibiase at St. Nicholas Arena to break a 20 month 19 fight unbeaten run. The bloodied 10 round battle ends in a split decision with Archer winning the final round and forcing a six to eight week layoff for both fighters.
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St. Nicholas Arena
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Joe Pushkal
Charles Rosen
Artie Aidala
Dibiase
Eye injury shows improvement for Herb Score
Cleveland Indians ace pitcher Herb Score saw eye improvement after a line drive impact. The eye specialist warned against optimism, citing risk of late retinal detachment and the need to assess the retina's central portion before confirming recovery.
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Dressen Accepts Front Office Role With Senators
Chariey Dressen, 58, becomes assistant to the president of the Washington Senators in a contract through 1959. He will scout players nationwide, with Griffith and Cookie Lavagetto retaining GM power, while Dressen focuses on acquiring talent for a club that has not finished first division since 1948.
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