Handley Seeks Third CVL Track Meet Crown
Handley, winner of the first two Cumberland Valley League Track Meets, aims for a third straight title at a 1 p.m. EDT start in Cumberland Maryland. Eight schools compete including Handley and Montgomery-area teams in ten track events and five field events.
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Garver shines as A's shutout Chicago 3-0
Ned Garver pitched his second complete game shutout in three starts, improving to 4-1 as the Kansas City Athletics defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-0. Vic Power hit a three run homer after Mike Baxes and Hec Lopez opened with hits, backing Garver’s strong effort. Roger Maris contributed three RBIs for Cleveland in a separate 8-5 win over Detroit.
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1957 Indianapolis 500 winner Fangio may skip trials
Indy 500 page reports Juan Manuel Fangio likely will not attempt to qualify for the Memorial Day classic in Saturday time trials. Sam Hanks notes speeds suggest a fierce pole battle as many entries exceed 140 mph.
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Threater to the qualifying average set by Flaherty
The report notes threats to the 145.596 qualifying average once held by Pat Flaherty of Chicago who later won the race.
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Maris Smashes Four Homers Against Tigers in Series
Detroit pitchers struggle with gopher balls at Briggs Stadium as Roger Maris hits four homers in a three game set. The Cleveland outfielder belts two against right handers and two off lefties, driving in eight runs and contributing to an 8-5 Indians win.
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League Leaders Across American League Batting and Pitching
Vernon leads AL batting with 381 at bats for Cleveland. Kuenn and McDougald pace hits with 40 and 37 respectively. Cerv tops RBIs with 28 for Kansas City and Maris leads home runs with 7. Harshman and Turley share pitching with 5-0 records and 1.000 ERA.
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Fire destroys hall delaying fire dept remodel in Mohall
Fire in Mohall North Carolina leveled the community hall before remodeling could begin to house the fire department. No injuries reported though plans to retrofit the hall were halted by the blaze.
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Braves Series Opens As Redlegs Face Milwaukee Champions
The Cincinnati Redlegs start a four game home set with the world champion Milwaukee Braves to decide if they contend in the NL pennant race. Cincinnati trails Milwaukee by 5½ games after a rough stretch and a recent slump that included a 4–4 tie at Pittsburgh and late rally by George Crowe. The Braves hold first place pressure as San Francisco and Los Angeles jockey for position and standings shift after rain delays and key defeats across the league.
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