Campanella Returns with Dodgers Inspires Homer Spree
Roy Campanella returned from a bruised left hand to spark the Dodgers with two homers and a bases-loaded grand slam, driving Brooklyn to a 5-1 win over Philadelphia and widening its lead over the Giants. Sal Maglie won for the Giants, while Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Detroit also won in night games.
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Baseball season leaders named by league
In the National League Robison of Brooklyn leads batting at .345 with 26 runs by Lockman. Sauer of Chicago has 36 RBIs and 42 hits by Ennis of Philadelphia. Maglie of New York dominates pitching with 8 0 and 45 strikeouts as the NL top performers. In the American League Mitchell of Cleveland hits 360 and Avila Rosen share runs with 22. Rosen leads RBIs with 23 and Rizzuto of New York has 9 steals. Marrero of Washington 4-0 tops pitching and Reynolds of New York posts 42 strikeouts.
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New York
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Chicago
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Philadelphia
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St. Louis
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Cleveland
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Rosen
Cleelad
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Priddy
Detroit
Elsing
Marrero
Washington
Reynolds
Baseball scores from multiple games include key matchups
Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1 while New York topped Boston 5 to 3. Cincinnati beat St. Louis 2 to 1 and Pittsburgh won against Chicago 6 to 6 after 13 innings.
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Giant cactus crushes child in Tucson tragedy
A 22 foot high cactus weighing over a ton toppled onto five year old Cindy Lauther in the Tucson mountains last night, killing her instantly. Sheriff deputies said cause of the fall is undetermined.
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Royal Crown Tops Novick 10 to 6 in City League Opener
Royal Crown defeats Novick 10 to 6 at Senseney Park to start the City League twin bill. Tillotson earns the win with six hits allowed nine walks, while Phillips loses after a full nine innings pitched and ten hits given up. Novick led 2 0 in the first but Royal Crown answered with a six run rally, and after a 5 6 score in the second the clubs settled into a low scoring pitcher’s duel.
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Slonaker
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Eewwne
Royal Crown AB
J. Lewis
W. Spaid
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Estimated daily visitors to New York City
The New York Board of Trade says the daily visitor count is only a guess, with between 2.5 million and 3 million visitors each day, in addition to New York's 8 million residents.
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New York Board of Trade
Wyrostek Returns to Phillies in Wyhrostek Trade
The Philadelphia Phillies reacquire outfielder Johnny Wyrostek from Cincinnati in exchange for Emory Bubba Church a 15 game winner and right handed pitcher Kent Peterson. Cincinnati also receives shortstop Eddie Miller from the Phillies in the 1948 deal. The marketable move ends a long pursuit by Phillies owner Bob Carpenter and manager Eddie Sawyer.
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Bubba) Church
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Reds
Gabe Paul
One Big Inning Gives Berryville Win Over O Sullivan
Berryville used a five run sixth inning to edge O Sullivan 5 to 4 in a City Softball League game at Senseny Park. Smith pitched for Berryville and Larrick for O Sullivan, each allowing five to six hits. Bauserman of O Sullivan had two hits, the only multi hit player.
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A League Bowlers Reminded of Tourney Monday Night
A League bowlers are reminded of the handicap tournament this Monday night at Health Center Alleys. Eligible bowlers must have at least 50 games this season. Each participant receives a handicap of 2 to 3 pins, based on the difference between average and scratch. Officers will run the three game event starting at 7 30 p.m.
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Bratton to Meet Castellani June 18 in Chicago
Johnny Bratton earned a split decision over De Flanagan at Madison Square Garden and will meet Rocky Castellani in Chicago June 18. Hymie Wallman announced the date after Bratton’s victory, with Bratton eyeing further moves toward Gavilan and Turner as possible July 7 title bouts. Bratton praised Flanagan’s ringwork while noting he hurt his own hands and jaw but prevailed.
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Rocky Castellani
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Hymie Wallman
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Madison Square Garden
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al Berley
Willie Pep
Del
White Sox to Play North Mountain Here Tomorrow
Northern Virginia Baseball League schedule shows Winchester White Sox versus North Mountain at Rouss Park at 3 p m with Purtlebaugh and Jenkins behind the plate for the White Sox and Bausserman and Himbright for North Mountain Stephenson faces Front Royal at Bing Crosby Stadium with Pickerel on the mound for Front Royal Clarke County meets Draper Co at Stephens City at 3 p m Front Royal defeated the White Sox 19 6 on Thursday leaving Front Royal and Stephenson tied at 2 0 with 1 000 records
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White Sox
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Stephens City
Doctors To Remove Cast From Irvin's Ankle Next Week
Monte Irvin of the New York Giants expects news next Monday on his right ankle after the cast is removed. He says he feels great and aims to be ready by mid summer as the team contends for the National League race without his bat.
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NEW York
Monte Irvin
New York Giant
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Braves
Irvin Faces Doubt After Injury Before Team Tryout
Irvin, who broke his ankle in an exhibition game in Denver on April 2, says doctors urge activity and he now moves without a cane. He remains unsure about earning a team spot but vows to try hard, with x-rays showing good recovery.
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Denver
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