Messersmith Undergoes Finger Surgery Sidesteps Six Weeks
Angels pitcher Andy Messersmith underwent surgery in Los Angeles to repair a torn tendon sheath in the middle finger of his right hand. The right-hander, 20 game winner last season, will miss at least six more weeks after being limited to seven appearances with a 2-4 record this year. He last pitched May 26 against Kansas City and went on the disabled list May 31.
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Marine Leads Pistol Tryouts in Olympic Selection
Jimmy Dorsey a Marine gunnery sergeant from Spokane led after the first round of free pistol tryouts for the U S Olympic shooting team at the Black Canyon range in Phoenix scoring 554. Army Pfc Hershell Anderson of Tracy City Tenn a three time U S International free pistol champion was runner up with 552 while Army S Sgt John Sicinski of Ft Benning Ga stood fourth with 547.
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Trinity Texas Faces Stanford In NCAA Tennis Final Showdown
In Athens Georgia Trinity University of Texas and Stanford reach the pandemic finals as top seed Dick Stockton and Brian Gottfried meet Alex Mayer and Roscoe Tanner with the title within reach.
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Junior All N C Affair Eliminates South Carolinians
The Carolina Golf Association Junior Tournament narrows to all North Carolina players after Jack Walters of Florence and Whit Whitmer of Greenville exit. Walters lost a playoff for medal and then fell one up to Cal Stanford of Rockingham on the final hole.
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Allen Robinson Lead AL All Star Ballots
Dick Allen and Brooks Robinson led American League All Star voting in ballot results announced in New York. Allen featured on 96,633 of 217,029 ballots cast while Robinson also topped early tallies, reflecting strong fan support for both stars this season.
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Murcer's Homer Sparks Yankees Easy Win Over Chicago
Bobby Murcer belted a three run homer in the third to chase Stan Bahnsen early as New York beat Chicago. Bernie Allen plated a run on a sac fly earlier, and Ho race Clarke added a three run shot later in the game while Fritz Peterson won his fifth with help from five double plays.
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Baskin to Retire After 24 Years at USC
Weems O. Baskin Jr., senior member of USC athletic staff, will retire July 1 after 24 years as coach and administrator. A national track star in the late 1920s, Baskin had only one losing season as track coach.
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Reds Tryout Set June 28 at Hephzibah High Field
The Cincinnati Reds announce a special tryout camp and clinic on June 28 in Hephzibah Georgia. The day runs 9 am to 2 pm with players ages 15 to 22 invited including high school sophomores and juniors. Personnel include George Zuran in charge with Bill Jamieson and Al Turner assisting. Players must bring own gear. Reds supply playing equipment. American Legion players may attend with coach or post commander approval.
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Puzzle fragments reveal crosswords and contest rules
A garbled puzzle text lists clues and puzzle rules from the Aiken Standard Stumper. It outlines entry methods, mail deadlines, address, packaging, and prize rules for a weekly crossword contest with a cash and cruise prize option.
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