Ted Williams Still Hitting Strong at 39 with Longevity
Edward S. Kitch notes Ted Williams in top form for a 1957 season, nearing 39, with three-homer games and durable performance across eras. The piece places Williams among baseball immortals and recalls his 1946 and 1951 feats, highlighting his batting skills and park rivalries.
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Larsen Pitches Yanks To Split With Red Sox
New York Yankees split a doubleheader with Boston as Larsen won the second game 4-1. Mickey Mantle homered twice, Vernon belted a crucial homer for Boston in game one, and Mantle left the nightcap with a minor knee injury.
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Mt Lawn show promises competitive sprint program
The Mt Lawn event begins 8 30 p m CDT with trials at 7 p m The program features three lay heats a five lap trophy dash and a 15 lap semifinal Templeton and McBride are among the starters along with Levi Dutnaway Camden C who won a heat race Box scores list Harshman Wellner Cox and others with Kellner Burnette Marshman Urban and Doby among participants
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Dodgers Split Doubleheader With Pirates
Brooklyn tops Pittsburgh 8-2 in the nightcap as Duke Snider drives in three, including his 16th homer, and Don Newcombe gains his eighth win. In the opener Bob Friend outpitched Purkey 3-0 with six hits allowed over four innings for the Pirates.
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Gibson Sets Up All American Wimbledon Final
Wimbledon report notes Gibson defeats 16-year-old Christine Truman to reach an all American final against California’s Darlene Hard. Althea Gibson, famed Harlem player, dominates, while Hard eliminates Dorothy Head Knode to set clash for title. Lew Hoad and Ashley Cooper contest the men’s final.
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Unbeaten Texas fighter recalls time he ran away
A profile of Roy Harris a Texas heavyweight boxing hopeful who escaped a rough sparring match in his youth and rose to national attention. The piece traces his boxing roots in Texas sets of relatives and early career including amateur and Golden Gloves success and his eventual turn to professional boxing in 1953.
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Cardinals Cubs Split Doublebill in Dizzy Race Night
The Cardinals and Cubs split a doubleheader as multiple racing notes and baseball memories mix into a crowded sports page. Lopez recalls a Boston homer for Kansas City as fans discuss race time, track action, and Derby memories amid a chaotic report.
Wading Staff Advice For Safe Stream Crossing
The piece advises using a wading staff to test depth and stabilize balance in quiet streams or swift waters. Bamboo staff works for light use while hardwood improves durability. a broomstick could be easier to handle in strong currents. A leather thong keeps the staff handy and hands free for fishing. Attach a pointed 16 inch pipe to the staff for stability.
National League and American League standings and results
Daily baseball standings show Milwaukee and Cincinnati atop the National League while New York and Brooklyn lead the American. Yesterday's scores include Milwaukee 10 Cincinnati 7 and Chicago 7 St. Louis 4, with Philadelphia 6 Brooklyn 5. Today’s probable pitchers include Law versus Mizell in St Louis and Roes versus McDevitt in Philadelphia.
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AllStar Selections Highlight NL Team With Dodgers Left Out
Reported selections show Cincinnati and Milwaukee leading with six players each on the National League roster for the All-Star Game in St Louis next Tuesday. Brooklyn and St Louis contribute multiple stars while Dodger inclusion is limited to three, with managers Alston and the league voting to place stars across teams.
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Roadsters Return To Mt Lawn Track Sunday Night
Dick Jackson of Greenfield extended his win streak at Mt Lawn Speed Way by taking the Mt Lawn 204 feature last Sunday. He led Frank Templeton of Connersville and Meri McBride of Lewisville as he aimed to add to his string with the stock roadsters competing Sunday night at New Castle track.
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Little 500 Trials Tonight Set Fast Field
The ninth annual Little 500 sprint car race will finalize its starting lineup with final qualification timed trials tonight in Sun Valley. Prominent teams and drivers are expected to push speeds as the field aims for the fastest in race history.
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Harness Races Postponed Then Rescheduled At Anderson Fair
Heavy rains delayed the Anderson Fair Harness card turning the track into a quagmire. The program will run 24 heats split with two year old pace on the afternoon card and three year old pacers headlining the night program starting at 8 pm.
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Armscamp Midget Show Rescheduled to Saturday Night
The Armscamp midget show originally set for July 4 has been postponed. The new plan has the event taking over Remiens oval Saturday night according to the current schedule.
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