Cleveland Indians extend AL lead with strong road stance
Cleveland tops Boston to stretch their American League advantage over Chicago and New York to four and five games respectively as the Indians continue a long home stand. Rocky Colavito hits his 25th homer in wins over Columbus, while Yankee stars face a tough road schedule.
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Faster Stock Cars Return To Sun Valley
The Tornado circuit brings back faster stock cars to Sun Valley Speedway for a double feature night after rain washed out events two weeks ago. Audre Swartz and Bill Evans lead the Tornado pack with two Muncie drivers aiming for multiple wins in the 1054 season as time trials start at 7 30 pm for eight races totaling 120 laps with a single 30 lap event.
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Wilhelm Still Works In Bullpen After Auto Crash Injuries
New York Giants pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm, 20, appeared in the bullpen Monday despite injuries from a Sunday auto accident near Yonkers New York. He suffered lacerations and bruises to the right arm, but examination showed no serious harm. Wilhelm has a 2-1-1 record this season and pitched two scoreless innings as the Giants defeated the Cardinals 7-4.
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Fox and Kiner Seize Lead in All Star Ballot Race
White Sox second baseman Fox and Ralph Kiner of the Cubs moved back into the lead in the All Star balloting at Cleveland for the July 13 game. Fox edged Bobby Avila by 491 votes, with Fox at 47 592 and Avila at 45 001. Kiner, a five time National League All Star, tallied 48 614 to pass Jackie Robinson and claim the left field spot ahead of Robinson’s 46 202. A separate note: Joey Jello and Billy Kilgore agreed to a 110 round bout at the Arena in Philadelphia on July 7, to be televised by CBS.
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Y Boys Enjoy Trip And Hike
Six YMCA boys joined an educational tour to inspect the Anderson Coca-Cola Bottling plant, then hiked to Shadyside Park for lunch and softball. Larry Johnson, Phillip Taylor, and Bob Perkins led as overall champions. The group later swam in the Y pool and planned another trip to National Tiles on Wednesday at 9 oclock as the program runs through June and July with junior leader Jim Dent.
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Winchester IMCA Sprint Cars at Winchester Next Sunday
Winchester officials announce IMCA sanctioned sprint car races next Sunday with 20 entries, led by Tampa’s Homer Claytor and Indianapolis' Bobby Grim. The six event program features top IMCA names, reversed starts, and qualifying at 1 30 p m with cars powered by 440 cubic inch Ranger engines.
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Plants 10 11 Roll Up A Big 16 To 4 Victory
In DelcoRemy Day League action Sonny Rhodes and Ighty Hazel held Plants 37 to six singles as they and teammates battered Rodger Byrne and Claude Craig for 15 hits. Plants 10-11 tallied eight runs in the seventh while adding four in the top of the same inning to secure a 16 to 4 win. Chappell and Stabler led the offense with three hits each as Plants 19 11 edged past Neeereait ee vent Fares with key late scoring.
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Cut Big Field Down To Size In Amateur Links
The New York meta field of 1.85 golfers enters the 20th Amateur Public Links Championship with qualifying rounds underway shrinking entrants to 4,200 for the tournament proper. Team events set for Cedar Crest Meadowbrook and North An course, Dallas, July 10, with Person A teams opening individual play July 12. Police Sectional rounds at 36 Boys Softball League last night. Huntley Park hosts aiming to finish by June 26. Meadowbrook 60 11 0. Westvale 30 55 5. Chicago 41 entries and 6 quasi qualifiers. Major entries include Peoria, Indianapolis, South Bend, Detroit, St Paul, and other districts.
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Giel Debuts for Giants in Exhibition Contest
New York Giants rookie Giel will face the Boston Red Sox in a Red Cross exhibition game next Monday night. Manager Leo Durocher praised his progress since joining the club ten days ago noting sharpening curves and a developing changeup.
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Kokomo Beats Calabria Schuster in Miracle Mile Tale
In a dramatic Fifth District night contest Kokomo edged Calabria Schuster as John Landy shattered the miracle mile record and reached 87. The event drew praise for Landy from his supporters and observers.
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Mike Johnson Earns Dearing Camp Award at Tecumseh
Mike Johnson received the Dearing Award for outstanding leadership at Camp Tecumseh near Delphi where 181 boys and 22 leaders from the Anderson delegation attended a seven day program directed by Ted Stewart Ray Brady and Alan Ely. Awards were given across softball checkers four in a row chess box hockey ping pong singles and doubles archery riflery horseshoes kings give away Chinese checkers treasure hunts and nature hunts. Cabin 5 led by Dick Wirt captured the Honor Cabin with 143 points and included Mike Johnson among its campers.
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He Trains Them Well at Aqueduct One-Two Three
Veteran trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons saddled a three horse entry in Aqueducts fourth race finishing first second and third for the first time at a New York track in 30 years. Gallai won with First Flower leading Searching. Fitzsimmons, who will be 80 on July 23, trains all three.
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Reformatory Dunches Out Two Victories
The Indiana Reformatory baseball team won twice over the weekend, beating Alexandria Merchants 5 4 on Saturday and Indianapolis Wilhelm Construction 12 7 on Sunday. Freck Mewbourn started Saturday, with Big John Busick finishing. Bobby Neff went 3 for 3 to spark the IR attack, while Jerry Crouch and Sanderson added two hits apiece. State batters led by Rice and Crouch with four hits each on Sunday as IR pitcher Richardson exited for Busick, who earned the win.
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Seeded Yanks And Aussies Gallop In Wimbledon Opener
Wimbledon opened with seeded Americans and Australians dominating early rounds. Notables include Tony Trabert defeating Paul Wooller, Vic Seixas cruising over Geoff Cass, and Ken Rosewall struggling in a five-set match. Several other seeds advanced as the tournament began amid heavy favorites. In local news, Lewis declines Rock Island School Reformatory job offer, citing unspecified terms.
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Lithhwiler Fired by Jamestown in Pony League
Lithhwiler former St Louis Cavalier outfielder and second baseman was fired by the Detroit Tigers Monday as manager of the Jamestown Falcons in the class D Pony League Wayne Blackburn 35-year-old Detroit scout was named as Lithhwiler's replacement The Falcons sit fifth 11 games behind the Corning Red Sox The article notes Lithhwiler received an offer from Duluth Minn in the Northern League a Redlegs farm organization
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Scortichini Beats Gonzales In 10 Round Decision
New York boxing card at St Nicholas Arena concludes with Scortichini defeating Gonzales in a 10 round split decision. Scortichini weighed 154 pounds while Gonzales came in at 158 pounds.
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