Willie Kirkland's ninth inning homer gives Giants 7-6 win
In Philadelphia Willie Kirkland slugged a two run homer in the ninth, his fourth of the season, lifting the Giants over the Phillies 7-6 after a three run seventh inning tied the game. Mary Grissom earned the victory in relief as Ray Jablonski belted a two run homer for the Giants in the seventh.
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Japanese Sweep Asian Games Swim Card For Commanding Lead
Japan dominated the swimming program at the Asian Games, sweeping seven events. Tsuyoshi Yamanaka won the 1500 meter freestyle, posting 18 00.3, while the 400 meter medley relay set a world record of 4 17 2. Japan leads with 30 golds and 479 points, ahead of Iran and India in medals.
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Rocky Cola vito and Minnie Minoso power Indians past Orioles
Cleveland swept Baltimore with 5-2 and 6-2 wins as Rocky Colavito and Minnie Minoso hit two run homers. Harrell took the loss for Baltimore while Cleveland improved to 27-12 on the season.
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IAAF Ruling Spurs Row Over Built up Shoes
London AP reports a furor as the IAAF bans built up shoes for high jump power from competition. Crump and British officials argue the council acted without urgency while the Stockholm congress looms. Dumas remains world record holder with seven feet one half inch.
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Polish Club Night Card Features Club Matchups
Tonight's action has Black Label facing Dietzen's at 6 30 Alexandria meets Broadway Beverage at 7 30 and Spot Lamps plays Tail Lamps in the nightcap Line scores show Tail Lamps edging Alexandria 22 to 10 in two columns and Polish Club 41 Container 15 5 by Bob Carson Jones Arn ald Ballard with detailed player tallies
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Close One Played In Shadyside LI
Pitcher L. Hovermale struck out eight as Local 663 beat Local 777 6 to 5 in Shadyside Little League play. Lantz pitched five for Local 777 while Hovermale and Lang, Lantz and Givens contributed offensively. line score shows Local 663 010 362 and Local 777 020 120.
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Banker's Handicap At Edgewood Ties Leaders
Julie Hull and Edith Pitts tied for first in Wednesdays Low Put Tourney at Edgewood Country Club sponsored by Browns Recreation. Emma Gillespie placed third, Lois Pressing fourth as 18 hole Banker's Handicap continues toward June 3 completion. Indianapolis note: Dick Rathmann, pole in 1958 Indy 500, signs up for first 100 mile big car race of season sanctioned by USAC, with Langhorne race entry set for June 15.
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French Horse Seeded Tops In Epsom Derby
In London AP reports Britain’s top bookmakers set French-owned Noelor II as 9-2 Derby favorite for the 179th Epsom Derby on June 4 after Alcide dropped from the field due to a strained muscle. Wallaby II Bald Eagle share 6-1 second-favorite status, with Maha and Alberta Blue among other noted contenders.
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American Plays 36 Holes In Practice
Edward Meister, 41, Cleveland publisher, arrived at St Andrews to practice for the British Amateur. He opened with 74 on the Old Course, then shot 73 with Jack Penrose as partner. Meister, Penrose, Jimmy McHale of Philadelphia and Tim Holland of New York were first Americans to arrive. Len Marti becomes University of North Dakota's first gymnastics coach beginning in 1946.
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Civic Golf Loop To Open Season At Anderson CC
The Civic Golf League launches a 1953 season on Thursday at Anderson Country Club with a 12 week schedule. Kiwanis chaired by Tom Decker leads eight teams including Kiwanis Downtown Coaches Rotary Lions Optimists Mounds Kiwanis Exchange and Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Grandview Innaugral Memorial Day Golf Tourney Set
Grandview Men's Club announces the first annual Memorial Day golf tournament on Friday with 1&-hole medal play and banker's handicap replacing the Armstrong events. A clubhouse trophy donated by the men’s club will bear the 1958 winner’s name. Gene Wolfe and Jimmy Harreld shared last year’s Armstrong final. The event honors all deceased Grandview members. A pro-am best ball is planned for Sunday, June 1.
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Mantle injury worries Casey Stengel at Yankees
Mickey Mantle, sidelined by a recurring shoulder issue since a 1957 World Series collision, has 4 homers and 14 RBIs in 32 games. Manager Casey Stengel admits concern over the ailment while Mantle insists the shoulder is OK and remains in the lineup.
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Harris Delivers Late Homer. Tigers Rally Past Red Sox
In Detroit, Gail Harris hit a two run homer in the ninth to cap a 4-2 Detroit win over Boston. The game featured a pitching duel between Frank Lary and Willard Nixon, with Harris delivering the decisive blow as the Tigers broke a tie late. The brief box score shows 9th inning drama and ownership of key hits by Kaline, Hazle, and Berberet. The note also mentions Weber College athletic director Reed K Swenson as the first NC AAC president in 1949.
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Basilio to likely fight Sugar Ray Robinson in June 1959
BASILIO says in Sudbury he and champion Sugar Ray Robinson will probably fight again in June 1959. He plans tune up bouts this year and does not expect to face Robinson in 1958. Basilio won the middleweight title from Robinson last September, then lost it in a return bout in March.
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Gibson Sweeps to Quarterfinals in Surrey Lawn Tennis
Wimbledon champion Althea Gibson of New York and Mimi Arnold of Redwood City, California won easily to reach the quarterfinals at the Surrey Lawn Tennis Championships in Surbiton, England. Gibson defeated Valerie White 6 2, 6 3 while Arnold crushed Dawn Thomas 6 1, 6 1. The event serves as a Wimbledon tuneup.
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