Tribe Pounds Yankees 7-3 in Opening Game
The Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Yankees 7-3 as Luke Easter and Dale Mitchell sparked a decisive six-run surge. Yogi Berra, Joe Collins, and Mickey Mantle produced late homers for New York, while Cleveland acquired first baseman Bill Glynn to bolster the roster.
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Scores From Yesterday's Baseball Action Across Leagues
Recaps show St. Louis and Philadelphia splitting, Detroit and Washington trading wins, and Chicago topping Boston. National League reports New York beating St. Louis 6 to 4, while Boston fell to Chicago 15 to 3. American Association games include Minneapolis-Louville and St. Paul-Indianapolis matchups. Several late games listed with doubleheaders and twi nights across leagues.
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Vander Meer Fires Third No Hit Game for Tulsa
Johnny Vander Meer, after a 14 year wait, pitched a 12-0 no hitter for the Tulsa Oilers in the Texas League against Beaumont. The veteran starter walked one batter and was aided by Ford Garrison in a force play as Tulsa piled 12 hits behind him. Vander Meer is in his 19th professional season, largely in the majors, now with Tulsa after stints with Cincinnati, Chicago, Cleveland, and Oakland.
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Crashes Highlight Valley Stock Car Night at Valley Racing Club
The Friday program by Valley Racing Club Inc featured multiple crackups in stock car heats. Carol Bowlby won the feature after winning heats and achieving the best qualifying time of 22.4 seconds with rivals including George Sharb, Chuck Henderson, Charlie Fletcher, Fuzz Dotson, Rick Macioci, Charlie Fox, Eldon Brown, Jim Spitzer, Chuck Romine, Russell Lutz, and Bob Holowell among others.
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Charlie Fox
Eldon Brown
Charlie Pierce
Jim Spitzer
Chuck Romine
Russell Lutz
Circleville
Bowlby
Shark
Bob Holowell
Boxing Night Results From Associated Press
In Los Angeles Dave Gallardo 130 from Los Angeles KO'd Nat Stonewall Jackson 12914 of New Orleans. In Newark New Jersey Phil Saxton 174 from Elizabeth outpointed Jimmy Cerella 169 Hoboken.
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Dave Gallardo
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Stonewall) Jackson
New Orleans
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N. J
Phil Saxton
Elizabeth
Jimmy Cerella
Hoboken
Mel Clark hits four-run homer for Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates were routed 10-3 as rookie Mel Clark belted a grand slam in the third inning his first homer of the season. The Phillies dominated the Pirates who remained in last place.
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U S Olympic Track Team Seen Lacking Depth For Distance
Grayson argues the U S track squad shows strength in sprints and field events but weak depth in longer distances. He notes injuries and gaps in distance runners, mentions notable rivals and suggests optimism for relays and some events while flagging needed improvements for the Helsinki meet starting July 19.
Indians Nip St Pauls Blues Win In 13th Inning
The St Paul Saints lost a five run lead in the ninth but beat Indianapolis 7-6 in 13 innings. Earl Mosser allowed four hits through eight. George Stirnweiss hit a bases loaded bunt setting up Gene Gearhart's two run double for the decisive rally. Kansas City scored all their runs late in a 5-3 win at Charleston as the Senators closed a 23 game home stand. Milwaukee kept pace with Kansas City by winning at Columbus 4-2 and 3-2. Minneapolis swept Louisville 2-0 and 3-2.
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Charleston
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Columbus
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Louisville
Tigers tied major league record for 12 straight hits
Walt Dropo hit safely in his first seven plate appearances as Detroit and Washington split a twi night doubleheader 8-2 and 9-8. Bobo Newsom, in his first start for Philadelphia, and Athletc back St Louis 11-3 after relief appearances.
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New John Deere Tractors On Display At Nye Farm Center
Nye Farm Service Center announces new heavy duty John Deere 2 and 3 plow tractors. C B Nye, owner, says one model will be on display at the farm center Saturday. Fire wrecks nine barns at Thistledown Race Track as 30 to 50 horses stampede to safety.
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Guthrie Leads SEO Golfers In Ohio Amateur Qualifier
Ohio amateur golfers compete at Columbus Country Club for the 46th annual Ohio Amateur qualifier. Dick Guthrie Athens tops scores 39 37 176 with multiple players within three strokes of the lead including Davey Cleveland Blancett Zanesville Carmichael Columbus and Jones Youngstown amid a crowded field and potential final round drama.
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Hatton Nearing NL Second Baseman Fielding Mark
Grady Hatton of the Cincinnati Reds, in his first year at second, threatens the NL fielding record for most games and chances without an error. He has 52 straight errorless games and 301 chances through a game with Brooklyn, after moving to second in 1952.
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Balk in Fifth Frame Delivers Lions Victory
A balk in the fifth inning with the bases loaded gave the Lions Club a 4-3 win over Kiwanis in the Junior League. Tom Baldwin led the Lions with two hits and struck out ten on the mound. Kiwanis collected three of its four hits in the fourth to score twice, with Dick Baldwin driving in Larry Hughes and Leslie Cornwell. Morrison, Hughes (5) and Cornwell behind, Baldwin and T. Kyle.
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Former Champs Lead Ohio Women's Golf Championship
Two former champions led 18 hole quarterfinal play as Miss Carol Diringer of Tiffin faces Miss Anne Keltner of Columbus while Miss Claire Doran of Lakewood meets Mrs. Don Pifer of Sylvania. Other contenders Mrs. Palmer of Columbus and Miss Hopkins of Cleveland remain in contention with matches against Marge Georgenson of Mansfield and Bonnie Randolph of Columbus.
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Sylvania
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Trosko Named Coach At Michigan Normal College
Fred Trosko 35, a former Michigan halfback, was named head football coach at Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti. He replaces Harry Ockerman, graduated UM in 1939, and scored the winning TD against Ohio State in 1939.
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Ohio State
Demosky Extends Winning Streak in Meigs County League
Bill Demosky pitched the Middleport team to a 25-0 victory over Pomeroy in the Meigs County Jaycees baseball league. Racine and Reedsville finished 1-1 in Thursday action. Jeffers announced a new Pomeroy manager, Charles Kapteina, and listed Thursday games: Syracuse at Harrisonville, Middleport Boy Scouts at Rutland, Reedsville at Middleport, Pomeroy at Racine.
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Harrisonville
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Banks Triumph 11-7 over Kasler's Dairy in City Softball
Banks Sport Shop beat Kasler's Dairy 11 to 7 after a five run sixth inning. Ralph Nusum had two hits for Banks while Davis led Kasler with a homer in the fifth, plus a triple and a single. Cantor and McGee added three and two hits respectively. Banks faces Bucks tonight.
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Schmidt
Meadow Rice Victor In $5000 Amsterdam Meadow Rice
Meadow Rice Tuesday won the $5000 Amsterdam 3-year-old pace at Saratoga Springs, finishing two lengths ahead of Thunderclap. Brave Scott placed third as De Miller moved Meadow Rice to the front at the eighth pole, with a 2:03 3-5 time and a $2.70 payoff.
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Cincy Milwaukee Vie For Girl s Golf Title
The Women's Western Junior golf tourney moves into quarterfinals at Lake Shore Country Club Glencoe with Cincinnati vs Milwaukee rivalries. Medalist Janet McIntosh faces Holly Roth while Judy Anderson meets Nadyne Granick.
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Toledo
Babs Blakley
Anniston
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Joan Roll
Davey Basilio Bout Headlines Chicago Stadium Show
Undefeated Chuck Davey faces Carmen Basilio in a nationally televised 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium with Davey a 7 to 5 favorite. Basilio recently beat Davey in Syracuse, a decision later reversed to a draw due to a scoring card issue.
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Browns Acquire Purdue End Derrell Brewster
Cleveland Browns obtain end Derrell Brewster from the Chicago Cardinals in exchange for rookie linebacker Burl Toler from the University of San Francisco. Brewster, a 210 pounder, starred at Purdue and was the Cardinals second draft choice last winter.
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Charlona Dominates Twin Heat at Hilliards Raceway
Charlona finished first and third in the twin heat of the 19 pace at Hilliards Raceway in Columbus. B Wells steered Charlona to a win in the fourth race but dropped to third in the seventh scramble, clocking 2:10 1-5 for the mile of the first heat.
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No Regulations For the Champ
HELSINKI John Henry Davis of Brooklyn world and Olympic heavyweight title holder is the only member of the United States weight lifting team not bound by training rules. He can eat drink and stay out as late as he pleases. He has been world champion since 1938. We cant tell him how he should act.
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John Henry Davis
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United States
Bob Hoffman
Wikoff Dominates Two Opponents In Milwaukee Tennis
Carolyn Wikoff of Middletown Ohio bowled over two rivals in the Western Girls and Junior Girls tennis tournament in Milwaukee in the girls 15 and under class. She beat Ann Walling of Winnetka Illinois 6-0 6-2 and then defeated Karen of Middletown 6-2 6-? in the opening rounds.
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Ferrier Seeks Third Canadian Open Title
Big Jim Ferrier of San Francisco began his bid for a third consecutive Canadian Open at the St. Charles Golf and Country Club. He led a field of 147 players from Canada and the United States, including Roberto di Vicenzo of Argentina, as experts expected the course’s narrow, tricky layout to favor the tall Westerner.
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Youngstown Gridder Ready for Training
Ralph Goldston, a former Youngstown College football star, was stabbed in a street argument Saturday night but escaped with a superficial wound and will be ready to start Eagles training on July 28. His doctor confirmed no stitches were needed.
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