Pinson Steals Home To Keep Reds In NL Lead
Cincinnati edged Milwaukee 2-1 as Vada Pinson stole home with bases loaded in the ninth, keeping the Reds one game ahead of the Dodgers in the National League race. Bob Purkey earned win No. 13 with a five hit complete game while the Dodgers piled up 18 hits in a victories over the Phillies.
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Yankees Lead American League As Tigers Idle
The New York Yankees hold a one game lead in the A L as they beat the Chicago White Sox 4 to 3. Ralph Terry faltered in the ninth after a long layoff and Luis Arroyo closed it out.
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Ted Williams to Throw Out Opening Ball at Fenway
Ted Williams, legendary Boston slugger, returns to Fenway Park to throw the ceremonial first ball for the All Star game. The 1946 AL star marked a historic day at Fenway with two homers, five RBIs, and a 410 foot blast off Rip Sewell, solidifying a lasting record in batting and power.
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Ohioans Released By Bills Rookies Comer and Griffith
Buffalo Bills of the American Football League released rookie halfback Chuck Comer from Bowling Green and rookie defensive back Joe Griffith from Miami Ohio University.
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Thursday Fights By The Associated Press
Manuel Barrios aged 118 and Manny Linson aged 120 in Los Angeles battled to a draw after a Thursday boxing event reported by the Associated Press. Both fighters stood in the ring at a local venue as fans watched the result.
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Baseball Results Across Leagues With Standings
American League scores include Kansas City 2 Cleveland 1 and Minnesota 5 Washington 2 with New York 4 Chicago 3 in extra games. Baltimore 8 Boston 5. National League table shows Cincinnati 61 38 and Los Angeles 59 38 leading. Chicago 41 76. Thursday results include Chicago 3 St Louis 2 and Los Angeles 11 Philadelphia 6. International League listings feature Columbus Buffalo Jersey City Rochester Toronto and Syracuse with several matchups.
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Yankee Duo Confident Of Topping The Babe
New York Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle both see a real chance to break Babe Ruth 60 home runs. Maris leads with 40 to Mantle 39 but recent leg injury may slow him. Mantle notes switch hitting and lineup order could boost their pursuit as both discuss their odds.
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Government Probes TV Ties in Sports Contracts
The U S Department of Justice reviews college and professional sports television contracts, challenging the legality of deals. Judge Allan K Grim weighs an NFL appeal to suspend his ruling that the $9 million CBS contract violated antitrust laws. Government argues doubts extend to other leagues.
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Athens Sandlot Ball Singles and Forfeit Notes
A chaotic game log notes Cady Essex Clerico ONeill Farley Sacaki vs Norman Howery Mahaffey. Bridgwater forfeits vs Conrath for insufficient players. David Smith pitches a no hitter in Pee Wee League while David Coon hands a one hitter in a 3-0 loss.
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Rich Racing Day Planned For Saturday
A big day of racing looms with about 570000 dollars in purses across four stakes. Ten two year old colts chase 100000 added Arlington Futurity in Chicago. Thirteen distaff contenders enter the 110000 Delaware Handicap at Delaware Park. Eight two year old fillies run the 100000 Sorority Stakes at Monmouth Park. The 100000 Man O War Handicap closes Aq ueduct’s summer meet with an expected field of eight to ten.
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Wall grabs early PGA lead at Olympia Fields with 67
Art Wall, nursing multiple injuries, shoots a sub par 67 at Olympia Fields to take a one stroke first round lead in the PGA Championship. Defending champion Jay Hebert and Ernie Wessler shot 68s, while Palmer and Snead sat in the group at 72. Don Finsterwald later posted 74.
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Poles pose tough problem for U. S. in Europe tour finale
The U S track team faces Poland in the final leg of a four country European tour. Coach Jumbo Jim Elliott seeks to maintain an undefeated dual meet record despite injuries. Poland aims to trim the U S margin and challenge Russia for Europe’s top status. The Tenth Anniversary Stadium is sold out with 80 000 seats and 20 000 standing room. Women and men compete in a concurrent meet.
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Rochester Tops Charleston 1 0 in opener
Scores from the day include Rochester defeating Charleston 1 to 0 while Toronto crushed Columbus 7 to 6 and Syracuse beat Jersey City 1 to 0 Richmond routed Buffalo 4 to 2. American Association action saw Indianapolis edge Denver 4 3 and Houston tie Dallas Fort Worth 4 1 1 in a rain shortened 5 inning game.
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Syracuse Chiefs Edge Jersey City 1–0 on Asuro’s ninth
Tony Asuro delivered a ninth inning homer for Syracuse to beat Jersey City 1–0 as Bob Moorhead took his first loss in four decisions. In the IL Rochester topped Charleston 1–0, Toronto edged Columbus 7–6, and Richmond beat Buffalo 4–2 with Stevens, Throneberry, and Olivo involved in key moments.
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Toledo Swimmer Sets Breaststroke World Mark
Chet Jastremski of Toledo Ohio swam the 200 meter breaststroke in 2 minutes 33.6 seconds to lower the world record by 2.9 seconds. The 20 year old bettered Terry Gath ercole’s 1958 mark of 2 36.5 set in Townsville Australia.
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