Robinson Pendar Fight Rematch Headlines Boston Garden Night
Sugar Ray Robinson vows to defend his title against Paul Pender in a two state middleweight title clash at Boston Garden. TV coverage is national but the Boston Providence area is blacked out. Gate receipts were frozen by court orders hours before the weigh in. Both fighters receive a share of the gate with promoter Sam Silverman holding the rest.
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Evashevski Named Iowa Athletic Director
Forest Eva shevski was appointed athletic director at the State University of Iowa effective August 15 as Paul Brechler leaves to become Skyline Conference commissioner. The 1960 football team will remain under an Evashevski coached regime this season, with a year to hire a new head coach. He will maintain his $20,000 salary for now, with possible raise next year.
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State University of Iowa
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Indians Open Four Game Series At Yankees For AL Leaders
The Indians, leading the AL by over four games, visit New York to start a four game set after a sweep of Boston. Baltimore and Detroit split, while Chicago and Kansas City also posted wins. In the NL, Pittsburgh led Chicago by two and Milwaukee beat the Dodgers. George Strickland homered for Cleveland. Frank Bolling and Mickey Mantle paced Detroit and New York respectively.
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Dodgers rally as Reds edge Giants and Pirates win
The Braves chased Drysdale with four singles and a sacrifice fly by Frank Torre. Duke Snider Wally Moon and Junior Gilliam homered for the Dodgers who have lost seven of their last ten at home. Don Hoak drove in three for the Pirates in a win over Hobbie.
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Arcaro to ride Venetian Way in Belmont Stakes
Eddie Arcaro will ride Venetian Way in the 92nd Belmont Stakes worth 125000 added. Bally Ache remains the 8-5 favorite after winning the Preakness and Jersey Derby, with eight entries expected and a potential purse record of 152150. Arcaro seeks a seven Belmont win mark. Sovinski named him after Derby near-miss.
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Jets End Skid With Victory Over Bisons in IL Tilt
Havana's Borrego Alvare z delivered a three run homer as the Sugar Kings beat Buffalo 5 2 to split a four game series. Diemdes Olivo of Columbus pitched four hit ball over seven innings, striking out nine in a 7 2 win that halted Buffalo's seven game win streak. Lou Vassie homered for Buffalo, while Roman Mejias supplied three triples in three games for the Jets.
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Doubles Underway In Trap Shooting
The 74th annual Ohio States Trap Shooting Association tournament opens with doubles championships and handicap events. Handicap shooters may be placed from 19 to 27 yards, beyond the standard 16 yards, as competition gets underway in Findlay.
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Medics Aces Triple Blast To Defeat K of C In League Play
Tom Jividen with two triples sparks the Medics to a 15-6 win over K of C. Jim Rockwell Kim Catlin Ley and Mike Shamel lead singles for the K of C lineup. The day features multiple pitching combos and home run highlights across a busy ball field.
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Dick Hossom
Mike Shamel
Glenn Bridgewater
Joe Mulligan
Jim Rockwell
Kim Catlin Ley
Bill Shamel
Jack Clark
Tom Jividen
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16 Teams Entered In Softball Tourney
A field of 16 teams will compete here Aug 19 23 in the state fast pitch softball tournament. George Spears Butler County Amateur Softball Association chairman said there would be 15 district champions and a team from the host city in the double elimination series. Wood Plumbing of Columbus won the state championship last year.
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Legion Opens Season With Newark and Logan Games
Legion team from Athens under Coach Merlyn Phillips opens with a double header against Newark at 1 p.m. Saturday at the high school field and hosts Logan for a 2 p.m. game Sunday. Last summer the team went 12–6 and this year schedules 14 games, four against Newark, a strong Southern Ohio club.
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American Association Scores Reported In Brief
The notes show several game scores with teams such as Denver and Dallas Fort Worth Louisville, Minneapolis versus St Paul, Indianapolis and Houston plus Charleston. The list appears as quick score fragments without full context or dates.
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Team High Thn 2K High Single Game M Bartlett 193
This week’s standings show I McBride leading with 503 across three games. Sutton McKinstry tops Sportland Rec with four wins, while Kinneer Motors, Tops Cleaners, and Union Ptg post several victories. Athens Appl. & TV, Beasley & Mathews, and Scott's also win matches in a crowded league slate.
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Birds and Bosox Swap Players Trade
Baltimore Orioles announce an even exchange sending outfielder Willie Tasby to Boston for veteran Gene Stephens. Stephens debuted with Boston in 1952 and returns after four seasons in the minors. Tasby joined Baltimore in 1958. Stephens batting .229 in 199 at bats this year with 25 hits and 11 RBIs. Tasby batting .212 in 85 at bats with nine hits and three RBIs.
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British Empire light heavyweight title bout result list
In Sherbrooke, Burke Emery stopped Hank Mercer in six rounds. In Philadelphia Bruce Gibson outpointed Stanley Hayward over eight rounds. In Dartmouth Guy La Conte outpointed Joey Durelle over ten rounds. In Glasgow Chie Calderwood stopped Johnny Halafihi over twelve rounds for the British Empire title.
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Races Spark Photo Finishes at Lebanon Raceway
Lebanon Raceway saw dramatic finishes as Westport Girl and Poplar Marlon surged from deep gaps in the final half mile to win top events. Five of the nine races produced close calls and photo finishes.
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Vossler and Goetz Lead Oklahoma City Open After First Round
Ernie Vossler from Midland Texas and Bobby Goetz of Tulsa Oklahoma shot five under par 66 at Twin Hills to share the opening-round lead in the Oklahoma City Open. Johnny Pott posted 67 to stay in pursuit as Arnold Palmer carded 68 to finish tied with Callister Jacobs and Fairfield at 68. A large group at 69 remained in contention with Boros Sanders Hebert and Dickinson among them.
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Outlook Improves for Ohio Fishing Across Districts
Ohio Division of Wildlife reports improving angling conditions statewide. East central and southeastern lakes like Clouse Alma Veto Forked Run and Burr Oak show good fishing with Muskingum and Hocking streams fair to good. Central and southern districts note muskies at Rocky Fork Lake and clear water at Delaware Jackson Buckeye Vesuvius Pine with Scioto and Darby rivers in fine condition.
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Florida Star Signs Florida First Baseman With Athletics
Clearwater headline notes Ronnie Overcash a 19 year old UF first baseman signed a baseball contract with the Kansas City Athletics for a substantial bonus.
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Horse Dies in Thistledown Race at Cleveland Track
Four year old four year old gelding from Alumination Farm named Joe Lawler died after staggering and collapsing in the seventh race at Thistledown track in Cleveland. Jockey Ralph Borgemenke escaped injury as the horse fell during the six furlong event won by Imahead with Joe Longoria riding.
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Miss Braden Volo Wins Scioto Downs Feature
Miss Braden Volo upset the Class B pace at Scioto Downs on Thursday night in a three horse photo finish. Johnny Altizer drove the 4 year old pacer to 2 04 2-5 over the mile returning $20.00. Facred Doc Will finished second. owner Frank Shoemaker of Urbana Illinois.
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