Logan Merchants Extend Battle for Sundown Lead
In Sundown Park softball action the Logan Merchants hunt for ground on idle Edwards TV who own a half game edge after a 21 4 win. Nick's Wine Shop seeks first victory against Jack's Bar and Grill as Murray City tightens third with an 11 10 win over Nick's Wine Shop. Edwards TV and Murray City piled up late runs with multiple players collecting hits as the Merchants chase pace with the league leaders.
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Rotary Triumphs in Doubleheader Tie for First in Point Pleasant
In the Point Pleasant Little League doubleheader, Jones McNeill defeats Doc's 21-7 as Dan Johnson no-hits through three innings before a league-rule halt. Rotary wins 19-0 over Malleable with a seven-hit onslaught in the second frame, led by Walter Hansley’s homer and Sheri Reynolds’ seven hits.
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Blue Lem Favored In Ohio Derby At Thistle Down
Blue Lem, son of Blue Event and owned by H. C. Frueauf, is the early favorite in a 14 horse field for the $540,000-added Ohio Derby at Thistle Down. The three year olds race tomorrow over a mile and a quarter, with CBS broadcasting the event and a potential purse near $46,000 if at least 12 starters run.
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Martinez Favored 8-5 Over Varona in NBC Bout
Syracuse report notes Vince Martinez of Paterson New Jersey as an 8 to 5 favorite in a 10 round welterweight bout against Chico Varona. Varona carries 65 knockouts in 65 pro bouts with 19 losses and 3 draws. Martinez owns 40 wins in 43 fights with 22 knockouts and has a 13 fight win streak since May 1953 loss to Dany Giovanelli.
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Altobelli Recalled by Indians in New York Trip
Cleveland Indians will recall first baseman Joe Altobelli during a New York weekend trip as they trim roster spots for the season. The club has not decided who will be sent to make room for the 24 year old rookie.
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Hughes Paces Legion Win JC's Victors
Larry Hughes led Athens Junior Legion to a 6 3 win over Nelsonville with 13 strikeouts and a triple. Allen Fox added an RBI and a one inning stint as Nelsonville was held to two hits. Jaycees edged Rotary 8 7 in Little League and Braves beat Indians 13 5 in Pony action.
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Sugar Kings Threaten Leaders In International League
The Havana Sugar Kings surged to within a half game of the Toronto Maple Leafs by sweeping Syracuse in a doubleheader 4-1 and 5-1. Montreal Royals beat Toronto 10-4 to salvage a game in their series. Columbus Jets beat Richmond 5-3 to move into fourth. Buffalo Bisons won 6-4 over Rochester.
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Karen Olson Wins National Mares Tournament Title
Karen Olson of Niles won the girls division championship at the National Mares Tournament in Asbury Park New Jersey with a 45 15 victory over rival hopefuls in a decisive finish.
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Orioles Trade Damages Darken Richards Diary
Baltimore manager Paul Richards has traded away stars including Gene Woodling Bob Turley and Harry Byrd The Indians crushed the Orioles 9-2 as Woodling 4-for-4 and four RBIs sparked Cleveland Byrd and Turley won and lost respectively for Chicago and New York while Boston and Brooklyn won their games forcing New York to stay two games ahead in the pennant chase.
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Four Cities Vie For Title Scrap
The heavyweight title fight between Rocky Marciano and Archie Moore stirs talk as cities New York Chicago Los Angeles and New Orleans contend for the bout. Promoters estimate big guarantees with New York favored to land the event and discussions set for June 30 between Weill and Norris.
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Olson Praises Moore After Third Round KO
Carl Bobo Olson, middleweight champ, says Archie Moore hits hard after a third round knockout. Olson recalls Moore landing a left hook to his nose and remembers little of the moments after. Olson avoided NY press. doctor and manager quote him as shocked and needing protection from public view.
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Briggs Meets Moeller Today In NC Golf Tourney
Knoxvilles Briggs, who ousted last year’s champion, faced Earl Moeller, the 1953 titleholder, as two more rounds were set in the National Collegiate golf tournament. The third round, postponed by rain, paired Briggs against Moeller with quarterfinals due that afternoon. Briggs earlier beat defending champion Hillman Robbins and Tom Watrous, while Moeller defeated John Gerring.
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Fetchick Leads Western Open After First Round
Mike Fetchick of Mahopac New York holds a one stroke edge over six contenders after firing a 68 to lead the Western Open in Portland. The 170 players in the field teed off in the second round of the four day event with seven more tied at 70.
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Kentuckians Top Ohio Stars in College Showdown
The Kentuckians defeated Ohio 83 to 74 in Bowling Green Ky with Johnny Cox of Hazard scoring 28 points and Donnie Butcher adding 17. Rex Leach led Ohio with 16 as Kentucky built a 36 32 halftime edge and widened the gap in the third quarter. Ed Diddle coached the victors.
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Campanella Leads National All Star Baseball Poll
Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella tops the national polling with 319,179 votes ahead of Yankees star Yogi Berra who holds second with 317,024. Detroit’s Al Kaline is third with 316,508, Duke Snider fourth with 312,804, and Mickey Mantle fifth with 310,493 as balloting opens June 10 and runs to midnight next week.
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California Ban Bars Title Fight
Los Angeles bid for the Rocky Marciano Archie Moore heavyweight title fight but Moore is banned by the California Athletic Commission. A San Diego commission doctor ruled Moore unfit to box due to heart concerns.
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Redlegs Acquire Mele From Red Sox
The Cincinnati Redlegs purchased outfielder Sam Mele from the Boston Red Sox. The waiver price is $10,000 under league rules, and Mele, age 32, is a right handed hitter with a career batting average around .269.
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Durocher Out as Giants Manager Says NEA Editor
NEA sports editor Harry Grayson reports Leo Durocher is definitively out as New York Giants manager. He predicts Durocher to be hired by the St Louis Cardinals, replacing Eddie Stanky. The change would replace Harry Welker and test Willie Mays’s idol status amid declining Polo Grounds attendance after a World Series title defense.
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Swearingens Take Top Tie With 12 Run Win
Swearingens moved into a first place tie with the Jaycees in City Softball play by routing Fellowcraft 12 to 3. Bert Hayes pitched two hits allowed four and did not walk a batter as Swearingens exploded with 11 runs after a tied game. Bert Barnes and Rex Snider drove in three runs each and Barnes added a homer while every Swearingens man had a hit. Fellowcraft manager Essex took the loss with Whitehouse behind the plate.
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Australian Swimmer Tops American Record
Australian swimmer John Hendricks defeated American champion Bill Woolsey to claim the 200 meter freestyle title at the Keo Nakama meet. Hendricks clocked 2 06.9 beating Woolsey who set last year’s mark of 2 08.1. Woolsey finished second with 2 08.9 as Jack Wardrop and A Wiggins set further notable times.
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AAU Scramble Opens With Star-Studded Field in Boulder
Five world record holders and eight Olympic champions headline the national AAU track and field meet semifinals in Boulder Colorado. Art Bragg defends the century title against sprinters Jim Galliday Rod Richard and Bobby Morrow while Wes Santee and Mal Whitfield lead the top 880 field.
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Red Sox Rally Stuns White Sox as Mills Shines
Gallipolis Little League action saw Red Sox pitcher Mills fan four and drive in a hit as they beat the White Sox 12-5 on Memorial Field. Norman contributed two hits including a triple and a double, while Smith, Carper and Hill produced a double apiece for the visitors.
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