Latin invasion at Wimbledon sparks Latin American hopes
Fifteen men and three senoritas from south of the border seek Wimbledon glory as amateurs. Alex Olmedo, Peruvian rising star, is tipped to win, though he lost a tight five-set match. Luis Ayala beat U S No.1 Richardon after a tough start, while other seeds advanced. In baseball, Brooklyn Dodgers gain momentum as Duke Snider returns, and Phillies beat Brewers as standings tighten.
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Williams Edges Mantle In All Star Vote Lead
New York reports Ted Williams now leads Mickey Mantle for the AL left field spot with 61 619 votes to 60 497 as of the 1957 All Star poll Ford Frick's office released figures Musial tops NL voters at 55 380 for first base with Hank Aaron leading the right field and Stan leads the NL overall list Yogi Berra is named as AL catcher as Musial stays ahead in the NL race for first base
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Kerwin Upsets DiBiase At St Nick’s In New Upset Run
Gale Kerwin an Ottawa native living in Valley Stream N Y scored a fifth round technical knockout over Tony DiBiase to become the latest underdog victor in Teddy Brenner’s Monday night main events at St Nick’s Arena Newark area. DiBiase held a 17 2 1 record before the loss. Heavy rains canceled racing at Hilliards in Columbus.
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Judge dissolves Norris stronghold over IBC
A federal judge ordered the International Boxing Club dissolved and ruled Norris and Wirtz must sever ties with Madison Square Garden. The decree bars exclusivity, limits title fights, and sets a five year period for stock sale with a trustee voting during that time.
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Indians Open Yankee Series Facing Stiff Test
New York hosts Cleveland in a three game set as Don Messrsia faces Tom Sturdivant with Herb Score sidelined seven weeks and likely four more. Bob Lemon out four weeks, Maris injured, Hogan and Naragon sidelined. Thursday may feature Early Wynn against Tommy Byrne.
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Bauer Plans Legal Offense Against Night Spot Charges
Hank Bauer, New York Yankee outfielder and ex Marine, plans to sue the delicatessen owner who caused his arrest for compensatory and punitive damages. Lawyer Sidney Friedman said Bauer may pursue malicious prosecution. A New York county grand jury heard 15 witnesses and returned a no bill, dropping the case.
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Baseball batting leaders and homer totals in the American and National Leagues
League leaders listed from 150 at bats basis with names including Mantle Williams Fox Malsone Plews Stevers, Aaron Musial Schoendienst Hoak Bruton Salder Mays and others. Home run tallies show Mantle and Williams in the American League and Aaron Musial in the National League with runs batted in and hits tallies noted.
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Bassey Knocks Out Hamia To Claim Featherweight Title
Paris win seals world featherweight championship for Hogan Bassey who knocked out Cherif Hamia in the tenth round at Palais des Sports. Hamia suffered a swollen eye and cut lip as Bassey dominated with jabs and hooks, while Hamia faded and referee Rene Schemann stopped the bout. Bassey becomes successor to Sandy Saddler, who retired due to injuries.
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Scores Update From American Association Games
Minneapolis beat Denver 8 to 7 while Wichita topped Indianapolis 4 to 2 and St Paul won over Omaha 6 to 1. Louisville at Charleston game postponed.
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Disus Thrower Causes Problem in Dayton Parking Incident
discus thrower Jay Silvester of Utah State walked Sunday morning and damaged nine parking meters by punching them. He was charged with malicious destruction and jailed, later bailed out by a teammate for 50 dollars. Meter repairs total ninety dollars.
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Rhodes Triumphs at Claybanks Speedway Feature
Bud Rhodes of Parkersburg WV passed Ken King after 17 laps to win the Claybanks Speedway feature. Ken King finished second with Bobby Joe Adams of Nacine third. Fritz Norris of Racine won the opening heat, followed by Bob Russell of Pomeroy and Joe Patton of Wellston. Ken King won the second heat, and Norris led the Australian Pursuit ahead of Rhodes and King.
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Caldwell Tops Ohio Little League Star Signs with Indians
The Cleveland Indians sign 18 year old Bill Caldwell named Ohio's best Little League player in 1951. Caldwell, a Massillon High School second baseman, departs for North Platte Nebraska to join the Indians farm club after three seasons with Massillon High.
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Feller Urges Baseball Antitrust Changes Before House
Former pitcher Bob Feller testifies on changes he wants in baseball operations proposing antitrust coverage with exemptions for the reserve clause and territorial rights. He favors a five year cap on the reserve clause while players Robin Roberts Eddie Yost and Jerry Coleman defend the clause arguing it protects clubs and talent.
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Gussie Moran Bets On Frilly Tennis Undergarments
New York reports Gussie Moran, famed Wimbledon figure and former pro, comments on the undergarment panty fashion in tennis. Moran argues frills do not detract from play and may enhance the game as players like Carol Fageros and Shirley Bloomer wear eye catching styles. Moran, 33 and now a media personality, turned pro in 1950 for about 75000 dollars and seeks amateur status again without fancy panties.
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Shirley Bloomer
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McDougald Called Best At Position
Rival managers and players rate Gil McDougald of the New York Yankees as the best all around shortstop in the American League. Detroit's Jack Tighe and Chicago's Al Lopez praise his defense and value, with Billy Pierce calling him the best among seven facing him.
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Mantle Seeks .400 Average and Triple Crown
Streaking at a .446 pace since June 1 Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees threatens to become major league baseball's first .400 hitter in 16 years He also is in position to win the triple crown for the second straight season Mantle enters tonight's game against Cleveland with a .392 average 21 homers and 51 RBIs.
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